Early voting for Houston City Council District C special election to start March 18

Early voting for the Houston City Council District C special election begins March 18, with election day set for April 4. Here’s what voters need to know.

How we got here

Residents who live in District C, currently represented by council member Abbie Kamin, will have a new representative on council after the April 4 special election.

Kamin won the primary election for Harris County attorney in March, a seat that was up for grabs after former county attorney Christian Menefee stepped down to serve as congressman for Texas' 18th Congressional District.

The Houston City Council seat has seven candidates vying for it, with the elected candidate serving the district until January 2028. District C includes River Oaks, Montrose, The Heights, Washington Avenue, Rice Village and Meyerland.

For additional information about the candidates, read Community Impact’s Q&A.

What you need to know

Early voting will go through March 31, and election day will be held April 4. Harris County will operate six early voting locations and 20 vote centers on election day.

Hours and dates for early voting are:

• March 18 -21: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• March 22: noon-7 p.m.
• March 23-28: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• March 29: noon-7 p.m.
• March 30-31: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

“Special elections often see lower turnout, but the impact on the community is just as important. We encourage every eligible voter in District C to vote early or on election day,” Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth said in a news release. “Your participation matters in every election."

Keep in mind

Voters must bring a valid form of photo ID, including a driver’s license, military ID, passport or handgun license. This election will also allow voting by mail, but the deadline to apply is March 24, according to the Harris County Clerk’s Office.