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Houston Set for High-Stakes Runoff Election This Saturday

1/30/2026

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Houston will hold a special runoff for a vacant U.S. House seat on Saturday.
Democratic candidates Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards led the Nov. 4 election when no candidate won a majority.
The winner will temporarily reduce the Republican majority in the U.S. House.
The 18th Congressional District will be redrawn for the midterm elections.
In State Senate District 9, voters will elect a new senator to replace Kelly Hancock.

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Story summary

Houston will hold a special runoff for a vacant U.S. House seat on Saturday.
Democratic candidates Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards led the Nov. 4 election when no candidate won a majority.
The winner will temporarily reduce the Republican majority in the U.S. House.
The 18th Congressional District will be redrawn for the midterm elections.
In State Senate District 9, voters will elect a new senator to replace Kelly Hancock.