Texas Democrat Upsets Veteran Green
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- Published
- May 28, 2026
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- 1:39
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- May 28, 2026
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A shocking Democratic primary upset in Texas: 38-year-old freshman Rep. Christian Menefee defeats 78-year-old veteran Rep. Al Green in a runoff fueled by GOP-redrawn district lines and a pro-crypto campaign that spent millions against Green. Green, a progressive icon known for racial justice advocacy and crypto opposition, praised his legacy after the los…
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A shocking Democratic primary upset in Texas: 38-year-old freshman Rep. Christian Menefee defeats 78-year-old veteran Rep. Al Green in a runoff fueled by GOP-redrawn district lines and a pro-crypto campaign that spent millions against Green. Green, a progressive icon known for racial justice advocacy and crypto opposition, praised his legacy after the loss, while Menefee honored him but blamed Republicans for a rigged process. Now, Menefee faces the monumental task of stepping into Green’s shoes
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