The Map That Beat Rep. Al Green

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  • Al Green
    Al Green
  • Representative Al Green holds a sign that reads, “Black People Aren’t Apes.” (Photo PBS)
    Representative Al Green holds a sign that reads, “Black People Aren’t Apes.” (Photo PBS)
    On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Rep. Christian D. Menefee defeated Congressman Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ newly drawn 18th Congressional District.The defeat of Congressman Al Green isn’t as simple or, better yet, as clean as it seems.Republican lawmakers redrew the map, stripping away most of the historic, diverse base of his 9th Congressional District, whi...

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