The Latest Breaking News from Sheila Jackson Lee

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.

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Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot.

Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.

The winner of the special election will represent the state’s 18th Congressional District for about two months.

More than 50 of Jackson Lee’s former colleagues in Congress, along with a star-studded lineup of national and local elected officials, packed the church sanctuary to celebrate her life.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a heartfelt eulogy for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, highlighting her legacy and pivotal role in making Juneteenth a feder...

Watch as Kamala Harris delivers a eulogy at the Celebration of Life Service for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston on Thursday 1 August.

Harris paid tribute to the Houston Democrat at a service also attended by civil rights leaders, Hakeem Jeffries and Bill and Hillary Clinton.