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Texas Governor Calls Special Election Amid Representation Concerns

4/7/2025

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set a special election for November 4, 2025, to fill the vacant 18th Congressional District seat following Rep. Sylvester Turner's passing. While Abbott defends the delay as a chance for improved election management, critics warn that nearly 800,000 constituents will continue to be left without representation during this extended wait.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set a special election for November 4, 2025, to fill the vacant 18th Congressional District seat following Rep. Sylvester Turner's passing. While Abbott defends the delay as a chance for improved election management, critics warn that nearly 800,000 constituents will continue to be left without representation during this extended wait.