Sylvester Turner's seat has new representation, former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee declared victory in Saturday's special election.

Texas House Special Results 2026

Follow live results from the 2026 Texas House Special Election. Get the latest news on the special election results as votes are tallied.
Houston Press

Menefee and Edwards Race for Congress Decided Next Week

A January poll from Lake Research Partners suggests that if Menefee, the top vote-getter out of 16 candidates in a November 2025 special election, wins the runoff and becomes a sitting Congressman, he will likely go on to secure victory against longtime U.S. Rep. Al Green in the March primary.
The Cougar

Amanda Edwards, Christian Menefee meet for debate at the University of Houston

Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee, the two Democratic candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 18th Congressional District, debated Thursday at the Hilton University of Houston.