Abbott Sets Special Election for Texas 18th District

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election on November 5 to fill the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's seat for the remainder of her term, which ends in January 2025. This special election will coincide with the general election, where voters will also choose a representative for the next two-year term. Prominent Democratic candidates, including former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and state representatives Jarvis Johnson and Christina Morales, have announced their intentions to run. The Democratic nominee for the general election will be selected by precinct chairs and will face Republican nominee Lana Centonze. Early voting for both elections will start on October 21, and candidates must file their applications by August 22. Jackson Lee, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in July, was a long-serving and influential member of Congress.