2 candidates in Houston District C council race appear to be headed to runoff election

[RandySF]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The District C special election appears to be headed to a runoff.

Houston District C candidates Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar received the most votes in a field of seven candidates, according to unofficial results from the Harris County Clerk's Office.

Nearly 9,400 voters cast ballots in the special election, according to the Harris County Clerk's Office

Panzarella and Hellyar would be headed to a runoff because no candidate reached the required 50% threshold to avoid a runoff.



https://abc13.com/post/houston-district-race-2-candidates-appear-headed-runoff-election/18843781/

[RobertDevereaux]

1. Both are Dem affiliated, but Panzarella an outspoken progressive

Joe Panzarella
Nonpartisan
Fundraises on ActBlue, the Democratic Party platform. A community organizer and renewable energy developer, is running as a progressive candidate. "PPTV is proud to issue 100% ratings to candidates who have shown strong alignment with our values and support for issues that matter to Planned Parenthood supporters." [1] [2] [3]
Joe Panzarella
Endorsed by
Friends of the Boulevard
Greater Heights Democratic Club
Houston Chronicle

Nick Hellyar
Nonpartisan
Running as a candidate associated with the Democratic Party. He declined to self-label as progressive or moderate. Has a history of donating to various Democratic candidates and organizations. "PPTV is proud to issue 100% ratings to candidates who have shown strong alignment with our values and support for issues that matter to Planned Parenthood supporters."

[RobertDevereaux]

2. From this page.

https://bluevoterguide.org/district/TX/Houston_City_Council_District_C/36117/605