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Democrat Christian Menefee wins House special election runoff in Texas

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a special election runoff to succeed the late Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died nearly a year ago.

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Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones announces bid to succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress

Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of candidates running to fill the solidly blue seat.

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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

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Christian Menefee, top civil attorney for Harris County government, announces bid for Sylvester Turner’s congressional seat

The district has been a Democratic stronghold, held for decades by Sheila Jackson Lee and most recently by former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who died March 5.

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Woman Pleads Guilty for Threat Left on Voice-Mail of Judge Tanya Chutkan, Who Was Presiding Over Trump's Election Interference Trial

[UPDATE 12/26/2024, 7:36 pm: I erroneously titled this post "woman sentenced for …" (likely because I had been reviewing some… The post Woman Pleads Guilty for Threat Left on Voice-Mail of Judge Tanya Chutkan, Who Was Presiding Over Trump's Election Interference Trial appeared first on Reason.com.

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Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

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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.

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Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen As Democratic Nominee

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner chosen as Democratic nominee to fill vacant U.S. Rep. seat after Sheila Jackson Lee's passing.

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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.

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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.

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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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Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat

The winner of the special election will represent the state’s 18th Congressional District for about two months.

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An “unrelenting” Sheila Jackson Lee remembered by Kamala Harris, former colleagues

More than 50 of Jackson Lee’s former colleagues in Congress, along with a star-studded lineup of national and local elected officials, packed the church sanctuary to celebrate her life.

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Vice President Harris Honors Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's Legacy

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a heartfelt eulogy for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, highlighting her legacy and pivotal role in making Juneteenth a feder...

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Watch as Kamala Harris delivers eulogy at funeral for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Watch as Kamala Harris delivers a eulogy at the Celebration of Life Service for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston on Thursday 1 August.

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Kamala Harris delivers eulogy for ‘unrelenting’ Sheila Jackson Lee - Roll Call

Harris paid tribute to the Houston Democrat at a service also attended by civil rights leaders, Hakeem Jeffries and Bill and Hillary Clinton.

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Vice President Kamala Harris To Deliver Eulogy For Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Vice President Kamala Harris to eulogize U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a trailblazing advocate for social justice and women's rights, in Houston church mem...

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Kamala Harris To Deliver Eulogy At Sheila Jackson Lee's Service

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers eulogy for late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston, attends fundraiser, and addresses Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.

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Vice President Kamala Harris' Busy Schedule This Week

Vice President Kamala Harris engages with diverse communities and events across different cities in a packed schedule.

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Honoring The Legacy Of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Events in Houston honor the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, known for her advocacy in social justice and impactful legislative contributions.

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US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas to lie in state at Houston city hall

Several days of events honoring the life of longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas are set to take place

The Texas Tribune

Biden and Harris to visit Houston this week to pay respects to Sheila Jackson Lee

Biden will travel to Houston on Monday and Harris will attend a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday. The trip will mark Harris’ third visit to Texas in the past month.

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Vice President Kamala Harris To Attend Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's Funeral

Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the funeral of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, honoring her as a dedicated advocate and friend.

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President Biden Announces Decision Not To Seek Reelection

White House press briefing on President Biden's decision not to seek reelection and addressing recent events.

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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.

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