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The women challenging Democratic men

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

One more point of interest from The Cut: And Democratic women aren’t leaving the men of their own party undisturbed. In Minnesota, former FBI analyst Leah Phifer is challenging incumbent Democratic representative Rick Nolan; Sameena Mustafa, a tenant advocate and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Alex Dominguez, Ana Lisa Garza, Arturo Alonzo, Barbara Mallory Carawway, Bobby Guerra, CD18, CD30, Congress, Daniel Espinoza, Dawnna Dukes, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Election 2018, Eric Johnson, Garnet Coleman, Harold Dutton, HD100, HD104, HD116, HD117, HD118, HD124, HD139, HD142, HD146, HD147, HD27, HD31, HD37, HD41, HD46, HD75, Ina Minjarez, Jarvis Johnson, Jessica Gonzalez, Leo Pacheco, Mary Gonzalez, MarySue Fernath, Michael Pinkard, Phillip Cortez, Randy Bates, Rene Oliveira, Richard Bonton, Robert Alonzo, Robert Escobedo, Ron Reynolds, Roy Owen, Ryan Guillen, Sandra Crenshaw, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, Terisha DeDeaux, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Wilvin Carter | Comments Off

Filing news: Lupe Valdez is in for Governor

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Here she comes. Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced Wednesday morning that she is running for governor, giving Texas Democrats a serious candidate for the top job with five days until the candidate filing deadline for the 2018 primaries. “Like … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Allison Sawyer, Andrew White, Armando Walle, Brett Shipp, CD21, CD32, Chip Roy, Comptroller, Congress, Daniel Espinoza, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Elvonte Patton, Garnet Coleman, Governor, Greg Abbott, HCDE, HD126, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD139, HD140, HD146, HD147, Jarvis Johnson, Jeffrey Payne, Jenifer Pool, Josh Wallenstein, judicial races, Land Commissioner, Lupe Valdez, Martin Schexnayder, Matthew Mendez, Natali Hurtado, Randy Bates, Roy Owen, Sandra Moore, Shawn Thierry, Texas, Tom Wakely, Undrai Fizer | Comments Off

Post-holiday weekend filing update

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Pulling this together from various sources. – According to the Brazoria County Democratic Party, Beto O’Rourke has company in the primary for Senate. Sema Hernandez, whose campaign Facebook page describes her as a “Berniecrat progressive” from Houston, is a candidate … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Beto O'Rourke, Brazoria County, CD02, CD10, CD22, Congress, Darnell Jones, Democratic primary, Election 2018, filing deadline, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD133, HD138, HD139, HD26, HD27, HD28, HD85, Jarvis Johnson, Jenifer Pool, Jennifer Cantu, Letitia Plummer, Mark Gibson, Martin Schexnayder, Michael Siegel, Randy Bates, Richie DeGrow, Ron Reynolds, Ryan Stone, Sandra Moore, Sarah DeMerchant, Sema Hernandez, Senate, Steve Brown, Tami Walker, Tawana Cadien, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Wilvin Carter | 6 Comments

An incomplete filing update

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

First, a little Republican action in CD02. Hurricane Harvey is reshaping congressional campaigns in Houston. When the flood waters socked the Meyerland area, it also washed out the home of former hospital CEO David Balat, a Republican, who was hoping … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Alex Triantaphyllis, CD02, CD07, CD18, CD29, CD36, Commissioners Court, Congress, Daniel Box, Daniel Espinoza, David Balat, Dayna Steele, Democratic primary, Dominique Garcia, Fred Infortunio, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gilbert Pena, Harris County, HD126, HD130, HD133, HD138, HD139, HD144, HD147, Hector Morales, James Cargas, Jarvis Johnson, Jason Westin, Jenifer Pool, John Culberson, Jon Powell, Kevin Roberts, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, Martin Schexnayder, Mary Ann Perez, Patricia Harless, primaries, Randy Bates, Richard Johnson, Rick Walker, Sam Harless, Sandra Moore, SD17, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Garcia, Ted Poe, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Undrai Fizer | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Labor for Thompson, the Mayor for Miles

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO today announced their support of Senfronia Thompson for State Senator District 13. “Our unions screened two candidates for Senate District 13 — Representatives Senfronia Thompson and Borris Miles,” said … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged AFL-CIO, Al Green, Alma Allen, Ana Hernandez, Annise Parker, Armando Walle, Borris Miles, Election 2016, endorsements, Fort Bend County, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gene Wu, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Hubert Vo, Jarvis Johnson, Jessica Farrar, John Whitmire, Rodney Ellis, Ron Reynolds, Ronald Green, SD13, Senate, Senfronia Thompson, Sylvester Turner, TDP, The Lege | 2 Comments

Democratic primary runoff results

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Harris County results Fort Bend County results Statewide results Trib liveblog Just for the record, we didn’t get any precinct results until 8:34, at which time only 8% of precincts had reported. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t because of overwhelming … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Bexar County, CD15, Chris Diaz, Congress, Constable, Dakota Carter, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Elaine Palmer, Election 2016, Eric Carter, Fort Bend County, Fredericka Phillips, Grady Yarbrough, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD120, HD139, HD27, Hilary Green, Jarvis Johnson, judicial races, Julie Countiss, Justice of the Peace, Kimberly Willis, Kristen Hawkins, Railroad Commission, Ron Reynolds, runoff, SBOE, Sherman Eagleton, Texas, The Lege, Vicente Gonzalez | 6 Comments

Final runoff early voting numbers

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Here are your final early voting numbers for the Republican and Democratic primary runoffs in Harris County. Note that in both cases, mail ballots have accounted for the majority of the total so far: On the Dem side, there have … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, AFL-CIO, Annie's List, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Briscoe Cain, Democratic primary, early voting, endorsements, Harris County, HD120, HD128, HD139, HD27, Jarvis Johnson, Kimberly Willis, Mario Salas, Mary Lou Bruner, primaries, runoff, SBOE, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege, turnout, Wayne Smith | 2 Comments

Roundup of runoff candidate interviews and Q&As

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, early voting for the primary runoffs begins in a week. I did my usual series of interviews and judicial Q&As for the primary, but there were a few candidates I didn’t get to for one reason or … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Angelique Bartholomew, Dakota Carter, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Elaine Palmer, Election 2016, Eric Carter, Fort Bend County, Fredericka Phillips, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD139, HD27, interviews, Jarvis Johnson, Jasmine Jenkins, Jerome Moore, JoAnn Storey, judicial races, Julie Countiss, Justice of the Peace, Kimberly Willis, Kristen Hawkins, Q&A, Rabeea Collier, Ron Reynolds, runoff, SBOE, Tanya Makany-Rivera, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Jarvis Johnson wins HD139 special election

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

For whatever it turns out to be worth. Houston voters on Saturday selected Jarvis D. Johnson to fill the remainder of the unexpired term of former District 139 State Representative Sylvester Turner, now mayor of Houston. Johnson, a former Houston … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Bexar County, Democratic primary, Election 2016, Fort Bend County, George Scott, Harris County, HD120, HD139, Jarvis Johnson, Katy ISD, Kimberly Willis, provisional ballots, Richmond, runoff, single member districts, special election, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Early voting ends for HD139 special election

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Here are the final early voting totals from the HD139 special election. The disparity between absentee ballots and in-person votes is pretty amazing, isn’t it? I’m going to guess that the Saturday in-person total will be less than the 200 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged early voting, Election 2016, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD120, HD139, Jarvis Johnson, Katy ISD, Rickey Tezino, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout, Waller County | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Why bother?

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chronicle barely musters a shrug for the special election in HD139. The winner of this election will cast no ballots in the state Legislature – presuming that Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t call an unexpected special session. At the very … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Election 2016, endorsements, HD139, Jarvis Johnson, Rickey Tezino, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Early voting for May 7 elections begins today

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Hey, remember that special election to fill out Mayor Turner’s unexpired term in HD139? Early voting for it – and for the other elections on the May 7 ballot – begins today. Who knew, right? Here’s the press release from … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Austin, early voting, Election 2016, Fort Bend County, George Scott, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, HD139, Houston, Jarvis Johnson, Katy, Katy ISD, Rickey Tezino, special election, Texas, The Lege, Uber, Waller County | 1 Comment

Runoff watch: Legislative races

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to spend a few posts looking at the runoff elections that will be on the ballot this May. Primary runoffs are completely different than regular primaries, mostly because the races involved are low profile and only the hardest … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Angelique Bartholomew, Annie's List, Briscoe Cain, Democratic primary, Election 2016, HD128, HD139, HD27, Jarvis Johnson, Joe Straus, Kimberly Willis, primaries, Randy Bates, Ron Reynolds, runoff, Speaker's race, special election, Texas, The Lege, Wayne Smith | 4 Comments

2016 primaries: State races

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s start with the Democratic race for Railroad Commissioner, and a few words from Forrest Wilder: The Gene Kelly Effect: Texas Democrats are almost perennially embarrassed by what you might call the Gene Kelly Effect — the depressing tendency of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Briscoe Cain, Bryan Hughes, Byron Cook, Carlos Uresti, Cody Garrett, Cody Wheeler, Dakota Carter, Debbie Riddle, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Election 2016, Gary Gates, Gene Wu, Georgina Perez, Grady Yarbrough, HD04, HD08, HD116, HD118, HD120, HD128, HD131, HD137, HD139, HD144, HD148, HD149, HD150, HD20, HD49, HD55, HD75, HD77, Hubert Vo, Hugh Shine, Jarvis Johnson, Jasmine Jenkins, Jessica Farrar, Joe Straus, Jose Menendez, Kimberly Willis, Lance Gooden, Lina Ortega, Lon Burnam, Mario Salas, Marsha Farney, Mary Ann Perez, Mary Gonzalez, Mary Lou Bruner, Molly White, primaries, Railroad Commission, Randy Bates, SBOE, SD01, SD19, SD24, SD26, Senate, Stuart Spitzer, Susan King, Terry Wilson, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Varloree Swanson, Wayne Smith | Comments Off

Interview with Jarvis Johnson

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

When I first did interviews for candidates in the primary for HD139, I did not include former Council member Jarvis Johnson. The main reason for this was that I couldn’t find any online presence for him – the Google searches … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2016, HD139, interviews, Jarvis Johnson, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Succeeding Sylvester

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes its choice for HD139. We encourage Democratic Party voters to look for a candidate who will emulate Turner’s successful model of connecting constituents’ interests with the levers of state power in Austin. We believe that Kimberly Willis … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Bexar County, Byron Miller, Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2016, endorsements, Gabe Farias, HD116, HD118, HD120, HD124, HD139, Ina Minjarez, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Ford, Kimberly Willis, Martin Golando, Randy Bates, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer | 8 Comments

On helping District B

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

District B Council Member Jerry Davis is taking a direct approach to improving his district. Davis hopes to inspire through his do-it-yourself approach a strengthened ethic of self-reliance. The answers to the challenges of District B, and there are many … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Carole Mims Galloway, District B, Fifth Ward, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Davis | 1 Comment

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

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

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

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

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

January finance reports: City of Houston

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, I know, there are no city of Houston elections this year. (Not yet, anyway.) But the candidates and officeholders have to file reports anyway, covering the period from their last report through the end of the year. That period … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Election 2011, Election 2013, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Mayor, Mike Sullivan, runoff, Wanda Adams | 3 Comments

Don’t draw broad conclusions from muddled evidence

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I have a number of issues with the analysis presented in this Chron story about what happened in the runoffs and What It All Means. The results illustrate a continuation of a national trend of anger and frustration toward government … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Clarence Bradford, District A, District B, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Kristi Thibaut, red light cameras, Renew Houston, runoff | 4 Comments

Where the poverty is

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

It’s all around us, but more in some places than in others. The number of Houston-area residents living in very poor neighborhoods almost doubled over the past decade, which researchers say increases their risk for unemployment, health problems and crime. … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged Brookings Institute, Census, Fifth Ward, Houston, Jarvis Johnson, poverty | Comments Off

More on the red light camera ruling

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I said before that what happens next with the red light camera ruling is a political decision. Here’s how that’s shaping up. City Attorney Dave Feldman said Friday’s ruling will force the city to choose from canceling the contract with … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Anne Clutterbuck, Annise Parker, Brenda Stardig, Clarence Bradford, David Feldman, Election 2010, Election 2011, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, lawsuit, Mike Sullivan, Oliver Pennington, red light cameras, Sue Lovell, Wanda Adams | 12 Comments

Drainage fee passes with exemptions

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Council has passed the drainage fee ordinance required by Renew Rebuild Houston, with exemptions for existing church and school properties. The fee will apply to all future “impervious cover” at church and school buildings, such as roofs and parking lots. … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Annise Parker, Clarence Bradford, Dan Patrick, drainage, flooding, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, lawsuit, Mike Sullivan, Renew Houston, Stephen Costello | Comments Off

A very early look at 2011 fundraising

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

A couple of weeks ago I took an early look at the 2011 city elections, but there was a key ingredient missing in that analysis: Money. The fundraising season for city candidates, which has been closed since last January, will … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Al Hoang, Anne Clutterbuck, Annise Parker, Clarence Bradford, Election 2011, Eric Dick, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, Mark Lee, Mayor, Melissa Noriega, Michael Berry, Robert Glaser, Ronald Green, Roy Morales, Stephen Costello, Sue Lovell | 9 Comments

The Mayor editorializes for Prop 1

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor Parker lays out the case for Prop 1, the ballot referendum to establish a dedicated revenue source for street and drainage improvements. Is it necessary? Absolutely! Approximately 65 percent of our streets and drainage systems are beyond their useful … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Annise Parker, Clarence Bradford, drainage, Election 2010, flooding, Garnet Coleman, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, Renew Houston, Wanda Adams | 3 Comments

CM Johnson gets no-billed on evading arrest charge

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Some good news for Council Member Jarvis Johnson. A Harris County grand jury has declined this morning to indict Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson on charges stemming from his arrest in June for evading arrest, according to his attorney. Johnson … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged District Attorney, Harris County, Houston, Houston City Council, HPD, Jarvis Johnson | Comments Off

DA investigating CM Johnson

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Oops. Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson’s office pressured city officials to certify a security firm as a minority-owned business to win a lucrative subcontract for the company, which later gave a 40 percent ownership stake to a close Johnson associate, … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged District Attorney, Harris County, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson | Comments Off

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