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Rep. Jackson Lee makes her Mayoral candidacy official

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Here she comes. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee kicked off her campaign for mayor Friday night with a rally on the rooftop of Post Houston, promising to “unlock City Hall” for all residents and embrace their diversity while outlining a municipal agenda to tackle … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2023 | Tagged budget, CD18, Chris Hollins, Congress, Election 2023, endorsements, Erica Lee, flooding, Houston, Hurricane Harvey, John Whitmire, Land Commissioner, Letitia Plummer, light rail, Mayor, Metro, Rodney Ellis, Ron Reynolds, Samuel Pena, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee | Comments Off

The HCDE makeover

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

One more world to conquer in Harris County. The future looked bleak for Texas’ last remaining county education department in early 2019. After years of state-level efforts to abolish the Harris County Department of Education, a new majority of trustees … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amy Hinojosa, Andrea Duhon, Bob Wolfe, Briscoe Cain, Danyahel Norris, David Brown, Debby Kerner, Diane Trautman, Don Sumners, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Eric Dick, Erica Davis, Erica Lee, George Moore, Harris County, HCDE, Jim Henley, Josh Flynn, Michael Wolfe, Paul Bettencourt, Richard Cantu, Sherrie Matula, The Lege | 4 Comments

The Harris County slates

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s talk about the filings for Harris County. The SOS filings page is still the best source of information, but they don’t provide shareable links, so in the name of ease and convenience I copied the Democratic filing information for … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ahmad Hassan, Andrea Duhon, Briscoe Cain, Carlos Pena, Commissioners Court, Cosme Garcia, Damian LaCroix, Daniel Box, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Dylan Osborne, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Elvonte Patton, Erica Lee, filing deadline, Fran Watson, Gayle Mitchell, Gina Calanni, Hank Segelke, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, HD128, HD132, HD134, HD146, Jeff Stauber, Jeff Williams, John Miller, John Whitmire, Josh Wallenstein, Justice of the Peace, Ken Melancon, Kevin Howard, Lawrence Allen, Lina Hidalgo, Lloyd Oliver, Marilyn Burgess, Martin Schexnayder, Michael Jordan, Mike Nichols, Nat West, Nile Copeland, Penny Shaw, primaries, Prince Bryant, Ricardo Soliz, Richard Cantu, Rita Lucido, Roger Garcia, Roy Owen, Roz Shorter, Sammy Casados, Sandra Moore, SBOE, SD15, SD17, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Stan Stanart, Steven Chambers, The Lege | 3 Comments

July campaign finance reports – Harris County candidates

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

The Harris County situation for candidates and campaign finance reports is a bit complicated. Take a look at my January summary and the reports and data that I’ve found for July, and we’ll discuss what it all means on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Armando Rodriguez, campaign finance reports, Chris Daniel, Christopher Diaz, Commissioners Court, Daryl Smith, David Patronella, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Don Coffey, Ed Emmett, Election 2018, Erica Lee, fundraising, George Risner, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, Jack Cagle, Jack Morman, Jeff Williams, Justice of the Peace, Kay Smith, Laryssa Korduba, LaShawn Williams, Louie Ditta, Louis Evans, Lucia Bates, Orlando Sanchez, Shannon Baldwin, Stan Stanart, Zinetta Burney | 2 Comments

Once more on HD146

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Christopher Hooks from the Observer was at Saturday’s festivities, and he files his report. And on Saturday, 24 precinct chairs met in a small room full of folding chairs at the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center in south Houston to pick Miles’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Erica Lee, HCDP, HD146, Larry Blackmon, Rodney Ellis, SD13, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 5 Comments

Thierry wins HD146 nomination

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Our long strange trip is finally over. Democratic party precinct chairs chose their replacement Saturday morning for a vacant spot on the party’s November ballot. Attorney Shawn Thierry secured the nomination for House District 146, a seat left empty after … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, Election 2018, Erica Lee, HCDP, HD146, Larry Blackmon, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

HD146 nomination process is today

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

You know the drill. Twenty-seven southwest Houston precinct chairs are set to tap a replacement for Democratic state Rep. Borris Miles on Saturday, the third time in less than two months many of them have convened to fill a hole … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, CD22, Congress, Election 2006, Election 2016, Erica Lee, HCDP, HD146, Larry Blackmon, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Tom DeLay, Valencia Williams | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Carter in HD146

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes their choice for the last of the nominations to be filled by Democratic precinct chairs. The contest to replace state Rep. Borris Miles isn’t exactly a fair fight. Erica Lee Carter, daughter of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, endorsements, Erica Lee, HD146, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

HD146 nomination process to take place on August 6

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Mark your calendars. Last Saturday, State Rep. Borris Miles secured the Democratic nomination to replace Senator Rodney Ellis for Senate District 13. As a result, Rep. Miles will have to vacate his seat in House District 146. Precinct chairs will … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, Erica Lee, HCDP, HD146, James Donatto, Larry Blackmon, Rashad Cave, SD13, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Valencia Williams | 4 Comments

Miles wins SD13 nomination

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

And so we gathered again to pick a nominee to fill an open slot on the ballot, though at least this time the “we” who did the actual picking did not include me. I went to observe, say Hi, gather … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, Erica Lee, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD141, HD146, James Donatto, James Joseph, Rashad Cave, Rodney Ellis, Ronald Green, SD13, Senate, Senfronia Thompson, Shawn Thierry, TDP, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

All the interviews for 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

As we begin early voting for the November election, here are all the interviews I conducted for candidates who are on the ballot as well as for the referenda. These include interviews that were done for the primary as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Alma Allen, Ann Harris Bennett, Ann Johnson, Annise Parker, Borris Miles, Brad Neal, Candace Duval, CD02, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD21, CD23, CD27, CD29, CD33, CD36, Christof Spieler, Cody Pogue, Congress, Constable, Craig Eiland, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gene Wu, Gilbert Garcia, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCC, HCDE, HD127, HD131, HD134, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD150, HD21, HD26, HISD, Houston, interviews, James Cargas, Jim Dougherty, Joaquin Castro, John Courage, Marc Veasey, Mary Ann Perez, Max Martin, Metro, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Richard Schechter, Rose Meza Harrison, SBOE, SD10, SD25, Senate, Steve Radack, Tawana Cadien, Terry Grier, Texas, The Lege, Traci Jensen, Vince Ryan, vy nguyen, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: HCDE and District E

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron endorses three Democrats for the Harris County Department of Education. At-Large Position 3: Democratic challenger Diane Trautman would bring expertise and professionalism to the job. As a professor of education at Stephen F. Austin State University, she taught … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged David Martin, Diane Trautman, District E, early voting, Election 2012, endorsements, Erica Lee, Harris County, HCDE, Houston, Houston City Council, runoff, Silvia Mintz, special election, Stan Stanart | Comments Off

HCDE election lawsuit dismissed

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The lineup for the fall elections is now officially set. The disputed election results for the trustee runoff between two Democratic candidates will stand after a federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Harris County Department of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, Jarvis Johnson, lawsuit, redistricting, runoff, Stan Stanart | Comments Off

Fall interview season begins tomorrow

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I know that we just finished the primary runoffs, but we’re also now more than halfway through August, so it’s time to start doing interviews with candidates for the fall. I’ll be up candid, I don’t know exactly how many … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Alma Allen, Borris Miles, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD23, CD27, CD33, Congress, Constable, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HD131, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, interviews, James Cargas, Joaquin Castro, Marc Veasey, Mary Ann Perez, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Rose Meza Harrison, SBOE, SD10, Senate, Tawana Cadien, Texas, The Lege, Traci Jensen, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Who wants to sue over the HCDE election?

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Depends who you ask. At a court hearing July 30, the county, both political parties and an attorney for [runoff winner Erica] Lee all said they wanted the department of education’s suit dismissed (the school board wanted it to continue). … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, Jarvis Johnson, lawsuit, redistricting, runoff, videos | Comments Off

2012 Democratic primary runoffs

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

All state results here. Best news of the night was Paul Sadler‘s easy win. Can we please raise some money for this guy? Congressional results: James Cargas in CD07, Pete Gallego in CD23, Rose Meza Harrison in CD27, Marc Veasey … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Alan Rosen, Annie's List, CD07, CD23, CD27, CD33, CD34, Ciro Rodriguez, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Domingo Garcia, Election 2012, endorsements, Erica Lee, Filemon Vela, Gene Wu, Harris County, HCDE, HD117, HD137, HD95, James Cargas, lawsuit, Marc Veasey, Nicole Collier, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Philip Cortez, Rose Meza Harrison, runoff, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Zerick Guinn | 8 Comments

Election night returns

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

For your convenience: Statewide Democratic results Looks good for Paul Sadler. Going to be a long night in CDs 23 and 33. Statewide Republican results Ted Cruz has a modest early lead. Wackjob John Devine is leading Supreme Court Justice … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Alan Rosen, CD23, CD33, CD36, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Donna Campbell, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Gene Wu, Harris County, HCDE, HD137, Jeff Wentworth, John Devine, Paul Sadler, Republican Party, runoff, SD25, Senate, Steve Stockman, Supreme Court, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

HCDE runoff will be held

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

So ruled a judge yesterday in the ongoing lawsuit filed by the HCDE to void the Democratic primary in Precinct 1 Position 6. The Harris County Department of Education told a federal judge Monday it wants to proceed with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, HCDE, HCDP, Jarvis Johnson, lawsuit, Republican Party, runoff | 2 Comments

No settlement deal for HCDE election screwup

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Just as well, because this wasn’t a good deal. A proposed settlement hashed out Thursday evening would have seen the Republican race – a blowout victory – stand, and the Democratic race – for which a runoff is under way … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Commissioners Court, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, Jarvis Johnson, Lane Lewis, lawsuit, redistricting, runoff, special election | 6 Comments

Early runoff voting in perspective

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here are four numbers for your consideration: Year Total votes =================== 2006 13,726 2008 9,670 2010 15,225 2012 14,778 The first three numbers are the complete final turnout figures for the last three Democratic primary runoffs in Harris County. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County, HCDE, Paul Sadler, runoff, Senate, Texas, turnout | 2 Comments

July campaign finance reports for Harris County candidates

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

You know the drill by now. Office Candidate Raised Spent Cash Loans ============================================================ Sheriff A Garcia 47,025 41,900 357,818 0 Sheriff L Guthrie 70,176 75,646 33,075 157,000 Sheriff C Pittman 11,309 11,566 5,217 24,000 DA M Anderson 73,888 60,980 33,371 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, campaign finance reports, Carl Pittman, Cindy Vara-Leija, Commissioners Court, Constable, District Attorney, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, Lloyd Oliver, Louis Guthrie, Mike Sullivan, Robert Talton, runoff, Vince Ryan | 4 Comments

HCDE sues for new election

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: The Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) today filed suit in federal court seeking new elections for Trustees whose district boundaries were wrong in the May 29th primary. HCDE officials learned earlier this week that outdated boundaries … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, Jarvis Johnson, lawsuit, redistricting, runoff | 2 Comments

Boundary screwup could affect HCDE race

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

This is just freakin’ great. Because of a mix-up with the new district boundaries, not everyone who was qualified to vote in a school trustee race was able to and some voters who weren’t supposed to, were allowed to cast … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, Jarvis Johnson, lawsuit, redistricting, Roy Morales, runoff, Terry O'Rourke | 3 Comments

Endorsement watch: Better late than never

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron finally gets around to making an endorsement in the HCDE race for Precinct 1, Position 6. If you’ve never heard of the Harris County Board of Education, don’t feel bad. Even among people who care about school boards, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2012, endorsements, Erica Lee, Harris County, HCDE, Jarvis Johnson, Reagan Flowers, runoff | 3 Comments

Erica Lee: How to Keep a First Grader Off Death Row

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from a series of guest posts that I will be presenting over the next few weeks. It is the beginning of the school year and excitement is in the air. Children are looking for their classmates in … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged budget, death penalty, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Erica Lee, guest post, Harris County, HCDE, pre-kindergarten, runoff, schools | 1 Comment

Democratic results, Harris County

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The good: – Lane Lewis won a full term as HCDP Chair by a 55-45 margin. If you heard a whizzing noise this evening, it was the bullet we all dodged in this race. – Sheriff Adrian Garcia easily won … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alma Allen, Borris Miles, CD07, CD10, CD22, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Dexter Smith, Diane Trautman, District Attorney, Elaine Palmer, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HCDP, HD131, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, Jamaal Smith, James Cargas, Jarvis Johnson, Keryl Douglas, Kesha Rogers, KP George, Lane Lewis, Lissa Squiers, Lloyd Oliver, Mary Ann Perez, runoff, SBOE, Steven Kirkland, Tawana Cadien, The Lege, Traci Jensen, turnout, Zack Fertitta | 16 Comments

Interview with Erica Lee

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Erica Lee is one of three candidates running for Harris County Department of Education, Position 6, Precinct 1 – yes, that would be the Roy Morales seat. She’s got a pretty impressive resume for the position, having been a classroom … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Harris County, HCDE, interviews | Comments Off

Three for HD144, Lee for HCDE

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Since Monday night, I have heard of three people who are interested in running for HD144, the State Rep district that was drawn to favor the election of a Democrat by the San Antonio court. For the record, the 2008 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD35, Cody Wheeler, Congress, David Rosen, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HCDE, HD144, HD26, Ken Legler, Kevin Risner, Mary Ann Perez, Michael Wolfe, Ornaldo Ybarra, Roy Morales, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Romo, Texas, The Lege, vy nguyen | 2 Comments

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