Election 2013

Election coverage from the Houston Chronicle and KUHF.

3rd & 7 37yd

Entered @anniseparker party to strains of Sweet Caroline. Courtesy of Fenway park, I guess. #houvotes

by Todd Ackerman via twitter 11/6/2013 1:34:30 AM
We've updated our election story with early results of several races. Check them out: www.chron.com

by johnhenry.perera 11/6/2013 1:38:03 AM
Sparse turn-out so far. Predictable: people likely at smaller parties early. #houvotes

by Todd Ackerman via twitter 11/6/2013 1:39:35 AM
Our @ChronMed is giving updates from @anniseparker party. And @DugBegley is at @Benhallforall party. #houvote @nsarnoff is at Dome party.

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 1:40:10 AM
District D with 8% of election day precincts reporting: Boykins 47%, Provost 15%, Richards 10%. #houvote

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 2:31:47 AM
Back at @AnniseParker party after rushing home for iPhone charger. Place's starting to fill up. #houvote

by Todd Ackerman via twitter 11/6/2013 2:33:04 AM
District F incumbent Al Hoang draws closer with 8% of election day precincts reporting: 50.7% for Nguyen, 49.3% for Hoang #houvote

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 2:33:20 AM
Astrodome bond failing 46.43 to 53.57; Joint processing bond passing 51.16 to 48.84: harrisvotes.org/ElectionNight/… #houvote

by Kiah Collier via twitter 11/6/2013 2:34:02 AM
Lots of energy in room as numbers continue to track well for @anniseparker #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 2:34:21 AM
Still close in District I with 8% of precincts in: Garces 29.1%, Gallegos 25.3%, Mendez 25%, Ablaza 20.5%. #houvote election.co.harris.tx.us/Cumulative/cum…

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 2:35:53 AM
Still a close race in At-Large 3: Kubosh 29% @RogeneCalvert 17.2% Morales 17.1% @JeniferRenePool 17.0%

by Anita Hassan via twitter retweeted by mmorris011 11/6/2013 2:36:38 AM
@Benhallforall DJ: Crowd hoping for a runoff to mayor's race, he's playing 'Stayin Alive' #houvotes

by Dug Begley via twitter 11/6/2013 2:36:54 AM
Ben Hall just called myr @anniseparker and conceded. #houvote

by Sue Davis via twitter retweeted by KUHF_LJohnson 11/6/2013 2:40:14 AM
Mayor @anniseparker 's campaign has announced @Benhallforall has called Parker to concede. #houvote

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 2:41:33 AM
Hall concedes “@Benhallforall : "God bless you and thank you for all your support Houston."”

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 2:53:46 AM
Huge burst of applause to news at @anniseparker party to news that Hall has conceded. Parker speech now at 9.

by Todd Ackerman via twitter retweeted by mmorris011 11/6/2013 2:55:29 AM
New Harris Co. numbers up with 36% of precincts reporting: 51% for new #Houston jail processing center & 53% against #Astrodome #houvote

by Cindy George via twitter retweeted by mmorris011 11/6/2013 2:55:56 AM
@benhallforall swarmed by supporters after conceding Houston mayor's race. #houvotes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYWxKxuCUAEmbBe.jpg

by Dug Begley via twitter 11/6/2013 2:56:03 AM
We've got new numbers from Election Day: election.co.harris.tx.us/Cumulative/cum… #houvote

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 2:56:17 AM
@RepAlGreen : "This is one chapter, Benjamin. The book has not been written. We are still expecting great things."

by Dug Begley via twitter 11/6/2013 2:56:20 AM
@Benhallforall "We may not have enough votes to be the mayor of Houston. But it does not end our journey."

by Dug Begley via twitter 11/6/2013 2:56:24 AM
@Benhallforall says campaign woke @anniseparker up to improve streets, reduce crime. #houvotes

by Dug Begley via twitter 11/6/2013 2:56:28 AM
@Benhallforall concedes race, but says Houston better because of raising issues. "This city paid attention to this effort." #houvotes

by Dug Begley via twitter 11/6/2013 2:56:28 AM
Campaign staff says @anniseparker brought Houston out of deepest recession ever. #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 2:57:06 AM
Let's hope the Dome bond fails.

by Clyde Echols 11/6/2013 2:58:45 AM
It is going to be devastating if the Astrodome vote doesn't go through. This is a national icon and piece of history.

by Nikki 11/6/2013 2:58:45 AM
Mayor @anniseparker enters flanked by security to take the victory stage #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 2:59:09 AM
@ChronMed @Benhallforall @anniseparker ok, Todd... It's on. #BlurredLines bumping at Ben Hall.

by Dug Begley via twitter 11/6/2013 2:59:33 AM
"I feel Parker fever in this room," says Gilbert Garcia, Metro board chair and Parker's first campaign manager, then repeats it." #houvote

by Todd Ackerman via twitter 11/6/2013 2:59:49 AM
Mayor @anniseparker thanking supporters, saying "I love this city" #houvote http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYWzxVRCIAEuUkb.jpg

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 3:02:06 AM
"I love this city" says Parker. "Tonight I feel it loves me back." #houvote

by Todd Ackerman via twitter 11/6/2013 3:04:42 AM
"Governor" someone yells in the crowd. "There is already a candidate and she has my support" Parker responds. #houvote

by Evan via twitter 11/6/2013 3:05:10 AM
Mayor @anniseparker says "elections are about the future. We vote our hopes, not our fears." #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 3:05:55 AM
Mayor@anniseparker "the best can always get better." Pledges to continue working with all to improve Houston. #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 3:07:12 AM
Mayor@anniseparker "this is a city where anything is possible" #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 3:07:59 AM
Mayor@anniseparker "we will continue street and drainage work...and yes I know the condition of the roads!" #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 3:08:49 AM
Mayor@anniseparker "my election is over, but there's a lot of work left to do." Mentions runoff races for city council. #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 3:09:51 AM
Statement by Gov. Perry on Prop. 6 Passage: “Today,
the people of Texas made history, ensuring we’ll have the water we need to grow
and thrive for the next five decades, without raising state taxes. Now it’s
time to get to work on the projects that’ll help us meet our growing water
needs, preserving and improving both our economic strength and quality of
life.”

by Valerie Lawhorn 11/6/2013 3:09:55 AM
Mayor@anniseparker "I don't believe in lame ducks" #houvote

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 3:10:18 AM
Get comments from Ben Hall and Annise Parker and more details in our running election article: http://bit.ly/1aqjSxF
by johnhenry.perera

by johnhenry.perera 11/6/2013 3:17:32 AM
#Astrodome bond still failing 47-54; Joint processing center still barely passing 51-49 with 384 of 1,064 precincts reporting #houvote

by Kiah Collier via twitter 11/6/2013 3:18:54 AM
With dome bond (still) failing, let the finger pointing on Commissioners Court begin! Hoping @EdEmmett can give a clue as to what's next.

by Kiah Collier via twitter 11/6/2013 3:19:33 AM
MT @chronmason : @anniseparker wins 3rd term--most successful city pol since '91 term limits; 3 terms council, 3 controller, 3 mayor #houvote

by Cindy George via twitter 11/6/2013 3:24:49 AM
We're getting close to the end and the results are mostly in. Check them out here: http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/Texas-voters-have-their-say-at-the-polls-4958304.php
by johnhenry.perera

by johnhenry.perera 11/6/2013 4:42:19 AM
With all precincts counted, #HISD trustee Harvin Moore holds onto his seat, and Wanda Adams avoids a runoff. Eastman wins easily. #houvote

by e_mellon via twitter 11/6/2013 4:48:08 AM