Houston elected Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire as its next mayor on Saturday night, elevating a Texas lawmaker who has represented the city for 50 years by giving him a victory over US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a runoff. For the full article, click here.
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Dallas mayor ditches Democrats to become a Republican
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson formally switched party allegiances Friday, announcing in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that he is renouncing his Democratic affiliation to join the Republican Party. For the full article, click here.