Victory for Jackson Lee
Jackson Lee emerged as the winner in Houston’s mayoral race on Saturday, securing a victory by a margin of 65% to 34% over John Whitemire. This comes just weeks after Jackson Lee was involved in a controversy where she was caught on audio tape berating her staff using profane language.
Whitemire’s response
In his victory speech, Whitemire took a subtle dig at Jackson Lee, emphasizing the importance of respect and denouncing bullying. He stated, “People want to go to work for me because we respect people. We don’t bully people. My family taught me to treat people the way you want to be treated, and that works wherever you are, regardless of what community you’re visiting with. Treat these individuals like you want to be treated.”
Past ridicule and challenges ahead
Jackson Lee, who was endorsed by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, faced ridicule earlier this month for encouraging her supporters to vote on the wrong day. Despite this, she managed to secure the mayoral position. However, her journey is not over yet.
Jackson Lee is expected to face a tough primary election against fellow Democrat Amanda Edwards, who once served as an intern in Jackson Lee’s office. Edwards holds a significant fundraising advantage over Jackson Lee, with a reported 4-to-1 edge.
Looking for change
Amanda Edwards aims to bring about change as she challenges Jackson Lee. Edwards believes that there is a critical need for economic opportunity, infrastructure improvements, and a change in the dysfunction of Congress. She stated, “It is time to do something different in this election so that we can obtain different results for the community.”
The deadline to file for the Democratic primary is Monday at 6 p.m., and it remains to be seen how the race will unfold between Jackson Lee and Edwards.
Fox News Digital reached out to Jackson Lee’s office for comment but has not yet received a response.
Reporting by Michael Lee from Fox News Digital contributed to this article.
