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Rep. Al Green loses Democratic primary runoff in Texas
Rep. Al Green was defeated Tuesday night by Rep. Christian Menefee in an incumbent-versus-incumbent runoff for the Democratic nomination. Green had been censured by the House in March 2025 after interrupting President Trump during a joint address to Congress.
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Rep. Al Green lost a Democratic primary runoff election Tuesday night to Rep. Christian Menefee. The contest pitted two sitting members of Congress against each other after redistricting placed them in the same district.
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Al Green (D-TX) was censured in March 2025 for heckling President Donald Trump during a joint address of Congress. Rep. Christian Menefee (D-TX) defeated Green in the runoff. The Washington Examiner reported that Green had developed a reputation as a fighter for Democrats following the censure vote.
Election outcome Tuesday's result ended Green's bid for another term.
No further details on vote margins or turnout were provided in the report.
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