Houston Mayor Runoff Election Results 2023
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Texas state Sen. John Whitmire defeated Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a fellow Democrat, in a runoff election to be Houston’s next mayor. The two Democrats had emerged from a crowded 18-person first-round vote in November. In that round, Whitmire received the largest share of votes with 43%, while Jackson Lee received 36%. The campaign had focused on crime, affordable housing and controlling the city’s expenses. With a population of more than 2.3 million, Houston is a sprawling metropolis that is among the largest in the U.S. by both population and size.
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
 John Whitmire | 0 | 64.4% |
 Sheila Jackson Lee | 0 | 35.6% |
Mayor County Results
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
S. Jackson LeeSheila Jackson Lee | 0 | 85.0% |
J. WhitmireJohn Whitmire | 0 | 15.0% |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
J. WhitmireJohn Whitmire | 0 | 65.3% |
S. Jackson LeeSheila Jackson Lee | 0 | 34.7% |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
J. WhitmireJohn Whitmire | 0 | 74.3% |
S. Jackson LeeSheila Jackson Lee | 0 | 25.7% |
The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information.
Source: NBC News Decision Desk
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