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Precinct analysis: HISD Trustee district VII in a Presidential year

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, we have a special election for HISD Trustee in district VII on the ballot this November. There’s one Democratic candidate in that race and three Republicans. These races are normally held in odd-numbered years, in which turnout … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Anne Sung, Barack Obama, Election 2012, Election 2013, Election 2016, Harris County, Harvin Moore, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Mitt Romney, precinct analysis, special election, turnout | 1 Comment

Field set for HISD special election

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Four candidates have filed, so no one else got in since my last post. Four candidates have applied to run in a special election to be a trustee for the Houston Independent School District. The filing deadline was Aug. 25. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Anne Sung, Danielle Paulus, Election 2016, Eric Dick, Harris County, Harvin Moore, HCDE, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, John Luman, special election, Victoria Bryant | 1 Comment

Three more candidates announce campaigns for open HISD Trustee seat

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox, candidate number 1: Victoria Bryant, an entrepreneur and businesswoman, announced her candidacy today, August 15, for Houston ISD Trustee in District VII. The position is up for election this November with the resignation of Harvin Moore, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Anne Sung, Danielle Paulus, Election 2013, Election 2016, Election 2017, Eric Dick, Harvin Moore, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, John Luman, special election, Victoria Bryant | Comments Off

Harvin Moore to resign as HISD Trustee

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Best wishes. Harvin Moore, one of the Houston school board’s longest-serving members, said Thursday that he is resigning his seat. Moore, who has served on the board since late 2003, has asked the board to call an election for November, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Election 2013, Election 2016, Election 2017, Harvin Moore, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, special election, turnout | Comments Off

HD120 special election runoff decided

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

For completists only. Independent Laura Thompson has won the special election runoff to temporarily fill the Texas House seat of former state Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio. Thompson, a freelance writer, will be the first independent to serve in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Bexar County, Election 2016, HD120, Laura Thompson, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

New affidavit procedure implemented for HD120 special election runoff

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Seems likely this is what we’re going to get for November. Now before the Court comes the Consent Motion for Entry of Temporary Remedial Order, filed on July 23, 2016. The Court has considered the motion and determined that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016, Legal matters | Tagged Bexar County, Election 2016, HD120, lawsuit, provisional ballots, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, voter ID, Voting Rights Act | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Chron for Ellis

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I had wondered if the Chron was going to weigh in on any of the candidate-selection processes that will be going on over the next two weeks. I even sent an email to a couple of their editorial board members … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Commissioners Court, Election 2016, endorsements, Gene Locke, Georgia Provost, Harris County, HCDP, Rodney Ellis, special election, The Lege | 3 Comments

Overview of the Commissioners Court Precinct 1 “race”

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I put “race” in quotes because it’s not like any other race you’v ever seen. The campaign for the next Harris County Precinct 1 commissioner appears in many ways like any other: candidates are raising money, seeking endorsements and sending … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Commissioners Court, Democratic primary, Dwight Boykins, Ed Emmett, El Franco Lee, Election 2016, Election 2018, Garnet Coleman, Gene Locke, Gerry Birnberg, Harris County, HCDP, Rodney Ellis, SD13, Senate, special election, The Lege | 3 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

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

Overview of two Bexar County legislative primaries

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The turnover of Bexar County’s Democratic legislative caucus continues apace. With the departures in 2015 of Mike Villarreal and Jose Menendez (succeeded by Diego Bernal and Ina Minjarez, respectively) and the departures this year by Joe Farias, Trey Martinez-Fischer, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Art Hall, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Bexar County, Byron Miller, Carlos Uresti, Congress, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Diego Bernal, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2016, Gabe Farias, HD116, HD117, HD118, HD119, HD120, HD123, HD124, HD125, Ina Minjarez, Joaquin Castro, Joe Farias, Jose Menendez, Justin Rodriguez, Latronda Darnell, Leticia Van De Putte, Lou Miller, Mario Salas, Martin Golando, Mayor, Mike Villarreal, Philip Cortez, Roland Gutierrez, Ruby Resendez, Ruth Jones McClendon, San Antonio, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer | 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

Lujan wins HD118 special election runoff

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I know everyone is focused on the primaries now, but there was an actual election this past week. Winning in a district long held by Democrats, Republican John Lujan outpolled Tomás Uresti in Tuesday’s special runoff in Texas House District … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Dan Barrett, Election 2016, HD118, Joe Farias, John Lujan, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti | Comments Off

Rep. McClendon resigns her seat

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Farewell to a good legislator. State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, who isn’t seeking re-election this year, has submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Greg Abbott effective Sunday, with 11 months remaining in her term. McClendon, D-San Antonio, has served … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2016, HD120, Ruth Jones McClendon, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Special election set for HD139

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Ask, and ye shall receive. A special election for state House District 139 has been set for May 7, according to a gubernatorial proclamation issued Friday, setting in motion the race to serve out the remaining months of Houston Mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2016, HD139, runoff, special election, Sylvester Turner, The Lege | Comments Off

When will there be a special election to fill Mayor Turner’s legislative term?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Leader News brings up a point that I haven’t seen mentioned elsewhere, namely that HD139 is now vacant since the inauguration of Mayor Sylvester Turner. They have their top-of-page-one story devoted to this, but of course you can’t find … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2016, Greg Abbott, HD139, Houston, Mayor, runoff, special election, Sylvester Turner, The Lege | 7 Comments

Precinct analysis: At Large #4 runoff

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here we have the least competitive runoff of the six that were citywide. Dist Edwards Morales ======================= A 6,322 6,153 B 14,660 1,761 C 17,813 10,238 D 18,341 2,882 E 7,688 13,231 F 4,046 3,080 G 11,996 15,203 H 5,610 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #4, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2019, Houston, Houston City Council, Mayor, Melissa Noriega, precinct analysis, Roy Morales, runoff, special election | 2 Comments

One more time for TMF-Menendez

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

It’s on, again. Fifteen-year state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer announced Sunday he’ll run for Texas Senate District 26 next year against incumbent José Menéndez. The March 1 Democratic primary race will pit the same contenders who battled for the seat … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Bexar County, Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2016, HD116, Jose Menendez, SD26, Senate, special election, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Initial day-after-election thoughts

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

– We now have two cycles’ worth of data to suggest that having more good candidates in a Council race does not necessarily lead to better outcomes. Following in the footsteps of At Large #3 in 2013, a handful of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged alcohol, Aldine ISD, Amanda Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2019, Gabe Farias, gay rights, Georgia Provost, Harris County, HD118, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jenifer Pool, Jim Bigham, Joe Farias, John Lujan, Jose Leal, Karla Cisneros, Lane Lewis, Laurie Robinson, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Pat Bourgeois, provisional ballots, recount, repeal, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, San Antonio, Sharon Moses, special election, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege, Tom McCasland, Tomas Uresti, Tony Diaz, transgender rights, turnout, Waller County | 28 Comments

Special election set in HD118

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I wonder what the record for special elections in a county in a single year is. Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled Nov. 3 as the date for a special election to fill former state Rep. Jose Farias’ seat in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Election 2015, Election 2016, Gabe Farias, HD118, Joe Farias, John Luna, Robert Casias, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti | Comments Off

Farias resigns from HD118

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Guess what, San Antonio? You get to have another special election! State Rep. Joe Farias, D-San Antonio, submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday, officially ending a decade-long career as a state lawmaker and prompting the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Albert Uresti, Election 2015, Election 2016, Gabe Farias, HD118, Joe Farias, San Antonio, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti | Comments Off

Will there be TMF-Menendez round 2?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Maybe. Who knows? Last February, Jose Menendez beat Trey Martinez Fischer to serve the remainder of Leticia Van De Putte’s term when she decided to run for mayor. Campaign finance reports filed Wednesday may point to a rematch this fall. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2016, fundraising, Jose Menendez, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Turner prepares his exit from the Lege

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like we’ll have at least one more legislative special election this year. In 2003, state Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston made the most definitive decision of his political career. Turner had arrived in the Texas House 14 years earlier, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Allen Fletcher, Election 2003, Election 2015, Election 2016, Harris County Sheriff, HD130, HD139, Houston, Mayor, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

Adrian is in

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Speculation time is over. Ending months of speculation, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has declared his candidacy for mayor of Houston Wednesday. Garcia, whose strong name recognition and deep law enforcement experience make him a likely frontrunner, will make his … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Allen Fletcher, Commissioners Court, Constable, Ed Emmett, Election 2015, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD130, Houston, Mayor, Ron Hickman, special election, The Lege | 6 Comments

Minjarez wins in HD124

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

At long last, that’s a wrap. Former Bexar County prosecutor Ina Minjarez cruised to victory late Tuesday in the runoff for José Menéndez’s old seat in Texas House District 124 the last vacancy this session in the Legislature. With all … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Delicia Herrera, early voting, Election 2015, HD124, Ina Minjarez, Mayor, runoff, San Antonio, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

Early voting totals for HD124 runoff

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the HD124 runoff was last week, with Tuesday the 21st being Runoff Day. According to the Bexar County Elections website, 1165 early votes cast so far in the runoff for HD124. That’s a slight improvement over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Delicia Herrera, early voting, Election 2015, HD124, Ina Minjarez, runoff, SD26, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

HD124 runoff date set

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. The runoff in the special election in Texas House District 124 will be April 21 under a proclamation issued Thursday by Gov. Greg Abbott. Pitted in the race to fill the unexpired term of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Delicia Herrera, Election 2015, HD124, Ina Minjarez, Jose Menendez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

Yes, turnout stunk in HD124

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

What did you expect? How low can you go? Apparently 2.25 percent. That’s the share of registered voters who cast ballots Tuesday in the special election for Texas House District 124. According to unofficial results, less than 2,000 of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Delicia Herrera, HD124, Ina Minjarez, Mayor, runoff, San Antonio, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

HD124 special election goes to runoff

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

There won’t be much time left in the session before this race is finally decided. Two Democrats are advancing to a second round in the race to replace former state Rep. Jose Menendez in House District 124, likely adding a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bexar County, Delicia Herrera, HD124, Ina Minjarez, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Minjarez in HD124

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

On the eve of early voting in HD124, the Express News makes their choice for a candidate in the HD124 special election. Former Bexar County prosecutor Ina Minjarez, who now practices civil law in San Antonio, is the best choice … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged David Rosa, Delicia Herrera, Election 2012, Election 2015, endorsements, HD124, HD125, Ina Minjarez, Nathan Alonzo, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

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