Politics Christian Menefee clinches Texas CD‑18 seat in runoff election Staff Reports February 2, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Democrat Christian D. Menefee has won the CD‑18 runoff election, defeating fellow party member Amanda Edwards. After being sworn in on Monday, he takes the seat previously held by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner. Popular News Heads up, cyclists and joggers: White Oak Bayou Greenway closed near N. Shepherd for 3 months Infrastructure Texas-based companies dominate list when it comes to customers’ power shutoffs News Survivors of TX extreme weather events seek support from lawmakers Culture Volunteers work to safeguard history at 140-year-old Black cemetery News State investigators issue final Camp Mystic report detailing cascading failures during July 4 flood Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Economy Dallas County Judge calls data center tax breaks a ‘disastrous decision’ Civil Rights Rep. Yvette Clarke warns 19 Black-led congressional seats could disappear Sports First‑time visitors from across the world arrive in Houston for the World Cup Labor Houston stadium workers demand respect ahead of World Cup Environment ‘You’re fighting a ghost’: Why taking on Texas data centers is so hard
