Run-Off Races with Real Stakes: Suburban Voters Hold the Future in Their Hands This Saturday

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