Obioha Nwabara

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Obioha Nwabara

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

University of Houston, 2012

Obioha Nwabara (also known as Obes) ran for election to the Houston City Council to represent At-large Position 2 in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Obes Nwabara obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in 2012.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2

Willie R. Davis defeated Nick Hellyar in the general runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on December 9, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan)	55.1	95,470
		Nick Hellyar (Nonpartisan)	44.9	77,845

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 173,315
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General election

General election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2

The following candidates ran in the general election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan)	32.2	63,943
✔		Nick Hellyar (Nonpartisan)	22.7	45,139
		Danielle Keys Bess (Nonpartisan)	18.4	36,651
		Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca (Nonpartisan)	10.5	20,971
	Submit photo	Marina Coryat (Nonpartisan)	8.5	16,841
		Obioha Nwabara (Nonpartisan)	7.7	15,265

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 198,810
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2020)

General election

General election for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 7, At-Large

David Brown defeated incumbent Don Sumners in the general election for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 7, At-Large on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	David Brown (D)	54.6	847,322
	Submit photo	Don Sumners (R)	45.4	703,223

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,550,545
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrea Duhon (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 7, At-Large

Andrea Duhon (Unofficially withdrew) defeated David Brown, Obioha Nwabara, and W.R. Morris in the Democratic primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 7, At-Large on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andrea Duhon (Unofficially withdrew)	51.0	119,432
	Submit photo	David Brown	19.4	45,363
		Obioha Nwabara	14.9	34,935
	Submit photo	W.R. Morris	14.7	34,504

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 234,234
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 7, At-Large

Incumbent Don Sumners defeated Kay Smith in the Republican primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 7, At-Large on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Don Sumners	75.2	119,271
		Kay Smith	24.8	39,305

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 158,576
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

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Obioha Nwabara completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nwabara's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a first-generation Nigerian-American, the son of a refugee, and the grandson of 2 sets of educators. My family taught me that education was the key to success, and it's been the key to progress in my life up to this point. None of us is born knowing how to do our jobs. Life is learned and success is earned through a quality education. So, to that end, it's my goal, dream, and passion to ensure that the students of Harris County have the best possible chance at success. Not only for themselves, but for the future of our cities, our county, our state, and our nation.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I want to expand Head Start (HCDE pre-K program) throughout the county so more families can participate
• We're not reaching enough students through our after school programs, I'd like to see the Center for Afterschool, Summer, and Enrichment at least double the number of children it sees from 12,000 to 24,000
• Students need a safe place to go to talk about their personal problems and learn how to cope with life problems. We need to increase the number of in-school therapists to be able to do that.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm most passionate about investing in child development versus spending money on criminal punishment. I've always said that it's better to guide a child than fix a broken adult. Every dollar we invest in our children is an investment in a brighter future, not only for them but also for all of us.

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