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.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.
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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.
