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Local coverage of Quentin Wiltz

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the Chron story on the election of Quentin Wiltz as the first Democrat to be elected Mayor of Pearland in decades, and the first Black person to be elected as its Mayor. Quentin Wiltz ran for office in Pearland … Continue reading →

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Quentin Wiltz elected Mayor of Pearland

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a result from Saturday I missed originally. A Democratic-backed candidate has won a closely contested mayoral race in Pearland, Texas, a Republican-leaning suburb of Houston in Brazoria County that has consistently voted for President Donald Trump since 2016. Winning … Continue reading →

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May runoff results

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

I know I’ve been all about the Pearland and Pasadena runoffs, but this is easily the big story from yesterday. With little more than 75% of precincts reporting, Mayor Ivy Taylor conceded victory to Councilman Ron Nirenberg (D8) just after … Continue reading →

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Today is Runoff Day

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

While I have nothing to vote for tomorrow, there are hot races in Pasadena and Pearland. Changes in Pearland’s demographics have mirrored those in Houston, amplifying the effects of what this election will show, University of Houston political scientist Brandon … Continue reading →

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Things get ugly in the Pearland runoffs

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Nasty. The hijab that Dalia Kasseb wears in public never seemed to disturb Woody Owens, her opponent in a June 10 runoff for a Pearland City Council position. Owens, Kasseb told me, has been perfectly cordial when their paths have … Continue reading →

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A brief look at Pearland’s elections

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Pasadena isn’t the only area city with a name that starts with P that will be electing a new Mayor this May. Every weekday morning, Quentin Wiltz drives about 30 miles from his home in Pearland to his job in … Continue reading →

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