Houston Voters Pick New City Council Member for District C

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Voters in Houston's District C headed to the polls on Saturday to elect a new City Council member, after the previous representative, Abbie Kamin, stepped down to run for Harris County Attorney. Seven candidates were on the ballot, including Angelica Luna Kaufman, Sophia Campos, Audrey Nath, Laura C. Gallier, Patrick Oathout, Joe Panzarella, and Nick Hellyar. The winner will serve out the remainder of the current term, which runs until January 1, 2028.

Why it matters

District C covers a large swath of northwest to southwest Houston, making the City Council seat an important one for the area's residents. The special election was called after Abbie Kamin's departure, providing an opportunity for new leadership and a chance for the community to have a voice in the city's decision-making process.

The details

The seven candidates on the ballot represent a diverse range of backgrounds and policy platforms. Voters in District C had the chance to choose their next representative, who will be tasked with addressing issues specific to the district as well as citywide concerns.

• The special election was held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
• The winner will serve out the remainder of the current term, which runs until January 1, 2028.

What’s next

The winner of the special election will be sworn in to serve out the remainder of the current City Council term for District C, which runs until January 1, 2028.