Generational change becomes focal point in Texas, North Carolina Democratic battles

The Hill
by Caroline Vakil
March 1, 2026
Generational change becomes focal point in Texas, North Carolina Democratic battles
Several Democratic primaries in Texas and North Carolina are teeing up generational battles in the party. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), 78, is facing a challenge from newly-elected 37-year-old Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) in Texas’s redrawn 18th Congressional District in the Houston area.  Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.), 69, is fending off a primary challenge from 32-year-old…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/1/2026