US EditionState Senator Borris Miles On the Special Election U.S. Congressional District 18, Houston, TX
- Following Sylvester Turner's death, a vacancy opened in the 18th Congressional District.
- The vacancy requires a special election because appointments are not permitted to fill it.
- The governor has sole authority to set the date, and the office intends to act soon.
- Rep. Garcia noted that without an election, thousands lack representation.
- Leaders urge the governor to set a date to give constituents representation.
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Democrats threaten to sue Abbott for delaying Texas special election: ‘Don’t be a wuss’ - Washington Examiner
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Wednesday that Democrats are “very likely” to file a lawsuit after Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) failed to call a special election for a vacant House seat. Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner died on March 5 at age 70 after just two months in office. Abbott has yet to announce a special election date and missed the deadline for the 18th Congressional District race to be held on May 3, the next election in…
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