2026 District C Special Election Information

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Runoff Election


CITY OF HOUSTON’S MAY 16, 2026 RUNOFF ELECTION
TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE
OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT C
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM, ENDING JANUARY 1, 2028
The City of Houston, Texas will conduct a runoff election on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at which there will be elected the following officer of the City to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2028:

Council Member, District C

Candidates in the runoff are listed below, listed below in ballot position order:

Notice of Runoff Election
Download the Notice of Runoff Election for early voting, ballot by mail, and election day voting information below (.pdf):

English   |   Spanish   |   Vietnamese   |   Chinese

Please note that Election Day polling locations may change up until Election Day. Current voting information is available at: www.harrisvotes.com.

Hours for Early Voting by Personal Appearance

Wednesday             April 29, 2026          7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday                 April 30, 2026          7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday                     May 1, 2026            7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday                 May 2, 2026            7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday                   May 3, 2026            12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday                   May 4, 2026            7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday                  May 5, 2026            7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday             May 6, 2026            7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday                 May 7, 2026            7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday                     May 8, 2026            7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday                 May 9, 2026            7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday                   May 10, 2026          12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday                   May 11, 2026          7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday                  May 12, 2026          7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 


Text below is from the April 4 Election

CITY OF HOUSTON’S APRIL 4, 2026 SPECIAL ELECTION
TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE
OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT C
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM, ENDING JANUARY 1, 2028
The City of Houston, Texas will conduct a special election on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at which there will be elected the following officer of the City to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2028:


Council Member, District C
Notice of Special Election
Download the Notice of Runoff Election for early voting, ballot by mail, and election day voting information below (.pdf):

English   |   Spanish   |   Vietnamese   |   Chinese


Hours for Early Voting by Personal Appearance

Wednesday                   March 18, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday                      March 19, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday                           March 20, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday                       March 21, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday                         March 22, 2026                         12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday                        March 23, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday                       March 24, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday                   March 25, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday                      March 26, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday                           March 27, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday                       March 28, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday                         March 29, 2026                         12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday                        March 30, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday                       March 31, 2026                         7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 

DISTRICT C CANDIDATE CONTACT INFORMATION
Listed below in ballot position order



NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Texas Election Code Sec. 141.040:

The first day to file an application for a place on the ballot is on the effective date of the ordinance ordering the election, which is scheduled on the City Council’s agenda for Wednesday, December 17, 2026. Applications may not be filed before the election is ordered by City Council.

The last day to file for a place on the ballot is Monday, February 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

The last day to file a declaration as a write-in candidate is Monday, February 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

Applications for a place on the ballot may be filed in the Mayor’s Office, 901 Bagby, 3rd Floor, Houston, Texas or by email at Mayor@houstontx.gov. Please note that your application is not complete until you have submitted your filing fee in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or certified check, or a petition in lieu of a filing fee, in person to the Mayor’s Office. Filing Fees are nonrefundable.

A drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates are to be printed on the ballot for the Special Election to Fill the Vacancy in the Office of Council Member, District C will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10 a.m., at City Hall Annex, City Council Chamber, 900 Bagby, Room P112, Houston, Texas.



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