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Texas Congressional Runoff Set Amid Voter Confusion

11/5/2025

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A runoff for Texas's 18th Congressional District will feature Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards after no candidate won a majority.
The seat has been vacant since Rep. Sylvester Turner died in March.
Governor Greg Abbott delayed calling the election, affecting the Democratic majority in the U.S. House.
The runoff is scheduled for late January.
The redistricting, which Republicans favor, has caused voter confusion by shifting district lines.

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A runoff for Texas's 18th Congressional District will feature Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards after no candidate won a majority.
The seat has been vacant since Rep. Sylvester Turner died in March.
Governor Greg Abbott delayed calling the election, affecting the Democratic majority in the U.S. House.
The runoff is scheduled for late January.
The redistricting, which Republicans favor, has caused voter confusion by shifting district lines.