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Good morning.

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Early voting starts today. Check out our full list of recommendations here. Texas law does not allow phones in the voting booth, so take a printout of the webpage or a copy of the newspaper.

We screened candidates in 17 races and researched 28 ballot measures. When a race has more than one strong candidate or there are reasons to take a different position than us on a proposition, we include that information so you can come to your own conclusion. 

For our mayoral endorsement, we collected questionnaires from candidates who had served in public office or could finance a viable campaign. We filmed one-on-one interviews and then held a screening for the three on our shortlist, drilling down on top priorities such as reducing crime. We watched debates, talked to our neighbors, pulled decades-old news stories and interviewed the colleagues of candidates. All along, we discussed our findings as a board, generating new questions that took us back to the candidates. Only then did we come to a decision to endorse state Sen. John Whitmire.

Let us know what you think at viewpoints@houstonchronicle.com and, if you have the option, please get out there and vote.

- The Editorial Board

 

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See the editorial board's full list of election recommendations

By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

In support of informed voting, the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board interviewed candidates in 17 races and researched 28 ballot measures to make recommendations for the 2023 election.

 

Photo by: Sharon Steinmann The Chronicle Editorial Board endorses John Whitmire for Houston mayor By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board WATCH: "It's clear that Whitmire is well-prepared to do the unglamorous work of making this city function," writes the editorial board.

 

Photo by: Sharon Steinmann Mayoral candidates Whitmire, Jackson Lee and Garcia discuss how to tackle crime in Houston By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board Houston mayoral candidates state Sen. John Whitmire, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and former METRO Chair Gilbert Garcia discuss how they would address crime.

 

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Staff Photographer Tony Buzbee for City Council? Keep Mary Nan Huffman in... By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board No doubt Buzbee, who led AG Paxton's impeachment acquittal, would be a louder voice for the district, but as the incumbent, Huffman has proven she's effective.

 

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Staff Photographer Beto want a Biscuit? Sorry, he's Abbott's. Whatashame. (Thumbs) By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board Also: Debakey physics nerds solve for missing teacher. Houston's no-go zone debunked. Defend Texas Liberty leader out after hosting Hitler lover.

 

Photo by: Annie Mulligan, Contributor Vote 'for' Prop 2 to aid child care centers in Texas By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board recommends a 'For' vote on Prop 2 giving child care facilities a property tax break.

 

Photo by: Spencer Selvidge For The San Antonio Express News / Spencer Selvidge For The San Antonio Express News Vote "for" Prop 13 to raise retirement age for judges By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board Age is but one of many aspects to consider when evaluating Texas judges, but it shouldn't be the sole determining factor of their competence.

 

Photo by: RUNSTUDIO/Getty Images Texas judges should retire by 75. Vote no on Prop. 13. By Patrick F. McCann "I have watched many colleagues in this profession, both on and off the bench, continue to work well past their time," writes lawyer Patrick F. McCann.

 

Photo by: Sorsillo/Getty Images/iStockphoto The Houston rabbi. His Muslim neighbor. Their fence. By David Lyon Rabbi David Lyon leads Congregation Beth Israel. His next-door neighbor is a cultural Muslim. "In Houston," writes Lyon, "we know how to make peace."

 

Photo by: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle The agency that protects you from predatory lenders is under attack By Ann Baddour, Steve Wells Predatory lenders are trying to take down the United States' most important consumer protection agency. We can't let that happen.

 

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer Katy ISD's $840 million bond is big, and needed By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board The district, known for its book bans, has focused their bond proposal on new schools and upgraded facilities. Katy voters should vote for the propositions.

 

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer We endorse Conchita Reyes for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1 By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board An accountant by trade, she has a knack for numbers and a sharp eye for detail that will come in handy as Houston faces fiscal challenges in the coming years.

 

Photo by: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer We endorse Carolyn Evans-Shabazz for Houston City Council, District D By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board Change is a constant these days in District D. It needs a rooted and experienced guide. Residents have that in Councilmember Carolyn Evans-Shabazz.

 

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From our readers

Photo by: Melissa Phillip/Staff Photographer I applaud Kim Ogg for being a committed district attorney and crime fighter (Opinion) Jim Greenwood, Houston: "There is an old adage in politics that says if you aren't making some folks mad, you must not be doing your job."

 

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