Tag Archives: Election 2009

Projecting District H

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The final early vote tallies are in, and thanks to relatively busy days on Monday and Tuesday, a total of 1870 ballots have been cast by mail or in person as of the end of early voting on Tuesday. That’s … Continue reading →

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More candidates

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I was just saying to someone the other day that while I thought the fields for the upcoming city races were largely set, there would certainly be a few more candidates appearing between now and the filing deadline. Lo and … Continue reading →

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More candidates

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I was just saying to someone the other day that while I thought the fields for the upcoming city races were largely set, there would certainly be a few more candidates appearing between now and the filing deadline. Lo and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Last day of early voting for the May elections

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Today is the last day to vote early in the May elections in Texas, including the special election for Houston City Council District H. Here (PDF) are the early vote totals through Sunday. As of then, 1221 people had voted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The poll tax

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Sometimes it’s hard to remember what century we’re in. Rep. Alma Allen’s joint resolution to post-ratify the 24th amendment to the U.S. Constitution passed the House on second reading this afternoon. The 24th amendment is the one prohibiting states from … Continue reading →

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In Lubbock, there is no beer

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I remember as a freshman in college staying in Lubbock overnight while driving across Texas and learning what a “dry county” is. That didn’t stop us from having a few brews – we just had to cross the county line … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Ed for H

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Chronicle makes its endorsement in District H. An unusually well-qualified field of candidates is vying to replace former incumbent Adrian Garcia, who was elected Harris County Sheriff in November. The Chronicle believes Garcia’s former council community liaison, 18-year Houston … Continue reading →

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Early voting in District H

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Not a whole lot of people have voted in the District H special election so far. You can see the daily totals here (PDF). Through Wednesday, a grand total of 832 in-person and mail ballots have been cast. I think … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Bring on the funk

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This may be the most awesome thing of this election season. The Houston Politics blog will go to the ends of the mirth to bring you political news from the edge. This explains why we were in the wings of … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Castro for San Antonio

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Julian Castro, who narrowly lost the 2005 Mayoral race in San Antonio to outgoing Mayor Phil Hardberger, was endorsed for the office this year by the San Antonio Express News. Castro is the best prepared candidate, and he offers the … Continue reading →

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Chron District H overview

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the District H special election begins tomorrow. Here’s the Chron’s usual overview story on the race, in which each candidate gets a paragraph of biography and a paragraph of quotation. Dunno if that’ll help you make up … Continue reading →

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The Mayorals and gambling

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

What the Mayoral hopefuls think about expanded gambling in Texas, in particular for the Houston area, is an interesting question, but I’m not sure it’s a relevant one. Three candidates for Houston mayor bobbed and weaved today as they were … Continue reading →

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More on Lonnie Allsbrooks

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Lonnie Allsbrooks, the most recent entrant in the race for City Council At Large #1, sent a missive to Swamplot about problems he’s had trying to open a second establishment with a beer and wine license. It’s not easily excerpted, … Continue reading →

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Another contender for At Large #1

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The following press release hit my Inbox today: Lonnie Allsbrooks announced his intent to become candidate for At-Large Position 1 for the City of Houston. Lonnie Allsbrooks, a successful small business owner from the Heights, has decided to run for … Continue reading →

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Hey, at least it’s not an L

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The best bit in this story about Gene Locke‘s campaign kickoff rally at Minute Maid Park yesterday is at the end, and doesn’t really have anything to do with Locke’s party. Locke’s multi-ethnic audience and endorsers were a refutation of … Continue reading →

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Casey on City Council redistricting

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Rick Casey provides an update on the City Council redistricting lawsuit. The burning question of whether the city of Houston must immediately expand its 14-member City Council by adding two new districts in time for November’s election, or whether it … Continue reading →

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Neil talks to Noel

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Neil Aquino wrote a post last week about At Large #4 candidate Noel Freeman, whom he had just met, and asked him a few questions about his campaign and vision for the city. Noel’s responses are here, and they’re worth … Continue reading →

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Last candidate forums for District H

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Just a reminder about tonight’s candidate forum sponsored by the Woodland Heights Civic Association. 7:30 PM at the Zion Lutheran Church on Pecore at Beauchamp. Here’s the map, the street address is 3606 Beauchamp. I am aware of one more … Continue reading →

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Mayoral Musings

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

New blog alert – Mayoral Musings, by Nancy Sims, who is a PR professional and Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston. From the welcome post: This Blog has been created to serve as a resource for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Registration deadline for District H

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

If you live in District H and have are not registered to vote, today is the last day you can do so and still be eligible to vote in that election on May 9. Go to http://www.hctax.net/voter/voterselect.asp for more information … Continue reading →

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Council OKs TIRZ deal for Regent Square

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The deal to jumpstart Regent Square, the idle development on Allen Parkway, was approved by City Council yesterday. The program, approved unanimously by City Council, will reimburse the developer of Regent Square — a 4-million-square-foot community that will abut Allen … Continue reading →

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Candidate interview: Ed Gonzalez

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

And with the announcement of early voting locations and times, and the realization that early voting is three weeks away, I bring you the last of my interviews with candidates in the District H special election. Today’s subject is Ed … Continue reading →

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Litt announces for At Large #1

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Former HCC Trustee Herman Litt has been a potential candidate for City Council this year for some time. Last night, in an email to Carl Whitmarsh’s list, he made his official announcement: I am announcing my decision to run for … Continue reading →

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ITL and OTL

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t suppose it really matters what part of town Mayors and Mayor wannabees live in. What does matter is how they want to approach questions of what different parts of town want and need. Candidate and Councilman Peter Brown, … Continue reading →

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Early voting schedule and locations for District H

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the District H special election begins three weeks from tomorrow, on Monday, April 27. The Harris County Clerk has posted the early voting schedule and locations (PDF) for this election. Briefly summarized, it is as follows: For … Continue reading →

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Let the gloves come off

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, there is a big election coming up this year in Houston. More than one of them, actually. And yes, some of these elections involve people who are currently elected members of city government. Which means that a certain amount … Continue reading →

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Precinct analysis: The City Council districts

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’d been wondering for a long time how the 2008 vote broke down by City Council districts, as well as for the city of Houston versus non-Houston Harris County. I finally did something about it awhile ago and made a … Continue reading →

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Stimulus package, Council-style

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

What to make of this? Houston is set to embark on a program to provide a boost to some of the city’s biggest developments, many of which have been put on hold amid the ongoing financial crisis. The plan aims … Continue reading →

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Candidate interview: Hugo Mojica

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We are getting close to the end of my interview series with District H candidates. Today I have a conversation with Hugo Mojica, who is a native of the Northside and who has worked for former Council members Gabe Vasquez … Continue reading →

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Candidate interview: Maverick Welsh

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We’re past the halfway point in my interview series for the District H special election. Today’s subject is Maverick Welsh, who resigned as chief of staff to Council Member and Mayoral candidate Peter Brown to run in this race. Welsh … Continue reading →

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Locke to formally announce today

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t think there’s any mystery about who is and isn’t running for Mayor, but as other candidates have had their formal campaign announcements, so today will Gene Locke. From the press release: WHAT: Gene Locke To Announce Candidacy Gene … Continue reading →

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Candidate interview: Gonzalo Camacho

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Continuing on with the District H candidate interview series, we come now to Gonzalo Camacho, who is a transportation/traffic engineer and planner, probably best known for his concept of the I-45 Parkway, a combination tunnel/limited access thoroughfare as a replacement … Continue reading →

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Candidate interview: Lupe Garcia

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Next up in the District H interview series is Lupe Garcia, who is a small business owner and a resident of the Heights, where he grew up and where his mom still lives. My conversation with him is here. As … Continue reading →

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Time to throw out the first attack mailer of the season

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

So we got a weird little piece of mail Saturday. Addressed to both of us, in a plain envelope with no return address was a one-page letter that attacked Carl Whitmarsh, best know for his prodigious Democratic email list, and … Continue reading →

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