Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

(The Texas Tribune) – WASHINGTON – The person who is likely to take U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat in Congress will effectively be selected by 88 Harris County Democratic precinct chairs next week. Jackson Lee died July 19, after having won in this year’s Democratic primary. An executive committee of precinct chairs in the 18th Congressional District will select a new candidate who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot against Republican Lana Centonze. But because the district is solidly blue, it is likely that the Democratic candidate will win. Related Stories Since the candidate selection is internal within the party, there is no formal filing process for candidates and precinct chairs could theoretically choose anyone. Of the 15 Democrats who have been in touch with the county party, five run with extensive elected experience: former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards – who faced off against Jackson Lee in the primary, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, state Rep. Christina Morales and Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer. Former Houston City Council Member Dwight Boykins, who put his name in the ring on Friday, said Monday that he dropped out of the race after Jackson...