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Texas 18th Congressional District
Represented by Christian D. Menefee, Democratic
Current representative
- Christian D. Menefee
Democratic · Representative, 18th district
- Phone
- (202) 225-3816 (Washington office)
- Office
- 1318 Longworth House Office Building
Elected January 31, 2026, to fill the vacancy due to the death of Sylvester Turner, March 5, 2025.
2026 campaign fundraising
Candidates who filed with the FEC for this seat. Totals are from the latest reports filed
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Menefee (Democrat) | $3.8M | $3.7M | $77.7K |
| Amanda Edwards (Democrat) | $1.9M | $1.9M | $3,327 |
| Alexander Green (Democrat) | $1.7M | $1.9M | $46.4K |
| Isaiah Martin (Democrat) | $1.2M | $1.4M | $44.7K |
| Jolanda Jones (Democrat) | $404K | $404K | $0 |
| Stephen Huey (Democrat) | $37.9K | $26.1K | $11.8K |
| Sylvester Turner (Democrat) | $29.2K | $237K | $410 |
| Gretchen Brown (Democrat) | $17.6K | $1,548 | $5,502 |
| Ebony Rain Eatmon (Democrat) | $13.5K | $10.9K | $2,688 |
| Allen D Berry (Republican) | $8,512 | $8,683 | -$171 |
| George Edward Foreman Iv. (IDP) | $8,454 | $759 | $7,695 |
| Reyna Anderson (Other) | $8,325 | $8,325 | $0 |
| Lizette Prestwich (Democrat) | $750 | $750 | $0 |
| Erica Lee Carter (Democrat) | $50 | $15.4K | $0 |
| Maria Dunn (Republican) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Centonze (Republican) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Vences (Republican) | $0 | $8,069 | $0 |
| Cyrus Sajna (Republican) | $0 | $0 | $609 |
| Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat) | $0 | $30.6K | -$17.9K |
Recent votes
- House roll call 314: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (S. 2403)
09/16/2026Passed401 to 14Voted: Yes
Retire through Ownership Act
- House roll call 313: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (H.R. 9497)
09/16/2026Passed415 to 9Voted: Yes
Water Resources Development Act
- House roll call 312: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (H.R. 9340)
09/16/2026Passed417 to 3Voted: Yes
Ratepayer Protection Act
- House roll call 311: On Passage (H.J.Res. 213)
09/16/2026Passed214 to 208Voted: No
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
- House roll call 310: On Passage (H.R. 10326)
09/16/2026Passed217 to 207Voted: No
PROOF Act
- House roll call 309: On Passage (H.R. 9576)
09/16/2026Passed352 to 72Voted: No
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
- House roll call 308: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments (H.R. 5334)
09/16/2026Passed262 to 159Voted: No
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
- House roll call 307: On Agreeing to the Resolution (H.Con.Res. 93)
09/15/2026Passed220 to 204Voted: Yes
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- House roll call 306: On Passage (H.J.Res. 210)
09/15/2026Passed216 to 211Voted: No
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
- House roll call 305: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (H.R. 9500)
09/15/2026Passed408 to 17Voted: Yes
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
2022 general election
Official results certified by the state and compiled by the FEC
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Jackson Lee(incumbent)Winner | Democratic | 110,511 | 70.7% |
| Carmen Maria Montiel | Republican | 40,941 | 26.2% |
| Vince Duncan | Independent | 2,766 | 1.8% |
| Phil Kurtz | Libertarian | 2,050 | 1.3% |
Total votes counted: 156,268
Earlier elections2020, 2018
2020 general election
Official results certified by the state and compiled by the FEC
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Jackson Lee(incumbent)Winner | Democratic | 180,952 | 73.3% |
| Wendell Champion | Republican | 58,033 | 23.5% |
| Luke Spencer | Libertarian | 4,514 | 1.8% |
| Vince Duncan | Independent | 3,396 | 1.4% |
Total votes counted: 246,895
2018 general election
Official results certified by the state and compiled by the FEC
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Jackson Lee(incumbent)Winner | Democratic | 138,704 | 75.3% |
| Ava Reynero Pate | Republican | 38,368 | 20.8% |
| Luke Spencer | Libertarian | 4,067 | 2.2% |
| Vince Duncan | Independent | 3,193 | 1.7% |
Total votes counted: 184,332
District lines were redrawn after the 2020 census and first used in the 2022 elections, so results before 2022 may cover a different area.
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Source: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives; Federal Election Commission · Last updated 10/28/2026