Jackson Lee Runs Away In House Race
Houston Chronicle—March 2nd, 2010
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee obliterated the strongest challenge of her political career late Tuesday, overwhelming three-term Houston City Council member Jarvis Johnson to claim the Democratic nomination and an expected November re-election to a ninth term.
As of late Tuesday, the veteran lawmaker had about 68 percent of the vote, fending off a challenge by Johnson that featured claims that Jackson Lee’s showboating style had impaired her ability to deliver for her hard-pressed inner city district.
Jackson Lee also defeated a political newcomer, Houston attorney Sean Roberts. Votes counted as of 10:30 p.m, showed she likely would face GOP challenger John Faulk, an accountant, in the predominantly Democratic district.
“The job is not finished. We promise you a fight in Washington to bring good health care to this district and to preserve NASA and the jobs that are ours,” Jackson Lee told supporters Tuesday night.