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Gov. Abbott Sets November Special Election for Texas House Seat

The decision leaves Houston's 18th Congressional District without representation for eight months, drawing accusations of partisan delay from Democrats.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sits before President Donald Trump arrives to speak at an education event and executive order signing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
A special election has been called to replace the congressional seat of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died last month at the age of 70.
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Overview

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the special election to replace the late Rep. Sylvester Turner will take place on November 4, 2025.
  • The delay means nearly 800,000 constituents in the predominantly Democratic district will remain unrepresented in Congress for eight months.
  • Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have accused Abbott of deliberately postponing the election to maintain the Republican House majority and are considering legal action.
  • Abbott defended the timeline by citing Harris County’s history of election administration issues, stating the delay allows sufficient preparation for a secure election.
  • Candidates for the seat must file by September 3, with early voting scheduled to begin on October 20, ahead of the November election.