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, ...

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has yet to call a special election to fill recently deceased Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat ...

After calls from several top Democrats, including Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, Gov. Abbott explained his refusal ...

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 ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he didn't want to rush Harris County, accusing the county of running elections poorly.

U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat in Congress has been left open for nearly a month following his unexpected death in March.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth says she remains prepared to conduct special election for CD 18 whenever the Governor ...

A political void trade of sorts played out dramatically when President Donald Trump rescinded Rep. Elise Stefanik's (D-NY) ...

The Texas Election Code requires the governor to call a special election to fill a vacant office. Gov. Greg Abbott, a ...

State legislators and Democratic leaders are demanding Gov. Greg Abbott schedule a vote to fill the seat left vacant by the ...

This election, along with one for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, were the first special Congressional elections held during President Donald Trump’s (R) second term. The special election filled ...