Public service, at a glance.
Sylvester Turner served as a representative for Texas in the House of Representatives. Sylvester's first recorded term in this role began on January 3, 2025. The last recorded term ended on March 4, 2025.
- Chamber
- U.S. House
- State / territory
- Texas
- Last recorded party
- Democrat
- District / role
- District 18
- Born
- September 27, 1954
- Last term ended
- March 4, 2025
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | Democrat | District 18 |
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey | Published Jan 2, 2025 |
| Heritage | African American | Black-American Members by Congress Members identified in the House Historian's 119th Congress table | Source accessed Sep 28, 2026 |
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