Freshman Democrat topples veteran in redistricting-driven Texas runoff

Freshman Democrat Christian Menefee defeated veteran Al Green in a Houston-area Democratic primary runoff for a district created last year by a Republican-led redistricting, signaling a generational shift as Green’s long record and anti-Trump stance faced a challenger’s bid. Outside groups backed by the cryptocurrency industry spent heavily to unseat Green, arguing the maps diluted political power, while Menefee praised Green’s legacy and framed the win as a stand against the redistricting process.