Texas District 18
Tue, Nov 3 · Sitting member, elected on the old lines Christian D. Menefee Democratic since Feb 2026
Christian D. MenefeeDemocratic · IncumbentAge 38Ronald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.District lines changed for 2026. Results from the old lines aren't shown.
- Lines for 2026
- Redrawn. 74.2% of residents were in a different district in 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MenefeeRight column: Whitfield
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $3.8M
- No FEC report
- Cash on hand
- $78K
- No FEC report
- Years since first win
- 0
- Not available
- Age on Election Day
- 38
- Not available
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Menefee: $3,761,777 received, $77,685 cash on hand.
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Candidates on the ballot
- Christian D. MenefeeIncumbentDemocratic
- Ronald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 218,720
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2025)
US House, Texas District 18, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSylvester TurnerWon Democratic 151,83469.4% RepublicanLana Centonze Republican 66,81030.5% OtherVince Duncan Other 620.0% OtherKevin Dural Other 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 156,268
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2025)
US House, Texas District 18, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 110,51170.7% RepublicanCarmen Maria Montiel Republican 40,94126.2% IndependentVince Duncan Independent 2,7661.8% LibertarianPhil Kurtz Libertarian 2,0501.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 246,895
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 18, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 180,95273.3% RepublicanWendell Champion Republican 58,03323.5% LibertarianLuke Spencer Libertarian 4,5141.8% IndependentVince Duncan Independent 3,3961.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 184,332
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 18, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 138,70475.2% RepublicanAva Reynero Pate Republican 38,36820.8% LibertarianLuke Spencer Libertarian 4,0672.2% IndependentVince Duncan Independent 3,1931.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 204,308
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 18, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 150,15773.5% RepublicanLori Bartley Republican 48,30623.6% GreenThomas Kleven Green 5,8452.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,010
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 18, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 76,09771.8% RepublicanSean Seibert Republican 26,24924.8% IndependentVince Duncan Independent 2,3622.2% GreenRemington Alessi Green 1,3021.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 194,932
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 18, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 146,22375.0% RepublicanSean Seibert Republican 44,01522.6% LibertarianChristopher Barber Libertarian 4,6942.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,321
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 18, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 85,10870.2% RepublicanJohn Faulk Republican 33,06727.3% LibertarianMike Taylor Libertarian 3,1182.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 280.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 192,198
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 18, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 148,61777.3% RepublicanJohn Faulk Republican 39,09520.3% LibertarianMike Taylor Libertarian 4,4862.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,051
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 18, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 65,93676.6% RepublicanAhmad Hassan Republican 16,44819.1% LibertarianPatrick Warren Libertarian 3,6674.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 152,988
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 18, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 136,01888.9% RepublicanTom Bazan Republican 9,7876.4% LibertarianBrent Sullivan Libertarian 7,1834.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 128,926
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 18, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 99,16176.9% RepublicanPhillip J Abbott Republican 27,98021.7% LibertarianBrent Sullivan Libertarian 1,7851.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,378
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 18, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 131,85776.5% RepublicanBob Levy Republican 38,19122.2% LibertarianColin Nankervis Libertarian 2,3301.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,267
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 18, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 82,09189.9% LibertarianJames Galvan Libertarian 9,17610.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,688
- Election day
- not on file
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- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 18, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 106,11177.1% RepublicanLarry White Republican 13,95610.1% RepublicanJerry Burley Republican 7,8775.7% RepublicanGeorge A Young Republican 5,3323.9% DemocraticMike Lamson Democratic 4,4123.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,390
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 18, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Jackson-LeeWon Democratic 84,79073.5% RepublicanJerry Burley Republican 28,15324.4% IndependentJ Larry Snellings Independent 1,2781.1% LibertarianGeorge M Hollenbeck Libertarian 1,1691.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,208
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 18, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig A WashingtonWon Democratic 111,42264.7% RepublicanEdward Blum Republican 56,08032.6% LibertarianGregg Lassen Libertarian 4,7062.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,720
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 18, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig A WashingtonWon Democratic 54,47799.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2430.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,643
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 18, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMickey LelandWon Democratic 94,40892.9% LibertarianJ Alejandro Snead Libertarian 7,2357.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,219
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 18, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMickey LelandWon Democratic 63,33590.2% IndependentJoanne Kuniansky Independent 6,8849.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,110
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 18, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMickey LelandWon Democratic 109,62678.8% RepublicanGlen E Beaman Republican 26,40019.0% IndependentJose Alvardo Independent 3,0642.2% OtherOther Other 200.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,335
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 18, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMickey LelandWon Democratic 68,01482.6% RepublicanC Leon Pickett Republican 12,10414.7% LibertarianThomas P Bernhardt Libertarian 2,2152.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,096
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Texas District 18, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMickey LelandWon Democratic 71,98579.9% RepublicanCl Kennedy Republican 16,12817.9% LibertarianBill Fraser Libertarian 1,9832.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,018
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Texas District 18, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGoerge Thomas "Mickey" LelandWon Democratic 36,78396.8% OtherDeborah Vee Vernier Other 1,2353.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,876
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Texas District 18, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara JordanWon Democratic 93,95385.5% RepublicanSam H Wright Republican 15,38114.0% OtherSylvia Zapata Other 5420.5%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, FEC, Photo creditsData as of Oct 28, 2026