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The candidates running for mayor in Houston, TX, for the 2023 elections were primarily Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire. Following the general election, neither candidate captured a majority of the vote, leading to a runoff election scheduled for December 9.

Here are the final two candidates:

1. Sheila Jackson Lee: A U.S. Representative and well-known Democrat.

2. John Whitmire: A state senator and one of Texas' most prominent Democratic legislators.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the articles from Houstonia Magazine and The Texas Tribune.