Polling Average
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9.7%
47.3%
30.7%
TX-18 Democratic nominee?
$122.2K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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., Political Science, 2004)
Notable personal detailsAmanda Kay Edwards is an American attorney and Democratic politician who served on the Houston City Council as the at-large Position 4 member from 2016 to 2020. She previously ran in the 2020 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas and later ran for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, including the 2025–26 special election. She earned a B.A. from Emory University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School and has worked as a municipal finance attorney.
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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 updatedFeb 10, 2026
Amanda Edwards is running in the Democratic primary for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, challenging Rep. Christian Menefee and Al Green. News coverage highlights significant voter confusion and concerns about disenfranchisement in the district due to newly redrawn maps and overlapping election timelines. The March 3 primary will be the first held under the new boundaries, with the potential for a runoff if no candidate wins a majority.
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Articles
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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UTUSA TODAY6 months ago
Dems wins Texas Senate, US House seats to narrow Republican control
Negative
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
TX-18 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Amanda Edwards for TX-18 Democratic nominee?
EMILYs List
Public endorsement
EMILYs List endorsed Amanda Edwards for Texas' 18th Congressional District.
Jolanda Jones
Public figure
Jolanda Jones endorsed Amanda Edwards in the 18th Congressional District runoff.
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