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Corpus Christi City Council District 2 race advances to December 12 runoff

Laura Flores Commons and Selena Guerra advanced to a runoff election for Corpus Christi City Council District 2 on December 12, based on unofficial results. The runoff will also present voters with a choice on a proposed Inner Harbor desalination plant.

Where
Corpus Christi, Nueces County
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Counties: Nueces

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Coming up

  • Saturday, December 12, 2026. Corpus Christi City Council District 2 runoff election (Corpus Christi, Nueces County)1

Who's involved

  • Laura Flores CommonsCorpus Christi City Council District 2 candidate
  • Selena GuerraCorpus Christi City Council District 2 candidate
  • Sylvia CamposCorpus Christi City Councilwoman, seat holder

The facts

  • Laura Flores Commons and Selena Guerra advanced to a runoff election for Corpus Christi City Council District 2.1
  • The runoff is scheduled for December 12, 2026.1
  • Commons is a Realtor.1
  • Guerra works in healthcare management.1
  • Sylvia Campos holds the seat and did not seek reelection.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Laura Flores Commons Supports moving the Inner Harbor desalination project forward.1
  • Selena Guerra Supports desalination as part of diversified water strategy, but not the Inner Harbor project.1

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Sources

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  1. District 2 Corpus Christi City Council race heads to Dec. 12 runoff KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi Not rated, November 3, 2026
  2. Austin City Council District 3 race to be decided in Dec. 12 runoff Austin American-Statesman Not rated, November 4, 2026

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