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Cane-wielding Al Green forced into Texas Democratic primary runoff by House’s newest member

Mar 4, 2026Right

Cane-wielding Rep. Al Green will need to win a May runoff against fellow Rep. Christian Menefee to keep his seat in Congress beyond next January.

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