Mayoral Candidates Houston 2024 Candidates. We asked them and allowed them to respond however they wanted. With an open mayoral seat, 18 candidates are vying to replace sylvester turner as houston's mayor.

Sheila jackson lee, both longtime houston democrats, led a crowded field of 16 other candidates in the race. Here’s a roundup of the 10 declared candidates to become houston’s next mayor, ranging from texas political titans to business owners to local community activists.