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Sylvester Turner, Houston

Houston Democrats jump into special election to fill late Sylvester Turner’s seat

House seat is shaping up to be a competitive one, with two Democrats already throwing their hats in even though the date of the special election has yet to be called. Turner, who survived a battle with bone cancer in 2022,

The Texas Tribune · 2d

Sylvester Turner eulogized as a man of faith, family and public service to Houston

The former Houston mayor’s funeral drew more than 1,000 mourners on Saturday, including 20 of his congressional colleagues from both political parties.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 2d

Former Mayor, U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner honored by hundreds at West Houston funeral

Turner died March 5 at 70 after "enduring health complications." He just started his first term in the U.S. House.

Harris County, Sylvester Turner and Christian Menefee

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 5h

Christian Menefee, top civil attorney for Harris County government, announces bid for Sylvester Turner’s congressional seat

The district has been a Democratic stronghold, held for decades by Sheila Jackson Lee and most recently by former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who died March 5.

Houston Landing on MSN · 7h

Menefee resigns Harris County Attorney post to run for late Sylvester Turner’s CD-18 seat

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee’s decision to announce his candidacy for the vacant Congressional District 18 seat automatically triggered his resignation, and local Republicans already are campaigning for the candidate he beat last November to take over his job.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 11h

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announces plans to run for Congress

Menefee is running for the District 18 seat that was left vacant by the late Sylvester Turner. Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to call a special election on May 3.

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Sylvester Turner made Houston the first U.S. city with a human trafficking prevention office. Where did it go?

In 2020, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner made Houston the first city in the U.S to create an entire office dedicated to ...

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Remembering Sylvester Turner: Celebrating the Legacy of Houston's Beloved Mayor and Congressman

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the passing of Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, President Trump's first address to a joint session of ...

FOX 26 Houston on MSN3d

"A life member of Alpha Phi Alpha": Sylvester Turner's fraternity brothers remember his legacy

In 1987, a young Sylvester Turner knocked on the door of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Houston chapter, seeking membership.

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With Sylvester Turner and Sheila Jackson Lee gone, who are Houston's next generation of leaders?

This column has been updated to reflect County Attorney Christian Menefee's entry into the race to fill Sylvester Turner's congressional seat. While Houstonians pay tribute to the life of Sylvester ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN4d

Orator, conscience, advocate: State lawmakers honor Sylvester Turner with bipartisan accolades in Capitol ceremony

Turner, who spent nearly three decades in the Texas House and died last week, was remembered as a passionate Democrat ...

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