Democratic precinct chairs will meet Tuesday evening to choose Sheila Jackson Lee’s replacement on the November congressional ballot

Eight candidates are vying for the votes of 88 elected precinct chairs, in a contest to be held at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church’s gymnasium at 6 p.m. Texas’ 18th Congressional District, centered in Houston, is solidly blue.

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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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