section_path: U.S. House of Representatives/Elections
section_name: Elections
paragraph_text: Elections
  
  In 2004, following redistricting, Green defeated incumbent Rep. Chris Bell by 35 percentage points in a Democratic primary in Texas' 9th congressional district. Green received the support of Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Maxine Waters. Green then won the 2004 general election. As of 2025, Green has been re-elected a total of 10 times.
  
  In 2004, following redistricting, Green defeated incumbent Rep. Chris Bell by 35 percentage points in a Democratic primary in Texas' 9th congressional district. Green received the support of Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Maxine Waters. Green then won the 2004 general election. As of 2025, Green has been re-elected a total of 10 times.