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Houston City Council District C is holding a special election this Saturday. If you live in the district, make sure you know your polling place and get out to vote!
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
Over $1.4 million was contracted for election services.
The smooth administration of elections and the democratic process benefit.
No groups negatively affected
The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the congressional term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.
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The council approved a contract for election services with Harris County and officially tabulated the results of the special election for the District C Council Member vacancy, ordering a runoff election.