The race to fill Texas’ 18th Congressional District seat is heading to a runoff after a tightly contested special election that saw Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee emerge as the top two candidates from a crowded field of 16.

According to unofficial results, Menefee led with 28.89% of the vote, followed closely by Edwards with 25.55% , a difference of just over three percentage points. Because no candidate received more than 50%, the two will advance to a runoff election expected in January 2026 .

“I’m deeply grateful to the people of the 18th Congressional District who have supported me and know that victory is right around the corner for our community,” Edwards said Tuesday night. “We are entering this runoff neck and neck with my opponent with the community behind

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