Mayor Lori Blong

Lori Blong for Mayor is the campaign of Midland native Lori Blong, a small business owner and former teacher seeking to lead the city of Midland. Her message emphasizes fiscal responsibility, workforce development, public safety, and responsive customer service at City Hall, with the goal of helping Midland families grow and prosper. As a Midland City Council member, she says she helped guide essential city services through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her community and professional roles include council liaison for Midland Development Corporation, past president of Habitat for Humanity, membership on Congressman Pfluger’s Energy Task Force, and service on the Permian Basin Petroleum Association board. Blong and her husband, Jared, operate Octane Energy; she is also described as an independent oil and gas executive. The campaign website invites visitors to get involved, review voting locations and endorsements, and contribute.

It also outlines her 2024 accomplishments and highlights support from former Midland mayors and more than 500 local supporters