Christian Menefee Wins Texas Seat Narrowing Republican House Majority

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Democrat Christian Menefee won a special election runoff in Texas against Amanda Edwards to fill the seat of the late Sylvester Turner.This victory narrows the Republican majority in the USA House to 218-214, prompting Mike Johnson to enforce strict attendance for upcoming votes.Christian Menefee now prepares for a March primary while pledging to challenge Donald Trump and seek the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
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