Veteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoff
Veteran Texas congressman Al Green was defeated in a Democratic primary runoff by Christian Menefee. The election was influenced by Republican gerrymandering that altered Green's long-held district. Menefee, a freshman representative, capitalized on the changes to secure his victory.
- ▪Al Green lost to Christian Menefee in a Democratic primary runoff.
- ▪The defeat was a result of Republican gerrymandering that reshaped Green's district.
- ▪Menefee was sworn into office earlier this year after winning a special election.
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Al Green is escorted from the chamber at Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress in March last year. Photograph: Win Mcnamee/EPAView image in fullscreenAl Green is escorted from the chamber at Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress in March last year. Photograph: Win Mcnamee/EPATexasVeteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoffChristian Menefee wins 18th district race after Republican gerrymandering carved up Green’s reliably Democratic seatUwa Ede-OsifoTue 26 May 2026 21.51 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 21.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleChristian Menefee, a freshman Democratic US representative, beat veteran congressman Al Green on Tuesday in a fierce runoff that was the product of Republican gerrymandering.Last year,…
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