2009 Houston elections

Incumbent Peter Brown did not be seek a third term because he was running for Mayor.

Rodriguez's endorsers include: Incumbent Sue Lovell will be seeking a third term.

Freeman's endorsers include: Incumbent Jolanda Jones will be seeking a second term.

There also is an official write-in candidate for the District C race: Incumbent Wanda Adams will be seeking a second term.

Before the end of his term, Adrian Garcia resigned to become the Harris County sheriff.

After a crowded special election, Edward Gonzalez and Maverick Welsh went into a runoff.

Houston mayoral candidates (from left to right) Gene Locke , Roy Morales , Annise Parker , and Peter Brown at a May 2009 debate.