Just days away from the election for the next mayor of Houston, the city’s major daily newspaper The Chronicle, wrote that Annise Parker is an “exceptional” candidate for Mayor with “deep roots in the city and a dazzling range of life experiences and public service.”  The newspaper also co-endorsed Gene Locke and will make its final endorsement if there is runoff.

The fourth largest city in the U.S. could elect its second female mayor this November 3^rd.  Parker currently serves as city controller which is the second highest elected position in the city.  Previously she served on city council for six years for a total of 11 years in service to the City of Houston.

In a poll released Saturday by the Houston Chronicle shows that months of round-the-clock ads and more than two million dollars has Peter Brown in a virtual tie in head-to-head match ups with Annise Parker. John Zogby, whose firm conducted the poll, said that Brown “could be a little disappointed in these results, because whatever lead he has is hardly commensurate with what he has spent.”

The Chronicle also noted that Gene Locke, who has raised more than two million dollars, has been unable to consolidate a base and is “in a distant third.” Parker beats Locke handily in every trial heat.

In addition to the Chronicle endorsement, Annise Parker has received the endorsement of Emily’s List, The Fraternal Order of Police, Annie’s List, The Women’s Campaign Forum and a host of labor unions and Democratic organizations.

Early voting begins on Monday, October 19^th.  For more information, visit http://www.anniseparker.com.