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Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee head to a runoff in Texas primary
Neither incumbent won over 50% in the primary, triggering a May 26 runoff to decide the Democratic nominee for Texas' heavily Democratic 18th Congressional District.
- U.S. Rep. Al Green and U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee are headed to a Democratic primary runoff on May 26, deciding the nominee for Texas's newly redrawn 18th Congressional District.
- Texas's mid-decade redistricting pushed the matchup after Republicans redrew the 18th and 9th districts, forcing incumbents into a head-to-head contest.
- With over 95% counted, Menefee led 46% to 44.2% and had raised more than $2.6 million compared to Green's about $940,000 with $539,000 cash on hand.
- Because the district is deep-blue, the primary runoff has outsized impact on November's outcome, and Black voters in Texas worry redistricting may reduce their representation.
- Menefee, sworn in Feb. 2 after a January special, faces a second runoff on May 26, while Green, serving since 2005, remains a prominent Trump critic.
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