Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards Head to Runoff for US House Seat
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Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advanced to a runoff in a special election for Texas's 18th Congressional District, which has been vacant since March. The race is crucial as it could impact the GOP's slim majority in the House. Menefee, Harris County attorney, and Edwards, former Houston City Council member, are vying to serve out the remainder of the term after the death of Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner. The district's redrawn boundaries and demographic shifts add complexity to the race.
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