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U.S. House, Texas District 18

2-year termIncumbent Christian Menefee (D) won the Jan. 31, 2026 special runoff (held under the prior map's TX-18 lines) to fill Sylvester Turner's term, then defeated Rep. Al Green (D, TX-09 under the prior map) in the May 26, 2026 Democratic runoff for the new TX-18. Independent Valencia Williams filed but was rejected by the Secretary of State. District lines: PlanC2333 (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, signed Aug. 29, 2025). A federal panel enjoined it Nov. 18, 2025; the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that order Dec. 4, 2025 and summarily reversed on April 27, 2026 (Abbott v. LULAC), so PlanC2333 governs the 2026 election. Other suits remain pending. No Libertarian or declared write-in candidate appears for this district on the Secretary of State listing. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
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DemocraticIncumbent
Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Supports expanding affordable housing and down payment assistance. 
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Says he will advocate for tax fairness for working families. 
Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
No public statement found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, Feb. 3, 2026 (Roll Call 53). 
Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Supports federal investment in flood control and climate preparedness and stronger environmental safeguards. 
Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Supports expanding Medicare coverage to dental, vision and hearing. 
Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No public position found.
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No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.J.Res. 72, terminating the Feb. 1, 2025 national emergency underlying tariffs on Canadian goods (EO 14193), Feb. 11, 2026 (Roll Call 65). 
Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Says he aims to fix the immigration system; no specific proposals listed. 
Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act, Mar. 18, 2026 (Roll Call 94). 
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
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No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.Con.Res. 38, an Iran War Powers resolution directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran, Mar. 5, 2026 (Roll Call 85, failed). Voted yes on H.Con.Res. 75, a second Iran War Powers resolution, May 14, 2026 (Roll Call 170, failed 212-212). 
Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
His campaign says the justice system over-incarcerates people for nonviolent offenses, that safety depends on mental health care, addiction treatment, and survivor protections, and that he would end for-profit prisons and expand reentry programs. 
Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
No public statement found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Voting record
Voted yes on Rep. Massie's amendment to H.R. 8595, the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill, to bar funds for Israel, including $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing (failed 104-314-10, July 15, 2026, Roll Call 243). 
Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Supports Medicare for All and expanding Medicare and Medicaid to cover dental, vision and hearing. 
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Supports an what he calls assault weapons ban, closing background check loopholes, limiting high-capacity magazines and banning bump stocks. 
Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, May 21, 2026 (Roll Call 190). 
Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted no on the House amendment to S. 1383 carrying the text of the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), which would require proof of citizenship to register and government-issued identification to vote in federal elections (Feb. 11, 2026, Roll Call 69). 
Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
His campaign says he supports strong federal nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in employment, housing, health care, and education. It does not specifically address medical treatment for minors or school sports. 
Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Issue 1 of 16

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Republican
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
DemocraticIncumbent
Supports expanding affordable housing and down payment assistance. 
Sources for this contest (6)
  1. Election Results - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2020s Redistricting Timeline, Texas Legislative Council. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Supreme Court allows Texas' redrawn congressional map to stand for 2026 elections, WLOS / Sinclair. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  5. United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2026, Ballotpedia. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  6. Independent Candidate Filings, 2026 November 3rd General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.