Four days after the Congresswoman's death, the former mayor said he's 'strongly considering' the bid, with Texas Rep. Jarvis Johnson announcing similar plans.
Elected officials around the Houston community offered their condolences to U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died at age 74.Two potential candidates have emerged as Harris County Democrats search for someone to replace the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee,Lee's death at 74 years old created an open seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District for the first time in decades, and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is among those interested in filling her shoes.
Leaders within the Harris County Democratic Party will likely announce a selection meeting after the late Congresswoman has been laid to rest.
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