John Whitmire wins Houston mayoral race

Texas Senator John Whitmire has been elected as mayor of the City of Houston after a runoff election. Whitmire represented Houston for 50 years through the state government. The 74 -year-old defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to take control of the fourth largest city in America. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has more details on the mayor-elect's victory speech.

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