CD 18 · Incumbent: Christian Menefee
U.S. Representative, District 18
Menefee beat Al Green 26,546 to 10,771 in the runoff and is running for his first full term after Sylvester Turner's death.
The desk’s rating
Safe Democratic
Democrat · Incumbent
Christian Menefee
Won May runoff over Al Green 71-29%; sworn in after Sylvester Turner's death; seeking first full term
- Cash on hand
- $156K
- Raised
- $3.64M
- Spent
- $3.48M
Republican
Ronald Dwayne Whitfield
Won March primary
- Cash on hand
- None
- Raised
- None
- Spent
- None
Money
Christian Menefee holds a narrow cash edge.
Cash on hand as reported in each campaign’s latest filing (as of Jun 30, 2026). Full finance records
The desk’s notes
Menefee beat Al Green 26,546–10,771 in the Democratic runoff. Heavily Democratic seat.
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