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. Full Story
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![Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is comforted by Houston City Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas in the Houston City Hall rotunda on Monday, July 29, 2024.]()
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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. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D- Houston, gathers with members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force at an event to mark the he 11th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on the House Steps of the Capitol in Washington on Dec. 14, 2023.]()
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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![U.S. Vice President and Democratic candidate for president Kamala Harris speaks during a service for Sheila Jackson Lee at Fallbrook Church in Houston on Aug. 1, 2024.]()
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Mourners describe Sheila Jackson Lee as a dedicated public official
The congresswoman represented her Houston district for 30 years. Several services are planned ahead of her Thursday morning funeral. Full Story
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![Crowds pay their respects as they make their way pass late congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who is laid in state in Houston’s City Hall, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston.]()
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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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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After U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death, Texas Democrats have to find a new candidate for November
To fill her seat for the remainder of the current term, Gov. Greg Abbott would have to call a special election for the Houston-based district. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is dead at 74
The Houston Democrat announced earlier this year that she had cancer. Full Story
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![Lisa Falkenberg, vice president and opinion editor for the Houston Chronicle, moderates a panel with, from left, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, during the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Sept. 23, 2022.]()
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says she’s being treated for pancreatic cancer
Lee, a Houston Democrat, said she plans to continue serving but could have some occasional absences from Congress. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, speaks at her victory party on March 5, 2024 in Houston.]()
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee wins Democratic primary
Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Amanda Edwards in the most competitive primary of her congressional career. Full Story
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It’s primary election day. Here are six things to watch.
Divisions among Republicans are in stark display, some of Texas’ most senior members of Congress are retiring and Democrats are hoping to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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House panel advances impeachment charges against Mayorkas with Texas Republicans backing
A member of the president’s cabinet has not been impeached in nearly 150 years. The full House is expected to vote next week. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, AP reports
Whitmire defeated U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to be the next mayor of Texas’ largest city and the fourth largest city in the U.S. Full Story
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In Houston mayoral race, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire head to a runoff
The two well-known Democrats led a crowded field, but neither captured a majority of the vote. The runoff will be Dec. 9. Full Story
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In crowded field, Houston mayor's race centers on prominent Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire
Jackson Lee has sought to rally her party’s base, vowing to stand up to “MAGA Republicans.” Whitmire has relied on a more bipartisan coalition while also defending his Democratic credentials. Full Story
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Sheila Jackson Lee expresses regret after audio leaks of her berating, demeaning staffers
Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor, and the recording of her expletive-laden rant toward an employee was sent from an anonymous email account to multiple news organizations, three days before the start of early voting. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, speaks during an EPA meeting on April 20, 2023 in Houston.]()
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