Houston city election, 2027

Election Day is November 2, 2027. Mayor, City Controller, Council Districts A–K and five at-large seats.

Key dates

Election DayNovember 2, 2027 source
Candidate filingJuly 17, 2027 to August 16, 2027 source
Voter registration deadlineOctober 4, 2027 source

On the ballot

Offices

  • Mayor: held now by John Whitmire (eligible to run again) source
  • City Controller: held now by Chris Hollins (eligible to run again) source
  • City Council, Districts A–K and At-Large 1–5 source

How it works

  • Nonpartisan; four-year terms starting January 2, 2028.
  • Council members are limited to two four-year terms.
  • Candidates file at the Mayor's Office (901 Bagby, 3rd floor); fees are $1,250 for mayor, $750 for controller and $500 for council, or a petition instead.

Candidates so far

Mayor

City Controller

City Council, District B

6 more races, 6 candidates

City Council, District C

City Council, District D

City Council, District F

City Council, District H

City Council, At-Large Position 3

City Council, At-Large Position 5

As of November 4, 2026. "Reported" and "registered" names aren't on the ballot yet: the official list comes from City of Houston (Mayor's Office / City Secretary) - Nov. 2, 2027 General Election Candidate Information, and we update each name as official records appear. How we list candidates before the official list.

More candidates

We'll list candidates here once they file with the City of Houston, with each one's record, funding and, where research allows, their place on the left–right spectrum. Filing opens July 17, 2027 and closes August 16, 2027.

Official sources

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