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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.

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Late Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner laid to rest in heartfelt ceremony

On Saturday, late Houston mayor and congressman Sylvester Turner was laid to rest during services at the Church Without Walls.

Harris County, Sylvester Turner and Menefee

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 12h

Christian Menefee, top civil attorney for Harris County government, files 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 · 8h

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

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

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Who is Christian Menefee? The Harris County Attorney bidding for Sylvester Turner's congressional seat

Before I hosted the HC Live event with Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee last month, I had no real idea what his office did. I think most people are like me. So my conversation with him was not only informative,

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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 ...

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Family and friends remember Sylvester Turner: ‘He gave it everything he had’

A funeral service will cap a week of emotional events to honor Turner, who died at age 70 on March 5 in Washington, D.C.

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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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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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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis pays tribute to former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to say their final goodbyes to Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner ...

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