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Menefee's Win Shrinks GOP Majority as Special Elections Loom

2/1/2026

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Democrat Christian Menefee won a special congressional election in Texas, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner.
Menefee's victory over fellow Democrat Amanda Edwards reduced the Republican majority in the House from 218-213.
In Georgia, 22 candidates, including 17 Republicans, are competing to succeed former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with the special election scheduled for April 7.
California will hold a special election for the 1st Congressional District on August 4, following the death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa.

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Story summary

Democrat Christian Menefee won a special congressional election in Texas, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner.
Menefee's victory over fellow Democrat Amanda Edwards reduced the Republican majority in the House from 218-213.
In Georgia, 22 candidates, including 17 Republicans, are competing to succeed former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with the special election scheduled for April 7.
California will hold a special election for the 1st Congressional District on August 4, following the death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa.