State Senator John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee squared off Sunday for one of the final times before Saturday’s Houston mayoral runoff election.
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Houstonians are increasingly concerned about mental health, and an overwhelming majority want it to be a focus for their next mayor.
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Nearly half of respondents to the poll reported experiencing some level of anxiety, depression, or both, while 80% said they want the next mayor to focus on mental health as a matter of public policy.
John Whitmire leads Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston’s mayoral runoff, new poll finds
The new Houston Public Media/Houston Chronicle/UH Political Science and Population Health Poll shows State Senator Whitmire with the support of 42% of likely voters, compared to 35% for Congresswoman Jackson Lee and 22% undecided.
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The new Houston Public Media/Houston Chronicle/UH Political Science and Population Health Poll shows State Senator Whitmire with the support of 42% of likely voters, compared to 35% for Congresswoman Jackson Lee and 22% undecided.
John Whitmire, Sheila Jackson Lee seek to broaden support as they prepare for Houston’s mayoral runoff
Endorsements and advertising are likely to play critical roles in luring voters back to the polls for the December 9 contest.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner endorses Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston mayoral runoff
The longtime Congresswoman was the second-leading vote-getter in Tuesday’s election, behind Texas Sen. John Whitmire. They will compete in a Dec. 9 runoff.
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As John Whitmire bids to become Houston mayor, other local Democrats vie for his Texas Senate seat
Former Whitmire opponent Molly Cook, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, Todd Litton and Karthik Soora have announced their candidacies for the Democratic primary next March as they look to succeed the longest-tenured member of the state senate.
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Former Whitmire opponent Molly Cook, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, Todd Litton and Karthik Soora have announced their candidates for the Democratic primary next March as they look to succeed the longest-tenured member of the state senate.
Whitmire stresses experience, rivals focus on crime and budget solutions in last Houston mayoral debate before early voting starts
State Senator John Whitmire continues to lead the field of Houston mayoral candidates, according to the most recent UH Hobby School survey of likely voters. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee missed the debate, tied up in Washington, D.C. with the fight to elect a new Speaker of the House.
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State Senator John Whitmire continues to lead the field of Houston mayoral candidates, according to the most recent UH Hobby School survey of likely voters. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee missed the debate, tied up in Washington, D.C. with the fight to elect a new Speaker of the House.
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