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Endorsement watch: Senate and Tax Assessor

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been very interested to see what the Chron would make of the Senate primary. Now we know: Royce West is their choice. We believe that candidate is state Sen. Royce West of Dallas, an African-American trailblazer whose record over … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Ann Harris Bennett, Chris Bell, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Jolanda Jones, MJ Hegar, Royce West, Senate, Texas | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Not Borris

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes its second major endorsement against an incumbent. Texas Senate District 13 stretches through Harris County into the northeastern corner of Fort Bend County. It winds through struggling neighborhoods such as Sunnyside and the world-renowned Texas Medical Center … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Al Green, Borris Miles, CD09, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Melissa Morris, Melissa Wilson-Williams, SD13, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Four more

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron endorses Rodney Ellis for County Commissioner, Precinct 1, and then proceeds to spend the endorsement mostly talking about his opponent. Count us among those who were a little surprised when felony court Judge Maria T. Jackson resigned her … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amy Clark Meachum, Brandy Voss, Chrysta Castaneda, Commissioners Court, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Jerry Zimmerer, Kelly Stone, Maria Jackson, Railroad Commission, Rodney Ellis, Staci Williams, Supreme Court, Texas | 10 Comments

Endorsement watch: Sri again

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chronicle endorses Sri Kulkarni in the CD22 primary. We see Kulkarni as the strongest possible candidate for Democrats hoping to turn the seat blue. A former Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State, Kulkarni is the son … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD22, Congress, Court of Criminal Appeals, Democratic primary, Derrick Reed, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elizabeth Frizell, endorsements, Nyanza Moore, Pierce Bush, primaries, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, William Demond | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: The story so far

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron lists all their endorsements so far as early voting begins. It’s here. Early voting in the March 3 Texas primaries begins today and ends Feb. 28. Over the past few weeks, the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board has interviewed … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, primaries, Texas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Ogg and Moore

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Two (*) big endorsements on Sunday, in the races for District Attorney and Commissioners Court, Precinct 3. Let’s do the thing. Kim Ogg for District Attorney: “We are in the midst of righting a lot of wrongs,” Ogg told the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amy Klobuchar, Audia Jones, Brenda Stardig, Carvana Cloud, Commissioners Court, Curtis Todd Overstreet, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, District Attorney, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Kim Ogg, Kristi Thibaut, Michael Moore, Morris Overstreet, President, primaries | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Supreme Court and SD11

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron’s endorsement process has been a bit haphazard this season – there are times when it looks like they’ve got a theme going, then they deviate from it in some head-scratching way that makes it hard for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, Gisela Triana, Kathy Cheng, Lawrence Praeger, Peter Kelly, SD11, Senate, Supreme Court, Susan Criss, Texas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: For Menefee

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We have our first major endorsement against an incumbent as the Chron recommends Christian Menefee for County Attorney over Vince Ryan. Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan’s decision to spend millions of dollars and waste precious legal resources to prolong the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged bail, Ben Rose, Christian Menefee, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, jails, lawsuit, Vince Ryan | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: More State Reps

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron finishes the task of endorsing in the State Rep primaries. Here was Round One, now let’s dive into the rest. Natali Hurtado in HD126: Hurtado was 19 and a college student working at Olive Garden when she became … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Akilah Bacy, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, Harold Dutton, HD126, HD138, HD139, HD142, Jarvis Johnson, Jenifer Pool, Jerry Davis, Josh Wallenstein, Natali Hurtado, Texas, The Lege, Undrai Fizer | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Some State Reps

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron made seven endorsements in contested Democratic State Rep primaries on Thursday, plus two in contested Republican State Rep primaries. This must be Part One, because there are multiple races left for them to do. I’ll get to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alma Allen, Ann Johnson, Anna Eastman, Ashton Woods, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Garnet Coleman, HD128, HD131, HD134, HD141, HD146, HD147, HD148, Josh Markle, Lanny Bose, Penny Shaw, Ruby Powers, Senfronia Thompson, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: The judges

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

After a couple of Republican endorsements, the Chron gives us a slate of judicial candidates for the Democratic primary in the district courts. A brief summary: Singhal in Democratic primary for 1st Court of Appeals, Place 3 We recommend Dinesh … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Ana Martinez, bail, Bryan Acklin, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Colleen Gaido, Daryl Moore, Democratic primary, Dinesh Singhal, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, First Court of Appeals, George Powell, Grant Harvey, Harris County, Jane Robinson, Jimmie Brown, judicial races, Julia Maldonado, Lennon Wright, Megan Daic, Natalia Cornelio, Nikita Harmon, Q&A, Randy Roll, Robert Morales, Sonny Phillips, Steven Kirkland, Tamika Craft, Teiva Bell, Tim Hootman, Ursula Hall, Velda Faulkner, Wally Kronzer | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Ed again

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

This is an easy call. [Sheriff Ed] Gonzalez, 50, a soft-spoken Houston native, former councilman and 18-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, ran as a reformer and he hasn’t disappointed in his first term. From taking a bold stance … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged bail, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, jail overcrowding, jails | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Let’s get this party started

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron kicks off Primary Endorsement Season by recommending Michelle Palmer in SBOE6. Three well-qualified Democratic candidates are vying to replace Chair Donna Bahorich,R-Houston, who is not seeking re-election. They are Debra Kerner, a speech and language pathologist; Kimberly McLeod, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Debby Kerner, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Kimberly McLeod, Michelle Palmer, primaries, SBOE, Texas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: DSCC picks MJ Hegar

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sure no one will have any feelings about this. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is endorsing MJ Hegar in the crowded primary to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. The move by the DSCC, the political arm of Senate … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Chris Bell, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Democratic primary, DSCC, Election 2020, endorsements, fundraising, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Royce West, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Time for the 2019 outrageous and dishonest mailer

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

There’s at least one every cycle. A handful of black Democratic elected officials are expressing outrage over a campaign mailer that appears to have used photos of the politicians without consent to falsely suggest they endorsed a slate of City … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Al Green, Ann Harris Bennett, At Large #5, Borris Miles, Election 2019, endorsements, Eric Dick, Harris County Black Democratic News, Houston, Houston City Council, Philip Bryant, runoff, Sallie Alcorn, Senfronia Thompson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Willie Davis | 14 Comments

Runoff endorsement watch: Revisiting races

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Most of the candidates that the Chron endorsed for November either won their races or made it to the runoff. A few fell short, which leaves a bit of unfinished business for them. They have since addressed that, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Anthony Dolcefino, At Large #4, Brad Jordan, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District D, Election 2019, endorsements, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Letitia Plummer, runoff | 1 Comment

Lining up for the runoff

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Runoffs always provide focus. Mayor Sylvester Turner is rallying the support of state and national Democrats as he seeks to fend off Tony Buzbee in the December runoff to win a second term at the helm of Houston government. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged AFL-CIO, Al Green, Donald Trump, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, endorsements, Houston, HPFFA, Lizzie FLetcher, Mayor, runoff, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Sylvia Garcia, Tony Buzbee | 3 Comments

Get ready for more Buzbee ads

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Keep that remote handy. Self-funding millionaire lawyer Tony Buzbee on Wednesday said he would spend whatever it takes to unseat Sylvester Turner and predicted a “full-on slugfest” during the five-week runoff to decide Houston’s mayoral race. The runoff will test … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, Dwight Boykins, Election 2015, Election 2019, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, HPFFA, Mayor, runoff, Sue Lovell, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee, turnout | 6 Comments

Hotze and Buzbee

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

But wait, there’s more. Anti-gay leader Steve Hotze withdrew his support for Tony Buzbee on Thursday, and called the mayoral candidate a “charlatan and liar” for denying he had sought the Republican power broker’s political support. In an emailed statement, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Election 2019, endorsements, Houston, Jared Woodfill, Mayor, Steven Hotze, Tony Buzbee | 1 Comment

Buzbee and Hotze

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Buddies. One of the leaders of a controversial, anti-LGBTQ group on Tuesday said Tony Buzbee met numerous times with Steven Hotze before the Republican power broker endorsed his mayoral campaign, contradicting comments Buzbee made at a televised debate the night … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Election 2019, endorsements, Houston, Jared Woodfill, Mayor, Steven Hotze, Tony Buzbee | 6 Comments

Endorsement watch: Constitutional amendments

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, there are ten constitutional amendments up for a vote on the November ballot. They will be on everyone’s ballot, and depending where you are may be the only things on your ballot. The Chron makes their recommendations … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Constitution, constitutional amendments, Election 2019, endorsements, income tax, Texas, Texas Bullion Depository | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: For the Metro bond

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

All of the candidate endorsements have been done by the Chron, but there remain the endorsements for ballot propositions. Which is to say, the Metro referendum and the constitutional amendments. I’ll address the latter tomorrow, but for now here’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged bond referendum, bonds, BRT, buses, Carrin Patman, Election 2019, endorsements, Harris County, Houston, light rail, Metro | 3 Comments

Endorsement watch: Turner and Brown

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron saved its biggest endorsement editorials for the Sunday edition. I did expect them to endorse Mayor Turner for another term, and they delivered, with more of an emphasis on the campaign than I would have thought. Bats aren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, Chris Brown, Election 2019, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Controller, Mayor, Orlando Sanchez, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee | 8 Comments

Endorsement watch: Miscellania

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We cover three endorsements today: HD148 (I presume the Chron is not endorsing in HD28), HISD IV, and City Council District C. Endorsements for the constitutional amendments were in the print edition on Saturday, I’ll run them on Tuesday. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amanda Wolfe, Anna Eastman, District C, Election 2019, endorsements, Greg Meyers, HD148, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Matt Barnes, Shelley Kennedy, special election, Texas, Texas Education Agency, The Lege | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: At Large 5 and District B

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

A much better decision by the Chron was to endorse Sallie Alcorn in At Large #5. Alcorn, who is running for At-Large Position 5, has spent the past 10 years at City Hall — serving as chief of staff for … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Ashton Woods, At Large #5, Election 2019, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, Sallie Alcorn, Tarsha Jackson | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Mistakes were made

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

A swing and a miss. As a city council member, Mike Knox has not been afraid to clash with Mayor Sylvester Turner. He voted against a $650,000 contract to boost participation in the 2020 Census, saying he had reservations about the “missions … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged At Large #1, At Large #3, Drag Queen Story Time, Election 2019, endorsements, gay rights, Houston, Houston City Council, Janaeya Carmouche, Marcel McClinton, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Raj Salhotra, transgender rights | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: One more HISD, two in HCC

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Some pretty easy calls for the Chron here. In HISD VII, they go with Judith Cruz. Houston Independent School District does not need more of the same in its leadership. The embattled district must move away from the dysfunction that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Brendon Singh, Dani Hernandez, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, Election 2019, endorsements, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Judith Cruz, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Monica Flores Richart, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Texas Education Agency | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: Our first two At Large races

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Continuing with its “one contested incumbent and one open seat” theme, the Chron begins by endorsing David Robinson for another term. Unlike council members who speak for specific districts, at-large representatives must take a wider view and consider the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged At Large #2, At Large #4, Bill Baldwin, David Robinson, Election 2019, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, James Joseph, Letitia Plummer, Nick Hellyar, Tiko Reynolds-Hausman, Willie Davis | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: A and H

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like we’re going to keep getting these endorsements in pairs. Today’s duo includes an incumbent and an open seat candidate. First up, incumbent Karla Cisneros. Poverty and lack of academic achievement are problems that concern all of Houston, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Amy Peck, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Cynthia Reyes-Revilla, District A, District H, Election 2011, Election 2013, endorsements, fundraising, Gaby Salcido, Houston, Houston City Council, Isabel Longoria, Karla Cisneros | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Two in HISD

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron goes against the incumbent in District III. [Incumbent Sergio] Lira, who was elected in 2017 after the death of longtime trustee Manuel Rodriguez, has 30 years of experience in education, with a doctorate in educational leadership and policy … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Chloe Veal, Cris Moses, Dani Hernandez, Election 2019, endorsements, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Jevon German, John Curtis Gibbs, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Sergio Lira, Texas Education Agency | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: For the incumbents in G and K

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Two more Council endorsements from the Chron. First up, they recommend Martha Castex-Tatum for a full term in District K: District K Councilwoman Martha Castex-Tatum has a hard time leaving her work at the office. “Trash keeps me up at … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Crystal Pletka, District G, District K, Election 2019, endorsements, Greg Travis, Houston, Houston City Council, Larry Green, Martha Castex-Tatum | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: E and F

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron endorses incumbent CM Dave Martin in District E. It’s easy to find out the biggest problem in Houston City Council District E. Ask any of its residents and most likely they will tell you a flooding story. Water … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Anthony Nelson, Dave Martin, District E, District F, Election 2019, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, John Nguyen, Tiffany Thomas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Let’s get this thing started

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Endorsement Season has begun at the Chronicle, and while the number of elections to cover isn’t really higher than usual, the sheer number of candidates to bring in for interviews is massive and had to have been a logistical nightmare. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Andrew Patterson, Barry Curtis, Brad Jordan, Carla Brailey, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District D, District I, District J, Dwight Boykins, Edward Pollard, Election 2019, endorsements, Freddie Cuellar, Houston, Houston City Council, Ken Moore, Mike Laster, Nelvin Adriatico, Rafael Gavan, Rashad Cave, Robert Gallegos, Sandra Rodriguez, Travis McGee | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Warren sticks her neck out

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Very interesting. Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is wading into one of Texas’ highest-profile intraparty fights, endorsing Jessica Cisneros, the primary challenger to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. “The people of Texas’ 28th district are ready for systematic change and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD02, CD28, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, Elizabeth Warren, endorsements, Henry Cuellar, Jessica Cisneros, Marc Veasey, Texas | 1 Comment

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