Following the passing of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, the race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District is heating up as candidates step forward to fill the seat.

Edwards launched her third bid for the seat in less than two years. She previously waged an unsuccessful Democratic primary ...

Amanda Edwards announced Wednesday that she will run for late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat to represent Texas' 18th ...

Edwards unsuccessfully ran for the seat twice last year. She faced off against U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the 2024 ...

Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards plans to toss her hat in the ring to represent Texas’ 18th congressional district following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, she announced ...

The Texas Congressional District 18 contest is already heating up despite Gov. Greg Abbott not declaring an election date. The seat was recently left vacant after the sudden passing of late Houston ...

Sylvester Turner led battles against electricity and gas companies. He never won, but he didn’t give up trying.

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Sheila Jackson Lee advisor Isaiah Martin were the first to throw their ...

In his congressional campaign’s first 24 hours, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has raised contributions from more than 5,000 supporters and garnered endorsements from some of the state’s top ...

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story March 5, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The city of Houston has lost one of its most beloved sons. Former Houston Mayor and U.S.

Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX), who survived a battle with bone cancer in 2022, died earlier this month at age 70.

Menefee’s resignation was triggered by the Texas Constitution, which bars local officials from seeking an office other than ...