Texas Voters Show Notorious Trump-Heckling Democrat The Door In Key Primary
Texas voters have ousted Democratic Rep. Al Green in a primary runoff, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Green, who had served since 2005, lost to fellow Democrat Christian Menefee after their districts were merged under a GOP-backed redistricting plan. Menefee secured 68.6% of the vote, indicating a strong preference for the new representation.
- ▪Al Green was defeated in a primary runoff by Christian Menefee after their districts were merged.
- ▪Menefee won with 68.6% of the vote compared to Green's 31.4%.
- ▪Green had a history of high-profile disruptions during President Trump's speeches.
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Elections Texas Voters Show Notorious Trump-Heckling Democrat The Door In Key Primary Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor May 26, 2026 8:39 PM ET May 26, 2026 8:39 PM ET Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Texas Republicans claimed the first casualty of their redrawn House map with the landslide defeat of Democratic Rep. Al Green in a primary runoff Tuesday night.
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