Tag Archives: Molly Cook

A couple of followups on the runoffs

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Sen. Molly Cook gets some deserved attention. State Sen. Molly Cook appears to have narrowly defeated state Rep. Jarvis Johnson in the Senate District 15 primary runoff for the second time this month, setting the stage for her to hold … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Dade Phelan, Democratic primary, Election 2024, Harris County Appraisal District, HCAD, HD146, HD21, Jarvis Johnson, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Molly Cook, primaries, runoff, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Speaker's race, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Primary runoff results: Harris County

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

So this happened: That was quite the storm, though after what we’ve already experienced just this month it’s not as impressive as it might have been. It was even worse in North Texas, where some polls stayed open until 9 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Annette Ramirez, Charlene Ward Johnson, Constable, Democratic primary, Desiree Broadnax, Election 2024, endorsements, Gemayel Haynes, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD139, HD146, interviews, Jarvis Johnson, Jerome Moore, Jerry Rodriguez, Jerry Zimmerer, judicial races, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Molly Cook, Q&A, runoff, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Velda Faulkner, Vivian King | Comments Off

Primary runoff day is tomorrow

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds voters that Tuesday, May 28, is Election Day for the Primary Runoff Elections. Voters can cast their ballots in person at one of the more than 300 vote centers in Harris … Continue reading →

Early voting to proceed mostly as normal

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth announces that early voting for the May 28 Primary Runoff Elections will start on Monday, May 20, as scheduled. Despite the challenges the county faces due to the storm on Friday, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Annette Ramirez, blackouts, Charlene Ward Johnson, Constable, Democratic primary, derecho, Desiree Broadnax, early voting, Election 2024, endorsements, Gemayel Haynes, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD139, HD146, interviews, Jarvis Johnson, Jerome Moore, Jerry Rodriguez, Jerry Zimmerer, judicial races, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Molly Cook, Q&A, runoff, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Velda Faulkner, Vivian King | Comments Off

Early voting for the May primary runoffs begins Monday

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth announces that early voting for the May 28 Primary Runoff Elections starts on Monday, May 20. Be aware that these elections offer only five days of early voting. Voters can cast their … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Annette Ramirez, Charlene Ward Johnson, Constable, Democratic primary, Desiree Broadnax, early voting, Election 2024, endorsements, Gemayel Haynes, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD139, HD146, interviews, Jarvis Johnson, Jerome Moore, Jerry Rodriguez, Jerry Zimmerer, judicial races, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Molly Cook, Q&A, runoff, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Velda Faulkner, Vivian King | Comments Off

More on the improper use of funds allegations against Mike Miles

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Other outlets are on this now. A state lawmaker and Houston teachers are calling for Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles to be investigated after a Spectrum News report revealed that millions in Texas public school tax dollars may … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Ana Hernandez, budget, charter schools, Christina Morales, Colorado, deficit, Gene Wu, HFT, HISD, Houston, Jackie Anderson, Jarvis Johnson, Mike Miles, Mike Morath, Molly Cook, New Education System, Paul Colbert, Penny Shaw, schools, Texas, Texas Education Agency, The Lege, Third Future Schools | 4 Comments

My interviews and Q&As for the runoffs

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting begins Monday, May 20, for the primary runoffs. Yes, I know, we just finished voting for the HCAD/SD15 special elections, but here we are again, and we’ll have one more after that for the HCAD runoffs. So get … Continue reading →

Election 3 of 4 for SD15 is up next

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the primary runoffs starts May 20, which is to say a week from Monday. Are we not excited? Few voters paid attention to Saturday’s state Senate District 15 special election that saw emergency room nurse Molly Cook … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2024, Jarvis Johnson, Molly Cook, runoff, SD15, Senate, special election, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Some further special election stuff

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

We begin with this from the inbox. The Harris County Clerk’s Office posted the unofficial May 4 Uniform and Special Elections results on the Harris Votes website early Sunday morning, with 56,612 ballots cast in total. About 2% of Harris … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Bexar County, Dallas County, early voting, Election 2020, Election 2022, Election 2024, Fort Bend County, Fort Bend ISD, Harris County, Harris County Appraisal District, HCAD, HD139, Jarvis Johnson, Katy, Katy ISD, Molly Cook, precinct analysis, runoff, SD15, Senate, special election, Spring Branch, Tarrant County, Texas, Travis County, turnout | Comments Off

May 2024 Harris County special election results

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Election live results are here. As of the 11 PM update, in which 118 of 151 voting centers had reported, Molly Cook was easily winning the SD15 special election, with about 56% of the vote. In the HCAD elections: Position … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged absentee ballots, Amy Ngo Lacy, Bill Frazer, early voting, Election 2024, Ericka McCrutcheon, Harris County, Harris County Appraisal District, HCAD, Jarvis Johnson, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Kyle Scott, Molly Cook, Pelumi Adeleke, runoff, SD15, Senate, special election, Texas, turnout | 4 Comments

Re-endorsement watch: Again for Jarvis

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron re-endorses Rep. Jarvis Johnson for the special election in SD15. The crowded Democratic race to replace current Mayor John Whitmire in the Texas Senate has narrowed to two candidates with starkly different backgrounds and philosophies of governance and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2024, Jarvis Johnson, John Whitmire, Molly Cook, runoff, SD15, Senate, special election, Texas | 2 Comments

Early voting for the May 4 election begins Monday

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth announced that early voting for the May 4 Uniform and Special Elections for Texas Senate District 15 and the Harris County Appraisal District begins on Monday, April 22, and runs through Tuesday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Austin Pooley, early voting, Election 2024, Harris County, Harris County Appraisal District, HCAD, Jarvis Johnson, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Melissa Noriega, Molly Cook, Pelumi Adeleke, SD15, Senate, special election | 3 Comments

SD15 rounds two and three

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

If it weren’t for the HCAD elections on May 4, the SD15 special election would be the headliner. Molly Cook and state Rep. Jarvis Johnson both say they take every election seriously, and that includes their head-to-head matchup on May … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Election 2024, Harris County, Jarvis Johnson, Molly Cook, SD15, Senate, special election, Texas | 1 Comment

The SD15 special election is now a two candidate race

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

From Campos. Commentary said this after the Democratic Party Primary about three and a half weeks ago: “For what it is worth, according to the Texas Secretary of State website, Michelle Bonton, Molly Cook, State Rep. Jarvis Johnson, and Todd … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2024, Harris County Appraisal District, HCAD, Jarvis Johnson, Molly Cook, runoff, SD15, Senate, special election, Texas, turnout | 3 Comments

Evaluating the polls

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

This year we got a set of polls for various Democratic primary races from the UH Hobby Center. Because of the nature of some of the races and the fact that we don’t usually get this kind of polling data, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Annette Ramirez, Ashton Woods, Beto Cardenas, CD07, CD18, Charlene Ward Johnson, Christian Menefee, Clint Horn, Colin Allred, Congress, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2024, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD139, HD142, HD146, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Ford, Karthik Soora, Kim Ogg, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Lizzie FLetcher, Michelle Bonton, Mo Jenkins, Molly Cook, Pervez Agwan, polls, Roland Gutierrez, Rosalind Caesar, SD15, Sean Teare, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Umeka Lewis-Piccolo | Comments Off

Initial thoughts on the 2024 primary

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Some opening considerations as we peruse the final unofficial voting data. Before you read my words, go check out Stace, Campos, Reform Austin, and the Texas Signal. Here we go: – Final turnout in Harris County was 176,396 for Dems … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Annette Ramirez, Armando Perez-Serrato, Barack Obama, Cameron County, CD12, CD23, CD32, Colin Allred, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Desiree Broadnax, early voting, Election 2012, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Election 2024, Gillespie County, hand counting, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD139, HD146, Hidalgo County, Jarvis Johnson, Joe Biden, judicial races, Julie Johnson, Michelle Bonton, Molly Cook, President, primaries, runoff, SD15, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, turnout, Webb County | 2 Comments

Primary 2024 results: Democratic headlines

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

It’s going to be a late night and I have a couple of long days ahead of me, so I’m going to do some quick summaries based on what I now know, and will come back later to fill the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Allison Jackson Mathis, Amanda Edwards, Amber Boyd-Cora, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Annette Ramirez, Ashley Mayes Guice, Brendetta Scott, Brian Williams, Brittanye Morris, CD07, CD18, CD22, CD32, CD38, Charlene Ward Johnson, Christian Menefee, Colin Allred, Danielle Bess, Democratic primary, Denise Brown, Desiree Broadnax, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2024, Erica Hughes, First Court of Appeals, Fran Watson, Gemayel Haynes, Gordon Goodman, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD139, HD142, HD146, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Davis, Jerry Zimmerer, Joe Biden, judicial races, Julia Maldonado, Julie Johnson, Kim Ogg, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Lillian Alexander, Lizzie FLetcher, Marquette Greene-Scott, Melissa McDonough, Mike Engelhart, Molly Cook, Nathan Johnson, Nicole Perdue, Pervez Agwan, Peter Kelly, President, Ramona Franklin, RK Sandill, Robert Schaffer, runoff, SD15, SD16, Sean Teare, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, TaKasha Francis, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Tracy Good, turnout, Velda Faulkner, Victoria Neave, Vivian King | 17 Comments

More Dem primary polls from UH/Hobby Center

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

I asked, and I received. Just months after a bruising campaign for mayor of Houston, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is leading her top challenger in the 18th Congressional District by five points, suggesting the closest race for the position … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Ashton Woods, Beto Cardenas, CD07, CD18, Charlene Ward Johnson, Clint Horn, Congress, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Election 2024, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HD139, HD142, HD146, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Ford, Karthik Soora, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Lizzie FLetcher, Michelle Bonton, Mo Jenkins, Molly Cook, Pervez Agwan, polls, Rosalind Caesar, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Three big ones

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron races to finish up their primary endorsements before the start of Early Voting. Three more for your consideration: They endorse Rep. Lizzie Fletcher in CD07. Ever since Democratic voters picked her to take on and eventually defeat a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Ashton Woods, Beto Cardenas, CD07, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2024, endorsements, HD146, Jarvis Johnson, Karthik Soora, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Lizzie FLetcher, Michelle Bonton, Molly Cook, Pervez Agwan, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton | 1 Comment

The Trib covers SD15

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

There should be more of this. The last time Senate District 15 was an open seat was 1982 — before some of the candidates currently running for it were born. But after four decades, John Whitmire, the former Senate dean … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Beto Cardenas, Democratic primary, Election 2024, Jarvis Johnson, Karthik Soora, Michelle Bonton, Molly Cook, SD15, Senate, Texas, Todd Litton | Comments Off

January 2024 campaign finance reports – State offices

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

The start of the new year means campaign finance reports are due for everyone. I’ll work my way through them as I can, in between the interviews and Q&As. At this point in January, the only state race to watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Angeanette Thibodeaux, Ashton Woods, Beto Cardenas, campaign finance reports, Charlene Ward Johnson, Chase West, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Election 2024, Harold Dutton, HD132, HD138, HD139, HD142, HD146, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Ford, Karthik Soora, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Michelle Bonton, Mo Jenkins, Molly Cook, Rosalind Caesar, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Stephanie Morales, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton | 3 Comments

Interview with Molly Cook

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Our next candidate for SD15 is a name that should be familiar to you, Molly Cook. Cook ran in the primary for SD15 against then-Sen. Whitmire and collected 42% of the vote, a strong showing for a first-timer against a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2024, interviews, Molly Cook, SD15, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

More filing deadline news and notes

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to use the Erik Manning Spreadsheet, the Patrick Svitek spreadsheet, and the Secretary of State webpage to put together some notes and observations about the 2024 filing deadline and primary lineups. Note that some of this may still … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Beto Cardenas, Brian Williams, Carl Sherman, CD07, CD12, CD16, CD18, CD26, CD30, CD32, CD37, CD38, Colin Allred, Congress, Constable, Court of Criminal Appeals, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Election 2024, filing deadline, First Court of Appeals, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HCDE, HD131, HD139, HD142, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jarvis Johnson, Jasmine Crockett, John McGee, Josh Wallenstein, judicial races, Julie Johnson, Justice of the Peace, Karthik Soora, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Lizzie FLetcher, Lloyd Doggett, Mark Gonzalez, Michelle Bonton, Molly Cook, primaries, Richard Bonton, Richard Cantu, Roland Gutierrez, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, Supreme Court, Texas, Todd Litton, Veronica Escobar | 2 Comments

Get ready for the SD15 special election

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

It’s closer than you think. The candidates looking to replace Mayor-elect John Whitmire in the Texas Senate may have to win as many as five elections next year before they ever get to vote on a piece of legislation. Whitmire, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2022, Election 2023, Election 2024, HD139, HD147, Houston, Jarvis Johnson, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Mayor, Molly Cook, runoff, SD15, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton | 1 Comment

Candidate filing update

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

There’s still more than two weeks to go until the filing deadline for the 2024 primaries, so there are still a lot of people who haven’t filed or haven’t made their surprise announcement that they’re not filing yet. So if … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged CD32, Chase West, Congress, David Romero, Democratic primary, Election 2024, filing deadline, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD132, HD139, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Davis, Julie Johnson, Molly Cook, primaries, Rosalind Caesar, SD15, Senate, Texas, Todd Litton | 2 Comments

Filing season for 2024 begins today

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Happy First Day of Candidate Filing to all who celebrate. The Democratic and Republican slates will begin to take shape this weekend once candidates start filing their paperwork to run. Several Harris County officials plan to file for re-election, such … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Ann Harris Bennett, CD18, Christian Menefee, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, Desiree Broadnax, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2024, filing deadline, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Isaiah Martin, Jarvis Johnson, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Kim Ogg, Mike Knox, Molly Cook, primaries, Rodney Ellis, SD15, Sean Teare, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Tom Ramsey | 1 Comment

Rep. Jarvis Johnson to run for SD15

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

The field grows. Rep. Jarvis Johnson, D-Houston, announced Tuesday he will run for Texas Senate to fill the seat currently held by mayoral candidate John Whitmire. “I know the issues affecting our communities. We’ve been neglected by the state. They’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2023, Election 2024, filing deadline, Houston, Jarvis Johnson, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Mayor, Molly Cook, runoff, SD15, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Todd Litton | 1 Comment

Todd Litton announces for SD15

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: I hope this message finds you and yours well. After some inspiring conversations in and across our community, and a lot of consideration with Jennifer and our family, I am thrilled to share with you that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged CD02, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2024, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Molly Cook, SD15, Senate, Texas, Todd Litton | Comments Off

The young activists of today

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Keep track of these names, or better yet get to know them. Olivia Julianna typed “#johnnyboywhitmire” into TikTok’s search bar. To her delight, her five videos critiquing Texas state senator and Houston mayoral hopeful John Whitmire had garnered a combined … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2023 | Tagged Election 2023, Houston, John Whitmire, Mayor, Molly Cook, Olivia Julianna, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, turnout, voter registration | Comments Off

City runoff election will be December 9

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Slightly reducing the overall intrigue factor of the season. The runoffs for Houston’s City Hall elections will be held Dec. 9, the secretary of state’s office confirmed on Tuesday. Houston voters will head to the polls Nov. 7 to elect … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2023 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2023, Election 2024, filing deadline, fundraising, Houston, Isaiah Martin, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Mayor, Molly Cook, runoff, SD15, Secretary of State, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, special election, The Lege | Comments Off

The Trib on the “political dominoes” of the Mayor’s race

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

A lot of what’s in here is stuff we already know. I want to focus on this bit from later on: “I think both Whitmire and Jackson Lee are kind of institutions in town, so the fact that there could … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2023, Election 2024 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2023, Election 2024, filing deadline, fundraising, Houston, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Mayor, Molly Cook, runoff, SD15, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, special election, The Lege | 2 Comments

July 2023 campaign finance reports – State races

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

At this point, the only state race I’m watching is SD15. This is partly because of the Mayor’s race connection, partly because there are two active challengers to the possibly outgoing/possibly staying incumbent, and partly because I don’t have enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Democratic primary, Election 2022, Election 2023, Election 2024, fundraising, HD142, HD146, Houston, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Ken Paxton, Mayor, Molly Cook, SD15, Senate, Texas | 1 Comment

A trio of candidate announcements

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Molly Cook, Emergency Room Nurse and Community Organizer, Announces Second Run for Texas Senate District 15 Molly Cook (she/her) is running again for Texas Senate District 15 in the 2024 Elections. Since the primaries in March 2022, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2023, Election 2024 | Tagged At Large #1, Democratic primary, Election 2019, Election 2022, Election 2023, Election 2024, HCC, Houston, Houston City Council, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Kendall Baker, Mayor, MJ Khan, Molly Cook, Raj Salhotra, Robert Glaser, SD15, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Uvalde

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t have anything clever or original to say about the horrible tragedy in Uvalde. There’s a vast amount of stories and heartbreaking photos out there, so go and look to the extent that your heart and mental health can … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged activism, Beto O'Rourke, Election 2022, Greg Abbott, gun control, Molly Cook, NRA, Sylvester Turner, Texas, Uvalde | 16 Comments

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