The Houston Mayoral Election of 2011 took place on November 8, 2011.
The incumbent
Mayor Annise Parker ran for a second two-year term in office and was re-elected. There were four other declared candidates: Long time Houstonia
Jack O'Connor a manufacturing businessman. Native Houstonian, Houston Deputy Fire Chie
Fernando Herrera Kevin Simms, a former volunteer intern in Councilman
Jarvis Johnson
Jarvis Diallo Johnson (born September 27, 1971) is an elected official currently holding office as a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. He has represented the 139th District since 2016.
Johnson succeeded Sylvester Turner, ...
's office and local businessman Dave Wilson.
Results
See also
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Politics of Houston
The politics of Houston in the U.S. state of Texas are complex and constantly shifting in part because the city is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and is the largest without zoning laws. Houston was founded in 1836 and ...
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Houston City Council
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Non-partisan elections
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