Overview

• A June 7 runoff for District B ended in a 272–272 deadlock confirmed by a Harris County Clerk’s Office recount on June 18.
• Pasadena officials conducted the coin toss June 30 to break the tie, with Valerio prevailing by calling heads.
• Texas Election Code permits tied candidates to cast lots as a quick and cost-effective alternative to further voting.
• Valerio, Pasadena’s first Hispanic woman council member, will be sworn in for a third term on July 1 and host a meet-and-greet that evening at the Pasadena Convention Center.
• The outcome underscores how a single vote can determine local races, especially in contests with low turnout.