Sheila Jackson Lee

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Sheila Jackson Lee

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign City Mayor
Date of Birth January 12, 1950 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Sheila Jackson Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. She began her career in law and later served as a municipal judge and on the Houston City Council. Jackson Lee transitioned to public service, managing institutional risk in high-finance before entering politics. Her professional background includes endorsements from notable figures and a recent bid for Houston mayor, showcasing her leadership capabilities and public service dedication.

Political Ideas

Sheila Jackson Lee's political identity is marked by an ideological agility that blends progressive social policies with a pragmatic approach to local economic issues. Her advocacy for gun safety regulations, such as requiring parents to secure firearms, juxtaposes with her support for expanded recreational activities to combat gang violence, revealing a nuanced strategy to address public safety. Jackson Lee's endorsements from prominent figures like Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton underscore her alignment with national Democratic values, yet her focus on localized issues suggests a deeply rooted commitment to her community. This combination of broad ideological support and localized policy focus makes her approach both intriguing and conceptually complex.

Campaigns
2023: Houston City Mayor

Election History

Houston Mayoral Runoff Election

71,523 votes (35.58%)

Loss

Houston Mayoral General Election

90,093 votes (35.64%)

Loss
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2022

110,511 votes (70.72%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2020

180,952 votes (73.30%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2018

138,704 votes (75.30%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2016

150,157 votes (73.50%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2014

76,097 votes (71.80%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas 18th congressional district, 2012

146,223 votes (75.01%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2010

85,108 votes (70.15%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2008

148,617 votes (77.32%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 18

65,936 votes (76.62%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2004

136,018 votes (88.91%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2002

99,161 votes (76.91%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 2000

131,857 votes (76.49%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 1998

82,091 votes (89.95%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district, 1996

106,111 votes (77.07%)

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 18th congressional district

84,790 votes (73.50%)

Win