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2026 Race · Texas

U.S. House (District 18)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 18) in Texas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Christian Menefee (Democratic) and Ronald Whitfield (Republican). The seat is currently held by Christian D. Menefee (Democratic), who has served since February 2026, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ronald Whitfield

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Christian D. Menefee

Democratic · Since February 2026

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Science, Space, and Technology

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9320

    All in For Attendance Act

  • HR.8619

    Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

2026 Texas U.S. House (District 18) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 18) in Texas in 2026?

Christian Menefee (Democratic) and Ronald Whitfield (Republican). Christian Menefee is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Texas U.S. House (District 18) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Texas and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Christian D. Menefee, a Democratic, currently represents Texas, serving since February 2026.

What committees does Christian D. Menefee serve on?

Christian D. Menefee serves on House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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