Christian Menefee
Christian Menefee (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 18th Congressional District. He assumed office on February 2, 2026. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Menefee (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026.
Biography
Christian Menefee was born in Petaluma, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2010 and a law degree from Washington University, St. Louis School of Law in 2013. His career experience includes working as a public servant.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2026
Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 26 Democratic primary runoff)
Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) and Ronald Whitfield (R) are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Christian Menefee (D) | |
| Ronald Whitfield (R) | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Valencia Williams (Independent)
Democratic primary runoff
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 18 on May 26, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee | 69.3 | 34,090 |
 | Al Green | 30.7 | 15,101 | |
| Total votes: 49,191 | |||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) and incumbent Al Green (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Amanda Edwards (D) (Withdrew, still on ballot) and Gretchen Brown (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee | 46.0 | 43,750 |
| ✔ | | Al Green | 44.2 | 42,009 |
 | Amanda Edwards (Withdrew, still on ballot) | 7.7 | 7,339 | |
 | Gretchen Brown | 2.0 | 1,941 | |
| Total votes: 95,039 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sylvester Turner (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Ronald Whitfield (R) defeated Elizabeth Vences (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ronald Whitfield | 55.1 | 5,280 | |
 | Elizabeth Vences | 44.9 | 4,301 | |
| Total votes: 9,581 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Allen Berry (R)
- Cyrus Sajna (R)
Endorsements
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- Asian American Democrats of Texas
- BGP Voter Guide (Sway voting group by Black Girls Politickin)
- Black Girls Who Brunch (Sway voting group by Erika Harrison)
- Center for Freethought Equality
- Democracy Dream Team (Sway voting group by Thasia M)
- Gotta Make a Change (Sway voting group by Cleo Lawrence)
- HCDP Precinct 018 (Sway voting group by HCDP Precinct 018 Chair)
- HCDP Precinct 310 and Beyond! (Sway voting group by Michelle Ebrahimi - Pct 310 Chair)
- HCDP Precinct 982 (Sway voting group by HCDP Precinct 982 Chair)
- Harris County Democratic Party - Pct228 (Sway voting group by HCD Pct228)
- Harris County Democratic Party - Precinct 0059 (Sway voting group by Precinct 0059)
- Harris County Democratic Party - Precinct 0375 (Sway voting group by Precinct 0375)
- Houston Black American Democrats
- Houston Chronicle Editorial Board
- Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
- Houston Progressive Caucus
- It's Our Future (Sway voting group by Skyler Stefanski)
- Jane’s Westbury Voting Group (Sway voting group by Jane Lesnick)
- Jared’s Ballot Baddies (Sway voting group by Jared Shult)
- Jc Frias Real Talk Voter Guide (Sway voting group by JC Frias)
- JoQueenz (Ivy) Vote Squad (Sway voting group by JoQueenz (Ivy J))
- Leaders We Deserve
- Locked IN (Sway voting group by Olivia Julianna)
- Mamdanification (Sway voting group by Hunter Dunn and Smallplates)
- Missouri City Dems (Sway voting group by Kenecia Oliver)
- Moms for Texas (Sway voting group by Moms for Texas)
- Moving Forward with Jerry Ford Jr (Sway voting group by Jerry Ford Jr)
- New Deal Dems (Sway voting group by Hunter Dunn)
- Our Revolution
- Pretty Petty Politics (Sway voting group by Pretty Petty Politics)
- Rebecca’s Voting Group (Sway voting group by Rebecca Shukla)
- StevieSaidForNow - Who I am supporting (Sway voting group by StevieSaidForNow)
- The Ballot Box (Sway voting group by Bethany Bannister)
- The Dad Briefs' Kitchen Table (Sway voting group by Slade Wentworth)
- The Gay Liberal Voting Group (Sway voting group by Ricky Longoria)
- The Howdy Politics Voting Guide (Sway voting group by Howdy Politics | Kat)
- The Just Us League of Voters (Sway voting group by Jesuorobo Enobakhare Jr)
- Turn Texas Blue (Sway voting group by Civic Sage)
- Unburdening The Ballot: Voting Made Easy (Sway voting group by Tevin (Momala) Davis)
- Vote with Nico! (Sway voting group by Nicolas Sierra Beltran)
- We Persist (Sway voting group by Tabitha)
2025
See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District special election, 2025
Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 26 Democratic primary runoff)
General runoff election
Special general runoff election for U.S. House Texas District 18
Christian Menefee defeated Amanda Edwards in the special general runoff election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on January 31, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee (D) | 68.9 | 18,646 |
| Amanda Edwards (D) | 31.1 | 8,434 | |
| Total votes: 27,080 | |||
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General election
Special general election for U.S. House Texas District 18
The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee (D) | 28.9 | 22,022 |
| ✔ | | Amanda Edwards (D) | 25.6 | 19,467 |
 | Jolanda Jones (D) | 19.1 | 14,549 | |
 | Carmen Montiel (R) | 6.7 | 5,110 | |
 | Isaiah Martin (D) | 5.7 | 4,337 | |
| Ollie Knox (R) | 4.1 | 3,131 | ||
 | Stephen Huey (D) | 1.9 | 1,415 | |
| Ronald Whitfield (R) | 1.5 | 1,175 | ||
 | Carter Page (R) | 1.2 | 943 | |
 | Theodis Daniel (R) | 1.2 | 937 | |
 | Valencia Williams (D) | 1.2 | 915 | |
| George Foreman (Independent) | 1.1 | 828 | ||
| Feldon Bonner II (D) | 0.7 | 555 | ||
 | Vince Duncan (Independent) | 0.5 | 407 | |
| Reyna Anderson (Independent) | 0.3 | 263 | ||
| Tammie Rochester (G) | 0.2 | 135 | ||
| Total votes: 76,189 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lizette Prestwich (D)
- Jarvis Johnson (D)
- Derrell Turner (Independent)
- Khris Beal (Independent)
- James Joseph (D)
- Chance Davis (Independent)
- Kivan Polimis (D)
- Zoe Cadore (D)
- Corisha Rogers (D)
- Robert Slater (D)
- Selena Samuel (D)
- Ebony Eatmon (D)
- T.J. Baker (D)
- Peter Filler (D)
- Tejas Tuppera (Independent)
- Laverne Crump (D)
- Barry Dewayne Marchant (D)
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2024)
General election
General election for Harris County Attorney
Incumbent Christian Menefee defeated Jacqueline Lucci Smith in the general election for Harris County Attorney on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee (D) | 50.6 | 739,048 |
| Jacqueline Lucci Smith (R) | 49.4 | 722,031 | ||
| Total votes: 1,461,079 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Harris County Attorney
Incumbent Christian Menefee defeated Umeka Lewis in the Democratic primary for Harris County Attorney on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee | 70.0 | 108,207 |
| Umeka Lewis | 30.0 | 46,282 | ||
| Total votes: 154,489 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Harris County Attorney
Jacqueline Lucci Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Attorney on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jacqueline Lucci Smith | 100.0 | 142,237 | |
| Total votes: 142,237 | |||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2020)
General election
General election for Harris County Attorney
Christian Menefee defeated John Nation in the general election for Harris County Attorney on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee (D) | 54.7 | 848,451 |
| John Nation (R) | 45.3 | 703,771 | ||
| Total votes: 1,552,222 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Harris County Attorney
Christian Menefee defeated incumbent Vince Ryan and Ben Rose in the Democratic primary for Harris County Attorney on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee | 50.4 | 125,971 |
| Vince Ryan | 25.1 | 62,630 | ||
 | Ben Rose | 24.5 | 61,103 | |
| Total votes: 249,704 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Harris County Attorney
John Nation advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Attorney on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Nation | 100.0 | 152,793 | |
| Total votes: 152,793 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Menefee's campaign website stated the following:
Affordability and the American Dream
There was a time in this country when working 40 hours a week meant you could buy a home, raise a family, and retire with dignity. But now, even folks working 60 hours a week are barely scraping by. Over the past few decades, the cost of just about everything has gone up: housing, healthcare, childcare, and college. At the same time, wages for everyday people have barely moved. Meanwhile, billionaires and corporate CEOs have seen their wealth explode. The ultra-wealthy are getting richer, and everyone else is being asked to settle for less.
Christian believes Congress has a responsibility to rebuild the American Dream for working families. He’ll fight to:
- Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
- Make it easier to build homes that the average person can afford
- Provide down payment help for first-time homebuyers
- Expand tax credits for parents and caregivers
- Invest in career pipelines that lead to good-paying jobs without requiring a college degree
- Wipe medical debt off credit reports
- Eliminate student loan debt and make public and community college free for all
- And pass Medicare for All so everyone can see a doctor when they need one
He’ll also work to fix the tax code so that billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share, and we can finally afford a country that works for everyone, not just the people at the top.
Guaranteeing Access to Healthcare Through Medicare for All
Healthcare is not a privilege – it’s a basic human right. No one should be denied care because of their income or insurance status. When Christian’s brother received life-saving cancer treatment at MD Anderson – covered by TRICARE because of their parents’ military service – Christian saw firsthand how government-sponsored healthcare can work.
In Congress, he will fight to guarantee access to care by expanding Medicare, strengthening Medicaid, and ensuring coverage includes dental, vision, and hearing. He will work to address the maternal mortality crisis impacting Black women and stop efforts by Trump and his allies to gut the programs families rely on. And he will fight for Medicare for All. Everyone deserves care when they need it – no exceptions.
Protecting and Strengthening Public Education
Every child deserves a great public education—but politicians are starving our schools of funding and turning classrooms into battlegrounds. Teachers are underpaid, buildings are crumbling, and the cost of college keeps rising, pushing too many students into lifelong debt. Christian believes our schools should be a national priority—not a political pawn.
In Congress, he’ll fight to fully fund public education, raise teacher pay, and expand Pell Grants so every student can afford college or career training. He’ll champion universal pre-K, invest in high-need schools, and oppose Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. From preschool to higher education, Christian will ensure every student has a real opportunity to succeed.
Protecting Abortion Rights & Reproductive Healthcare
Texas politicians have stripped away women’s rights, making it harder to access reproductive healthcare. The right to abortion, birth control, and fertility treatments shouldn’t depend on where you live—it should be protected under federal law. In Congress, Christian will fight to restore abortion rights, defend contraception and IVF, and block a national abortion ban. As Harris County Attorney, he took on MAGA Republicans who tried to restrict abortion access, and he’ll bring that same fight to Washington. With Trump and his allies attacking reproductive rights, Christian will stand with Texas women to protect their healthcare decisions.
Defending Our Democracy
Every American deserves a voice in our democracy, but Republican leaders are working to silence voters and rig the system for themselves. When Texas passed voter suppression laws and came after Harris County’s elections office, Christian sued Governor Greg Abbott and fought back in court.
In Congress, he’ll fight to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act to protect every voter. He’ll push for automatic and same-day registration, tougher campaign finance laws, and an end to gerrymandering that locks communities out of power. Democracy only works if it works for everyone—and Christian will fight to make sure every vote counts.
Reinvesting in Our Neighborhoods
Too many communities in TX-18 are marked by vacant lots, crumbling infrastructure, and a lack of basic necessities like grocery stores. These conditions aren’t just inconvenient—they’re the result of decades of disinvestment that have made neighborhoods less safe and healthy. In Congress, Christian will fight for federal funding to revitalize neglected neighborhoods, attract grocery stores and small businesses, generate good local jobs, encourage home building and rehabilitation, and bring essential services back into walking distance. He’ll work with local leaders to secure grants, pressure state officials to release funds, and ensure every part of the district gets the investment it deserves. Every community—no matter the zip code—should be a place where families can thrive.
Fighting for Clean Air & Water
No one should worry that the air they breathe, the water they drink, or the land around them is making them sick. But in too many Black and Brown neighborhoods, industrial plants, illegal dumpers, and landfills are allowed to pollute with impunity—often in plain sight. As Harris County Attorney, Christian filed lawsuits against polluters and the government entities that enabled them, standing up for communities long targeted by environmental injustice. In Congress, he’ll fight for tougher environmental protections, hold bad actors accountable, and push for federal funds to clean up contaminated sites. He’ll also work to stop Trump’s efforts to dismantle the EPA and defend progress made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Every community deserves a clean, healthy place to call home—no matter their zip code.
Fighting for Equality
Everyone deserves to live with dignity and be treated equally under the law—no matter who they are or who they love. As Harris County Attorney, Christian has been a visible ally to the LGBTQ+ community, publicly opposing state efforts to target families and submitting formal objections when the Trump administration tried to roll back protections. In Congress, he’ll fight to pass strong federal protections so LGBTQ+ Americans are treated fairly in jobs, housing, healthcare, education, and more. He’ll work to defend the progress made under the Biden administration and push back against attempts to take us backward. Christian believes equality is not optional—it’s a core American value, and he’ll never stop fighting to make it real.
Innovation and Emerging Technology
America has always led the world in innovation. Technologies like blockchain offer the potential to increase trust, transparency, and efficiency—from finance to supply chains. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, and access services. But with that promise comes responsibility.
We need clear rules of the road that protect consumers, support innovation, and ensure these tools are used ethically—to strengthen our economy, not exploit it, and to protect workers, not replace them.
As Harris County Attorney, Christian went after scammers who targeted underserved communities and led efforts to modernize government services with online payments and easier access to public records. In Congress, he’ll bring that same approach—championing innovation that uplifts working families, improves everyday life, and builds a more equitable future.
Standing Up for Workers
Christian believes that every worker deserves fair pay, a safe workplace, and the freedom to organize. As Harris County Attorney, he championed policies to protect workers—requiring OSHA safety training for county contractors, supporting apprenticeship programs, and pushing for a livable wage. In Congress, he’ll fight to expand paid family leave, raise the minimum wage, and ensure workers have access to training programs that open doors to better opportunities. Christian knows that strong unions build strong communities, and he’ll always stand up for the people who power our economy.
Expanding Pathways to Good Jobs
Every young person deserves a real shot at a good-paying career—whether or not they go to college. In Houston, we have the jobs and we have the talent, but too many students are missing out on opportunities to become electricians, pipefitters, and other skilled trades. We’re nearing a dangerous shortage of workers in these fields, and it’s holding families and our economy back. Christian believes Congress needs to invest in career and technical education, apprenticeships, and industry certifications—so students can build strong futures doing work that matters. He’ll fight to connect more young people to training programs, expand dual-credit and certification access, and make sure no one is forced into debt just to make a decent living.
Ending Gun Violence and Saving Lives
Gun violence is a national emergency—tearing apart families and communities across Houston. Christian knows the pain personally and believes every person deserves to feel safe at school, church, or home. As Harris County Attorney, he stood with survivors, joined legal fights, and called out Republican leaders who blocked basic reforms. In Congress, Christian will fight to ban assault weapons, close background check loopholes, and limit high-capacity magazines. He also supports restarting the federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention and banning bump stocks.
Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
America is a nation of immigrants—but our immigration system is broken. Christian believes we must fix it with compassion and common sense. That means protecting families, ending cruel policies like family separation, and creating a path to citizenship.
In Congress, he’ll support protections for Dreamers through DACA, keep families together through fair visa and refugee policies, and ensure those fleeing violence and disasters are treated with dignity. He’ll also fight to increase funding for processing asylum applications so the system works faster and more fairly. Our immigration system should reflect our values—safe, humane, and rooted in respect for every person.
Protecting Our Veterans
As the son of two veterans, Christian Menefee has seen firsthand the sacrifice it takes to serve our country—and he believes we must honor that sacrifice when veterans return home.
In Congress, he’ll fight for reliable healthcare funding, increased mental health services, job training, housing support, and real accountability at the VA. He’ll support legislation to protect veterans from fraud, ease student loan debt for caregivers, and ensure veterans can access care whether at VA centers or private facilities. Serving our veterans is more than a promise—it’s a responsibility.
Criminal Justice Reform
The criminal justice system is failing too many families—over-incarcerating communities of color while doing little to make people safer. Too many are locked up for nonviolent offenses, which costs taxpayers billions every year. These people struggle to rebuild their lives and are denied opportunities by a broken system. Real public safety means investing in mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and protections for survivors of domestic violence—not just tougher sentences. In Congress, Christian will fight to end for-profit prisons and expand job training and reentry programs. The system should be about justice, not punishment—and Christian will fight to make it fair for everyone.
— Christian Menefee's campaign website (January 21, 2026)
2025
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- Protecting Our Democracy The right to vote is the foundation for every other freedom—and MAGA Republicans are trying to take it away. In Texas, I sued to stop them from canceling ballots and won. I also sued Donald Trump to stop massive federal layoffs that would have weakened Social Security and other services families rely on. In Congress, I’ll keep fighting back—defending voting rights, standing up to power, and protecting the programs that working people count on.
- Lowering Costs and Reinvesting in Our Neighborhoods Life costs too much, and families in TX-18 feel it every day. Housing, childcare, and healthcare are out of reach for too many—and entire neighborhoods are still waiting on basics like grocery stores and decent infrastructure. In Congress, I’ll fight to lower everyday costs and bring investment to every part of our district. That means funding neighborhood clinics and early childhood education, creating workforce training programs, and helping more people get good-paying jobs—whether or not they go to college. That also means protecting Medicaid, food assistance, and other essential benefits that are critical to working families throughout our community.
- Fighting for Reproductive Healthcare Decisions about birth control, abortion, and IVF should be made by families—not politicians. I’ve fought back in court against Texas’s extreme abortion bans and defended access to reproductive healthcare in other court cases around the country. I’ve made clear that reproductive care is healthcare—plain and simple. In Congress, I’ll keep up that fight: restoring the right to choose, protecting access to contraception and fertility treatments, and stopping national bans pushed by MAGA Republicans.
As County Attorney for Harris County, Texas, I stood up in court to stop voter suppression and protect elections, beating back efforts to cancel ballots and dismantle local election offices. In Congress, I’ll do the same: fighting to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, and other laws to ensure our democracy works for everyone.
As Harris County Attorney, I’ve done just that. I’ve taken President Trump to court when he tried to gut federal services like Social Security. I’ve challenged Texas MAGA officials when they passed laws to suppress the vote. And I’ve held scammers and corporations accountable when they preyed on vulnerable residents. In Congress, I’ll bring that same approach—principled, tough, and focused on getting results for the people I serve.
Not long after, I landed a job bagging groceries and pushing carts at a local store. I often worked the late shift on weekends—4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.—even during high school. I stayed with that job for nearly five years, moving up to cashier, then business center attendant, and eventually a college intern in their management program. After graduating college and getting into law school, I went back for one last summer—still checking and bagging groceries and saving up before leaving.
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2024
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
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Candidate U.S. House Texas District 18 |
Officeholder U.S. House Texas District 18 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sylvester Turner (D) |
U.S. House Texas District 18 2026-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Vince Ryan (D) |
Harris County Attorney 2021-2025 |
Succeeded by Jonathan Fombonne (D) |
