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Gov. Abbott calls Harris County ‘a repeat failure’ in elections, explains delay in calling special election
A month after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott explains his reasoning on why he has delayed in calling for a special election to fill the seat representing parts of Houston, ...
Abbott delays blue district’s special election, citing logistical challenges
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has yet to call a special election to fill recently deceased Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat ...
Gov. Abbott says Texas District 18 delayed over 'failures' in Harris County elections
After calls from several top Democrats, including Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, Gov. Abbott explained his refusal ...
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Texas governor blames county’s elections problems for delay in filling vacant congressional seat
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott is blaming a history of election problems in the state’s most populous county for his delay in calling for a special ...
'Sometime soon': Abbott says he will call special election for Texas' 18th Congressional District
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he didn't want to rush Harris County, accusing the county of running elections poorly.
‘Nonsense’: Harris County attorney fires back at Gov. Greg Abbott’s blame game over Turner seat delay
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat in Congress has been left open for nearly a month following his unexpected death in March.
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Gov. Abbott said Harris County needs more time before calling special election to fill vacant U.S. House seat
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth says she remains prepared to conduct special election for CD 18 whenever the Governor ...
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Houston residents wait a month without U.S. House representative
Five local lawmakers are demanding action from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call a special election to fill the 18th Congressional District seat left vacant by the late Congressman Sylvester ...