Harris County Election Results
Texas Election Night Returns
Over a thousand people jammed the Wortham Theater downtown for the public inauguration of new Houston Mayor Annise Parker and other elected officials. In her speech, Parker outlined the challenges for Houston. Pat Hernandez has more.
Mayor Parker Says Budget, Infrastructure, and New Police Chief Are Top Priorities
A ceremonial inaguration will be held this morning for Houston's new mayor. Annise Parker officially took the oath of office over the weekend in a private ceremony. She chose to do it that way, because the mayor is required to take office by January 2nd. And by holding the public inaguration on a workday, Parker was able to avoid racking up a huge amount of overtime for all those city employees, such as the police, that need to be on hand during such an event. KUHF's David Pitman visited with Mayor Parker while she was cleaning out her controller's office a few days ago, and she told David that her top priority will be to make sure the city can continue to provide essential services with less money to go around.
Houston Mayor-elect Annise Parker announced her transition team today. Parker will ask the team to review operations in multiple city departments as she prepares to make staffing and budget decisions. Laurie Johnson reports.
METRO Chair Pledges Cooperation
The political fall-out continues as Houston prepares for a new mayoral administration. Rumors were circulating that METRO chairman David Wolff submitted his resignation. Wolff says that's not true — but he does plan to resign in the next couple months. Laurie Johnson reports.
Mayor-Elect: Top Cop on Thin Ice
Big changes are coming to the Houston Police Department if Houston Mayor-elect Annise Parker has her way. Since the election on Saturday, Parker has made it clear she plans to change how HPD does business, including getting rid of Police Chief Harold Hurtt in a move she says is necessary. Jack Williams reports.
Mayor-Elect Parker Ready for a Challenge
After nearly a year on the campaign trail, Houston Mayor-elect Annise Parker says she'll take the next few days to assemble a transition team as she prepares to move into the mayor's office. As Jack Williams reports, Parker says her number one priority will be to figure out how to provide basic city services and the same or less money.
Tomorrow is Election Day for Houston's run-off races — including Houston mayor and controller along with several council positions. Registered voters have from 7 AM to 7 PM to cast a ballot. Laurie Johnson reports.
Mayoral candidate Annise Parker has pulled ahead with a strong lead over her opponent Gene Locke. According to a KUHF-11 news survey Parker has a 13-point lead going into the election. Laurie Johnson reports.
December KUHF/KHOU Run-Off Poll
Former Surveys
| August 2009 | August 2009 (After candidate descriptions) |
October 2009 | |
| Gene Locke | 10% | 14% | 14% |
| Annise Parker | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Peter Brown | 5% | 10% | 24% |
| Roy Morales | 3% | 13% | 5% |
| Don't know/ refused | 70% | 48% | 41% |
| October 2009 | Strong | Not Strong | Don't Know |
| Gene Locke | 69.3% | 26.7% | 4.0% |
| Annise Parker | 73.0% | 25.8% | 1.1% |
| Peter Brown | 58.9% | 40.3% | 0.8% |
| Roy Morales | 46.4% | 50.0% | 3.6% |
| August 2009 | October 2009 | |||
| Gene Locke | 109 | 22% | 126 | 35% |
| Annise Parker | 147 | 29% | 173 | 48% |
| October 2009 | ||
| Annise Parker | 131 | 36% |
| Peter Brown | 190 | 52% |
| August 2009 | October 2009 | |||
| Gene Locke | 143 | 29% | 122 | 34% |
| Peter Brown | 102 | 20% | 182 | 50% |
| Gene Locke | Annise Parker | Peter Brown | Roy Morales | |
| Gene Locke | 90.7% | 41.6% | 2.3% | 17.9% |
| Peter Brown | 4.0% | 31.5% | 92.2% | 35.7% |
| Gene Locke | Annise Parker | Peter Brown | Roy Morales | |
| Gene Locke | 90.7% | 2.2% | 29.5% | 21.4% |
| Annise Parker | 6.7% | 95.5% | 39.5% | 46.4 |
| Gene Locke | Annise Parker | Peter Brown | Roy Morales | |
| Annise Parker | 29.3% | 95.5% | 0.8% | 32.1% |
| Peter Brown | 50.7% | 2.2% | 94.6% | 28.6% |
| Gene Locke | Annise Parker | Peter Brown | Roy Morales | |
| Gene Locke | 90.7% | 41.6% | 2.3% | 17.9% |
| Peter Brown | 4.0% | 31.5% | 92.2% | 35.7% |
| Favor | Oppose | |
| Using Houston Police officers to enforce federal immigration laws. | 61% | 29% |
| Construction of a new stadium for the Dynamo, Houston\'s professional soccer team. | 26% | 66% |
| Raising city taxes to fund additional neighborhood policing. | 49% | 41% |
| Adoption of an increased fee for water and sewage service. | 30% | 60% |
| Issue | Percent |
| Crime/Drugs/Gangs | 32% |
| Transportation/Traffic | 22% |
| Economy/Jobs | 15% |
| Taxes/Government Spending | 6% |
| Environment/Flooding | 2% |
| Education/Cost of Living | 3% |
| Growth and Development | 2% |
| Healthcare | 2% |
| Homelessness | 0% |
