Coverage dated March 3, 2026

Cane-wielding Al Green forced into Texas Democratic primary runoff by House’s newest member

Headline from New York Post

Cane-wielding Rep. Al Green will need to win a May runoff against fellow Rep. Christian Menefee to keep his seat in Congress beyond next January.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. ABC 13 Houston

    Texas Reps. Christian Menefee and Al Green advance to runoff in Democratic primary for US House (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Texas Reps. Christian Menefee and Al Green have advanced to a runoff in a Democratic primary for U.S. House.

  2. New York Post

    Cane-wielding Al Green forced into Texas Democratic primary runoff by House’s newest member (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Cane-wielding Rep. Al Green will need to win a May runoff against fellow Rep. Christian Menefee to keep his seat in Congress beyond next January.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Green and Menefee head to runoff in Texas Democratic primary (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Green, though a staunch progressive, is among several older establishment Democrats facing competitive primary challenges in the 2026 cycle.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Texas Representatives Christian Menefee and Al Green advance to runoff in Democratic primary for US House (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Neither candidate won enough of the vote in the Houston-area district to win the nomination outright, forcing a May 26 runoff.

  5. NBC News

    Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee head to a runoff in Texas primary (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee will head to a runoff in the Democratic primary for a Texas House seat, NBC News projects, after neither candidate won a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s contest

  6. CNN

    Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee to advance to runoff for Texas 18th, CNN projects (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee will head to a Democratic primary runoff for

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