Christian Menefee
DINCUMBENTU.S. Representative (since 2026); previously Harris County Attorney (2021–2025)
Christian Menefee is the Democratic incumbent, having won a November 2025 special election to the seat and then defeated fellow incumbent Al Green in the May 2026 Democratic primary runoff. He previously served as Harris County Attorney.[2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Key votes in Congress
- YesWar Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · H. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · 2026-06-03 roll call ↗The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran that Congress has not authorized, invoking the War Powers Resolution. It passed the House with support from Democrats and a number of Republicans.
- YesResolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · H.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · 2026-02-11 roll call ↗The resolution terminates the national emergency the President declared in February 2025 to justify a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada, ending that tariff if it becomes law. It passed with a bipartisan majority, including several Republicans who broke with the administration on trade policy.
- NoConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government funding · H.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · 2026-02-03 roll call ↗The bill provides full-year discretionary appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, replacing the stopgap funding enacted after the fall 2025 shutdown. It sets spending levels across defense and non-defense programs through September 2026.
On the record — official actions
- actionDefeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Al Green in the May 26, 2026 Democratic primary runoff for this seat, 69.3% to 30.7%.[2]
Positions on the issues
- OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goodsFrom recorded votes
Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11).[4]
Background
Campaign money
Raised $3.6M · spent $3.5M · $156K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗