Sheila Jackson Lee's Reelection Bid Follows Houston Mayor Race Loss

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has filed for reelection to her House seat after losing the mayoral race in Houston. Jackson Lee, who has served in her House seat since the mid-1990s, announced her decision to run again, citing the opportunities to enhance the lives of her constituents. She will face a Democratic challenger, former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards. Jackson Lee lost the mayoral runoff to Texas state Sen. John Whitmire, who will succeed term-limited Mayor Sylvester Turner.