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Turner, Texas and Congress

Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner dies

Turner’s death comes two months into his first term representing Texas’ 18th Congressional District, the seat long occupied by former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who also died in office last year amid a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Who was Rep. Sylvester Turner? The Texas Democrat who died right after Trump's speech

Tributes have been pouring in for Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas since he died after attending President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress.

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Texas Congressman Sylvester Turner dead at 70

Turner was elected in November to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee,

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'God knew my journey' | Then-Mayor Sylvester Turner opened up about cancer battle with KHOU 11's Len Cannon

During a 2022 interview with KHOU 11 anchor Len Cannon, Turner shared that faith helped him through grueling treatment for ...

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Democratic Congressman Dies 2 Months After Being Sworn Into Office

A Democratic member of Congress died Tuesday, two months after being sworn into office and just a year after his predecessor died while serving in the same position. Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner ...

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