Democrats are threatening legal action over Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s delay in calling a special election to replace Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, who died earlier this year, Punchbowl News reported.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said House Democrats would likely pursue a lawsuit, though he did not offer further details. Democrats are anxious to fill the seat in a deep blue district.

Harris County attorney Christian Menefee, a candidate in the race, and the Texas Democratic Party have also threatened legal action.

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