Sylvester Turner Passed Away!

 Nine weeks. Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) passed away while in office.

U.S. House member and former mayor of Houston, Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) passed away at the age of 70. He was in his freshman official term as a U.S. House member.

He succeeded Sheila Jackson-Lee who passed away in 2024.

Turner was a staunch supporter of Israel and was backed by AIPAC.

Turner served two terms as mayor of the City of Houston after being elected in 2016.

His tenure ended last January. Ten months later, he ran to fill the seat once held by longtime Congresswoman Jackson Lee, who died of pancreatic cancer in July 2024.

The Houston Chronicle first reported the story after current Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced the news during a Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday morning. Whitmire said Turner was working in Washington, D.C. when he was taken to a hospital and later died. The cause of death is unknown at the time.

During the council meeting, Whitmire shared his thoughts on Turner's life and legacy. The two were recently seen together at a church service.

“A remarkable public servant who impacted millions of people. He rose from poverty, but never forgot where he came from. It is a terrible loss for the city and a personal loss for me. I ask Houstonians to celebrate his life,” said Whitmire.

Turner died on March 4, 2025, at a hospital in Washington, D.C. He was the second person to die in the seat.

Sheila Jackson-Lee and Sylvester Turner both served the 18th District before their passing.

Gov. Greg Abbott will issue a special primary and election to fill the remaining term of the lawmaker.

AIPAC will quickly pick a candidate to back. 

Erica Shelwyn Lee will likely declare her intentions to run. AIPAC will immediately put her in the position of backing Israel in order to get endless donations.

The gerrymandered 18th District will be a safe Democratic seat.

I am guessing he had a massive heart attack. Because he was just on PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton.

President Donald J. Trump, Vice President JD Vance, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) will be notified. Johnson and Jeffries will likely be the only members speaking on behalf of the passing of Turner.