What We Know About Tony Carbone and His 2026 Run for Pearland Mayor
Published Feb. 1, 2026
PEARLAND — Tony Carbone, a current Pearland City Council member, has formally entered the race for Mayor of Pearland in the city’s May 2, 2026 general election.
Below is a fact-based summary of what is publicly known about Carbone’s background, current public roles, and campaign announcement, based on city records and published reporting.
A Filed Candidate for Mayor in 2026
The City of Pearland lists Tony Carbone as a filed candidate for Mayor in the May 2, 2026 general election, according to the city’s official election page. The same page confirms that the mayor’s race will be held alongside elections for City Council Positions 3 and 7.
The city’s election calendar confirms Saturday, May 2, 2026, as the election date for mayor.
Campaign Announcement: January 2026
According to Community Impact Newspaper, Carbone formally announced his mayoral campaign on Jan. 9, 2026, with the announcement publicly reported on Jan. 14, 2026.
In that report, Carbone was quoted in a news release as saying: “Pearland is a destination city with national recognition, but we are aging, and there are areas that need attention. Pearland needs steady leadership that puts residents first.”
Community Impact also noted that the story was later corrected to confirm May 2, 2026 as the official election date.
Current Public Office: Pearland City Council
City records confirm that Tony Carbone currently holds public office as a Pearland City Council member, Position 2.
Carbone is listed as an active council member on the City of Pearland’s official website, which includes his contact information and biography.
Prior Council Service and Mayor Pro Tem Roles
Carbone has previously served on Pearland City Council before his current term.
- A Chron report updated Oct. 2, 2019 states that Carbone served two three-year terms on city council representing Position 1, from 2013–2016 and 2016–2019, and that he served as mayor pro tem in 2014 and 2015.
Separately, Community Impact reported in January 2026 that Carbone has served three times as mayor pro tem, citing city information.
These statements are attributed directly to their respective sources and are presented here as reported.
Professional Background and Community Involvement According to his official City of Pearland biography, Carbone is a sixth-generation Pearland native and a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in 2003.
His city bio lists his profession as: Managing Partner, Harrington, Carbone & Allison, LLP (CPA firm)
The same biography includes education at Pearland High School and the University of Houston, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
City records also list Carbone’s participation in multiple civic and economic development roles, including service connected to the Development Authority of Pearland and other local organizations.
A City of Pearland resolution dated Oct. 27, 2025 shows Carbone listed as holding a position on the Development Authority of Pearland with a term running November 2025 through October 2027.
Stated Campaign Focus (As Published)
In reporting on his campaign launch, Community Impact stated that Carbone identified public safety and aging infrastructure — including roads, sidewalks, water systems, and drainage — as priorities if elected mayor.
Carbone’s campaign website includes a general statement attributed to him: “Pearland is a great city because of strong leadership and an engaged community. I want to build on that foundation.”
The campaign website footer states: “Political advertising paid for by Tony Carbone Campaign. Crystal Carbone, Treasurer.”
🚨What This Article Does — and Does Not — Do🚨
This article compiles verifiable public records, official city documents, and direct quotations from published reporting. It does not evaluate policy positions, campaign messaging effectiveness, or electoral viability, and it does not include commentary or analysis beyond what has been publicly stated and documented.
As the 2026 election approaches, additional candidate filings, forums, and policy statements are expected to be released. Talk of Pearland will continue to publish fact-based coverage of all candidates as information becomes available.