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John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor

Democratic Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeated Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to win the nonpartisan election for Houston's mayor.

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State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, AP reports

Whitmire defeated U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to be the next mayor of Texas’ largest city and the fourth largest city in the U.S.

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Houston Mayoral Candidates Inspire Yawns As Run-Off Election Looms

Two veteran (and older) politicians running for mayor in Texas’ largest city are generating little excitement among its youthful population.

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At the Races: Colorado trip a Biden template? - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Houston mayor's race goes to runoff election

Houston, the fourth largest U.S. city, will have a runoff election between longtime Democratic State Senator John Whitmire and Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

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In Houston mayoral race, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire head to a runoff

The two well-known Democrats led a crowded field, but neither captured a majority of the vote. The runoff will be Dec. 9.

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In crowded field, Houston mayor's race centers on prominent Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire

Jackson Lee has sought to rally her party’s base, vowing to stand up to “MAGA Republicans.” Whitmire has relied on a more bipartisan coalition while also defending his Democratic credentials.

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TikTok returns to the campaign trail but not everyone thinks it's a good idea

As another major election inches closer, Democrats are navigating how TikTok fits into their 2024 campaign strategy, as the social media platform continues to be a top destination for young Americans.

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Sheila Jackson Lee expresses regret after audio leaks of her berating, demeaning staffers

Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor, and the recording of her expletive-laden rant toward an employee was sent from an anonymous email account to multiple news organizations, three days before the start of early voting.

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A Texas woman is charged with threatening the judge overseeing Trump's Jan. 6 trial

Abigail Jo Shry is accused of calling the judge's chambers and leaving a voicemail threatening to "kill anyone" who went after the ex-president, including Democrats and members of the LGBTQ community.

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Woman arrested and charged with threatening to kill judge presiding over Trump’s Jan 6 case

Suspect issued threatening messages against judge Tanya Chutkan and ‘all Democrats in Washington DC and LGBTQ community people’, court documents say

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Texas woman accused of threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump election case and a congresswoman

Abigail Jo Shry of Alvin, Texas, is accused of threatening to kill Judge Tanya Chutkan and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who is running for mayor of Houston.

Chicago Sun-Times

Political dominoes could fall in Houston as 2 longtime Democrats campaign for mayor

State Sen. John Whitmire, first elected in 1982, and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, in office since 1995, could be vacating seats that haven’t been open for decades. The election calendar, however, may bring a tough decision for one or both.

The Texas Tribune

Center court? Early appointments show Johnson may turn out to be a pragmatic progressive

“Being a progressive is not just about saying things. It’s about doing things. That’s always been essential to [Johnson’s] understanding of how you govern,” said senior adviser Jason Lee.

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Former elections chief Chris Hollins drops bid for Houston mayor

Facing a crowded field, Hollins, who served briefly as Harris County clerk in 2020, announced Thursday he will instead run to be Houston’s chief financial officer.

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At the Races: Traveling salesman - Roll Call

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Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee running for mayor of Houston

WASHINGTON — Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for mayor of Houston, joining other Democrats who sought to leave the House recently for a chance to lead one of the nation’s largest cities.

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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor

Jackson Lee enters a mayoral contest that is already well underway. The early frontrunner is state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and his competitors include Chris Hollins, the former Harris County clerk, and Amanda Edwards, a former City Council member.

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Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee running for mayor of Houston - Roll Call

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat in her 15th term in the House, said at a church Sunday she is running for mayor of Houston.

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Student loan borrowers rally as US supreme court hears debt relief cases

Conservative justices appear skeptical about Biden’s authority for his plan to clear up to $20,000 in debt

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1/10th of Congress needs dementia test under Nikki Haley plan aimed at Trump and Biden

WASHINGTON – How old is too old?

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What is the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and is it likely to pass?

‘We need to get that bill passed,’ Tyre Nichols’s mother said at his funeral – but what is it, and will Congress ever act?

The Texas Tribune

Afghan soldier says he will live the “American dream” after being released from immigration detention center

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s office mounted pressure on several federal agencies earlier this month leading up to Abdul Wasi Safi’s release on Tuesday.

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‘We have to take a first step’: inside the fight for reparations in America

In a new documentary, politicians and activists work to build a program to pay back Black Americans for the lasting legacy of slavery, racism and discrimination

The Texas Tribune

Afghan soldier jailed in Texas for crossing border should receive presidential pardon, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says

The Houston Democrat said she has sent a letter to the White House asking the Biden administration to ensure Abdul Wasi Safi starts his life in America without a criminal record.

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