manager Sylve Star Turner He died, according to fellow House Democrats and his office.
The first term Texas Democrat was elected in 2024 to replace the late Democrat, Sheila Jackson Lee, who took office last year.
Three people familiar with the situation said Democrats announced their deaths to their colleagues at a closed leadership meeting Wednesday morning.
And in a statement released later Wednesday, his office announced his death as “in deep sadness.”
“Rep. Turner is survived by his beloved family, his dedicated staff and numerous friends who cherished his wisdom, humor and steadfast commitment to public service,” his office said.
Other Democrats expressed their sadness towards X to the person in charge. Terry Swell (d-ala.) Written by: “He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of service as mayor of Houston and as representative of Texas’ 18th Congressional District. May he rest in peace.”
A spokesman for Turner’s council office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Under Texas law, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is in charge of calling for special elections, but there is no deadline for doing so. If Abbott calls a special election, if all candidates are listed in the main vote and no one receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two will advance to the leak.
Turner, 70, revealed in 2022 that he had received treatment for bone cancer, but he declared himself.Cancer free. ”
Andrew Howard contributed to this report.
