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As John Whitmire turns 77, the ‘spry’ and ‘vigorous’ Houston mayor wants to stay in office into his 80s

Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dominic Anthony Walsh, as published by Houston Public Media · August 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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Houston mayor John Whitmire is planning to stay in office for a while longer. As he celebrates his 77th birthday, he remains active and energetic. Whitmire has had a long career in Texas politics, with 50 years in the legislature and nearly three years as mayor.

He has announced his intention to seek a second term as mayor. Further information about Whitmire's plans and career is available from Houston Public Media.

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Category: local · Published: August 13, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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As John Whitmire turns 77, the ‘spry’ and ‘vigorous’ Houston mayor wants to stay in office into his 80s

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