Alejandra Salinas, Dwight Boykins lead Houston City Council candidate field in fundraising, endorsements
Two of the 15 candidates are pulling ahead in fundraising and political endorsements with less than a month until the special election to fill an open at-large seat on the Houston City Council.
Meet the special election candidates running for a Houston City Council at-large seat
In a crowded race, success is “all about name recognition” — and money, according to political experts. From plagiarism accusations to out-of-state political contributions to checkered criminal and financial backgrounds, the candidates are running with an assortment of baggage.
Houston City Council special election in November could be influenced by congressional race
Letitia Plummer is running to replace Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, leaving her at-large city council seat open during an off-year for municipal elections. The race for Plummer’s seat could be influenced by another special election to fill the seat in Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reports spike in campaign funds, almost entirely from legal services refunds
Hidalgo, who has not yet revealed whether she plans to seek a third term, received about $26,000 in campaign donations between January and June. But her campaign's cash on hand ballooned from about $41,000 to more than $600,000, because of refunds for legal services.
Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer announces run for Harris County Judge
Plummer joins a field for the 2026 Democratic primary that also includes former Houston Mayor Annise Parker. Incumbent Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has not revealed whether she plans to seek a third term.
Sylvester Turner, Amanda Edwards among candidates vying for Sheila Jackson Lee’s open seat
Several figures who were long expected to enter the contest for the Democratic nomination formally announced their candidacies.
Houston City Council member: Next police chief should be data-driven, transparent and ‘can take responsibility’
Amid Troy Finner's retirement as police chief, at-large city council member Letitia Plummer said the city should take its time to find Finner's replacement.
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