得克萨斯州州长Abbott在11月为众议院空缺席位举行特别选举,因延误而受到批评。 Texas Governor Abbott sets Nov special election for vacant House seat, criticized for delay.

得克萨斯州州长格雷格·阿博特(Greg Abbott)于11月为美国众议院空缺席位「已故的西尔维斯特·特纳(Republic. Sylvester Turner)」举行特别选举。 Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set a November special election for the vacant US House seat of late Rep. Sylvester Turner, a move criticized by Democrats who accuse Abbott of delaying to benefit Republicans. Abbott为时间辩护,引述Harris县过去的选举问题,包括长线和短缺,认为这将使县有时间做好适当准备。 Abbott defends the timing, citing past election issues in Harris County, including long lines and shortages, arguing it will give the county time to prepare properly. 包括Harris县检察官Christian Menefee在内的批评者认为,这一拖延使近80万人在一年的大部分时间里没有代表权。 Critics, including Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, argue the delay leaves nearly 800,000 people without representation for much of the year.