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Houston Mayor John Whitmire could lose the endorsement of the party he's been affiliated with for more than five decades if Harris County Democratic Party precinct chairs approve an admonishment resolution on Dec. 14.
The resolution has been in the works for the better part of 2025 after Whitmire attended a fundraiser for Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw. Pointing to that fundraiser, the resolution "condemns the political behavior of John Whitmire and finds that his conduct undermines the values and mission of the Democratic Party, warranting denial of endorsement in all future elections effective immediately."
"Working across the aisle — that’s not what happened here," said Cameron "Coach Cam" Campbell, who spearheaded the resolution. "This was him l

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