Houston’s newest mayor John Whitmire celebrated with first responders just hours after his inauguration on Tuesday.

Several major elected officials in Houston will take office next week during the city’s 2024 Inauguration ceremony.

State Sen. Whitmire is about to undergo a career change at an age when most individuals are enjoying retirement. Whitmire’s reasoning? This is a calling for him and the Houstonians who requested he come home to fix the city.

KPRC 2′s Mario Diaz interviewed State Sen. John Whitmire on Sunday, after he was elected to be Houston’s new mayor in a runoff against U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

Sheila Jackson Lee is expected to address those in attendance at her Election Night watch party.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth is having a news conference to tell Houstonians what they need to know as they vote in the runoff election on Saturday.

Voters cast their ballots for the Decision 2023 runoff election

Voters cast their ballots for the Decision 2023 runoff election

Voters cast their ballots for the Decision 2023 runoff election

In partnership with the League of Women Voters, METRO is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2023 runoff election.

Houstonians will get to elect the 63rd mayor of Houston this Saturday.

United States Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and State Sen. John Whitmire attended a Houston mayoral candidate forum on Sunday to discuss issues that are important to Harris County Precinct 2 residents.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth is holding a news conference to inform the community as early voting starts Monday for the upcoming joint runoff election.

Voters in Pearland have some big decisions to make in the city’s upcoming Special Election in December.

The 2023 election season may be winding down but Houstonians still have some big decisions to make!

When it comes to our 'DRAINED' series one of them says, "That's the kind of reporting transparency we need."

Houstonians still have the opportunity to decide who will become the 63rd mayor of the City of Houston in the upcoming runoff election next month.

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday he has endorsed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee as Houston’s Mayor.

Unofficial results from the Katy Independent School District’s bond election indicated approval of Propositions A and B by voters, constituting more than 95% of the 2023 bond program.

The race to become the 63rd Houston mayor is headed for a runoff between two popular Democratic candidates.

In Fort Bend County, one item on the ballot will be Fort Bend ISD’s Proposition A/VATRE.

Voters reported they have a Houston mailing address and went to the polls expecting to vote for the next Houston mayor, but that race was not on their ballot.

Imagine studying your sample ballot to vote in the 2023 election only to discover a completely different ballot than expected. That is what happened to one Cypress man.

It is a two-part process to vote in Harris County -- on one machine you vote, on the other machine, you scan your ballot.

The polls will operate in Harris County until 7 p.m. tonight.

Election Day is finally here.

The two well-known Democrats led a crowded field, but neither captured a majority of the vote. The runoff will be Dec. 9.

Houston ISD voters will need to vote on two of the nine board of trustee positions, even though the board of managers are in charge.

We are taking a closer look at the city of Houston’s Proposition B ahead of the Nov. 7 General and Special Election Day.

Voters in Waller County voted on Proposition A in the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.

Voters in Montgomery County will vote on several bonds and propositions in the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.

Voters in Galveston County will vote on several bonds and propositions in the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.

Voters in Chambers County will vote on several bonds and propositions in the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.

Fort Bend County voters will vote on several bonds and propositions in the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.

Voters who reside within several Greater Houston area school districts will make a decision to approve several trustee positions, bonds, and propositions on November 7, 2023.

Voters in Harris County cast their ballots on Nov. 7, 2023 to make a decision on several council member positions, propositions and school trustees.

Voters will decide who will be the next Houston mayor during the General and Special Election on Nov. 7, 2023. Registered voters within city limits will also decide the fate of several open city council member positions, propositions and Houston school trustees.

Texans will decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments during the Nov. 7 election.

The 2023 General and Special Election will be held on Nov. 7, 2023. Voters who live within the city will cast their votes for Houston mayor candidates and for Houston City Council. Voters will also cast their votes for statewide and countywide propositions, county bond issues, school district props and trustees.

You know Election Day is Tuesday, but do you know where to vote?

From September 2022 through September 2023, The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office showed a drop in crime across the board.

With a booming population, safety is a big concern for families.

It appears that Montgomery County is in the news a lot lately for crime happening within its borders. KPRC 2 Investigates is getting to the truth of the matter by pulling the statistics and allowing you to judge yourself.

KPRC 2 has been able to get to know the 18 Houston mayoral candidates who aspire to lead the city. Take a closer look at their platforms.

The Texas Department of Public Safety shows between 2021 and 2022, Houston police numbers show murders down from 464 in 2021 to 429 the next year. Rape is at 1,105 down from 1,171.

In this election on Nov. 7, voters within Harris County approved a $2.5 billion bond that will help renovate Ben Taub General Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

Is it just me, or are the words on the ballot during election season confusing?

With early voting in full swing this week and the Nov. 7 election just under a week away, KPRC 2 takes you behind the scenes to show Houstonians what to expect when they hit the polls and cast their vote.

Early voting is in full swing and voters in Texas will soon have to decide whether to vote yes or no on Proposition 12.

In Fort Bend County, one item on the ballot will be Fort Bend ISD’s Proposition A/VATRE.

If you’re planning to vote in Galveston County in November, you should take a look at the Galveston Votes mobile app for election information.

KPRC 2 Investigates spoke to voters coming out of the polls in Harris and Fort Bend Counties on Monday and the overwhelming consensus from all is the confusion with some of the questions on the ballot.

How important is my vote? With Election Day fast approaching, many of you may be asking that very question.

Whitbeck admits the offer is no longer being offered but remained upbeat about it.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth said that more than 54,400 in-person ballots have been cast during the first week of early voting for the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections,

Several canvassing workers submitted a wage theft complaint against a city council candidate after they alleged they have not been paid for helping with his campaign, according to a news release from civil rights organization FIEL.

Harris County early voting appeared to be running smoothly on the first day of early voting which runs from October 23 until November 3.

Early voting began Monday in Harris County.

KPRC 2 and partners - Telemundo Houston, Que Onda Magazine and the League of Women Voters of Houston - hosted a mayoral debate with the five qualifying candidates Tuesday.

KPRC 2 and partners Telemundo Houston, Que Onda Magazine and the League of Women Voters of Houston hosted a mayoral debate featuring the five qualifying candidates Tuesday.

In addition to the candidates who participated in our mayoral debate on Tuesday, KPRC 2 was able to talk with 10 more contenders who aspire to lead the city.

Houstonians will soon elect a new mayor. The election is Nov. 7.

The Harris County Clerk’s Office Elections Department is conducting logic and accuracy testing Monday on ballot machines in preparation for the November 7 joint general and special elections.

Texans will decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments approved for the ballot by state lawmakers. Here’s a breakdown of each constitutional amendment and requirements to vote.

Early voting for municipal elections in Harris County starts Monday.

A Missouri City police officer who is running to be Houston’s next mayor was arrested Tuesday after being charged with continuous violence against the family, court records show.