Bayougraphy

How Joe Panzarella Went from "Never Coming Back" to Running for Houston City Council

Joe Panzarella spent years abroad before Houston pulled him back, transforming a BikeHouston volunteer into District C's most compelling candidate.

04/01/2026 By Erica Cheng

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Want to Support Houston's Art Scene? Vote.

With multiple Harris County elections ahead, HouArts and local leaders push voters to prioritize funding, preservation, affordable housing, and arts education.

02/27/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

From Sunnyside to City Hall: City Council Hopeful Jordan Thomas Talks the Talk

The At-Large Position 4 candidate grew up across Houston, from Sunnyside to Katy, and now hopes to turn personal struggles into policy change.

10/22/2025 By Erica Cheng

Extra! Extra!

Read All About It: Houstonia’s Top 15 Stories from 2024

Beto O’Rourke and the Houstonian of the Year awards topped our list of most popular articles this year.

12/30/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Does Houston Have Such Low Voter Turnout?

The hurdles to registration and lack of information have a lot to do with it.

11/04/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Explore & Vote

Top 10 Coolest Polling Stations in Houston This Election

These locations make standing in line worth it.

10/21/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Voter Guide

Everything Houstonians Need to Know About What’s on the Ballot

All eyes are on the presidential race, but there’s so much more at stake in November’s local elections.

10/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Tasty Traditions

Three Brothers’ Election Cookie Poll Shows Us How Houston Votes

It’s Harris vs. Trump (vs. Gingy) at the local bakery.

09/30/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Vibe Shift

Volunteer Numbers Soar in Houston for Kamala Harris

The Harris County Democratic Party’s volunteer database went from 80-something to nearly 1,500 since the vice president replaced Biden on the ticket.

09/23/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Grabbing the Mantle

The Top Contenders for Sheila Jackson Lee’s Congressional Seat

The race is on to replace the late congresswoman, who served Houston for three decades before dying of cancer in July.

08/13/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

In with the New

The Young Texan Politicians You Should Be Following

These up-and-comers are changing the face of the state’s politics.

08/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Still in It

So What Is Beto O’Rourke up to Now, Anyway?

After running (unsuccessfully) to be senator, president, and governor, the Texas politico is not done with advocacy or campaigning.

05/08/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Political Contender

Can Colin Allred Ride a Bipartisan Wave to Defeat Ted Cruz?

The Dallas politician thinks he can appeal to Democrats, Republicans, and independent voters in barely-teetering-on-purple Texas.

05/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Womp Womp

The Biggest Loser of the Texas Primaries Isn’t Nikki Haley

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s election performance last night is a masterclass in how to lose reelection.

03/06/2024 By Emma Balter

City Hall

Your Guide to Houston Mayor Candidates

Mark your calendars: the Houston mayoral runoff election will be held December 9.

11/13/2023 By Houstonia Staff

Your Vote

The Biggest Winners and Losers of the 2023 Houston Election

Our commiserations to the Galveston County treasurer position, old judges, and democratic participation.

11/08/2023 By Emma Balter

Politico Throwback

A Look Back at Houston’s Convention History from 1928 to 1992

With Houston set to host the 2028 Republican National Convention, explore the city’s convention legacy and its impact on American politics.

09/06/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Election Day

Everything to Know About Where and How to Vote in Houston

Early voting has begun in Texas.

10/25/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Voting

Here’s Where You Can Cast Your Houston Mid-Term Ballots Ahead of Election Day

There are 90 polling locations for this election across the Houston area.

02/16/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Jessica Lodge