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Candidates › TX-18 race › 2025–2026
Christian D. Menefee
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, TX-18
Representative since 2026
- On the ballot
- Won the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 148,365 votes (57.3%)
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Affordability and the American Dream
- Guaranteeing Access to Healthcare Through Medicare for All
- Protecting and Strengthening Public Education
- Protecting Abortion Rights & Reproductive Healthcare
- Defending Our Democracy
- In Congress
- Representative since 2026 · votes with their party 98% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-3816
- Money
- $3.8M raised, $3.7M spent, $77.7K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 21% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 83% from Texas · largest committee giver JANE FONDA CLIMATE PAC, $20K
- Outside groups
- $7.1M supporting Menefee
- Backed by
- Jasmine Crockett · Erica Lee Carter · Ana Hernandez and 63 more. As the campaign lists them
- Sponsored most in
- Education, Crime and Law Enforcement
15 priorities from christianmenefee.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
There was a time in this country when working 40 hours a week meant you could buy a home, raise a family, and retire with dignity. But now, even folks working 60 hours a week are barely scraping by. Over the past few decades, the cost of just about everything has gone up: housing, healthcare, childcare, and college. At the same time, wages for everyday people have barely moved. Meanwhile, billionaires and corporate CEOs have seen their wealth explode. The ultra-wealthy are getting richer, and everyone else is being asked to settle for less.
Christian believes Congress has a responsibility to rebuild the American Dream for working families. He’ll fight to:
- Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
- Make it easier to build homes that the average person can afford
- Provide down payment help for first-time homebuyers
- Expand tax credits for parents and caregivers
- Invest in career pipelines that lead to good-paying jobs without requiring a college degree
- Wipe medical debt off credit reports
- Eliminate student loan debt and make public and community college free for all
- And pass Medicare for All so everyone can see a doctor when they need one
He’ll also work to fix the tax code so that billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share, and we can finally afford a country that works for everyone, not just the people at the top.
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Healthcare is not a privilege – it’s a basic human right. No one should be denied care because of their income or insurance status. When Christian’s brother received life-saving cancer treatment at MD Anderson – covered by TRICARE because of their parents’ military service – Christian saw firsthand how government-sponsored healthcare can work.
In Congress, he will fight to guarantee access to care by expanding Medicare, strengthening Medicaid, and ensuring coverage includes dental, vision, and hearing. He will work to address the maternal mortality crisis impacting Black women and stop efforts by Trump and his allies to gut the programs families rely on. And he will fight for Medicare for All. Everyone deserves care when they need it – no exceptions.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · christianmenefee.com/issue/guaranteeing-access-to-healthcare
Every child deserves a great public education—but politicians are starving our schools of funding and turning classrooms into battlegrounds. Teachers are underpaid, buildings are crumbling, and the cost of college keeps rising, pushing too many students into lifelong debt. Christian believes our schools should be a national priority—not a political pawn.
In Congress, he’ll fight to fully fund public education, raise teacher pay, and expand Pell Grants so every student can afford college or career training. He’ll champion universal pre-K, invest in high-need schools, and oppose Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. From preschool to higher education, Christian will ensure every student has a real opportunity to succeed.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · christianmenefee.com/issue/protecting-and-strengthening-public-education
Texas politicians have stripped away women’s rights, making it harder to access reproductive healthcare. The right to abortion, birth control, and fertility treatments shouldn’t depend on where you live—it should be protected under federal law.
In Congress, Christian will fight to restore abortion rights, defend contraception and IVF, and block a national abortion ban. As Harris County Attorney, he took on MAGA Republicans who tried to restrict abortion access, and he’ll bring that same fight to Washington. With Trump and his allies attacking reproductive rights, Christian will stand with Texas women to protect their healthcare decisions.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · christianmenefee.com/issue/protecting-abortion-rights-reproductive-healthcare
Every American deserves a voice in our democracy, but Republican leaders are working to silence voters and rig the system for themselves. When Texas passed voter suppression laws and came after Harris County’s elections office, Christian sued Governor Greg Abbott and fought back in court.
In Congress, he’ll fight to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act to protect every voter. He’ll push for automatic and same-day registration, tougher campaign finance laws, and an end to gerrymandering that locks communities out of power. Democracy only works if it works for everyone—and Christian will fight to make sure every vote counts.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · christianmenefee.com/issue/defending-our-democracy
Too many communities in TX-18 are marked by vacant lots, crumbling infrastructure, and a lack of basic necessities like grocery stores. These conditions aren’t just inconvenient—they’re the result of decades of disinvestment that have made neighborhoods less safe and healthy.
In Congress, Christian will fight for federal funding to revitalize neglected neighborhoods, attract grocery stores and small businesses, generate good local jobs, encourage home building and rehabilitation, and bring essential services back into walking distance. He’ll work with local leaders to secure grants, pressure state officials to release funds, and ensure every part of the district gets the investment it deserves. Every community—no matter the zip code—should be a place where families can thrive.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · christianmenefee.com/issue/reinvesting-in-our-neighborhoods
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No one should worry that the air they breathe, the water they drink, or the land around them is making them sick. But in too many Black and Brown neighborhoods, industrial plants, illegal dumpers, and landfills are allowed to pollute with impunity—often in plain sight. As Harris County Attorney, Christian filed lawsuits against polluters and the government entities that enabled them, standing up for communities long targeted by environmental injustice.
In Congress, he’ll fight for tougher environmental protections, hold bad actors accountable, and push for federal funds to clean up contaminated sites. He’ll also work to stop Trump’s efforts to dismantle the EPA and defend progress made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Every community deserves a clean, healthy place to call home—no matter their zip code.
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Everyone deserves to live with dignity and be treated equally under the law—no matter who they are or who they love. As Harris County Attorney, Christian has been a visible ally to the LGBTQ+ community, publicly opposing state efforts to target families and submitting formal objections when the Trump administration tried to roll back protections.
In Congress, he’ll fight to pass strong federal protections so LGBTQ+ Americans are treated fairly in jobs, housing, healthcare, education, and more. He’ll work to defend the progress made under the Biden administration and push back against attempts to take us backward. Christian believes equality is not optional—it’s a core American value, and he’ll never stop fighting to make it real.
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America has always led the world in innovation. Technologies like blockchain offer the potential to increase trust, transparency, and efficiency—from finance to supply chains. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, and access services. But with that promise comes responsibility.
We need clear rules of the road that protect consumers, support innovation, and ensure these tools are used ethically—to strengthen our economy, not exploit it, and to protect workers, not replace them.
As Harris County Attorney, Christian went after scammers who targeted underserved communities and led efforts to modernize government services with online payments and easier access to public records. In Congress, he’ll bring that same approach—championing innovation that uplifts working families, improves everyday life, and builds a more equitable future.
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Christian believes that every worker deserves fair pay, a safe workplace, and the freedom to organize. As Harris County Attorney, he championed policies to protect workers—requiring OSHA safety training for county contractors, supporting apprenticeship programs, and pushing for a livable wage.
In Congress, he’ll fight to expand paid family leave, raise the minimum wage, and ensure workers have access to training programs that open doors to better opportunities. Christian knows that strong unions build strong communities, and he’ll always stand up for the people who power our economy.
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Every young person deserves a real shot at a good-paying career—whether or not they go to college. In Houston, we have the jobs and we have the talent, but too many students are missing out on opportunities to become electricians, pipefitters, and other skilled trades. We’re nearing a dangerous shortage of workers in these fields, and it’s holding families and our economy back.
Christian believes Congress needs to invest in career and technical education, apprenticeships, and industry certifications—so students can build strong futures doing work that matters. He’ll fight to connect more young people to training programs, expand dual-credit and certification access, and make sure no one is forced into debt just to make a decent living.
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Gun violence is a national emergency—tearing apart families and communities across Houston. Christian knows the pain personally and believes every person deserves to feel safe at school, church, or home. As Harris County Attorney, he stood with survivors, joined legal fights, and called out Republican leaders who blocked basic reforms.
In Congress, Christian will fight to ban assault weapons, close background check loopholes, and limit high-capacity magazines. He also supports restarting the federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention and banning bump stocks.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · christianmenefee.com/issue/ending-gun-violence-and-saving-lives
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