Elizabeth Vences
Elizabeth Vences (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. Vences lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Vences completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Elizabeth Vences earned a high school diploma from John F. Kennedy High School, an associate degree from Houston Community College in 1987, a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston, Downtown in 1997, and an M.D. from the University of Houston, Downtown in 2024. Vences' career experience includes working as an accountant.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
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General election for U.S. House Texas District 18
Ronald Whitfield (R) is running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary runoff
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Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Al Green (D) and incumbent Christian Menefee (D) are running in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 18 on May 26, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) and incumbent Al Green (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Amanda Edwards (D) (Withdrew, still on ballot) and Gretchen Brown (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Menefee | 46.0 | 43,597 |
| ✔ | | Al Green | 44.2 | 41,822 |
 | Amanda Edwards (Withdrew, still on ballot) | 7.7 | 7,320 | |
 | Gretchen Brown | 2.0 | 1,936 | |
| Total votes: 94,675 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sylvester Turner (D)
Republican primary
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Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Ronald Whitfield (R) defeated Elizabeth Vences (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ronald Whitfield | 55.1 | 4,449 | |
 | Elizabeth Vences | 44.9 | 3,625 | |
| Total votes: 8,074 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Allen Berry (R)
- Cyrus Sajna (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Elizabeth Vences completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vences' responses.
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- No one should be left behind Every resident deserves a clean, safe, and livable community. I believe we must care for all who contribute to our county’s success, including undocumented neighbors who have followed the law, paid taxes, and been part of our community for many years.
- Responsible Use of Tax Dollars Our tax money should be used wisely to protect, serve, and help those who need it most. Harris County should not run a deficit while communities still lack the attention and resources they deserve.
- Strong, well-maintained neighborhoods I am committed to seeing all our neighborhoods thriving, free of overflowing trash, overgrown lots, and unsafe housing. I will maintain an open line of communication for constituents to report concerns or request assistance. Harris County should be a place we are all proud to call home.
I believe we must show compassion to everyone in need of shelter, because every person in our community, including those experiencing homelessness, is part of who we are. It’s essential that public funds be used responsibly to support all individuals experiencing homelessness, revitalize overlooked neighborhoods, and expand access to affordable housing. Whether someone is struggling to buy a home, keep up with rent, pay their mortgage, or simply needs temporary shelter, our policies should ensure that no one is left behind.
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Campaign website
Vences's campaign website stated the following:
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Platform and Priorities My platform focuses on the issues that matter most to families in our district. Healthcare Healthcare should be affordable, reliable, and compassionate, built on the most efficient, patient-focused elements of Medicaid and Medicare, while still allowing families to keep employer-provided insurance. Fiscal Responsibility Fiscal Responsibility is essential; taxpayer dollars must be carefully managed, with strong controls to prevent waste and fraud, so that resources reach the people who genuinely need them. Community Services Community Services should be simple, accessible, and available to everyone in need, treating every person with dignity and compassion. Immigration Immigration must be both fair and secure: we must enforce our laws while providing a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding, responsible undocumented immigrants who have contributed to our communities for years. |
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| —Elizabeth Vences’s campaign website (2026)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 4, 2026
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ [XURLX Elizabeth Vences’s campaign website, “Platform & Priorities,” accessed February 12, 2026]
