1989 Houston mayoral election

1989 Houston mayoral election
	November 7, 1989
Mayor before election; Kathy Whitmire;	Elected mayor ; Kathy Whitmire;

The 1989 Houston mayoral election took place on November 7, 1989. Incumbent Mayor Kathy Whitmire was re-elected to a fifth term.^[1]^[2] It was the last election of someone over three terms. (Before the Term Limits).

Candidates

Incumbent Mayor Kathy Whitmire^[2]
Former Mayor Fred Hofheinz^[2]
Ted Walker
Rosie Walker
Shelby Oringderff

Results

Houston mayoral election, 1989
Candidate	Votes	%
Kathy Whitmire (incumbent)	176,342	63%
Fred Hofheinz	88,971	32%
Ted Walker	5,615	2%
Rosie Walker	4,667	2%
Shelby Oringderff	2,018	1%

References

^ Welch, William M. (November 8, 1989). "Black Democrats shatter precedents around the nation". The Anniston Star. Associated Press. pp. 5A. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Heads up in Houston". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. June 11, 1989. p. 28. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

[1] Welch, William M. (November 8, 1989). "Black Democrats shatter precedents around the nation". The Anniston Star. Associated Press. pp. 5A. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

[:0-2] "Heads up in Houston". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. June 11, 1989. p. 28. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

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