Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee (January 12, 1950 – July 19, 2024) was an American politician. She was a member of the House of Representatives for almost 30 years, starting in 1995. She represented Texas' 18th congressional district. The district includes Greater Houston. She was a member of the U.S. Democratic Party. She unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Houston in 2023.

Political career
She was born in New York City, but her political career began in Houston, Texas.

Jackson Lee first became a member of the Houston City Council in 1990. She was so until 1994. 

Jackson Lee was active on immigration issues. She proposed increasing border security and increasing legalization for "illegal" immigrants living in the United States. She also supported LGBT rights.

In March 2023, Jackson Lee announced that she would run for mayor of Houston in the 2023 election. In November 2023, she advanced to a runoff with State Senator John Whitmire. She lost the runoff on December 9, 2023.

Death
In June 2024, Jackson Lee announced that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She died at a hospital in Houston on July 19, 2024, at the age of 74. She was replaced by her daughter, Erica Lee Carter, in the U.S. House.

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