*Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, announced her candidacy for the special election to complete her mother’s term in the 18th Congressional District.
The election, scheduled for November 5, coincides with the general election. NAACP Houston President James Dixon, who initially planned to run, pledged to withdraw in favor of Carter and support her campaign. Dixon confirmed he would not be running in either the special or general election, KHOU 11 reports.
“After careful consideration, the answer is YES,” Carter said in the news release announcing her intention to run.
Dixon’s office released a statement, saying, “Upon learning of Erica Lee Carter’s decision to seek being elected to finish her mother’s unexpired term, Bishop James Dixon immediately follows through on his commitment to give her his total support,” it read in part.
Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, has announced that she is running for her mother’s seat in the 18th Congressional District special election. https://t.co/KfTseEwnST pic.twitter.com/7YmcSNurnA
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“I thank Erica for her gracious phone call earlier today. Her desire to finish her mother’s term is both admired and respected. The strength that she is showing by taking this step is a reminder that she is definitely Sheila’s daughter,” the statement continued.
Jackson Lee passed away on July 19, two months after revealing her pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The special election will determine her replacement for the remainder of her term, which concludes in January.
“Together, we will finish for my Mom,” Carter said in her announcement. “The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee.”
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