As the Houston region gears up for a pivotal election day this Saturday, June 7, voters across Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties have already been making their voices heard in early voting — and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

From the booming growth of Fulshear to the historic electoral showdown in Arcola, these suburban run-off elections are more than just formalities — they’re about charting the next chapter for some of the fastest-growing, most diverse, and politically active cities in the Gulf Coast region.

 Pasadena: A New Era Beckons

With term limits ending Jeff Wagner’s mayoral tenure, Pasadena — Harris County’s second-largest city — is ready to turn the page. In a heated head-to-head, current City Council Member Thomas Schoenbein faces off against Rex Lemberg, the city’s longtime Community Relations Director. It's not just a battle of resumes — it's a referendum on Pasadena’s future.

The city council seats are equally competitive, with:

District A: Incumbent Ruben Villareal vs. Carlos Heredia, Sr.

District B: Incumbent Bianca Valerio vs. former council member Bruce Leamon

District G: Amy Hinojosa squares off against Johnny Fusilier, Jr.

On the education front, San Jacinto College Board member Salvador A. Serrano, Jr. faces challenger Judy Harrison for the District A trustee seat — a race with implications for one of the state’s premier community college systems.

 Sandra Levine, Brown Otu, and Burt Levine
 

 

 

Sugar Land: Passing the Torch

In Fort Bend County’s largest city, Mayor Joe Zimmerman’s term-limited exit has opened the door for a high-profile race between William Ferguson, a 33-year veteran police officer and businessman, and former District 4 Council Member Carol McCutcheon, a sharp-minded engineer with years of civic service.

Another major contest in Sugar Land includes:

District 2 Council: Sanjay Singhal, a retired senior engineer, takes on Nasir Hussein, a local businessman.

So far, 5,608 early voters have cast their ballots across the six early vote locations in Sugar Land, Fulshear, and Arcola.

Fulshear: Diversity and Dynamism on Display

With a staggering population surge from 16,699 in 2020 to over 54,000 residents last year, Fulshear is no longer a sleepy suburb — it's a political powerhouse in its own right. Voters will decide whether the at-large Position 1 will go to Brown Otu, family business leader, or his challenger, Camron Miller, a Subsidence District Board Director.

It’s a symbolic and civic moment as the city considers electing its first African American city council member in decades — signaling Fulshear’s embrace of a new, more inclusive identity. 

Manvel & Arcola: Growth, Grids, and Groundbreakers

South of Missouri City in Brazoria County, Manvel is also feeling growing pains — and promise. In District 6, it’s Garrett Rossi Knox vs. Robina Spruill for a seat that could tip the balance in a city transforming rapidly.

And then there’s Arcola, where democracy is about to make history.

In an extraordinary electoral twist, Mayor Fred A. Burton and challenger Ebony Sanco each received exactly 53 votes in the May 3 election. The tie forces a rare re-vote this Saturday, June 7, to determine the next mayor of a city poised for exponential growth along State Highway 6.

Why These Elections Matter

From education to infrastructure, diversity to development, these races are not just local — they are defining. They echo the broader narrative of Greater Houston: resilient, vibrant, and ever-evolving.

Whether it’s your first time voting or you’ve been a regular at the polls for decades, now is the moment to engage. Your city is counting on you — and history is calling.

🗳️ For polling times and locations, visit:
Harris County Elections
Fort Bend Elections
Brazoria County Elections

📣 Style Magazine Says:

Don't sleep on the suburbs. These run-offs may not be national news, but they’re shaping our neighborhoods, schools, and skylines. Be the vote. Show up. Stay woke. 

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