Former Mayor Sylvester Turner Says He’s ‘Seriously’ Considering Running For Sheila Jackson Lee’s Vacant Seat

Source: Sylvester Turner / Radio One

During a recent sit down with KHOU 11‘s Len Cannon, former Mayor Sylvester Turner said he may run for the 18th Congressional District, the left vacant following the passing of U.S Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.

Turner told KHOU he will make a decision on whether or not to run in the coming days. Jackson Lee’s vacant seat is currently being directed by the Office of the Clerk, with Gov. Greg Abbott given the authority to call for a special election to fill the seat.

The Governor has yet to call for a special election and he is under no deadline to do so, but in November the longtime congresswoman’s seat will be up for grabs at that time if no special election is called.

One of Houston’s most prominent political figures, Jackson Lee was born January 2, 1950 in Queens, New York, Lee served the citizens of Houston as part of the city council from 1989 to 1994. One year later, she was elected to the United States House of Representatives. Among her many political accolades, including establishing the Juneteenth Federal Holiday and reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.

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