Daily Archives: January 16, 2026

Interview with Marvalette Hunter

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

We wrap up our tour of CD38 with a familiar name from Houston politics. Marvalette Hunter was the Chief of Staff for the late Sylvester Turner both for his eight years as Houston’s Mayor and his regrettably short term in … Continue reading →

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A Taylor Rehmet check-in

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I’m still not sure what to expect in this runoff. Even some of his most passionate supporters were surprised by the number of votes Democrat Taylor Rehmet received in the November special election for Texas Senate District 9. His competitors, … Continue reading →

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From the “Do unto them as they would do to us” department

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

From The Downballot: Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa died unexpectedly [last] Tuesday at the age of 65, a development that both narrows the House GOP’s already slim majority and will set off a special election to succeed him. LaMalfa, who Politico reports experienced an … Continue reading →

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