MAGA Republicans broke it.
Together, we can fix it.
- State Representative Jolanda Jones
March 18, 2025 – I continue to get inquiries about whether I am running for Congressional District 18 since the untimely passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner and want to make sure my position is clear.
I am giving serious consideration to entering the race.
The simple fact is no one will fight harder to stop Republicans from taking away our social security, our public schools, our health care, our constitutional rights, and more. That’s why I deeply appreciate the expressions of support and requests to run.
I considered running for the seat after the untimely passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, but at the request of then candidate Sylvester Turner, stepped aside, endorsed him, and campaigned for him.
Today, I am laser-focused on fighting to protect my community and my constituents in House District 147 during the legislative session.
I will announce my intentions for Congress at the appropriate time.
Statement on Congressional District 18
Jolanda Jones knows Texas belongs to us – all of us.
The MAGA Republicans in charge have broken health care and public education. They’ve cut the funding that pays to keep us safe from crime – and then lied about it. They’ve made a mess of the economy and made corporations and campaign contributors even richer. They’ve tried to rewrite Black history and tear apart LGBTQ+ families. They can’t even keep the lights on when it freezes.
Republicans may have broken our government but they can’t break Jolanda Jones. Authentic and unafraid, Jolanda will never give up, never give in, and never stop fighting for Texas.
Jolanda rose from a childhood of poverty to the Academic All American Hall of Fame, a successful career as an attorney reforming our criminal justice system, and a life of service as a successful city council member, school board member, Democratic Party leader and devoted mom.
Today, Jolanda is the state representative for the historic Texas House District 147. She is our champion for affordable health care – including abortion care – better jobs, safer streets and stronger schools. Jolanda is fighting every day to keep our families safe – not just from crime, but also from the politicians in Austin whose first priority is re-electing Donald Trump.
Jolanda Jones won three national college championships to break Olympic champion Jackie Joyner Kersee's record of two NCAA titles and become the top-rated U.S. heptathlete. Now Jolanda is carrying the torch to Austin to be a champion for affordable health care, better jobs, safer streets and stronger schools – for all of us.
