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Democrat Christian Menefee Wins Texas U.S. House Special Election
Democrat Christian Menefee won a special election for a U.S. House seat in Texas, narrowing the Republican majority. He defeated Amanda Edwards and promised to oppose former President Trump's agenda and fight for universal health insurance.
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