Abbott sets November special election to replace Sylvester Turner in House
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
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The story so far
2 developments- Apr 7, 2025Gov. Abbott sets special election date to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant Congressional seat
- Apr 8, 2025Abbott sets November special election to replace Sylvester Turner in House
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Quiet for 539 daysLast development · Apr 8, 2025 — Abbott sets November special election to replace Sylvester Turner in House
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1 viewpointTexas Gov. Greg Abbott sets November special election for deep-blue House seat
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5 viewpointsRan by 3 outlets· FOX 4 Dallas, Fox26 Houston, +1 more
Gov. Abbott sets special election of Nov. 4 to fill vacant Congressional seat
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1 viewpointRan by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Daily Journal, Winchester Star