The Brief

A runoff election for the vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District is set for Jan. 31, 2026.

Early voting begins Jan. 21, 2026.

Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards will face off in the runoff election.

HOUSTON - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set the date for the runoff election to fill late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress.

Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards will face off in a runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on Jan. 31, 2026. Early voting begins on Jan. 21.

Why is a runoff election being held?

The backstory:

U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner died on March 5, leaving his seat vacant.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a special election on Nov. 4 to elect the person who will finish out the term that expires in January

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