Texas Democrats Congratulate Houston Mayoral Candidates Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and State Senator John Whitmire on Advancing to December Runoff Election

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on Texas Democrats advancing to December Houston Mayoral runoff election:

“A healthy democracy consists of strong candidates working towards the common goal of serving the best interest of our communities – and I congratulate Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and State Senator John Whitmire on advancing to the Houston Mayoral runoff in December. Houstonians are lucky to choose between two Texas Democrats who have dedicated their careers to making Houston the powerhouse metropolis it is today. Houston is the heartbeat of Texas, and we look forward to the voters of Houston making their voice heard on December 9th.

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