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Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election date for late Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat

Faith Braverman, Digital Content Producer

Tags: Local, News, Special Election, Governor Greg Abbott, Sheila Jackson Lee, 18th Congressional District
FILE - Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee, D-Texas, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee meeting, Dec. 13, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Several days of events honoring the life of longtime U.S. Rep. Jackson Lee of Texas are set to begin. On Monday, July 29, 2024, the longtime lawmaker will lie in state in the rotunda of Houstons city hall. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool, File) (Patrick Semansky, Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Friday announcing November 5, 2024 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat.

The seat has been vacant since Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s passing on July 19.

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Several prominent candidates have announced they intend to run for the seat, including former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner.

In a press release, Governor Abbott’s office said candidates must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 6:00 p.m. on August 22. Early voting will begin October 21.

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Faith Braverman has been working in journalism for over ten years. After starting out in Washington, D.C. she's now back in Houston. Faith wears many hats at KPRC 2, writing for broadcast, digital, and tracking down interesting stories. She is also a proud mom, autism advocate, Astros fan, and corgi enthusiast. Email tips to fbraverman@kprc.com

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