Editors note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct amount of the Harris Health System Bond.
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
Dates to know
- Oct. 23: First day of early voting
- Oct. 27: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
- Nov. 3: Last day of early voting
- Nov. 7: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 8 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
Where to vote
Harris and Galveston county residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on Election Day. Visit www.harrisvotes.com or www.galvestonvotes.org for polling locations.
Sample ballot
Houston City Council
MayorGaylon S. Caldwell
Robin Williams (write-in candidate)
Controller
Chris Hollins
Dave Martin
J. Brad Batteau
Rigo Hernandez
Voters will be able to cast ballots in favor of or opposed to a charter amendment to allow members of the Houston City Council to place items on the council's weekly agenda.
Voters will be able to cast ballots in favor of or opposed to a charter amendment to allow Houston officials to negotiate with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for better representation.
*Incumbent
Harris Health System
Voters will be able to cast ballots in favor of or opposed to a $2.5 billion bond for various facility upgrades.
Clear Creek ISD
Voters will be able to cast ballots in favor of or opposed to a $302 million bond for various facility upgrades.
Voters will be able to cast ballots in favor of or opposed to a voter-approval tax rate election. If approved, the property tax rate would be $0.9746 per $100 valuation; if rejected, the tax rate would be $0.9446, and CCISD would face a multimillion-dollar shortfall.
State
There are 14 statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot as well. Learn more at www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
