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Special election for Turner seat set for November, drawing Democratic outrage - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has set the special election for the vacant 18th District seat for Nov. 4, drawing swift condemnation from Democrats.

Roll Call

Amanda Edwards to run to succeed the late-U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner

Edwards unsuccessfully ran for the seat twice last year. She faced off against U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the 2024 Democratic primary. Jackson Lee won the primary but died before the general election, opening the party’s nomination anew

The Texas Tribune

‘I demand to have some booze!’: how do actors fake being drunk or on drugs?

From The White Lotus to Industry, hedonism is everywhere on TV at the moment. Actors, and the ‘wellbeing facilitators’ tasked with keeping them safe, reveal the trick to acting under the influence

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Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term

Carter will run against two Republicans for her mother’s seat to hold for a few weeks before the winner of the general election takes over.

The Texas Tribune

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress

Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats running for Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat debate who is best suited to replace her

Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.

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Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot

At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee wins Democratic primary

Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Amanda Edwards in the most competitive primary of her congressional career.

The Texas Tribune

Key results from congressional primaries on Super Tuesday - Roll Call

Key 2024 primary results from House and Senate primaries in Alabama, Arkansas, California, North Carolina and Texas.

Roll Call

Everything is on the line Tuesday for these incumbents - Roll Call

House incumbents who face primary challenges or are vying for Senate nominations have everything on the line on Super Tuesday.

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Previewing the upcoming Texas primaries

Welcome to the Tuesday, February 27, Brew.

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After bruising loss in Houston mayoral race, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee faces her toughest reelection yet

Jackson Lee faces off against Amanda Edwards, her most formidable congressional opponent in three decades.

The Texas Tribune

He broke your heart in Anatomy of a Fall. Now Messi the dog is a Hollywood A-lister

The border collie has taken ‘play dead’ to a new level. But his trainer says stardom was a long time coming: ‘He’s a misunderstood artist’

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At the Races: They showed us the money - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Texas Tribune

Sheila Jackson Lee files for reelection for U.S. House seat after losing in mayoral race

State Sen. John Whitmire, a fellow Houston Democrat, defeated Jackson Lee in a landslide Saturday.

Roll Call

Jackson Lee files to run again after losing race for Houston mayor - Roll Call

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, is running again for her House seat after losing a runoff Saturday for mayor of Houston.

Roll Call

After loss in mayor’s race, Jackson Lee faces decision - Roll Call

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee lost the runoff the Houston mayoral election runoff Saturday and must file by Monday if she wants to seek reelection.

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Nun accuses Louisiana of blocking death row clemency appeals in lawsuit

Sister Helen Prejean, known for 1995 film Dead Man Walking, accues board of pardons of breaking state’s public meetings law

Roll Call

At the Races: Beyond the Beltway, voters voted - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Texas Tribune

Political dominoes could fall in Houston as 2 longtime Democrats campaign for mayor

State Sen. John Whitmire, first elected in 1982, and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, in office since 1995, could be vacating seats that haven’t been open for decades. The election calendar, however, may bring a tough decision for one or both.

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Crypto Influencer WendyO Highlights Gender Bias In Male-Dominated Crypto Industry

WendyO, creator of 'The O Show,' sheds light on challenges faced by women in the crypto space and calls for industry reform.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor

Jackson Lee enters a mayoral contest that is already well underway. The early frontrunner is state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and his competitors include Chris Hollins, the former Harris County clerk, and Amanda Edwards, a former City Council member.

The Independent UK

Utah sheriff’s deputy sparks outrage by searching for Black shoplifting suspect with a lasso

Utah’s aghast Black community says footage evokes history of enslavement and lynching

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Pregnant women 'anxious and isolated' as COVID-19 surge puts pressure on maternity services

Many expectant parents have reported experiencing heightened feelings of stress during pregnancy and in the lead-up to birth during the COVID pandemic.

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