Houston's 18th District left without representation as Abbott …
1 day ago · State legislators and Democratic leaders are demanding Gov. Greg Abbott schedule a vote to fill the seat left vacant by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner. To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need ...
Dems Consider Suing Gov. Abbott Over Vacant Congressional …
1 day ago · Democrats are threatening legal action over Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's delay in calling a special election to replace Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, who died earlier this year, Punchbowl News reported. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said House Democrats would likely pursue a lawsuit, though he did not offer further details.
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Congressman Sylvester Turner
Mar 5, 2025 · Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner: "Cecilia and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Congressman Turner was a man of character who served his fellow Texans for more than 36 years.
Abbott shows no rush to replace Democrat Sylvester Turner
Mar 26, 2025 · Three weeks after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death and just over a month before the state’s next uniform election, Gov. Greg Abbott has not yet called a special election to fill the seat...
Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election …
4 days ago · Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in …
Texas’ 18th congressional district seat is still vacant. What’s next ...
1 day ago · Some Democrats are demanding that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott call a special election to fill the vacancy left in the Houston-area 18th Congressional District and threatening legal action if he doesn’t. The congressional seat has been vacant for about a month following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner. Turner, a Democrat, took office in ...
Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.
4 days ago · Representative Sylvester Turner died on March 5 after less than two months in office. ... which is why Gov. Greg Abbott is slow-walking the special election to replace Sylvester Turner,” Mr ...
Democrats urge Abbott to act on vacant Texas Congressional seat
3 days ago · Democratic leaders push Texas Gov. Abbott for a special election in the 18th District after Rep. Turner’s passing, urging swift action to fill the seat. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook
No timetable from Texas governor on filling late Democratic …
Mar 28, 2025 · Turner, a former Houston mayor, died March 5 just weeks into his first term in Congress. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has the sole authority to call a special election but has not said...
What happens to Congressman Sylvester Turner’s seat?
Mar 5, 2025 · Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) has passed away. Turner was elected to serve Texas' 18th Congressional in November 2024. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will call a special election to fill the vacant seat.