Because of the ongoing takeover by the Texas Education Agency, none of HISD’s nine elected trustees will have any governing power until at least June 2027. But the newly elected trustees could gain voting power on the board before the end of their terms.
Voters head to the polls on Nov. 4 in a special election for U.S. House District 18, a Houston City Council race, 17 Texas amendments, and more.
The special election in a historically Black district features a new generation of rising Texas Democrats, including the Harris County attorney, Christian Menefee; State Representative Jolanda Jones; and a former Houston City Council member, Amanda Edwards. With a crowded field, a runoff is likely.
Whether you find this before polls close or are looking for the latest election results, the Coloradoan has you covered with live updates.
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) rallied hundreds of supporters on Saturday for Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure that would redraw the state’s congressional districts to give Democrats an advantage ahead of the midterm elections.