Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that the special election to fill the House seat left vacant by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner will be held on Nov. 4. The decision comes after accusations from Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, that Abbott was deliberately delaying the election to benefit Republicans. Abbott blamed Harris County for election irregularities and stated that holding the election in November would allow for proper preparation. The district, with a largely Black and Hispanic population, has been without representation since Turner’s passing in March. There is no set deadline in Texas law for calling a special election, but typically they coincide with already-scheduled elections unless deemed an emergency. Other recent House vacancies in Texas saw special elections called much more quickly, prompting criticism from Democratic candidate Christian Menefee, who argued that leaving the district without representation for most of the year was unacceptable. Turner, a former mayor of Houston, passed away at the age of 70 in March. The upcoming special election will be closely watched as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of the House.
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