Federal
U.S. Representative, 18th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Part of Harris County (about 13% of its residents: part of Houston, part of Pearland and part of Missouri City); part of Fort Bend County (about 18% of its residents: part of Missouri City, part of Houston, Stafford and part of Pearland).
Public safety
Ronald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
Christian Dashaun MenefeeDemocratic
- Supports an assault weapons ban and closing background check loopholes.
- Supports DACA protections and a path to citizenship.
Education
Ronald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
Christian Dashaun MenefeeDemocratic
- Supports investing in career and technical education.
- Co-sponsors the Equity in Research Act.In office
Housing
Ronald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
Christian Dashaun MenefeeDemocratic
- Supports federal funding to revitalize neglected neighborhoods.
Economy & jobs
Ronald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
Christian Dashaun MenefeeDemocratic
- Supports paid family leave and a higher minimum wage.
Environment & parks
Ronald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
Christian Dashaun MenefeeDemocratic
- Supports tougher environmental protections and polluter accountability.
Courts & justice
Ronald Dwayne WhitfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
Christian Dashaun MenefeeDemocratic
- Supports ending for-profit prisons and expanding reentry programs.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.