Texas Governor Greg Abbott said there would be a special election to fill the vacant seat after Rep. Sylvester Turner's death ...

Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican ...

Democratic leaders want Texas Governor to call a special election for the vacant 18th Congressional District seat after Representative Turner's death.

Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill ...

The Texas Election Code requires the governor to call a special election to fill a vacant office. Gov. Greg Abbott, a ...

chosen at the First Plenum of the 18th Party Congress in November 2012. Each Party Congress lasts for 5 years, and with the exception of the first year there is usually one Plenum held per year.