Amanda Edwards
@akedwardstx.bsky.social
Running for TX 18th Congressional District. Native Houstonian. Attorney. Servant Leader. Former At-Large Houston City Council Member.
From start to finish Gov. Abbott’s attempts to gerrymander our community out of a voice in Congress has been wrong. Yesterday’s decision by the Federal Court affirmed that we will not stand for the racially gerrymandered maps.
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
From start to finish Gov. Abbott’s attempts to gerrymander our community out of a voice in Congress has been wrong. Yesterday’s decision by the Federal Court affirmed that we will not stand for the racially gerrymandered maps.
Mark your calendars!
Gov. Abbott just announced the Special Election Runoff will be Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Early Voting will begin Wednesday, January 21 and conclude on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please make your plan to vote & get your voice back!
Gov. Abbott just announced the Special Election Runoff will be Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Early Voting will begin Wednesday, January 21 and conclude on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please make your plan to vote & get your voice back!
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Mark your calendars!
Gov. Abbott just announced the Special Election Runoff will be Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Early Voting will begin Wednesday, January 21 and conclude on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please make your plan to vote & get your voice back!
Gov. Abbott just announced the Special Election Runoff will be Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Early Voting will begin Wednesday, January 21 and conclude on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please make your plan to vote & get your voice back!
I’m honored to be endorsed by Ms. Sylvia Brooks, whose lifelong dedication to equity and opportunity reflects the very values that drive this campaign. Thank you!
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I’m honored to be endorsed by Ms. Sylvia Brooks, whose lifelong dedication to equity and opportunity reflects the very values that drive this campaign. Thank you!
On this #VeteransDay, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service that so many brave men and women have made.
But this year, as we say thank you, we must also acknowledge the hardships many veterans are facing because of the reckless government shutdown. Too many are being forced to wait
But this year, as we say thank you, we must also acknowledge the hardships many veterans are facing because of the reckless government shutdown. Too many are being forced to wait
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On this #VeteransDay, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service that so many brave men and women have made.
But this year, as we say thank you, we must also acknowledge the hardships many veterans are facing because of the reckless government shutdown. Too many are being forced to wait
But this year, as we say thank you, we must also acknowledge the hardships many veterans are facing because of the reckless government shutdown. Too many are being forced to wait
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨 Final Day of Early Voting! 🚨
Today is the last day to Vote Early! Polls close at 7 PM today. Let’s make our voices heard!
Our community deserves a representative who will fight for our rights and our future and that starts with turning out to vote today.
✅ Make your plan to vote early and bring
Today is the last day to Vote Early! Polls close at 7 PM today. Let’s make our voices heard!
Our community deserves a representative who will fight for our rights and our future and that starts with turning out to vote today.
✅ Make your plan to vote early and bring
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🚨 Final Day of Early Voting! 🚨
Today is the last day to Vote Early! Polls close at 7 PM today. Let’s make our voices heard!
Our community deserves a representative who will fight for our rights and our future and that starts with turning out to vote today.
✅ Make your plan to vote early and bring
Today is the last day to Vote Early! Polls close at 7 PM today. Let’s make our voices heard!
Our community deserves a representative who will fight for our rights and our future and that starts with turning out to vote today.
✅ Make your plan to vote early and bring
“You know the phrase ‘No taxation without representation’? Well, apparently, that doesn’t apply to the 18th Congressional District,’’ said Amanda Edwards, a former Houston City Council member. “Then they put this district on the chopping block when it had no voting member, and they sliced it and dic
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“You know the phrase ‘No taxation without representation’? Well, apparently, that doesn’t apply to the 18th Congressional District,’’ said Amanda Edwards, a former Houston City Council member. “Then they put this district on the chopping block when it had no voting member, and they sliced it and dic
Join us for our Election Night Watch Party on November 4th!
Let’s watch the results come in, connect with community, and enjoy!
Sign up now: edwardsforhouston.us/ElectionNight
Let’s watch the results come in, connect with community, and enjoy!
Sign up now: edwardsforhouston.us/ElectionNight
October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join us for our Election Night Watch Party on November 4th!
Let’s watch the results come in, connect with community, and enjoy!
Sign up now: edwardsforhouston.us/ElectionNight
Let’s watch the results come in, connect with community, and enjoy!
Sign up now: edwardsforhouston.us/ElectionNight
Proud to have the support of UFCW Local 455, a powerful voice for working people across our community!
Thank you for being on Team Edwards!
Thank you for being on Team Edwards!
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Proud to have the support of UFCW Local 455, a powerful voice for working people across our community!
Thank you for being on Team Edwards!
Thank you for being on Team Edwards!
“Every time we’re out, every time we knock, every time we have calls, there are groups of people — who are in the cohort of people who typically vote — who are confused,” said Amanda Edwards, a candidate for the seat and a former Houston City Council member. “It is deeply disturbing and problematic.
Houston Democrats try to ease confusion in special election
Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.
www.texastribune.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“Every time we’re out, every time we knock, every time we have calls, there are groups of people — who are in the cohort of people who typically vote — who are confused,” said Amanda Edwards, a candidate for the seat and a former Houston City Council member. “It is deeply disturbing and problematic.
Guess who I voted for in the Special Election for the 18th Congressional District!?!
🗳️I voted this morning and now I’m asking you to vote for me to serve as your next Congresswoman! 🗳️
Early Voting is officially underway!
✅ Early Voting: Oct. 20–31
🗳 Election Day: Nov. 4
📍 Find your nearest vote
🗳️I voted this morning and now I’m asking you to vote for me to serve as your next Congresswoman! 🗳️
Early Voting is officially underway!
✅ Early Voting: Oct. 20–31
🗳 Election Day: Nov. 4
📍 Find your nearest vote
October 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Guess who I voted for in the Special Election for the 18th Congressional District!?!
🗳️I voted this morning and now I’m asking you to vote for me to serve as your next Congresswoman! 🗳️
Early Voting is officially underway!
✅ Early Voting: Oct. 20–31
🗳 Election Day: Nov. 4
📍 Find your nearest vote
🗳️I voted this morning and now I’m asking you to vote for me to serve as your next Congresswoman! 🗳️
Early Voting is officially underway!
✅ Early Voting: Oct. 20–31
🗳 Election Day: Nov. 4
📍 Find your nearest vote
We’re honored to have the support of Ms. Tina Knowles, a proud Houstonian and advocate for empowering women and families! We are thrilled to have this fearless icon on our team!
Her message is clear: it’s time to support for leaders like Amanda who cares for & delivers real results for the people!
Her message is clear: it’s time to support for leaders like Amanda who cares for & delivers real results for the people!
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re honored to have the support of Ms. Tina Knowles, a proud Houstonian and advocate for empowering women and families! We are thrilled to have this fearless icon on our team!
Her message is clear: it’s time to support for leaders like Amanda who cares for & delivers real results for the people!
Her message is clear: it’s time to support for leaders like Amanda who cares for & delivers real results for the people!
We’re in the home stretch! 🏁 Today is the LAST chance to support Amanda Edwards before the election. Can you contribute $50 or $100 today? Stand with us and help deliver a win for Houston! edwardsforhouston.us/EOQ
October 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We’re in the home stretch! 🏁 Today is the LAST chance to support Amanda Edwards before the election. Can you contribute $50 or $100 today? Stand with us and help deliver a win for Houston! edwardsforhouston.us/EOQ
We are thrilled to announce we have been the Harris County Chapter of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats! Thank you for being on Team Edwards!
October 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We are thrilled to announce we have been the Harris County Chapter of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats! Thank you for being on Team Edwards!
Check out my Op-Ed today! From Hurricane Harvey to Winter Storm Uri to the deadly floods, our community knows firsthand how important it is to invest in improving FEMA and disaster recovery in our country!
Read it here:
Read it here:
OPINION: FEMA’s shortcomings are dangerous for Texas, but things can change
Lives depend on the efficiency of our nation's disaster relief systems. And I will continue to fight fiercely for these reforms to ensure that our government helps.
couriertexas.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Check out my Op-Ed today! From Hurricane Harvey to Winter Storm Uri to the deadly floods, our community knows firsthand how important it is to invest in improving FEMA and disaster recovery in our country!
Read it here:
Read it here:
President Trump’s chaos has brought us yet another government shutdown — and it's hardworking people who pay the price.
I’ve seen firsthand what happens when Washington plays politics with people’s lives. When my father was battling cancer, our family wasn’t thinking about partisanship — we were fo
I’ve seen firsthand what happens when Washington plays politics with people’s lives. When my father was battling cancer, our family wasn’t thinking about partisanship — we were fo
October 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
President Trump’s chaos has brought us yet another government shutdown — and it's hardworking people who pay the price.
I’ve seen firsthand what happens when Washington plays politics with people’s lives. When my father was battling cancer, our family wasn’t thinking about partisanship — we were fo
I’ve seen firsthand what happens when Washington plays politics with people’s lives. When my father was battling cancer, our family wasn’t thinking about partisanship — we were fo
Today is our fundraising deadline and we have less than 20 days before Early Voting. Our campaign is powered by people like you: people who believe in fair maps, voting rights, and a future where every voice in the 18th Congressional District is heard.
Now, we need your help to keep that fight goin
Now, we need your help to keep that fight goin
September 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today is our fundraising deadline and we have less than 20 days before Early Voting. Our campaign is powered by people like you: people who believe in fair maps, voting rights, and a future where every voice in the 18th Congressional District is heard.
Now, we need your help to keep that fight goin
Now, we need your help to keep that fight goin
I am so honored to have the support of Hill Harper! Thank you for being on Team Edwards!
September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I am so honored to have the support of Hill Harper! Thank you for being on Team Edwards!
CD-18 deserves a strong voice in Congress. Our families, jobs, and future are too important to go unheard. We must stand up for the 800,000 people without that voice.
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
CD-18 deserves a strong voice in Congress. Our families, jobs, and future are too important to go unheard. We must stand up for the 800,000 people without that voice.
Did you see the New York Times article? 18th Congressional District voters deserve clarity - not chaos. Gerrymandering AND delayed special elections are leaving people unsure if they have a voice.
I’m running to make sure every Houstonian is represented and every vote counts.
Read more on The New
I’m running to make sure every Houstonian is represented and every vote counts.
Read more on The New
Republican Redistricting Is Sowing Chaos in Houston
Texas Republicans redrew the lines for House races in 2026. For one Houston district, that means two elections in the next few months using two different maps, with a generational fight to come.
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Did you see the New York Times article? 18th Congressional District voters deserve clarity - not chaos. Gerrymandering AND delayed special elections are leaving people unsure if they have a voice.
I’m running to make sure every Houstonian is represented and every vote counts.
Read more on The New
I’m running to make sure every Houstonian is represented and every vote counts.
Read more on The New
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community in Houston and across our nation.
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community in Houston and across our nation.
So grateful to the one and only Mr. Mike Slaughter for backing my campaign for Congress! It was such a joy visiting his iconic shoe shop - thank you for your support!
September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
So grateful to the one and only Mr. Mike Slaughter for backing my campaign for Congress! It was such a joy visiting his iconic shoe shop - thank you for your support!
I’m honored to announce that Congresswoman Lateefah Simon has endorsed my campaign for Congress!
Congresswoman Simon is a national leader and a true champion for people. Her support strengthens our shared commitment to equity, opportunity, and progress for our nation's families.
Thank you, Congres
Congresswoman Simon is a national leader and a true champion for people. Her support strengthens our shared commitment to equity, opportunity, and progress for our nation's families.
Thank you, Congres
September 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I’m honored to announce that Congresswoman Lateefah Simon has endorsed my campaign for Congress!
Congresswoman Simon is a national leader and a true champion for people. Her support strengthens our shared commitment to equity, opportunity, and progress for our nation's families.
Thank you, Congres
Congresswoman Simon is a national leader and a true champion for people. Her support strengthens our shared commitment to equity, opportunity, and progress for our nation's families.
Thank you, Congres
The future of TX-18 is on the ballot. More importantly, YOUR FUTURE is on the ballot on November 4, 2025. 🗳️🗳️
Don’t miss these key election dates, and let's keep this momentum going until Election Day!
Don’t miss these key election dates, and let's keep this momentum going until Election Day!
September 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The future of TX-18 is on the ballot. More importantly, YOUR FUTURE is on the ballot on November 4, 2025. 🗳️🗳️
Don’t miss these key election dates, and let's keep this momentum going until Election Day!
Don’t miss these key election dates, and let's keep this momentum going until Election Day!
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (@mcclellan.house.gov) has endorsed our campaign! 🙌 With just two months to go, let’s keep up the momentum and finish strong. Thank you for being part of Team Edwards!
September 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (@mcclellan.house.gov) has endorsed our campaign! 🙌 With just two months to go, let’s keep up the momentum and finish strong. Thank you for being part of Team Edwards!