HOUSTON — Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards announced on Monday that she is dropping out of the race to represent the 18th Congressional District.
In a post on X, Edwards said that although her name will appear on the Democratic primary ballot, she is suspending her campaign.
“My commitment to serving and advocating for the community remains unchanged,” Edwards said. “I cannot thank you enough for working with me to elevate people over politics and to deliver results for our community.”
— Amanda Edwards (@AKEdwardsTX) February 9, 2026
In her announcement, Edwards said that she is relaunching her “Do Something Houston Voter Registration Initiative,” with the hope of registering more people to vote in the Houston area…