A total of 6,408 in-person and mail-in ballots have been cast early in the city of Houston’s special election District C race, according to the Harris County clerk’s office. The 14-day early voting period ran March 18-31.
By the numbers
Unofficial results from the Harris County clerk’s office show that the highest turnout day was March 31. On that date, there were 1,045 early in-person voters. The largest turnout for mail ballots was March 18, when voting opened, with 478 ballots cast.
All totals are unofficial until votes are reviewed in accordance with the Texas Election Code.
On the ballot
The District C seat on City Council became up for grabs in early 2026 after council member Abbie Kamin announced her intentions to run for Harris County attorney. The district includes portions of the Heights, Washington Avenue, Montrose, Rice Village and Meyerland neighborhoods.
Seven candidates threw their hats in the ring to fill Kamin’s shoes after the announcement, including a former Harris County employee, a school teacher and a superneighborhood president.
To read more about each candidate, residents can visit Community Impact’s Q&A conducted in early March.
At the polls
With early voting ended, voters’ next chance to participate in the election will be April 4. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day, with Harris County operating 20 vote centers.
Voters must bring a valid form of photo ID, including a driver’s license, military ID, passport or handgun license.