Polling Average
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36%
39.5%
26%
Democrat
Amanda Edwards
Democrat
Amanda Edwards
Who will win the Special Election for TX-18?
$127.3K
NOV 4, 2026
Candidate standings
Live market pricing for the leading candidates in this election.
Overview
Current roleFormer Council 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 Kay Edwards is an American attorney and politician who served on the Houston City Council (At-Large Position 4) from 2016 to 2020. She has worked as a municipal finance attorney and has led civic and nonprofit initiatives in Houston, including serving as President & CEO of The Community Based Solutions Firm and founding Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization. Edwards ran for U.S. House in Texas's 18th congressional district, with an active FEC candidate filing for TX-18.
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fec.goven.wikipedia.orgamandakedwards.comtxroundtable.comhoustonchronicle.comuh.edustylemagazine.comlegalclarity.orgtxelectionresults.comaldineisd.orgpbs.orgcf.elections.virginia.govtexasattorneygeneral.govtexasdermatology.orgreddit.comedwardsforhouston.comhoustonvotersguide.orgjustfacts.votesmart.orghoustonpress.comapps.texastribune.orgabc13.comtexastribune.orgtheguardian.comonyourballot.vote411.orghoustonpublicmedia.orgemilyslist.orgmichigander68.rssing.comshesaidfoundation.orghigherheightsforamericapac.orgabcnews.go.comdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgdonate.ballotpedia.orgcdn.ballotpedia.orgfrontpage.ballotpedia.orgdallasnews.comaxios.comsfchronicle.comcbsnews.comvoterguide.ballotpedia.orgvotesmart.orgballotready.orgmenefee.house.govdocquery.fec.govhistory.house.gov
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 News3 months ago
Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee heading to runoff in Texas' 18th Congressional District
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TAThe Associated Press4 months ago
New House map and back-to-back elections cause confusion in Texas district
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WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit4 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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NNewsBreak4 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
Endorsements
TX-18 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Amanda Edwards for TX-18 Democratic nominee?
Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Public endorsement
Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action endorsed Amanda Edwards for the 2025 U.S. House special election.
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