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Sheila Jackson Lee’s Son Shares Congressional Race


Erica Lee Carterdaughter of the late Sheila Jackson Leehas revealed that she is running for a congressional seat on her mother’s behalf.

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Here’s What Erica Lee Carter Reveals

According to Fox NewsCarter made the announcement on Monday, August 12, via Xformerly known as Twitter. Carter opened her statement by sharing her gratitude for those who have shown her family “outpouring love and support” since her mother’s death.

Continuing her statement, Carter revealed that “many community leaders and democracy advocates” had asked her to “consider completing” her mother’s essay. “term this year by participating in the Special Election on November 5.”

“After consideration, the answer is YES,” Carter added.

Carter ended his message with the sentence: “Together, we will complete the mission for my mother, Mrs. Sheila Jackson.”

According to Fox NewsIf Carter wins, she will replace her mother until January 3.

Social media reaction

Social media users react to Carter’s announcement on Xformerly known as Twitter.

More about Sheila Jackson Lee and her recent passing

EQUAL Shade room As previously reported, Sheila Jackson Lee’s family announced her passing on July 19. Her relatives are said to have called her a “people’s champion.”

“Today, with immense sadness for her loss but also immense gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas’ 18th Congressional District,” her family wrote at the time.

In addition, the Lee family praised Sheila for her decades of struggle. “racial justice, criminal justice, human rights, with special emphasis on women and children.”

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