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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, an icon of Houston politics, dies at 74 after cancer battle (www.houstonchronicle.com)
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First elected to represent the 18th Congressional District in 1994, Jackson Lee quickly rose to prominence within Houston’s congressional delegation, securing overwhelming victories, election after election. She became known as a fierce advocate for women and people of color and made a national name for herself with iconic House floor speeches and perennial media appearances.

She was poised to secure a 15th term in office this fall after achieving a decisive victory in the March primary against upstart challenger Amanda Edwards.

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[–] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 7 points 3 months ago

So sad to hear!!

[–] AquaTofana@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

This is super sad. I'm not a Houston resident, but I heard her speak when she opened for the Women's Convention in Houston in Fall 2022. Very motivated individual, very optimistic about the fight for equality, and knew how to get a crowd hyped out of their depression. Adored her.