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From Dario to an Andretti, who is racing in the first ever NASCAR Truck street race?

The first ever street race for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will take place in St. Petersburg as part of IndyCar's opening weekend

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After two Houston Congress members died in office, Al Green defends his seniority to voters

The 78-year-old Democrat is up against two younger opponents, including Rep.-elect Christian Menefee, in a district left vacant for 11 months after the death of Sylvester Turner.

The Texas Tribune

Democrat Christian Menefee wins House special election runoff in Texas

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a special election runoff to succeed the late Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died nearly a year ago.

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Vacant for 11 months, one of Texas’ bluest congressional districts will pick new representative Saturday

Two Democrats are competing to serve out the rest of Sylvester Turner’s term. The winner will have a two-week incumbency advantage before early voting begins in the March primary.

The Texas Tribune

In Texas special election, Democrats try to beat opponents – and voter confusion - Roll Call

More than a dozen candidates are hoping to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in the special election for Texas' 18th District

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In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate

Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.

The Texas Tribune

Special election for Turner seat set for November, drawing Democratic outrage - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has set the special election for the vacant 18th District seat for Nov. 4, drawing swift condemnation from Democrats.

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At the Races: House by the numbers - Roll Call

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. The deaths of two House Democrats early in the 119th Congress, combined with the Senate holding out on confirming…

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Amanda Edwards to run to succeed the late-U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner

Edwards unsuccessfully ran for the seat twice last year. She faced off against U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the 2024 Democratic primary. Jackson Lee won the primary but died before the general election, opening the party’s nomination anew

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Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies two months into House term - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who spent nearly three decades as a state lawmaker and eight years as Houston mayor, has died.

Roll Call

Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

The Texas Tribune

At the Races: Crypto campaigning - 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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Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen As Democratic Nominee

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner chosen as Democratic nominee to fill vacant U.S. Rep. seat after Sheila Jackson Lee's passing.

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Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress

Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.

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Democrats running for Sheila Jackson Lee’s congressional seat debate who is best suited to replace her

Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot.

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At the Races: Don’t forget the Motor City (counts votes slowly) - Roll Call

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

The Texas Tribune

Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat

The winner of the special election will represent the state’s 18th Congressional District for about two months.

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An “unrelenting” Sheila Jackson Lee remembered by Kamala Harris, former colleagues

More than 50 of Jackson Lee’s former colleagues in Congress, along with a star-studded lineup of national and local elected officials, packed the church sanctuary to celebrate her life.

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Vice President Harris Honors Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's Legacy

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a heartfelt eulogy for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, highlighting her legacy and pivotal role in making Juneteenth a feder...

The Independent UK

Watch as Kamala Harris delivers eulogy at funeral for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Watch as Kamala Harris delivers a eulogy at the Celebration of Life Service for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston on Thursday 1 August.

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Kamala Harris delivers eulogy for ‘unrelenting’ Sheila Jackson Lee - Roll Call

Harris paid tribute to the Houston Democrat at a service also attended by civil rights leaders, Hakeem Jeffries and Bill and Hillary Clinton.

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Vice President Kamala Harris To Deliver Eulogy For Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Vice President Kamala Harris to eulogize U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a trailblazing advocate for social justice and women's rights, in Houston church mem...

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Kamala Harris To Deliver Eulogy At Sheila Jackson Lee's Service

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers eulogy for late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston, attends fundraiser, and addresses Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.

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Honoring The Legacy Of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Events in Houston honor the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, known for her advocacy in social justice and impactful legislative contributions.

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