In a significant development in the TX-18 Congressional primary, Amanda Edwards secured a pivotal endorsement from former Congressman Craig Washington during an exclusive interview on FOX 26’s Sunday morning program, “What’s Your Point?”.“I am thrilled to endorse Amanda Edwards for Congress. TX-18 needs new ideas and solutions so that we can move our community forward,” said Craig Washington. He further emphasized, “It is time that the torch is passed in order to realize our full potential as a community.” Washington’s endorsement is seen as particularly intriguing, he has mainly shied away from primary politics since leaving Congress. He represented TX18 from 1989 to 1995 Edwards stated, “Receiving the endorsement of former Congressman Craig Washington, a respected and experienced leader who has previously held this seat, is incredibly humbling.” Edwards also remarked, “As Congressman Washington has wisely observed, it’s time for a new era of leadership in Washington and in Houston.” Edwards has been endorsed by national organizations including Brady PAC, Collective PAC, and Higher Heights and local Houston leaders including Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Houston City Council Member Robert Gallegos, Houston City Council Member Tarsha
Jackson and former Congressman Chris Bell.
In addition to announcing a litany of high-pro le endorsements, Edwards has a significant financial advantage over Rep. Jackson Lee. About Amanda: Amanda is a native Houstonian, attorney and former AtLarge Houston City Council Member. Amanda is a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Aldine ISD and Emory University in Atlanta, where she earned a degree in political science, served as president for the college and was inducted into the Emory University Hall of Fame. Edwards also earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She practiced law at Vinson &
Elkins LLP and Bracewell LLP before entering public service. Edwards is a life-long member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Acres Homes. For more information, please visit edwardsforhouston.com
