
The top three women vying for the 18th Congressional District of Texas as of Friday, June 27, 2025, are Carmen Maria Montiel (bottom right), who is the darling of "THE GOP," and the only bona fide MAGA candidate in the race. Due to the vast number of Democrats running, if the voter turnout is low, Carmen Maria Montiel will be the decisive frontrunner in the race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas seat on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION." Based on the current field of 23 contenders, powerful State Rep. Jolanda Jones (far left) could bolt into the second position behind Carmen Maria Montiel, if she plays her cards right. Another woman in the top tier is former Councilwoman Amanda Edwards (top right), who is running in a distant third behind Carmen Maria Montiel and State Rep. Jolanda Jones, as her campaign continues to sputter and fail to gain traction in the large field of contenders for the CD-18 seat.

"ENDORSEMENT WATCH."
In the spirit of public concern, Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper, would like to remind you that "EARLY VOTING" will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025, and end on Friday, October 31, 2025, for the CD-18 Special Election.
Below you will find several key endorsements that have been received by Carmen Maria Montiel, "THE GOP FRONTRUNNER," and powerful African American State Representative Jolanda "Jo" Jones, "THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY FRONTRUNNER," in the race as of today.



State Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones is proudly endorsed by former Congressman Craig Washington in the upcoming Tuesday, November 4, 2025, "SPECIAL ELECTION," race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas.



State Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones is proudly endorsed by State Senator Borris L. Miles in the upcoming Tuesday, November 4, 2025, "SPECIAL ELECTION," race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas.


Carmen Maria Montiel is proudly endorsed by Dr. Robin Armstrong in the upcoming Tuesday, November 4, 2025, "SPECIAL ELECTION," race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas.


Carmen Maria Montiel is proudly endorsed by Debbie Georgatos in the upcoming Tuesday, November 4, 2025, "SPECIAL ELECTION," race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas.


Carmen Maria Montiel is proudly endorsed by Jonathan McCullough in the upcoming Tuesday, November 4, 2025, "SPECIAL ELECTION," race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas.


Carmen Maria Montiel is proudly endorsed by Jonathan McCullough in the upcoming Tuesday, November 4, 2025, "SPECIAL ELECTION," race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas.

