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Meet The Candidates
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Important Dates & Information:
Important Dates:
Last Day to Register to Vote: April 3, 2025
Early Voting: April 22- April 29, 2025
Election Day: May 3, 2025 | 7:00am - 7:00pm
Run-Off Election (if necessary): June 7, 2025
Election / Voter Information:
First Time Voters / Register to Vote
Who Represents Me?: If you are registered to vote in Harris County, CLICK HERE to find out who represents you in all branches of government and to see which city council district you live in. On the website, scroll to Voter Registration Search and search by your name or address to see your representatives.
CLICK HERE to view more information on the May 3rd election, and view a sample ballot for your area.
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Voter Guide & Online Candidate Profiles
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, we will publicize our online candidate profiles and our digital voter guide right here on this page. We will be distributing some print copies of the Voter Guide at the Mayoral Forum at San Jacinto College Central's Slocumb Theatre from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Make sure you attend this event so you can hear from all four candidates running to the be the next Mayor of Pasadena.
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Candidate Information:
Candidate Participation: All candidates running for City of Pasadena Mayor, City Council, Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees and San Jacinto College Board of Trustees were invited to participate in our candidate questionnaire. The purpose of the questionnaire is to inform voters of candidate's positions on various topics of interest. If a candidate chose not to participate, it will be notated on the following pages. If you are a candidate, and did NOT receive this information, please call the Pasadena Chamber at 281-487-7871.
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City of Pasadena Candidates - Mayor & City Council
Below is a list of candidates who are running in the City of Pasadena Mayoral and City Council Elections.
City of Pasadena Mayor: There are four candidates running for Mayor, with 1 seat available. No person shall be elected to more than 2 consecutive regular 4-year terms as Mayor.- Ornaldo Ybarra
- David Gonzales
- Rex Lindberg
- Thomas Schoenbein
City of Pasadena City Council: There are 24 candidates running for Pasadena City Council, Districts A-H, with 1 seat available in each district. No person shall be elected to more than 4 consecutive regular 2-year terms as a councilmember.
District A:
- Carlos Heredia
- Ruben Villarreal*
- Felipe Villarreal
District B:
- Bruce Leamon
- Alisia Cardenas
- Bianca Valerio*
District C:
- Emmanuel Guerrero*
- Erik Munoz
- Rachel Moreno
- Juan Solitaire
District D:
- Pat Van Houte*
- Suzi Trevino
District E:
- Jonathan Estrada*
- Aidan Govea
- Raul Camarillo Jr.
District F:
- Michael Hinojosa
- Dolan Dow*
District G:
- Jim Dilley
- Paola Velasco
- Johnny Fusilier Jr.
- Amy Hinojosa
- Tonya Brecheen
District H:
- Aaron Styron
- Robyn Davis
**Names are listed in the order of ballot placement based on drawing held at City Hall; *denotes incumbent candidate
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San Jacinto College Board of Trustee Candidates
Below is a list of candidates who are running in the San Jacinto College Board of Trustee Election. There are 6 candidates running for San Jacinto College Board of Trustees, Positions 3 & 4, with 1 seat available in each position. Voters in the following school districts elect the SJC Trustees: La Porte, Deer Park, Pasadena, Galena Park, Channelview, Sheldon, and portions of Clear Creek, Pearland and Humble. Elections for the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees occur every two years, in odd numbered years. The Board is elected in numbered at-large positions, 1 through 7, and serve six-year terms.
Board of Trustee Position 3:- Salvador Serrano*
- Mariel Jimenez
- Frank Ortiz
- Judy Harrison
Board of Trustee Position 4:
- Larry Wilson*
- Oscar Del Toro
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Pasadena ISD Board of Trustee Candidates
Below is a list of candidates who are running in the Pasadena ISD Board of Trustee Election. There are 9 candidates running for Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees, Positions 1-4, with 1 seat available in each position. Elected parties will serve a 4-year term. There are no term limits.
Board of Trustee Position 1:- Mary Davis
- Paola Gonzalez*
- Maria Castillo
Board of Trustee Position 2:
- Crystal Davila*
- Tammie Nielsen
Board of Trustee Position 3:
- Fina Govea
- Nelda Sullivan*
Board of Trustee Position 4:
- Casey Phelan*
- Yen Rabe
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Deer Park ISD
There are 2 candidates running for Deer Park ISD Board of Trustees, Positions 4-5, with 1 seat available in each position. Elected parties will serve a 3-year term. There are no term limits. This election has been cancelled because both candidates are running unopposed.
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Clear Creek ISD
There are 4 candidates running for Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees, Positions 1 and At-Large B, with 1 seat available in each position. Elected parties will serve a 3-year term. There are no term limits. Our partners at the Clear Lake Area & South Belt-Ellington Chambers are hosting CCISD Candidate Forums. Visit their websites for more information.
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