The race to succeed the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for the 18th U.S. Congressional District of Texas is intensifying, with several prominent candidates declaring their intentions to run.
Discover incredible Insider Deals that will make your life a little bit easierU.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee , D-Texas, chairwoman of the Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee of the Homeland Security Committee, and U.S. Rep. Charles Dent, R-Pa.
Only Sheila’s passing at this critical moment in the election cycle could bring me out of retirement. Given all the uncertainty at the national level, I believe the 18th District needs stability and continuity in leadership. We must keep federal resources flowing into the district to address challenges such as the cancer cluster in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens, and continued funding for local organizations for health care, flood mitigation and education.
“Together, we can build a brighter future, rooted in justice, equality, and opportunity for all. We must rise to the challenge and create a legacy of progress and hope for generations to come,” Plummer said in a press release.announced her candidacy as well, emphasizing her commitment to solving complex challenges and seizing opportunities for the community. Edwards, who started her career in Jackson Lee’s D.C.
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