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2019 election results: State

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Nine out of ten Constitutional amendments are on their way to passing. Amendments to the state constitution that would make it harder to enact a state income tax, stabilize funding for state parks and allow retired law enforcement animals to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Alva Trevino, Anna Allred, Anna Eastman, Anna Nunez, Carol Denson, Chris Carmona, Christopher Watt, Constitution, constitutional amendments, Daniel Davis Clayton, Democratic primary, Election 2019, Election 2020, Elizabeth Markowitz, Eric Johnson, Gary Gates, HD100, HD148, HD28, income tax, James Armstrong, Jessica Farrar, John Zerwas, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lorraine Birabil, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Michele Leal, Penny Shaw, Rob Block, runoff, Ryan McConnico, Sandra Crenshaw, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege, Tricia Krenek | 7 Comments

So what do we think final 2019 turnout will be?

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s take the numbers we have so far and try to hone in a bit more exactly on what to expect tomorrow, shall we? I’m going to go back a little farther into the past and establish some patterns. 2019 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged 2009 interviews, absentee ballots, early voting, Election 2007, Election 2011, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2018, Election 2019, Harris County, HCDP, Houston, Lane Lewis, Lillie Schechter, Mayor, Metro, runoff, turnout | 5 Comments

Trib overview of the Houston Mayor’s race

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Not really anything here you don’t already know, but a good summary of the race so far. With early voting underway, the Houston mayoral race is not lacking for drama, but through it all, a fundamental question has persisted: Whatever … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, Houston, Mayor, polls, runoff, Steven Hotze, Sue Lovell, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee, turnout | Comments Off

UH poll: Turner 43, Buzbee 23, King 8

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Another encouraging poll for Mayor Turner as early voting starts. Mayor Sylvester Turner retains a wide lead over his opponents, most of whom have failed to gain traction with weeks left until Election Day, according to a University of Houston … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, Donald Trump, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, Houston, Mayor, polls, runoff, Sue Lovell, Sylvester Turner, Tony Buzbee | 3 Comments

30 day campaign finance reports: Open City Council seats, part 1

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

As before, my look at the July 2019 finance reports for these candidates is here, and all of the finance reports that I have downloaded and reviewed are in this Google folder. Except for the reports that were filed non-electronically, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Alvin Byrd, Alyson Quintana, Amy Peck, Bob Nowak, Brad Jordan, campaign finance reports, Candelario Cervantez, Carla Brailey, Daphne Scarbrough, District A, District B, District C, District D, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, fundraising, Greg Meyers, Houston, Houston City Council, Iesheia Ayers-Wilson, Karen Kossie-Chernyshev, Mary Jane Smith, Renee Jefferson Smith, runoff, Shelley Kennedy, Tarsha Jackson | Comments Off

Chron overview of City Controller race

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It’s rerun season. It has attracted far less attention than the rowdy mayoral race, but the contest for the city’s second-highest office has intensified in recent weeks as Controller Chris Brown — the independently elected financial watchdog — finds himself … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Chris Brown, Election 2015, Election 2019, Houston, Houston City Controller, Orlando Sanchez, runoff | 1 Comment

On the air in HD28

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The HD28 special may be the hottest race going right now. The first TV ads are set to air in the special election to replace state Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, as Democrats rev up their homestretch push to flip the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged advertising, Anna Allred, Election 2018, Election 2019, Elizabeth Markowitz, Forward Majority, Gary Gates, HD28, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tricia Krenek | Comments Off

The HD148 field keeps growing

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the current list of people who have filed CTAs for HD148, not including Rep. Jessica Farrar and her 2018 opponent Ryan McConnico: 83999 COH Isaacson, Terah C. 08/20/2019 State Representative Dist 148 65547 COH Yarbrough Camarena, Kendra J. 08/21/2019 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019, Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Alva Trevino, Anna Eastman, Anna Nunez, Chris Carmona, Christopher Watt, Democratic primary, Election 2019, Election 2020, HD148, Jessica Farrar, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Penny Shaw, runoff, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

HD148 update

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From TX Elects: HD148 special: Houston physician Terah Isaacson established a campaign committee for a potential run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jessica Farrar (D-Houston) as a Democrat. Houston resident Lui LaRotta established a campaign committee for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019, Election 2020 | Tagged Anna Nunez, Ciro Rodriguez, Election 2019, Election 2020, HD148, Jessica Farrar, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Lui LaRotta, Mia Mundy, Penny Shaw, Pete Flores, runoff, Ryan McConnico, SD19, Senate, special election, Terah Isaacson, Texas, The Lege, Xochil Peña Rodriguez | 1 Comment

The field for Senate may keep growing

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Another possible contender for the Democratic nomination for US Senate. A group of progressive Democratic operatives is looking to draft one of the state’s top organizers of the Latino vote into running for U.S. Senate, a move that could further … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Beto O'Rourke, Chris Bell, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Democratic primary, Election 2008, Election 2020, John Cornyn, Jolt Initiative, MJ Hegar, Railroad Commission, Royce West, runoff, Senate, Texas, turnout | 1 Comment

May runoff results

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

With 303 of 474 precincts reporting, State Rep. Eric Johnson was leading in the runoff for Dallas Mayor over Scott Griggs, 57% to 43%. At the time I started writing this I didn’t see any news coverage declaring the race … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Chick-fil-A, City Council, Dallas, Election 2019, Eric Johnson, Greg Brockhouse, HD100, Mayor, Nabila Mansoor, Ron Nirenberg, runoff, San Antonio, Scott Griggs, special election, Sugar Land, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

May 4 election results

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The hottest race was in San Antonio. With more than 81 percent of the precincts counted, Mayor Ron Nirenberg took a nearly 3-point lead against Councilman Greg Brockhouse, but it likely won’t be enough to avoid a runoff to determine … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Betsy Price, City Council, Dallas, Deborah Peoples, Election 2019, Eric Johnson, Fort Worth, Greg Brockhouse, Mayor, Nabila Mansoor, Pasadena, Pearland ISD, Ron Nirenberg, runoff, San Antonio, Scott Griggs, Steve Halvorson, Sugar Land, Texas | 2 Comments

Lopez wins in HD125

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We are officially back at 67 Dems. Democrats easily kept control of a Texas House seat Tuesday night, holding off another push by the state’s top Republicans to flip a solidly blue district in a special election runoff. With all … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Election 2019, Fred Rangel, HD125, Ray Lopez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Today is Runoff Day in HD125

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s not eff this up, shall we? The day after Ray Lopez advanced to the special election runoff for House District 125 last month, he called his three former Democratic opponents and asked for their support against Republican Fred Rangel. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bexar County, early voting, Election 2018, Election 2019, Fred Rangel, HD125, Justin Rodriguez, Ray Lopez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 3 Comments

Morales wins HD145

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the election night report. The margin was basically 61-39 with 42 of 45 precincts reporting, and turnout in the 3,000 range. Morales’ election fills two of the seats that were vacated by resignations following the November election. Dems won … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Christina Morales, Election 2019, HD125, HD145, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Today is Runoff Day in HD145

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the Inbox: Tuesday, March 5, 2019, is Election Day for voters in Texas State Representative District 145. There will be 27 Voting Locations open from 7 am to 7 pm. Voters may visit the County Clerk’s election page, www.harrisvotes.com … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bexar County, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, Election Day, Fred Rangel, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, HD125, HD145, Justin Rodriguez, Melissa Noriega, Ray Lopez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Final EV totals in HD145

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

A bit less than Round One so far. Early voting in the House District 145 special election runoff ended Friday with a spike in turnout, though only a small fraction of registered voters have cast ballots so far in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged absentee ballots, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD145, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

Today is the last day to vote early in HD145

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Not many people have so far. I expect today will pick up as it usually does – better weather will help – but it’s been a quiet affair so far. Here’s where you need to go to vote, in case … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD145, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

Early voting begins tomorrow for the HD145 runoff

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Early Voting for the March 5, 2019 Special Runoff Election For State Representative District 145 begins Monday, February 25 and ends Friday, March 1. During the five day Early Voting period, five locations will be available to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bexar County, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, Fred Rangel, Harris County, HD125, HD145, Melissa Noriega, Ray Lopez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

On special election runoff turnout and HD125

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I figured a story like this was inevitable after Round One of the HD125 special election, in which Republican Fred Rangel got 38% of the vote and four Democrats combined to take the rest, with three of them being close … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Coda Rayo-Garza, Delicia Herrera, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2019, Fred Rangel, HD118, HD120, HD123, HD124, HD125, Ina Minjarez, John Lujan, Jose Menendez, Justin Rodriguez, Laura Thompson, Nunzio Previtera, Pete Flores, Pete Gallego, Ray Lopez, Roland Gutierrez, runoff, SD19, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer, turnout | Comments Off

On to the runoff in HD125

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We could still have a recount, given how close the race for second place was. A Republican and a Democrat are moving on to a runoff in the race to replace ex-state Rep. Justin Rodriguez, D-San Antonio, in a traditionally … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Art Reyna, Bexar County, Coda Rayo-Garza, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2019, Fred Rangel, HD125, Pete Flores, Ray Lopez, recount, runoff, SD19, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

HD145 runoff set for March 5

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We have a date. The special election runoff for House District 145 will take place March 5, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday. The contest will determine the successor to former state Rep. Carol Alvarado, who won a state Senate special … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD145, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Early voting ends in HD125

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I have to admit, I’d totally forgotten about this special election. The special election for Texas House District 125 has been on a characteristically slow roll as early voting closed Friday in the contest to fill former State Rep. Justin … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Art Fierro, Art Reyna, Bexar County, Christina Morales, Coda Rayo-Garza, early voting, Election 2019, Fred Rangel, HD125, HD145, HD79, Justin Rodriguez, Melissa Noriega, Ray Lopez, runoff, special election, Steve Huerta, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 2 Comments

Morales and Noriega in runoff for HD145

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

No surprises here. Democrats Christina Morales and Melissa Noriega appeared headed for a runoff in the special election Tuesday to fill state Sen. Carol Alvarado’s seat in the Texas House. Early voting and absentee ballot totals showed Morales, a city … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Art Fierro, Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, early voting, Election 2019, HD125, HD145, HD79, Martha Fierro, Melissa Noriega, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

HD125 special election set

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It will overlap the ones going on now. Gov. Greg Abbott has picked Feb. 12 as the date for a special election to replace former state Rep. Justin Rodriguez, D-San Antonio, who stepped down last week to become a Bexar … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bexar County, early voting, Election 2019, HD125, HD145, HD79, Justin Rodriguez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

The losers of 2018

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Allow me to point you to the Observer’s list of six Texas political players who lost power in 2018. I’d call it five-sixths of a good list, plus one entry I don’t quite understand. 3) Bexar County Democrats Want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Bexar County, Carlos Uresti, CD23, Congress, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Gina Ortiz Jones, Governor, Greg Abbott, Joaquin Castro, Julian Castro, Pete Flores, Pete Gallego, President, runoff, SD19, Senate, special election, Texas, turnout, Will Hurd | Comments Off

Yolanda Ford

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

History is made in Missouri City. Missouri City voters Saturday elected Yolanda Ford as their next mayor, the first woman and African American ever selected for the city’s highest office. Ford narrowly defeated incumbent Allen Owen, who has been Missouri … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Allen Owen, Election 2018, Fort Bend County, Mayor, Missouri City, runoff, Yolanda Ford | 1 Comment

SD06 early voting update

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Slow so far, which is what you’d expect. More than 5,000 voters had cast ballots as of Friday in the special election to replace Sylvia Garcia in Senate District 6. The Harris County Clerk’s Office reported 1,580 in-person votes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ana Hernandez, Carol Alvarado, early voting, Election 2018, Martha Fierro, Mia Mundy, runoff, SD06, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, turnout | 2 Comments

Four file for SD06

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Are you ready for the next election? Well, ready or not, here it comes. Four candidates have filed for the Dec. 11 special election to replace outgoing state Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston. The deadline was 5 p.m. Friday. The field … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ana Hernandez, Carol Alvarado, Election 2013, Election 2018, HD143, HD145, Mario Gallegos, Martha Fierro, Mia Mundy, runoff, SD06, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Garcia officially resigns from the Senate

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We will finally get that special election to succeed her in SD06. State Sen. Sylvia Garcia, a Democrat elected to Congress earlier this week, announced Friday she is resigning from the Texas Senate, setting in motion a process to fill … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018, Election 2019 | Tagged Ana Hernandez, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Congress, Election 2018, Election 2019, Greg Abbott, HD143, HD145, runoff, SD06, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

The updated scenarios for a SD06 special election

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

It’s complicated. The resolution to the special election stalemate between state Sen. Sylvia Garcia and Gov. Greg Abbott likely will come after the November general election and could yield a special election after the Legislature convenes in January. The likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ana Hernandez, Attorney General, Carol Alvarado, Election 2015, Election 2018, Election 2019, Greg Abbott, Harris County Clerk, Jose Menendez, Ken Paxton, Leticia Van De Putte, runoff, SD06, Secretary of State, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 1 Comment

Flores defeats Gallego

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t even know what to say. This is a filthy result, one that can’t be repaired until 2020. I don’t know what happened, but it was a race we should not have lost. I don’t think one ugly loss … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Election 2018, Pete Flores, Pete Gallego, runoff, SD19, Senate, special election, Texas | 11 Comments

It’s Runoff Day in SD19

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

This is an important election. The aggressive drive by top Texas Republicans to flip a Democratic-friendly state Senate seat will culminate Tuesday as their candidate, Pete Flores, faces Democrat Pete Gallego in the final round of a special election. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Carlos Uresti, Election 2018, Pete Flores, Pete Gallego, runoff, SD19, Senate, special election, Texas, turnout | 1 Comment

Early voting has begun for SD19 special election runoff

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t lose sight of this election. A strong yet unsuccessful showing in 2016 against incumbent Carlos Uresti was enough to convince Pete Flores to take another shot at Uresti’s State Senate seat, this time in a special election to complete … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged early voting, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Pete Flores, Pete Gallego, runoff, SD19, Senate, special election, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

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