Democrat Wins Vacant House Seat in Texas

“With Saturday’s runoff decided, Texas’ 18th Congressional District will regain representation in Washington — though only briefly before the next campaign begins,” the Houston Chronicle reports.

Christian Menefee defeated Amanda Edwards by a 2-to-1 margin.

“Menefee’s victory ends a yearlong vacancy in the district, but offers little time to govern. He will be sworn in as he launches another campaign in a newly redrawn district with a crowded primary field.”