Houston Voters Decide Next Mayor in Runoff Election

Houston voters are deciding between state Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a runoff to determine the next mayor of the city. The winner will succeed Mayor Sylvester Turner, who is term-limited. Whitmire has focused on increasing public safety and improving the relationship between Houston and the Republican-led Legislature, while Jackson Lee has positioned herself as a reliable Democrat who would stand up to "MAGA extremists." The candidates have split local endorsements, with Whitmire leading in fundraising and public polls. The runoff could also impact the candidates' current seats in the March primary.