2021 Fort Worth mayoral election

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2021 Fort Worth mayoral election
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  3x4.svg Deborah Peoples, chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party (1).png 3x4.svg
Candidate Mattie Parker Deborah Peoples Brian Byrd
First round 20,890
30.89% 		22,529
33.31% 		9,923
14.67%
Runoff 47,283
53.55% 		41,012
46.45% 		Eliminated
 
Candidate Steve Penate Ann Zadeh
First round 6,436
9.52% 		5,794
8.57%
Runoff Eliminated Eliminated
Mayor before election

Betsy Price
Nonpartisan

Elected Mayor

Mattie Parker
Nonpartisan

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The 2021 Fort Worth mayoral election was held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 to decide the mayor of Fort Worth, Texas.[1] Incumbent mayor Betsy Price, who had served as the city's mayor since 2011, announced on January 6, 2021 that she would not seek a sixth term.[2] Ten candidates ran in the primary election. Early voting in person began on April 19, 2021. Since no candidate received a majority of the vote on May 1, the top two finishers, Democrat Deborah Peoples and Republican Mattie Parker, advanced to a June 5, 2021 runoff election. Parker won the runoff and was elected mayor.[3]

General election[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

  • Brian Byrd, city councillor[4][5]
  • Daniel "DC" Caldwell I, educator[6]
  • Mylene George, marketing coordinator[7]
  • Mike Haynes, businessman[8]
  • Cedric C. Kanyinda, IT Professional[9]
  • Mattie Parker, non-profit executive and former chief of staff for mayor Betsy Price (Party preference: Republican)[10][11][12]
  • Steve Penate, real estate broker[13]
  • Deborah Peoples, former chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party and candidate for mayor in 2019 (Party preference: Democratic)[14][15]
  • Chris Rector, author and military veteran[16]
  • Ann Zadeh, city councillor[17][18]

Declined[]

  • Betsy Price, incumbent mayor (Party preference: Republican)[19][20]
  • Dee Kelly Jr., attorney[21][22]
  • Tim Carter, banker and chair of the board at Texas Wesleyan University[23][24]

Endorsements[]

Mattie Parker
Federal Officials
State Officials
  • Craig Goldman, state representative, District 97[20]
  • Phil King, state representative, District 61[20]
  • Robert Orr, former state representative, District 58 (2005-2015)[26]
Local Officials
  • Betsy Price, incumbent mayor[25]
  • Mike Moncrief, former mayor (2003-2011)[27]
  • Brian Byrd, city councillor[28]
  • Dennis Shingleton, city councillor[29]
Organizations
  • Fort Worth Police Officers Association[30]
  • Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association[31]
Deborah Peoples
Federal Officials
  • Jaime Harrison, chairman of the Democratic National Committee[35]
City Officials
  • Latoya Cantrell, mayor of New Orleans[36]
  • Keisha Lance Bottoms, mayor of Atlanta[37]
County Officials
  • Roy Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner[38]
  • Michael Campbell, Tarrant County Constable[39]
  • Sandra Lee, Tarrant County Constable[39]
State Officials
  • Royce West, state senator, District 23[37]
  • Chris Turner, state representative, District 101[37]
  • Nicole Collier, state representative, District 95[37]
  • Ramon Romero Jr., state representative, District 90[37]
Organizations
  • AFL-CIO of Tarrant County[40]
  • The Collective PAC[41]
  • Tarrant County Central Labor Council[42]
  • Working Families Party[43]
  • EMILY's List[44]
  • Tarrant County Latinx Voter Outreach committee[45]
  • Tarrant County DP AAPI committee[46]
  • North Side Community[47]
  • Texas Democratic Party[48]
Other
  • Robert Hughes, basketball coach[49]
  • Lupe Valdez, former Dallas County sheriff and nominee for Governor of Texas in 2018[37]

Results[]

2021 Fort Worth mayoral primary election results[50]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Deborah Peoples 22,529 33.31
Nonpartisan Mattie Parker 20,890 30.89
Nonpartisan Brian Byrd 9,923 14.67
Nonpartisan Steve Penate 6,436 9.52
Nonpartisan Ann Zadeh 5,794 8.57
Nonpartisan Mike Haynes 996 1.47
Nonpartisan Cedric Kayinda 346 0.51
Nonpartisan Daniel Caldwell 330 0.49
Nonpartisan Chris Rector 322 0.48
Nonpartisan Mylene George 59 0.09
Total ballots 67,625 100.00

Runoff[]

Candidates[]

  • Mattie Parker, former chief of staff to incumbent mayor Betsy Price (Republican)
  • Deborah Peoples, former chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party (Democratic)

Endorsements[]

Mattie Parker
Federal Officials
State Officials
  • Greg Abbott, incumbent Governor of Texas[51]
  • Craig Goldman, state representative, District 97[20]
  • Phil King, state representative, District 61[20]
  • Robert Orr, former state representative, District 58 (2005-2015)[26]
Local Officials
  • Betsy Price, retiring mayor[25]
  • Mike Moncrief, former mayor (2003-2011)[27]
  • Brian Byrd, city councillor[28]
  • Dennis Shingleton, city councillor[29]
Organizations
  • Fort Worth Police Officers Association[30]
  • Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association[31]
Newspapers and editorials
  • Fort Worth Star-Telegram[52]
  • The Dallas Morning News[53]
Deborah Peoples
Federal Officials
County Officials
  • Roy Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner[38]
  • Michael Campbell, Tarrant County Constable[39]
  • Sandra Lee, Tarrant County Constable[39]
  • Lupe Valdez, former Dallas County sheriff and nominee for Governor of Texas in 2018[37]
State Officials
  • Royce West, state senator, District 23[39]
  • Chris Turner, state representative, District 101[39]
  • Nicole Collier, state representative, District 95[39]
  • Ramon Romero Jr., state representative, District 90[39]
Organizations
  • AFL-CIO of Tarrant County[40]
  • The Collective PAC[41]
  • Tarrant County Central Labor Council[42]
  • Working Families Party[43]
  • EMILY's List[44]
  • Tarrant County Latinx Voter Outreach committee[45]
  • Tarrant County DP AAPI committee[46]
  • North Side Community[47]
  • Texas Democratic Party[48]
Other

Results[]

2021 Fort Worth mayoral runoff election results[54]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Mattie Parker 47,283 53.55
Nonpartisan Deborah Peoples 41,012 46.55
Total ballots 88,295 100.00

References[]

  1. ^ "City Elections". www.fortworthtexas.gov. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
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  35. ^ a b Harrison, Jaime [@harrisonjaime] (June 2, 2021). "We can make history in Texas and send Abbott a message. If you live in Fort Worth, TX please go vote on June 5th for @PeoplesForMayor ! If you don't live there then please support the campaign with a donation to assist with their GOTV operations. t.co/Nraq58Uhes t.co/VZh0fZzcGj" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 5, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Twitter.
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  43. ^ a b Texas Working Families Party [@TXWFP] (March 15, 2021). "TX WFP is so excited to endorse @PeoplesForMayor for Fort Worth Mayor! Deborah has been a courageous community leader for years in her community. We look forward to making history in helping to elect Fort Worth's FIRST Black Mayor with the help of @UnitedFWTx!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  44. ^ a b EMILY's List [@emilyslist] (May 21, 2021). "Deborah Peoples will bring strong leadership to Ft. Worth. We are honored to endorse her. t.co/VtT9bYn3OT" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Twitter.
  45. ^ a b Peoples, Deborah [@DeborahWPeoples] (May 26, 2021). "Proud to be endorsed by the Tarrant Latinx Voter Outreach committee! We're building One Fort Worth where everyone has a seat at the table and all our neighborhoods benefit. t.co/yZPr848q0h" (Tweet). Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Twitter.
  46. ^ a b Peoples, Deborah [@DeborahWPeoples] (May 26, 2021). "Now more than ever, we need a leader who can reject hate and unite folks of all backgrounds. That's why I'm especially proud to have the endorsement of the TDP's Asian American & Pacific Islander Committee. t.co/eGcpWcbYaO" (Tweet). Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Twitter.
  47. ^ a b Peoples, Deborah [@DeborahWPeoples] (June 1, 2021). "Thank you to the North Side Community for the endorsement! We're working so all our neighborhoods benefit from our record growth so we can unite into One Fort Worth. t.co/BvKlsPuZtT" (Tweet). Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Twitter.
  48. ^ a b "Texas Democrats Officially Endorse Deborah Peoples for Fort Worth Mayor". Texas Democratic Party. June 4, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  49. ^ a b "A Fort Worth legend and hall of fame coach has made an endorsement for Fort Worth mayor". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. May 17, 2021.
  50. ^ "May 1 Election Day results: Check race results here". wfaa.com. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
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