2001 Houston mayoral election

The Houston Mayoral Election of 2001 took place on November 6, 2001. Incumbent Mayor Lee Brown was re-elected to a third term. Officially the race was non-partisan. None of the candidates received a majority of the votes, so a run-off election was held on December 1, 2001.

2001 Houston mayoral election

November 6, 2001 (first round)
December 1, 2001 (runoff)
 
Candidate Lee Brown Orlando Sanchez Chris Bell
First round 120,108
43%
115,526
41%
45,575
16%
Runoff 160,507
51%
156,124
49%
Eliminated

Mayor before election

Lee Brown

Elected Mayor

Lee Brown

Candidates

Results

Houston mayoral election, 2001
Candidate Votes  %
Lee Brown (incumbent) 120,108 43%
Orlando Sanchez 115,526 41%
Chris Bell 45,575 16%
Houston mayoral election, 2001 Run-Off
Candidate Votes  %
Lee Brown (incumbent) 160,507 51%
Orlando Sanchez 156,124 49%

See also


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