Houston mayoral candidates who have raked in the most money, including PAC funds and unique donors Dylan McGuinness , Staff writer Jan. 20, 2023 Updated: With the midterm elections behind us, city election season is now heating up. WebBelow is a list of Texas elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. "My entire career I've been a problem solver," said Hollins. Houston is a city in Harris County, Texas. .census-table-section-header { Houston has a Democratic mayor. While most mayoral elections in the 100 largest cities are nonpartisan, most officeholders are affiliated with a political party. That included 10 drive-thru sites, where about 10% of early votes were cast.

   .placeholder {} I need to explain what it means to be city attorney and the ethical obligation I have to the city to make sure the ordinance is enforced." All Rights Reserved. My uncle just retired after 33 years with HPD. No  personal checks or money orders accepted.  In 2013, he was elected to represent District 1, which includes downtown, east downtown, Clinton Park, parts of northeast Houston, the greater East End, and the Houston Ship Channel, as well as communities along I-45 south from downtown to Hobby Airport. Hollins also tripled early voting centers from 46 in 2016 to 122 in 2020.    .census-table-race-disclaimer {  Our  According to Kaplan's website, he also grew up in Houston, going on to become a lawyer before launching his own firm. Public policy. But during the third special session, Patrick would often call instead on state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, the body's second-longest serving member, and refer to her as the "dean-in-waiting.". It dropped that ordinance in 2015. Campaign finance reports must be filed  electronically, unless the filer is exempt pursuant to section 18-103(c) of the  City of Houston Code of Ordinances. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The former Harris County Clerk who set up drive-through polling and overnight voting hours has filed to run for mayor of Houston in 2023. The city of Houston, Texas, is holding general elections for mayor, city council, and controller on November 7, 2023.  		    Council Member, At-Large Position 4 "I see the city in which my children are valued for who they are and what they can contribute, not by the color of their skin, whom they worship, or whom they love. Whitmire, a Democrat, was joined by several other Houston lawmakers at the event, including his Senate colleague Borris Miles. MAYORAL RACE EXPLAINER: Who will be the next Houston mayor? Houston is a city in Texas and the county seat of Harris County.  To see the historical total revenue or expenditures as a rounded amount in this city, hover over the bars.[6]. A Houston Chronicle reporter and photographer joined the Northeastern Trail Riders Association to document the highlights and challenges of life on the trail during the group's 108-mile journey to the 2023 Houston Who will be the next Houston mayor? "Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins running for Houston mayor in 2023", "Chris Hollins will run to replace Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner", "Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins is running for mayor in 2023", "Former U.S. Senate candidate Amanda Edwards announces run for Houston mayor", "Robert Gallegos, Houston's lone Hispanic council member, jumps into mayoral race", "Race for Houston mayor heating up ahead of summertime deadline to get on ballot", "Who's Running for Mayor in Houston? Whitmire has served in the Senate since 1983.  Phone: 713-837-0311, City Secretary's office Click here for a list of the 100 largest cities' mayors and their partisan affiliations. The city of Houston, Texas, held a special election for the District K seat on the city council on May 5, 2018. State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. And I brought all of that experience with me to the County Clerk's Office and certainly look forward to bringing it to bear as the next mayor of Houston. Visit the Citys Redistricting Website to learn more about the redistricting process and determine what Council  District you reside in for the 2023 City General Election. Hollins grew up in Missouri City, and his parents say he's loved politics since childhood. Policy: Christopher Nelson  Caitlin Styrsky  Molly Byrne  Katharine Frey  Jimmy McAllister  Samuel Postell All Rights Reserved. On April 17, 2015, Judge Schaffer ruled that the opponents of the ordinance had not gathered enough valid signatures to get the measure on the ballot. Apply today! V, Sec. The complete candidate packet  will be available on this website and in the Mayors Office in 2023. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. 		    Council Member, At-Large Position 5 Show us with your support. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. In July 2015, the Movement Advancement Project described Houston, Texas, as a city or county that prohibited discrimination in employment on the basis of gender identity via ordinances that apply to public and Please contact us about the issues that impact your local election. "I do come from a police family," Hollins said.  Houston's mayor also presides over city council meetings and may cast a vote along with the rest of the council, which is typically a feature of weak mayor-council or council-manager governments. And we have to make those jobs more attractive to bring people in. 		    Council Member, District E McGuinness previously covered the Rhode Island statehouse for the Associated Press and breaking news for the Boston Globe. A runoff election was held on December 12, 2015, in races where no candidates received simple majorities. 		    Council Member, At-Large Position 3 Research: Josh Altic  Vojsava Ramaj Please note that pursuant to Election Code  section 141.031(a-1), a person who has been finally convicted of a felony must  include in the application proof that the person is eligible for public office. Ballotpedia features 395,397 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers.          Ten council members are eligible for re-election and presumably running. Copyright  2023 KTRK-TV. The tables below show estimated finances within city limits.        text-align: left !important; How to run for office | A record 1.6 million people cast their ballots countywideduring the 2020 presidential election.  This section includes statistics for mayoral elections, city council elections, and county elections between 2014 and 2021, comparing uncontested races, incumbents who sought re-election, and incumbents who were defeated in their re-election bids.  Harris County reported 67% of eligible voters turned out, the highest percentage since 1992. The former county clerk made a name for himself when he helped lead the charge for greater voter access in Harris County. Click here to fill out the survey. The mayor also represents the city on the state, national, and international levels.  Last year, he announced that he was running for mayor  making him the first prospective candidate vying for the position after Mayor Sylvester Turner's final term ends in 2023.    } He told the Houston Chronicle that he intends to run for reelection to the Senate in 2022, serve in the 2023 legislative session and then run for mayor in November that year. How to vote | Federal courts | Credit: KHOU. "[18], At the mayor's request, the city narrowed the language and scope of the subpoenas by removing the word "sermons" and only requesting materials relevant to the gathering of signatures. The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. 		    Council Member, At-Large Position 1 Click the links to learn more about each type: Legend: election (s) /  no elections Subject to Ballotpedia's  Whitmire has $11 million in his political war chest, a considerable head start for a candidate running a mayoral election. While most mayoral elections in the 100 largest cities are nonpartisan, most officeholders are affiliated with a political party. Use the tabs below to sort 2023 municipal elections either by state or by date. State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, told supporters on Wednesday he plans to run for mayor of Houston in 2023.  The filing deadline for this election is August 21, 2023.        font-size: 80%; There's also the question of the process that was followed.         background-color: #D9D9D9; Apply today!  HOUSTON  Chris Hollins has thrown his name into the hat for the 2023 race to replace outgoing Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who is in his final term. Incumbent mayor Sylvester Turner is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office.[1].  Local ballot measures The 100 largest cities in the U.S. held an average of 30.4 mayoral elections and 52.3 city council elections each year between 2014 and 2021. Note: Ballotpedia will add the candidate list for this election once we have it. School districts | But it's not about me, it's not about John Whitmire, and frankly, the people of Houston would be at a disservice if the campaign was about that. In reaction, the groups that were pushing for the repeal filed suit against the city. As of 2013, its population was 2.1 million, making Houston the fourth-largest city in the United States. Applications for a place on the  ballot must be filed in the Mayors Office, 901 Bagby, 3rd Floor, Houston,  Texas, 77002.  ", SEE ALSO: Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins reveals his next move. WebJanuary 1, 2022  Second Contribution cycle begins for Candidate X; A gives $5,000 to X; Person A has maxed out contributions to Candidate X for November 2023 general election. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston City Councilman Robert Gallegos, who represents the greater East End, is the latest candidate to make his bid for mayor. [15], Feldman announced on December 19, 2014, his plans to resign from his position as Houston City Attorney shortly before the trial began. In May 2014, with Mayor Annise Parkers backing, Houston passed an ordinance in an eleven-to-six vote known as the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO). We'll update the list every week or so, as new candidates surface. 		    Council Member, District K The second chart shows the number of incumbents who were defeated compared to the number of incumbents who ran for re-election. MIDTERM RESULTS: Texas Supreme Court declines to throw out 2K Harris County ballots after last-minute AG intervention.        background-color: #334aab; [12], Shortly thereafter, opponents of HERO drafted a petition and gathered signatures to add a ballot measure to the November 2014 ballot to repeal the ordinance. |  State Senator John Whitmire will run for mayor of Houston in 2023, when Mayor Sylvester Turner's final term ends.    } Candidates can file a document appointing a campaign treasurer, which allows them to start fundraising. [6], FiSCs are constructed by adding revenues and expenditures of each central city municipal government to a portion of the revenues and expenditures of overlying governments, including counties, independent school districts, and special districts. SUSPECT CHARGED: Arrest made in connection to the death of Leslie Obi, SUSPECT INDICTED: Woman indicted in connection to Galveston doctor's hit-and-run death, TOO MANY ROBBERIES: Gringo's Restaurant in Cypress going cashless after continuous burglaries, BICYCLIST SHOT: Texas City police investigating shooting, BREAKING BOND: 33-year-old man goes from being a parolee to getting a PR bond for murder charge, 5 involved in planned Brazoria County home invasion that left 1 dead, 1 woman wanted, GRUESOME DISCOVERY: Human remains found in Sam Houston National Forest confirmed to be Felicia Johnson, SAVINGS FROM SHOPPING: One TikTok star explains how she saved hundreds on her grocery bill, STREET TAKEOVER BUSTED: Over 200 cars found during takeover, 3 arrested, Mother who drowned her 2 children, hid bodies under a neighbor's home given 40-year prison sentence, Here's how to get tickets, passes for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2023, Full Interview with Rodeo Headliner, Parker McCollum.  [22][23], In May 2015, opponents of the ordinance appealed Shaffer's ruling to the Texas Supreme Court. The list of mayoral candidates is likely to grow. The second chart shows the number of incumbents who were defeated compared to the number of incumbents who ran for re-election.  Those announcements, and the millions of dollars the mayoral candidates collectively have raised for their bids so far, have set Houston off on its earliest start to campaign season to date. The chart below shows the percentage of uncontested mayoral and city council races between 2014 and 2021. Chris Hollins filed the paperwork to replace Mayor Sylvester Turner, who is term-limited from running for office again.  		    Council Member, District H Gallegos is far from the only person looking to take over from Sylvester Turner as the leader of the nation's fourth-largest city this year. "(I have) pioneering ideas and strategies for large government agencies and advising multinational companies on how to achieve better results for the people that they serve. "We cant go back. [5], The fiscally standardized cities (FiSC) data below was compiled by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to make municipal budgets comparable across cities in the United States. Others, like outgoing city councilmembers, have announced campaigns for new posts. Sylvester Turners final term ends at the end of 2023, and a new crop of candidates will battle it out to become Houstons next mayor. How to run for office |        font-weight: normal !important; Voters also will decide 16 spots on City Council  11 members representing geographic districts, and five members elected citywide in at-large seats  to round out the City Hall horseshoe. That's always what we wanted and, again, they knew that's what we wanted because that's the subject of the lawsuit. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was August 24, 2015. State executives | I see the best city in America to live, work, and raise a family. The table below is organized by year and includes the total number of city council races and the number and percentage of uncontested races, incumbents who sought re-election, and incumbents who were defeated in their re-election bids. Our coverage also includes the mayors, city councils, and district attorneys in the 32 state capitals that are not already part of our largest cities coverage. [18][19] The mayor then decided to drop the subpoenas entirely on October 29, 2014. Five members are elected at large, while the other 11 are elected by the city's 11 districts.[2]. 		    City Controller. The topic list contains a sampling of keywords that Voterheads, a local government monitoring service, found in each meeting agenda. This is wrong. Hollins is an attorney who had never held public office before he was appointed interim Harris County clerk in 2020.  Houston mayoral candidates' fundraising numbers show competitive race The race has proven that its going to be competitive and that means money will be key  This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Houston City Council Member Robert Gallegos has added his name to the list of candidates vying to be the next mayor of Houston in 2023. WebBallotpedia is covering 40 mayoral elections in 2023. He initially joined the paper through the Hearst Journalism Fellowship program after covering the same beats for the San Antonio Express-News. A longtime Houston politician, Whitmire holds close ties to the city's public employee unions, including the police and fire unions.  The electronic filing system can be found  here: http://www.houstontx.gov/campaignfinance/.  As of Jan. 24, the candidates are: Dylan McGuinness covers City Hall and local politics for the Houston Chronicle.    } The lieutenant governor would usually ask Whitmire, who holds the honorary title of "dean of the Senate" as its longest-serving member, to adjourn the chamber's proceedings. The City of Houston will conduct  a general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at  voting sites available throughout the City of Houston, at which there will be elected  the following officers of the City: Mayor At last check, local businessman Lee Kaplan is also running. Houston, TX 77251 Mayoral election in Houston, Texas (2023), Humble Independent School District, Texas, elections (2023), Spring Independent School District, Texas, elections (2023), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mayoral_election_in_Houston,_Texas_(2023)&oldid=9027284, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Ballotpedia covers local elections in Americas 100 largest cities by population and in the counties that overlap those cities.  Dozens of candidates have filed those documents so far. Once approved by the city council, the budget is officially adopted. P101 RELATED: State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for Houston mayor in 2023. The regular filing deadline for this election is August 21, 2023, and the write-in candidate filing deadline is August 25, 2023.        font-weight: normal !important; Greg Groogan talks one on one with Amanda Edwards the latest candidate to throw their hat into the ring to run for Houston mayor in 2023 HOUSTON - The  [1], The Houston City Council is the city's primary legislative body. It was the first presidential election where Harris County voters could vote anywhere on Election Day. WebHouston mayor election 2023 candidates introduction to communication systems solution manual pdf tennessee conference umc appointments 2022. tony stark disciplines peter  In terms of mayoral elections, 2016 saw the highest number of uncontested races (four) and 2017 saw the fewest (zero). Also in the mayoral race are former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins and Houston attorney Amanda Edwards. Public policy. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Our coverage scope for local elections continues to grow, and you can use Ballotpedia's sample ballot tool to see what mayoral elections we are covering in your area. Apply today!    Hollins helped run the 2020 election, setting up drive-thru and overnight voting systems that were later outlawed at the state level. The campaign is about the city of Houston, and how to make the lives better for our neighbors.".  Its unbefitting of Texans, and its un-American. You can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding campaign finance  here: https://www.houstontx.gov/campaignfinance/faq.html. This includes all mayoral elections in the 100 largest U.S. cities by population and all mayoral elections in state capitals .  On July 24, 2015, the court ruled that the Houston City Council must either repeal the ordinance or include it on the November 2015 ballot, writing in a per curiam opinion, "The legislative power reserved to the people of Houston is not being honored. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Release from or successful completion of  probation or parole does not make a convicted felon eligible for a place on the  ballot or able to hold elected office. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. The city of Houston, Texas, held nonpartisan elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. BACKGROUND: Houston mayoral contenders rake in millions in campaign cash, setting new bar for early fundraising. 
 Ballot measures, Who represents me? Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. "We're running for mayor and we intend to win," he said at a Houston fundraiser captured by journalist Jose de Jesus Ortiz. Applications may also be submitted via e-mail to mayor@houstontx.gov. State executives | For news updates, follow Chaz Miller on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. the properly completed and acknowledged Petition  for a Place on the City General Election Ballot containing the required number  of signatures and other information required by the Texas Election Code. As reported by the Houston Chronicle, Feldman added that if he testified in the trial as the City Attorney, it would prohibit other attorneys from the city's legal department from serving as counsel for the city. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title.    .census-table-container { Do you value our journalism? All 16 city council seats were up for election. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. State legislature | 		    Council Member, At-Large Position 2 He and his wife Morgan are both lawyers -- Ivy League educated -- and raising two young children. Counties | 900 Bagby St., Rm. 		    Council Member, District B Next November, Houston will elect a new mayor, a new controller and 16 City Council members. Houston has term limits, and Turner's second and final term will end in January 2024. To view a different election year, click one of the links below. Historically, Houston enforced a blackout on fundraising for municipal elections until February of the election year, making that month the unofficial starting point for campaigns. Six council members face term limits, meaning their seats will be open. The first chart below shows the number of incumbents who sought election each year compared to the number of seats up for election. City law required 17,296 signatures from registered Houston voters for a measure to make it onto the ballot, and opponents of HERO presented approximately 50,000 signatures to the Houston City Secretarys Office in early July. by James Barragn WebHouston has a Democratic mayor. Dan Patrick often alluded to Whitmire's possible run during this year's special legislative sessions.        padding: 0.5em 1em; But at a time when we're seeing record-setting numbers of homicides, and our law enforcement officers are under siege, he has a perspective shaped by real-life experiences. It has been  completed in accordance with the instructions and properly notarized; and. Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins running for Houston mayor in 2023. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has set a special election for expanding city council agenda-setting powers for 2023. "When you provide voters with greater access, they're more likely to exercise their right to vote, Hollins said on election night. HOUSTON - The developing race to be Houston's next mayor has a new entry and its first female candidate. I love this city. Mayor Sylvester Turner is serving out his second and final term, which means Houston will elect a new mayor in 2023. As of March 2023, 62 mayors in the largest 100 cities by population are affiliated with the Democratic Party, 26 are affiliated with the Republican Party, three are independents, seven identify as nonpartisan or unaffiliated, and two mayors' affiliations are unknown. Mayoral elections across the United States, Large counties in the United States by population, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=United_States_mayoral_elections,_2023&oldid=9062116, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. A list of ballot measures in Harris County is available here. These guys are saying we somehow interfered and didn't have the right do it. According to our partners at the Houston Chronicle, Gallegos filed the paperwork on Thursday to begin raising campaign funds. Edwards joins a field that already includes two well-known names:  Edwards served as an at-large city councilmember from 2016 to 2020 and ran unsuccessfully against Sen. John Cornyn in 2020. The widget below automatically displays information about city council meetings. Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. 6.).  Voters also will decide 16 spots on City         border-top: 1px solid #ccc; When I envision our future, I see the safest major city in America with the strongest local economy," Hollins' statement said. As such, the revenue and expenses listed may differ from the actual city budget. $100 bond set for catalytic converter theft suspect's evading charge, Man on parole for murder charged in connection to Leslie Obi's killing, Oak pollen already a big problem, but strong storms could wash it away. HERO banned discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender "in city employment, city services, city contracting practices, housing, public accommodations, and private employment. Example video title will go here for this video. Hollins would be a new generation of leadership. And I think that our public safety officers should be well paid. [20], The lawsuit went to trial on January 19, 2015. Click here for a list of the 100 largest cities' mayors and their partisan affiliations. Our next mayor will lead Houston at a defining moment in its history. (See City Charter,  Art. 

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