Election Day is here, and Houstonians will elect a new mayor in addition to voting for city councilmembers and the city controller.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is term-limited after serving as mayor since 2016. So no matter who wins, Houston will elect a new mayor for the first time in eight years.

Here's everything you need to know before you go to the polls.

When are the polls open?
The 2023 general election will be held on Tuesday, November 7 from 7 am to 7 pm at voting sites throughout the city.

The winners of the election will begin their terms of office on Jan. 2, 2024.

Where can I vote?
Many counties in southeast Texas allow you to vote at any polling location in the county on Election Day, including Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Galveston counties. However, Montgomery County does require voters to cast ballots at their assigned precincts.

In Harris County alone, voters can visit one of 701 centers across the area. Visit harrisvotes.com to find the polling location closest to you.

If you need a ride, METRO is providing free round-trip service to the polls. Just tell the METRO operator you are going to or returning from the polls.

If you're voting by mail, your ballot must be postmarked by 7 pm.

Has my district changed? What district am I in?
Your district for voting for your city councilmember may have changed since the last election. The city council approved new district boundaries on October 12, 2022 as part of the redistricting process after the 2020 federal Census.

Houstonians can visit the city's redistricting website to view maps and determine which council district they reside in.

If needed, when is the runoff election?
If a runoff election is necessary, it will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

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