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"Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority, telling President Trump that the Democratic district 'topples corrupt presidencies.'"

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/democrat-christian-menefee-wins-special-election-u-s-house-in-texas/

Edit: Here's a TX news outlet instead of CBS https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/31/christian-menefee-wins-special-election-runoff-texas-18th-congressional-district/

#CivicEngagement #voting #elections2026 #texas #UScongress #USpol

The Texas Tribune

Menefee defeats Edwards in special election for Congress

The former Harris County attorney defeated Amanda Edwards in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. The two will face off again in the March 3 primary for a redrawn version of the district.

Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for U.S. House seat in Texas

Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority.

JeffreySmith 🌻🍉🇨🇦

@JeffreySmith@mastdn.social replied · 5 days ago

@bicmay

Great news, but perhaps not immediately promoting a piece from a MAGA oriented media corporation such as CBS, and looking for a piece from an outlet consistently being objective will help our electorate make better choices next election cycle etc.?

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@bicmay@med-mastodon.com replied · 5 days ago

@JeffreySmith

Left the original post up and edited to include an independent TX news site. Thanks!

JeffreySmith 🌻🍉🇨🇦

@JeffreySmith@mastdn.social replied · 5 days ago

@bicmay

Wow: a double win! I think the small monthly donations I send to independent media sources Pro Publica, and the Marshall Project (criminal justice coverage often via people with lived experience) are the most impactful donations I make. Thanks!

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