Christian Menefee pledges to honor legacy of Turner, Jackson Lee at swearing in ceremony

Houston's Christian Menefee sworn in to U.S. House, ending a year without representation in Houston's 18th Congressional District.

3 elections in 4 months and new US House map lead to confusion and voter fatigue in Texas district

Voters in Texas' 18th District have had little break in a series of elections as the result of the Republican-controlled state Legislature's redrawing of congressional districts last year.
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Christian Menefee beats Amanda Edwards in 18th Congressional District runoff

The Houston-centered congressional seat has been vacant for the past 332 days, since the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.
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Menefee sworn in for Texas Congressional District 18 Seat

Christian Menefee wins special election runoff in Texas Congressional District 18, defeating Amanda Edwards with 68% of the vote.

Christian Menefee must face Al Green in March primary for redrawn CD18 seat

The challenge for Christian Menefee will be balancing the immediate demands of governing with the realities of a campaign for CD-18 that never stopped.

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.