Christian Menefee beats longtime Democrat Al Green in runoff
Christian Rep. Christian Menefee (D-TX) defeated longtime Rep. Al Green (D-TX) in Tuesday’s Democratic primary runoff after Texas redistricting placed the two in the same seat. When the Associated Press called the race, Menefee led 68.9% to Green’s 31.1%.
The contest emphasized age and generational change: Green, 78, has been in the House as 2005 and is known for long floor speeches and efforts targeting President donald Trump, including a high-profile interruption that led to his censure. Menefee, 38, was sworn into the chamber this year after winning a special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner and previously worked as a Harris County attorney.
Menefee also edged the March primary (46% to Green’s 44.2%). Rep. Jasmine Crockett endorsed Menefee, and he is considered favored to win the general election in the district’s strongly Democratic landscape.
Rep. Christian Menefee (D-TX) beat longtime Rep. Al Green (D-TX) in Tuesday’s Democratic primary runoff after the two Texas incumbents were placed in the same seat by mid-decade redistricting.
When the Associated Press called the race, Green trailed Menefee 31.1% to 68.9%.
Recommended Stories
Age and generational change were a central theme in the contest. Green, 78, has served in the House since 2005 and has become known for his long floor speeches and attempts to impeach President Donald Trump. Last year, Green was ejected from Trump’s address to Congress after repeatedly interrupting and waving his cane at the president. The antic saw Green get censured by the House of Representatives.
Menefee, 38, was sworn into the chamber just this year after winning a special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner. Menefee is a former Harris County attorney.
KEN MARTIN PRESSURED TO QUIT AFTER RELEASE OF INCOMPLETE DNC AUTOPSY
Menefee narrowly led the March primary with 46% of the vote, compared to Green’s 44.2%.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic Senate nomination this cycle, endorsed Menefee last week. He is favored to win the general election, given the district’s heavily Democratic lean.
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
