Polling Average
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9.7%
47.3%
30.7%
Democrat
Amanda Edwards
Democrat
Amanda Edwards
TX-18 Democratic nominee?
$109.6K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age44 years old (Jan 19, 1982)
GenderFemale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney
EducationEmory University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsAmanda K. Edwards is an attorney and Democratic politician who served on the Houston City Council as the at-large member for Position 4 (2016–2020). She has been a candidate for U.S. House in Texas’s 18th Congressional District and previously ran for U.S. Senate in Texas in 2020. Her education includes Emory University and Harvard Law School.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to expand economic opportunity and worker power, including strengthening the right to unionize, securing a living wage, expanding access to capital for small businesses, and using federal resources and investments to support housing, infrastructure, and affordable health care. Emphasizes protecting Medicare and Social Security and expanding access to the ACA and other federal supports rather than advocating tax cuts or major deregulation.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to the Affordable Care Act, protecting Medicare and Medicaid benefits, lowering prescription drug costs, and strengthening privacy protections for medical/reproductive decisions. Focuses on expanding access and affordability rather than endorsing single-payer Medicare-for-All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports repeal of criminal penalties for unlawful border crossings, expansion of legal pathways including pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and other temporary residents, and policies to end inhumane treatment such as family separation. Has organized and spoken publicly about immigration issues and held constituent immigration town halls.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade protections at the federal level and opposes Texas-style bounty abortion bans; advocates for preserving reproductive health privacy and broader abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports policies to combat climate change, invest in flood and disaster resilience, pursue environmental justice, and lead an energy transition for Houston that grows clean energy and infrastructure investments while addressing community impacts. Emphasizes federal funding for flood mitigation, disaster recovery, and environmental remediation, and frames energy transition as an economic opportunity for the region.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks, red flag laws, and community-based violence intervention programs while expressing respect for lawful gun ownership. Positions emphasize practical, evidence-based reforms to reduce gun violence rather than broad bans on commonly owned firearms.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Amanda Edwards is in the news because she advanced to a runoff election in Texas’ 18th Congressional District after Christian Menefee did not win enough votes to avoid one. The runoff is scheduled for January. The contest is happening in a newly redrawn district that includes most of Al Green’s former district, which has also drawn Green into the race.
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Articles
CNCBS News5 months ago
Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee heading to runoff in Texas' 18th Congressional District
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TAThe Associated Press6 months ago
New House map and back-to-back elections cause confusion in Texas district
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WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit6 months ago
3 elections in 4 months and new US House map lead to confusion and voter fatigue in Texas district
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NNewsBreak6 months ago
Trump says he will cut tariffs on India after it agreed to stop buying Russian oil
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.9M
$1.4M
$947.6K
$473.8K
$0
2024
2026
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$1.7M
$1.2K
$1.7M
$70.1K
Cycle 2026
$1.9M
$3.3K
$1.9M
$135.2K
Cycle 2026
$1.9M
$3.3K
$1.9M
$135.2K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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