Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) is considering making a bid for the seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), who died on Friday.
Grant Martin, a spokesperson for Turner, told The Hill that the former mayor was “definitely” considering running for Jackson Lee’s seat. He said Turner would make his decision “quickly,” but did not offer a timeline.
The news was first reported by KHOU 11.
Jackson Lee’s family announced the congresswoman’s death on Friday evening...