US EditionTexas Rep. Jolanda Jones Announces Bid to Succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress
- Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announced on June 6, 2025, her candidacy for the special election in Texas' 18th Congressional District in Houston.
- Jones waited until the Texas Legislature’s regular session ended on June 2 before announcing her candidacy, prioritizing her responsibilities to the constituents of District 147 during the session.
- The congressional seat became vacant following the death of Sylvester Turner, the former mayor of Houston who had recently begun serving his first term in Congress, and Governor Greg Abbott scheduled a special election for November 4 to fill the vacancy.
- Jones, an experienced criminal and family lawyer and former Houston City Council member, emphasized fighting to restore abortion rights and protect social security, public schools, and healthcare.
- Her campaign suggests the Democratic nominee is likely to win the safe Democratic seat, leaving Jones positioned to continue Turner's legacy in Congress.
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State Rep. Jolanda Jones enters race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District
Jones, a Democrat, brings the field of candidates in the special election to replace the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner to at least 20, increasing the chances that the seat will remain vacant until after a December runoff.
State Rep. Jolanda Jones to campaign for seat left vacant by congressman's death
AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announced Monday her campaign for Congress, seeking to fill the seat left vacant by Rep. Sylvester Turner's death earlier this year. The Houston Democrat becomes the latest candidate to enter what has become a competitive race for the 18th Congressional District, joining Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards, energy executive Zoe Cadore, realtor …
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