The longtime Congresswoman was the second-leading vote-getter in Tuesday's election, behind Texas Sen. John Whitmire. They will compete in a Dec. 9 runoff.
While early voting numbers in Harris County were far from robust, according to two local political science professors, both said there could be a relative uptick on Tuesday, which is Election Day.
Affordable housing, illegal dumping and infrastructure are among Houston's most pressing issues, according to a sampling of voters interviewed by Houston Public Media, who also shared their thoughts about some of the mayoral candidates.