Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) has passed away. Turner was elected to serve Texas' 18th Congressional in November 2024. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will call a special election to fill the vacant seat. HOUSTON - Congressman Sylvester Turner has passed away at the age of 70.
Turner's death raised immediate questions about the future of the 18th Congressional District in Houston, long a Democratic stronghold.
Turner, who passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 70, had a long and distinguished career in public office, including eight years as mayor of Houston.