Sheila Jackson Lee's Reelection Bid Follows Houston Mayor Race Loss
TL;DR
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has filed for reelection to her House seat after losing the mayoral race in Houston. Jackson Lee, who has served in her House seat since the mid-1990s, announced her decision to run again, citing the opportunities to enhance the lives of her constituents. She will face a Democratic challenger, former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards. Jackson Lee lost the mayoral runoff to Texas state Sen. John Whitmire, who will succeed term-limited Mayor Sylvester Turner.
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