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Candidates in Houston City Council’s special election runoff grapple with voter fatigue
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· May 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The seat became vacant after Abbie Kamin resigned to pursue another office.
A special election runoff is underway in Houston City Council's District C. The seat became vacant after Abbie Kamin resigned to pursue another office. Voters in the district will head to the polls on Saturday to choose a new city council member.
The candidates are currently competing in the runoff election. Further information about the election and the candidates can be found through Houston Public Media, based in Bellaire , TX.
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Category: government ·
Published: May 14, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A special election runoff is underway in Houston City Council's District C. The seat became vacant after Abbie Kamin resigned to pursue another office. Voters in the district will head to the polls…
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