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U.S. House — Texas's 18th District

The Race

13 candidates filed, 2 active for the 2026 House election in Texas District 18. Party primary on Mar 3, 2026. General election on Nov 3, 2026. FEC Race ID: HTX182026.

Market (kalshi): R 2% · D 98%Rating: 270toWin · 2026-10-02
Primary
Mar 3, 2026
General
Nov 3, 2026
Candidates
2 active / 13 filed
Total Raised
$8.6M
Outside Spending
$7.2M
Total Spent
$8.9M
Cash on Hand
$307K
Incumbent
Christian MenefeeD
Race Timeline
Primary
Today
General
Nominee
Ronald WhitfieldR
Nominee
Lost primary
Lost primary
Lost primary
Bars end at the milestone each candidate exited — exact withdrawal dates aren't published, so they're placed at the primary. Dashed segment = upcoming; solid stops at today. 1 candidate with no reported fundraising is hidden.
Candidate Fundraising
Christian MenefeeDInc.
Raised
$3.6M
Cash
$156K
District
Population
791,493
Median HH Income
$63K
Unemployment
7.8%
Bachelor's+
28.4%
Veterans
4.1%
Median Age
33.1
Mean HH Income
$99K
Poverty Rate
22.0%
HS or Higher
80.2%
Median Home Value
$244K
Median Rent
$1,320/mo
Owner-Occupied
48.2%
Under 18 / 65+
25.4% / 10.4%