The congresswoman represented her Houston district for 30 years. Several services are planned ahead of her Thursday morning funeral.
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Biden and Harris to visit Houston this week to pay respects to Sheila Jackson Lee
Biden will travel to Houston on Monday and Harris will attend a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday. The trip will mark Harris’ third visit to Texas in the past month.
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2024 Texas Elections
Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot
At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.
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2024 Texas Elections
After U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death, Texas Democrats have to find a new candidate for November
To fill her seat for the remainder of the current term, Gov. Greg Abbott would have to call a special election for the Houston-based district.
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is dead at 74
The Houston Democrat announced earlier this year that she had cancer.
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says she’s being treated for pancreatic cancer
Lee, a Houston Democrat, said she plans to continue serving but could have some occasional absences from Congress.
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2024 Texas Elections
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee wins Democratic primary
Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Amanda Edwards in the most competitive primary of her congressional career.
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2024 Texas Elections
It’s primary election day. Here are six things to watch.
Divisions among Republicans are in stark display, some of Texas’ most senior members of Congress are retiring and Democrats are hoping to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz.
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2024 Texas Elections
After bruising loss in Houston mayoral race, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee faces her toughest reelection yet
Jackson Lee faces off against Amanda Edwards, her most formidable congressional opponent in three decades.
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House panel advances impeachment charges against Mayorkas with Texas Republicans backing
A member of the president’s cabinet has not been impeached in nearly 150 years. The full House is expected to vote next week.
