{"id":294706,"date":"2026-05-15T16:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/294706\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:11:08","slug":"houston-city-council-district-c-runoff-is-saturday-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/294706\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston City Council District C runoff is Saturday: What to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSTON \u2013 Voters in Houston City Council District C will head back to the polls Saturday, May 16, for a runoff election<\/a> that will decide who fills the vacant seat left by former council member Abbie Kamin. The winner will serve until Jan. 1, 2028.<\/p>\n

Vote centers will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n

Who can vote \u2014 and where<\/p>\n

This election is only for voters who live in District C, which includes parts of The Heights, Washington Avenue, Montrose, Rice Village, and Meyerland, among other neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

The two candidates in the runoff are Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the final opportunity for eligible voters to decide who will represent District C,\u201d said Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth. \u201cOnly 3.9% of District C\u2019s nearly 169,000 registered voters cast a ballot during the Early Voting period of this runoff election.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harris County is planning to operate 20 vote centers across District C for Election Day voting.<\/p>\n

VOTE CENTERSADDRESSBakerRipley Aberdeen (Community Room Education Center)3838 Aberdeen Way, Houston, TX 77025Bayland Park Community Center (Annex)6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074Candlelight Park Community Center (Main MultiPurpose Room)1520 Candlelight Lane, Houston, TX 77018Courtyard by Marriott West University (Meeting Room)2929 Westpark Drive, Houston, TX 77005Gregory Lincoln Education Center (Gym)1101 Taft Street, Houston, TX 77019Harris County Attorney Conference Center (County Conference Center Room II, Meeting Room 111)1019 Congress Avenue, Houston, TX 77002Heights High School Gym (Bulldog Practice Gym)560 East 14th Street, Houston, TX 77008Love Park Community Center (Gym)1000 West 12th Street, Houston, TX 77008Lovett Elementary School (Gym)8814 South Rice Avenue, Houston, TX 77096Memorial Elementary School (Cafeteria)6401 Arnot Street, Houston, TX 77007Metropolitan MultiService Center (MMSL AR 1 \/ AR 2 \/ AR 3)1475 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019Parker Elementary School (Auditorium)10626 Atwell Drive, Houston, TX 77096Rice University Welcome Center (Sewall Hall)6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005River Oaks Recreation Center (Main MultiPurpose Room)3600 Locke Lane, Houston, TX 77027Sinclair Elementary School (Gym)6410 Grovewood Lane, Houston, TX 77008SPJST Lodge 88 (Annex in back of main building)1435 Beall Street, Houston, TX 77008The Rice School (Hallway\/Auditorium)7550 Seuss Drive, Houston, TX 77025Wainwright Elementary School (Cafeteria)5330 Milwee Street, Houston, TX 77092Waltrip High School (Cafeteria)1900 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018West End MultiService Center (Auditorium building 3)170 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007<\/p>\n

Vote center locations and eligibility can vary. Harris County officials recommend checking your status and finding your closest location online at HarrisVotes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll need at the polls<\/p>\n

Texas requires most voters to show an approved photo ID. Acceptable forms include:<\/p>\n

Texas driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n

Texas personal ID card<\/p>\n

Texas election ID certificate<\/p>\n

Texas handgun license<\/p>\n

U.S. passport (book or card)<\/p>\n

U.S. military ID with photo<\/p>\n

U.S. citizenship certificate with photo<\/p>\n

If you requested a mail ballot<\/p>\n

Voters who want to hand-deliver a mail ballot can do so on Election Day at 1019 Congress Street in downtown Houston, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You\u2019ll need to bring a valid photo ID.<\/p>\n

If you requested a mail ballot but decide to vote in person instead, you\u2019ll need to turn in your mail ballot at the vote center. If you don\u2019t have it with you, you can still vote, but you\u2019ll be asked to cast a provisional ballot.<\/p>\n

More election info<\/p>\n

You can find sample ballots, vote center locations, and updates at HarrisVotes.com<\/a>, and on social media from @HarrisVotes.<\/p>\n

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