City of Houston Mayoral Runoff - December 9
John Whitmire Campaign - 8th day before the election report
Raised $1.8 million
Spent $3 million
Cash on hand $3.3 million as of 11/29/23
Sheila Jackson Lee Campaign - 8th day before the election report
Raised $498,414
Spent $341,576
Cash on hand $235,189 as of 11/29/23
#txlege #houmayor
Sen. Whitmire has a 95%+ probability of being elected Houston mayor on December 9. The over/under on the race is Whitmire 58% to 42% Jackson Lee. https://t.co/Nv7gxdfyCl #txlege#houmayor
I’m encouraged by tonight’s results. We are going to continue to campaign on improvements to public safety, infrastructure, city services, transparency in our city and our city finances. I’m looking forward to continuing to build a diverse coalition of Houstonians. As I’ve said before, no one’s gonna outwork me on this campaign. Let’s get to work!
According to @longhornderek, the early voting statistics in Harris County show that 43.3% of voters have a Democratic primary voting history, 42.1% have a Republican primary voting history, and 13.2% have a general election-only history. This robust turnout mix seems tailor-made for a centrist Democratic mayoral candidate like Whitmire. #txlege #houmayor
Joined @whitmire_john at polls to vote for him for Mayor. Many supporters there to cheer him on. We need a Mayor that will unite us. A Mayor for all of Houston.
Thank you everyone who came out to vote with me and special thanks to Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Senator Carol Alvarado, HOPE and Houston firefighters.
Just cast my vote! Proud to show my grandsons the importance of doing their civic duty. Elections are important and early voting continues until next Friday, November 3rd. I encourage everyone to make their voices heard. Thank you everyone who came out to vote with me and special thanks to Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Senator Carol Alvarado, HOPE and Houston firefighters.
Congresswoman Jackson Lee should pause her mayoral campaign. Being a Member of Congress or a candidate for mayor does NOT give you the right to treat people this way. #houmayor#txlege https://t.co/dI9VpHsQTV
UH poll came out today and shows a two-person race between Sen. Whitmire and Cong. Jackson Lee, headed to a 12/9 runoff. Whitmire currently leads Lee 50% to 36% among likely runoff voters. I am moving this race from Leans Whitmire to Likely Whitmire. #houmayor#houston#txlege
Early voting starts on October 23. I expect that more than 50% of the votes for the November 7 Houston mayoral election will be cast early. A candidate’s current poll standing and fundraising numbers will be predictive of the probable outcome. #houmayor#txlege
The City of Houston Mayor's race has evolved from two frontrunners, Jackson Lee and Whitmire, to everybody gang up on Whitmire. I guess their polls are showing what Whitmire's polls are showing. #houmayor#txlege
Potential 2023 #HOU mayoral candidates take note:
The Dean of the #txlege Senate, John Whitmire, has $11.3 million Cash on Hand in his campaign account.
A lock for re-election, he won't need to spend much in 2022, leaving ~$11m + all future funds raised for a 2023 HOU mayoral bid