Turner, who represented the 760,000 people of Texas' 18th Congressional District, died suddenly on March 5. Abbott missed the deadline, set by Texas law, to hold an election in May .

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — While tributes continue to pour in for Sheila ... I've observed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee prioritize the needs of our voters and the 18th Congressional District.

Acting Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, center, discusses the open seat in Texas’ 18th Congressional District on Monday, March 31, 2025. Menefee announced his candidacy for the seat ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — More Houston politicians are expressing interest in potentially running for the vacant congressional seat following the passing of Sheila Jackson Lee. Houston City ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, as predicted, is delaying Houston’s Congressional District 18 race to November, blaming Harris County’s elections department for being the worst in the state.

HOUSTON — The governor of Texas called for a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner after accusing Harris County of poorly-run ...

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced on Monday that he will file a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott if he fails to set an election date for Texas' 18th Congressional District.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he didn't want to rush Harris County, ... Turner, who represented the 760,000 people of Texas' 18th Congressional District, died suddenly on March 5.