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This November, a special election will be held to fill the vacant Texas 18th Congressional District seat after incumbent Sylvester Turner, who also previously served as Houston mayor, died March 4.
About the candidates
According to the Texas Secretary of State, the following 16 candidates filed by the Sept. 3 deadline and will be on the ballot:
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The upcoming election comes after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new congressional district map into law Aug. 29, which Texas lawmakers said will help them gain up to five more Republican congressional seats during the 2026 midterm elections.
The last day to register to vote is Oct. 6. Early voting begins Oct. 20, and Election Day is Nov. 4.
