3 former Houston officials announce candidacy to succeed Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Texas' 18th Congressional District, aiming for the Democratic nominee.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and former City Council member Amanda Edwards have announced their candidacy to succeed the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Texas' 18th Congressional District. They are joined by Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer, among others, aiming to be the Democratic nominee. The precinct chairs in District 18 will decide on the candidate before August 18th due to the Democratic National Convention beginning on August 19th, with candidates focusing on stability, continuity in leadership, and addressing challenges like healthcare access, economic opportunity, and infrastructure investment.
August 02, 2024
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