Texas's 18th Congressional District (TX-18)
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Christian Menefee, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2026.
The district includes part of Harris County.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 791,493, a median household income of $63,409, and a median age of 33.1. Of residents 25 and older, 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 redistricting
Texas uses a new congressional map in 2026: PLANC2333 (HB 4), enacted Aug 29, 2025.
The 2026 election for TX-18 uses the new map's TX-18; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
Menefee has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 12 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
12 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-18 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Menefee | Democratic | $3,637,579 | $156,016 | Jun 30 |
| Amanda Edwards | Democratic | $1,895,212 | $3,327 | Feb 28 |
| Alexander Green (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,725,771 | $84,751 | Jun 30 |
| Isaiah Martin | Democratic | $1,223,942 | $44,667 | Dec 31 |
| Jolanda Jones | Democratic | $404,152 | $0 | Nov 21 |
| Stephen Huey | Democratic | $37,857 | $11,764 | Sep 30 |
| Gretchen Brown | Democratic | $17,588 | $5,502 | Jun 30 |
| Ebony Rain Eatmon | Democratic | $13,547 | $2,688 | Jun 30 |
| Allen D. Berry | Republican | $8,512 | -$171 | Jul 15 |
| George Edward Foreman IV | IDP | $8,454 | $7,695 | Sep 30 |
| Reyna Anderson | Other | $8,325 | $4,336 | Jun 30 |
| Lizette Prestwich | Democratic | $750 | $0 | Sep 12 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 791,493
- Median household income
- $63,409
- Median age
- 33.1
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Texas senators
Ted CruzU.S. Senator for Texas · Republican
John CornynU.S. Senator for Texas · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026