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Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches.

Roll Call · Feb 12

Amanda Edwards drops out of Houston race for 18th Congressional District

The Democrat's announcement comes a week after she lost to Christian Menefee in a special election runoff for the seat that had been vacant since the death of Sylvester Turner.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 9

After two Houston Congress members died in office, Al Green defends his seniority to voters

The 78-year-old Democrat is up against two younger opponents, including Rep.-elect Christian Menefee, in a district left vacant for 11 months after the death of Sylvester Turner.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 2

Belén director Dolores Fonzi wants women to remember their power

Belén is streaming now.

The Mary Sue · Dec 19, 2025

Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids

Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 5, 2025

Abbott sets Jan. 31 runoff for special election to replace U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner

The Houston-based seat will have been without representation for about 11 months.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 17, 2025

Special election runoff in Texas’ 18th District set for Jan. 31 - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled the runoff in the special election for the state's 18th District for Jan. 31.

Roll Call · Nov 17, 2025

Tyler the Creator is taking on a new adventure (and fans are loving it)

Fortnite just dropped Tyler the Creator into the game as a special edition skin, and the rapper’s fans are positively thrilled. Thanks to the efforts of many dedicated leakers, the Internet at large knew that the Chromakopia artist would be heading to Fortnite very shortly. Epic Games has dropped the…

The Mary Sue · Nov 14, 2025

Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection

The veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2025

Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seat

The runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5, 2025