Christian Menefee wins Texas U.S. House special election

Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election, succeeding the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, and is set to represent a heavily Democratic district in Houston. Menefee, who previously served as Harris County attorney, defeated Amanda Edwards in a runoff and emphasized his commitment to opposing former President Trump’s agenda and advocating for universal health insurance. Both candidates will soon face off again in a Democratic primary against Rep. Al Green for a full term starting in 2027. The election followed a nearly year-long vacancy, criticized by Democrats as a delay to benefit GOP interests.

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