In one of Houston’s closest political contests, Amanda Edwards and Christian Menefee are heading to a runoff in Texas’ 18th Congressional District after finishing just three points apart in a crowded special election.

Houston showed up for democracy — with high voter turnout propelling Christian Menefee and Dwight Boykins into pivotal runoff races that promise to shape the next era of local leadership.

Ben Jealous reflects on America’s “dark 20s” and shares a message of hope: history shows that every era of cruelty can be followed by breakthroughs, if young people refuse to give up.

Congressman Al Green has introduced the bipartisan 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution, urging Congress to expand survivor support, strengthen protections, and confront the nationwide crisis impacting millions of Americans each year.

Houston’s early voting season is in full swing — and it’s electric. With over 100,000 ballots already cast across Harris and Fort Bend Counties, voters are turning polling sites into hubs of civic pride and community spirit.

Houston City Council approved a $16M “superhub” in East Downtown to serve the city’s unhoused population, despite concerns over cost, long-term funding, and capacity.

Houston Democrat Isaiah Martin, 27, is running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District, emphasizing youth engagement, transparency, and community-focused policies in a bid to bring a new generation of leadership to Washington

State Representative Jolanda Jones is running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District, bringing a record of advocacy on healthcare, economic justice, and LGBTQ+ representation to a competitive special election.

Democracy in action! Harris County kicked off early voting with 10,702 in-person ballots and 3,268 mail-in votes on Day 1. From congressional races to school boards and 17 constitutional amendments, voters are making their voices heard. Find your polling spot …

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has joined more than 100 local government leaders nationwide in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration’s move to federalize Texas National Guard troops for deployment to Chicago. The coalition argues the action …

Houston native Amanda Edwards is running in the special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District. With a track record of public service and deep community ties, she is focused on healthcare, economic opportunity, and grassroots engagement in a tight race …

Fort Bend County Commissioner Ferrel Bonner is running for County Judge! With decades of military, civil service, and community leadership experience, he aims to bring proven, committed leadership to the county.

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee brings his bipartisan experience, public health initiatives, and community-focused leadership to his campaign for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, emphasizing environmental justice, healthcare reform, and economic equity.

As coral reefs collapse in what scientists call the first irreversible climate tipping point, Ben Jealous reflects on the lessons of the ocean—from his childhood at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to today’s urgent warning that humanity is running out of …

With early voting starting October 20, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards lead a crowded field in the special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, signaling a likely runoff on November 4.