Summary
A special election is being held next week in Texas to fill a Congressional seat left vacant by the death of Representative Sylvester Turner. The election has many candidates, and the outcome may depend on voter turnout. Democrats usually win in this area, but a Republican candidate is running a strong campaign.
Key Facts
- The Texas Congressional seat was left vacant after Representative Sylvester Turner died in March.
- More than a dozen candidates are competing in this special election.
- The election uses a "jungle primary" format, putting all candidates on one ballot regardless of party.
- If no candidate gets a majority, the top two will go to a runoff.
- A recent poll showed Democrats Menefee and Edwards leading with 27% and 23% support.
- Republican Carmen María Montiel is focused on connecting with residents but has a lower polling percentage.
- Thirteen percent of voters are still undecided according to the latest poll.
- Turnout is expected to be low and mainly driven by highly engaged Democratic voters.
