Texas 18th District Special Election: Key Filing Dates Set
Published Date: 4/18/2025
Notice
Summary
Texas is holding a special election on November 4, 2025, to fill the 18th Congressional District seat after Representative Sylvester Turner passed away. All qualified candidates will appear on the ballot, and if no one wins a majority, a runoff election will happen later. Campaign committees must file reports before and after the election, so everyone stays on the up and up.
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Special Election on Nov 4, 2025
Texas will hold a special election on November 4, 2025 to fill the U.S. House seat for the 18th Congressional District after Representative Sylvester Turner died. If you live in that district, you may be eligible to vote in that election.
Runoff if No Majority Winner
If no candidate wins a majority in the Special General Election on November 4, 2025, the Governor will set a date for a Special Runoff Election that will include only the top two vote-getters. The runoff will occur after the general election date if needed.
All Qualified Candidates on Ballot
Under Texas law, all qualified candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will appear on the special election ballot for the 18th Congressional District on November 4, 2025. Voters will see every qualified candidate listed on that ballot.
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