Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter will run in special election for late mother’s seat

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Erica Lee Carter, who is the daughter of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s (D-TX), announced she will run for her mother’s House seat in November on Monday.

Carter said she’s running because “community leaders and democratic stalwarts” requested she complete her mother’s term, though she did not say whether she will run in the general election.

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