TX House District 18

Al Green (Democrat Party) is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Texas's 9th congressional district.

Sheila Jackson LeeD

Candidate for TX House

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Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 18th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 1995. She left office on July 19, 2024. Jackson Lee (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024. Jackson Lee began her political career as a municipal judge in Houston, Texas, from 1987 to 1990. She then served as a city council member for Houston from 1990 to 1994. On June 1, 2024, Jackson Lee announced she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and started treatment. She died on July 19, 2024.

Christian MenefeeD

Candidate for TX House

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Christian Menefee (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 18th Congressional District. He assumed office on February 2, 2026. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Menefee (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Amanda Edwardswas a member of the Houston City Councilin Texas, representing At-large Position 4. She assumed office on January 2, 2016. She left office on January 2, 2020. Edwards (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Edwards unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the primary election ballot on March 3, 2026.

Isaiah Martin (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He lost in the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Jolanda JonesD

Candidate for TX House

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Jolanda Jones (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 147. She assumed office on May 18, 2022. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027. Jones (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 147. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Stephen Huey (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He lost in the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Sylvester TurnerD

Candidate for TX House

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Sylvester Turner (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 18th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. He left office on March 5, 2025. Turner (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Turner died on March 5, 2025.

Gretchen Brown (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Ebony Eatmon (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

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George Foreman (independent) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He lost in the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Reyna Anderson (independent) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She lost in the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Lizette Prestwich (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Erica Lee Carter (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 18th Congressional District. She assumed office on November 12, 2024. She left office on January 3, 2025. Carter (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She won in the special general election on November 5, 2024.

Derrell Turner (independent) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. Turner did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Tejas Tuppera (independent) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. Tuppera did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Elizabeth Vences (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. Vences lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.

Kivan Polimis (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Lana Centonze (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Cyrus Sajna (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.

Chance Davis (independent) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Maria Dunn (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She lost in the special general election on November 5, 2024.

Theodis DanielR

Candidate for TX House

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Theodis Daniel (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 147. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.

Zoe Cadore (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

James Joseph (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 142. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Deshon Porter (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Missouri. He lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.

Selena Samuel (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Laverne Crump (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Kevin Dural (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. Dural lost in the special general election on November 5, 2024. Dural (independent) also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. Dural lost as a write-in in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Deshon Porter (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Missouri. He lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.

Corisha Rogers (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Aaron Hermes (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Jasmine Blue (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.