Capitol’s new crop: Sylvester Turner, 70, builds on Sheila Jackson Lee legacy as a freshman but not a ‘rookie’

The 2024 election cycle has ended, with Republicans holding control of all three branches of government. The Washington ...
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Democratic precinct chairs meet Tuesday to choose Sheila Jackson Lee’s replacement on November ballot for new term

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks to supporters on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Jackson Lee died July 19, 2024, amid a battle with pancreatic cancer. Precinct chairs from the Harris County Democratic ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat

Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday set a special election to fill former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's seat for the remainder of the term on Nov. 5, the same day as the general election. The special election ...
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‘I want to finish for my mom!’ Daughter of Sheila Jackson Lee will run to complete mother’s term in Special Election

Sheila Jackson Lee died in July after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She represented Texas’ 18th Congressional District for decades. A Special Election on November 5th will determine who finishes ...