2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 18th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Texas congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Texas's 18th Congressional District in 2026?

Christian D. Menefee (Democratic) and Ronald Dwayne Whitfield (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueChristian D. MenefeeDemocraticRonald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Menefee votes yea on technology and insurance reauthorization bills but nay on capital access and privacy protection acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Healthcare

Menefee votes yea on reauthorization acts improving early care and rural healthcare services.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Immigration

Menefee supports fixing the immigration system with compassion by protecting families, ending family separation, creating a path to citizenship, and supporting DACA and fair visa policies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Menefee votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Menefee supports criminal justice reform focused on ending for-profit prisons, expanding job training, and investing in mental health and substance abuse treatment to enhance public safety.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Menefee votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Whitfield says his campaign centers on public safety and civic education.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Christian D. Menefee supports criminal justice reform focused on ending for-profit prisons, expanding job training, and investing in mental health and substance abuse treatment to enhance public safety 1. He voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, and violent offender bills 2. Ronald Dwayne Whitfield says his campaign centers on public safety and civic education 3.
Abortion

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Menefee votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Menefee votes yea on diesel emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Menefee votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on a veterans clinic bill but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Christian D. Menefee supports criminal justice reform focused on ending for-profit prisons, expanding job training, and investing in mental health and substance abuse treatment to enhance public safety. He voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, and violent offender bills. Ronald Dwayne Whitfield says his campaign centers on public safety and civic education.