Democrat Menefee Wins Election for US House, Narrowing GOP's Slim Majority

 In a special election held in Texas, Democrat Christian Menefee won a U. S. House seat, reducing the Republican majority.

• Menefee, the Harris County attorney, claimed victory against Amanda Edwards in a runoff election.

• He will fill the seat left vacant by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, who passed away in March 2025.

• The election was delayed for nearly a year, with critics arguing it favored Republican interests.

• Menefee's plans include advocating for universal health insurance and pursuing impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over immigration issues.

• He previously won a Harris County attorney position in 2020 and has challenged Trump’s immigration policies.

• Edwards had also run for various political positions, including a failed U. S. Senate bid.

• Both Menefee and Edwards will run again on March 3 against Rep. Al Green in a Democratic primary for a new congressional district.

Menefee's victory is a significant win for Democrats, further impacting the Republican majority in Congress as they prepare for another election round soon. 

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