Tag Archives: CD29

It depends what the meaning of “intent” is

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Give me a break. It has been about three weeks since state Sen. Sylvia Garcia submitted a letter declaring her “intent to resign,” but whether it qualifies as an actual resignation has fallen into dispute — and has threatened to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD29, Congress, Election 2015, Election 2018, Greg Abbott, Leticia Van De Putte, SD06, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 3 Comments

State Rep. Larry Gonzales steps down

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

One more legislative special election coming. State Rep. Larry Gonzales, R-Round Rock, is resigning early, saying “it’s time to get on with the next phase of my life.” Gonzales, a member since 2011 and a Capitol staffer before that, had … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD29, Congress, Cynthia Flores, Election 2016, Election 2018, HD52, HD62, James Talarico, Larry Gonzales, SD06, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Runoff races, part 4: Republicans

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Again, not going to spend too much time on this, but here are the US House and State House races for which there are Republican primary runoffs: Dist Candidate March% ========================= CD02 Roberts 33.03% CD02 Crenshaw 27.42% CD05 Gooden 29.97% … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Bech Bruun, Ben Leman, Bunni Pounds, Byron Cook, CD02, CD05, CD06, CD21, CD27, CD29, Chip Roy, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Election 2018, HD04, HD08, HD107, HD121, HD13, HD54, HD62, Jake Ellzey, Jill Wolfskill, Joe Ruzicka, Joe Straus, Kevin Roberts, Lance Gooden, Matt Beebe, Matt McCall, Michael Cloud, primaries, Ron Wright, runoff, Scott Cosper, Stuart Spitzer, Texas, The Lege, Thomas McNutt | 1 Comment

Still waiting for those other special elections

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Ross Ramsey returned to a frequent topic a few days ago. State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, was found guilty of 11 felonies earlier this year. He has not yet faced sentencing and says he will appeal the convictions on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ana Hernandez, Carlos Uresti, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Election 2015, Election 2018, Greg Abbott, Leticia Van De Putte, Roland Gutierrez, runoff, SD06, SD19, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

The race for SD06 has already begun

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s State Rep. Ana Hernandez on Facebook: The Trib has picked up on this as well. Not long thereafter, I received this in my mailbox: Dear Friends, I would like to congratulate State Senator Sylvia Garcia on her hard-earned victory … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ana Hernandez, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, SD06, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | Comments Off

2018 primary results: Congress

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Statewide Dem totals Statewide GOP totals Harris County Dem totals Harris County GOP totals (Please note that all results were coming in very slowly. I expect there will still be some precincts not yet reported by the time this publishes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Bech Bruun, Brett Shipp, Bunni Pounds, CD02, CD03, CD05, CD06, CD07, CD10, CD16, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD27, CD29, CD31, CD32, CD36, Chip Roy, Christine Eady Mann, Colin Allred, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Dayna Steele, Democratic primary, Derrick Crowe, Ed Meier, Election 2018, Gina Ortiz Jones, Jake Ellzey, Jan McDowell, Jana Sanchez, Jason Westin, Jay Hulings, Joe Kopser, Judy Canales, Kathaleen Wall, Kevin Roberts, Lance Gooden, Laura Moser, Letitia Plummer, Lillian Salerno, Lizzie FLetcher, Lorie Burch, Madeline Eden, Mary Wilson, Matt McCall, Michael Cloud, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, primaries, Republican Party, Rick Trevino, Ron Wright, Ruby Woolridge, runoff, Sri Kulkarni, Steve Brown, Sylvia Garcia, Tami Walker, Tawana Cadien, Todd Litton, Veronica Escobar, William Negley | 3 Comments

On CD02 and CD29

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The Trib asks whether there’s a race worth watching in CD29 or not. Months ago, [Sen. Sylvia] Garcia appeared poised to easily win this race, but something happened along the way to the nomination: Out of nowhere, health care executive … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Augustine Reyes, CD02, CD29, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Gene Green, Kathaleen Wall, Kevin Roberts, primaries, Republican Party, Rick Walker, Sylvia Garcia, Tahir Javed, Ted Poe, Texas, Todd Litton | 4 Comments

More on Tahir Javed

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Raising a lot of money is certainly one way to get noticed in a crowded election field. Twenty-six years ago, a Houston political fixture named Sylvia Garcia ran for Congress. She came up short, placing third in the Democratic primary … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, fundraising, Gene Green, Harris County, Sylvia Garcia, Tahir Javed | 4 Comments

Endorsement watch: Sylvia and more

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes the obvious choice in CD29. The frontrunner is clearly state Sen. Sylvia Garcia, the only current elected official on the ballot, who has name identification with this area’s voters that stretches back more than 20 years. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD29, Chris Fails, Congress, Dan Patrick, Democratic primary, Election 2018, endorsements, Greg Abbott, HD122, Lite Gov, Lyle Larson, primaries, Scott Milder, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Tahir Javed

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

So who is this guy in CD29? He’s an outsider in the 29th congressional district. He’s not Latino. He’s never lived in the congressional district he is running in until now. And he’s never run for office in his life. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Sylvia Garcia, Tahir Javed, Texas | 5 Comments

More on the national wave of female candidates

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

As the second Women’s March was taking place yesterday, there were stories in two national publications about the plethora of women running for office this year. Here’s TIME Magazine: Erin Zwiener returned to Texas to settle down. At 32, she … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD07, CD16, CD23, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Dori Fenenbock, Election 2018, Erin Zwiener, Gina Ortiz Jones, Harris County, Harris County Judge, HD45, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege, Veronica Escobar | 1 Comment

How many more women are we likely to have in Congress next year?

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Probably at least two, and more are possible. No freshman woman has come to Congress from Texas since Granger’s election 1996, with the exception of former U.S. Rep. Shelley Sekula Gibbs, who served as a placeholder for less than two … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Bunni Pounds, CD02, CD03, CD05, CD06, CD07, CD16, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD29, CD31, CD32, Congress, Democratic primary, Dori Fenenbock, Election 2018, Gina Ortiz Jones, Jan McDowell, Jana Sanchez, Jay Hulings, Jennifer Sarver, Kathaleen Wall, Laura Moser, Letitia Plummer, Lizzie FLetcher, Lorie Burch, MJ Hegar, Norma Chavez, primaries, Ruby Woolridge, Silky Malik, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, Veronica Escobar | Comments Off

Interview season begins tomorrow

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We’re a month into primary season, and we’re also six weeks out from the start of early voting. You know what I did over Christmas vacation? I interviewed a bunch of candidates, that’s what. You will begin to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Allison Sawyer, Beto O'Rourke, CD18, CD29, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Election 2018, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, HD133, HD134, interviews, John Whitmire, Marilyn Burgess, Martin Schexnayder, Sandra Moore, SD15, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege | 8 Comments

Thoughts going into primary season

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

So primary season is officially open, with candidates pretty much everywhere. I’ve been busy doing interviews and will cover as many Democratic races as I can, but won’t get to them all. I may double back in the runoffs, we’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD07, CD16, CD23, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2016, Election 2018, Fran Watson, Gina Ortiz Jones, John Duncan, Lorie Burch, Mark Phariss, Mary Wilson, Senate, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege, turnout, Veronica Escobar | 4 Comments

Filing news: Jeffrey Payne and a whole lot of Congressional candidates

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

And then there were six Democratic candidates for Governor. Signing paperwork and presenting a $3,500 check, [Dallas businessman Jeffrey] Payne became the sixth Democrat to file for the state’s top office. In addition to Payne, the list currently includes Houston … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Andrea Duhon, Andrew White, CD02, CD07, CD08, CD09, CD10, CD18, CD22, CD29, CD36, Congress, Cosme Garcia, Democratic primary, District Clerk, Election 2018, Gina Calanni, Governor, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, HD132, Jeffrey Payne, Kevin Howard, Lupe Valdez, Steve Brown, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

Filing news: The “not much to add but I’ll add it anyway” edition

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

One more week to go till the filing deadline. There’s already been a lot of activity, but there should be plenty more to come. A few highlights as we head into the last week for filing: – An old familiar … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Briscoe Cain, CD29, Cedric Davis, Congress, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Election 2018, Governor, HD116, HD128, primaries, Tahir Javed, Terry Sain, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Filing news: The “What’s up with Lupe Valdez?” edition

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

On Wednesday, we were told that Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez had resigned her post in preparation for an announcement that she would be filing to run for Governor. Later that day, the story changed – she had not resigned, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Adrian Garcia, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD08, CD29, Commissioners Court, Dallas County, Democratic primary, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2018, endorsements, Fort Bend County, Gene Green, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD138, HD145, Jay Stittleburg, Lupe Valdez, Montgomery County, Pasadena, Sammy Casados, SD06, special election, Steven David, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 6 Comments

Rep. Walle files for re-election, not CD29

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: State Representative Armando Walle (D-Houston) released the following statement to announce his run for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives: After much consultation and consideration with my family, friends, and community, I have decided to run … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Armando Walle, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Gene Green, HD140, SD06, Senate, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

An incomplete filing update

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

First, a little Republican action in CD02. Hurricane Harvey is reshaping congressional campaigns in Houston. When the flood waters socked the Meyerland area, it also washed out the home of former hospital CEO David Balat, a Republican, who was hoping … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Alex Triantaphyllis, CD02, CD07, CD18, CD29, CD36, Commissioners Court, Congress, Daniel Box, Daniel Espinoza, David Balat, Dayna Steele, Democratic primary, Dominique Garcia, Fred Infortunio, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gilbert Pena, Harris County, HD126, HD130, HD133, HD138, HD139, HD144, HD147, Hector Morales, James Cargas, Jarvis Johnson, Jason Westin, Jenifer Pool, John Culberson, Jon Powell, Kevin Roberts, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, Martin Schexnayder, Mary Ann Perez, Patricia Harless, primaries, Randy Bates, Richard Johnson, Rick Walker, Sam Harless, Sandra Moore, SD17, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Garcia, Ted Poe, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Undrai Fizer | 2 Comments

The potential Sylvia effect

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, Rep. Gene Green is retiring, and as we also know, Sen. Sylvia Garcia is one of the contenders to succeed him. As noted before, this is a free shot for Garcia, as she would not otherwise be … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Congress, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2018, Election 2019, Election 2020, Gene Green, HD140, Jessica Farrar, Jose Menendez, Leticia Van De Putte, runoff, SD06, SD26, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Who’s in for CD29?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Start your engines, y’all. State Sen. Sylvia Garcia and state Rep. Armando Walle threw their hats in the ring Tuesday to represent the district that covers much of eastern Houston and part of Pasadena. State Rep. Carol Alvarado, meanwhile considering … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Gene Green, Hector Morales, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 1 Comment

Rep. Gene Green to retire

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

I said there would be surprises. One of the two longest serving Democrats from Texas in the U.S. Congress won’t seek re-election. U.S. Rep. Gene Green, D-Houston, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2018. Green was first … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ana Hernandez, Beto Cardenas, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Gene Green, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 5 Comments

Another look at redistricting in Texas

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

We’re in the spotlight right now. The odd shapes tell the story. A huge Republican majority in the Houston-area 2nd congressional district represented by Ted Poe curls around the region from Lake Houston, northeast of the city, makes a meandering, … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters, Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged CD02, CD29, CD32, Collin County, Congress, Dallas County, Election 2010, Election 2018, Gene Green, Harris County, lawsuit, Montgomery County, North Carolina, Pete Sessions, redistricting, SCOTUS, Ted Poe, Texas, The Lege, Wisconsin | 2 Comments

Time once again to discuss Latino political participation

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s jump right in. The long wait continues for Houston and Harris County residents eager for a steep uptick in elected Latino representation. Hispanic residents last year were 42 percent of the county population, up from 23 percent in 1990, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Art Acevedo, CD29, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2012, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD140, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD148, Houston, Houston City Council, Latino voting, Richard Carranza, Roland Chavez, Roy Morales, Samuel Pena, SD06, turnout, voter registration | 4 Comments

Endorsement watch: The Congress you expect

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes the most predictable endorsements of the season, for Congress. Here’s Part 1: United States Representative, District 2: Ted Poe Consider this not just an endorsement for Ted Poe, but also heartfelt support as the six-term congressman recovers … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Al Green, CD02, CD07, CD09, CD10, CD14, CD18, CD22, CD29, Congress, Election 2016, endorsements, Gene Green, James Cargas, John Culberson, Mike McCaul, Pete Olson, Randy Weber, Sheila Jackson Lee, Ted Poe, Texas | 1 Comment

What’s next for Adrian Garcia?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

We haven’t seen the last of him, I suspect. In less than a year, former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has gone from being the top Democratic elected official in Harris County to an also-ran in back-to-back elections. Garcia’s resounding … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged CD29, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2008, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2018, Gene Green, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Houston, Jack Morman, jails, Mayor, Medicaid, mental illness, Sylvester Turner, Sylvia Garcia | 6 Comments

2016 primaries: Congress

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The big story here is that Rep. Gene Green not only survived, but won big. He was up 65% to 32% in early voting, a margin of about 4,000 votes; in the end he won by about 58-38, for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Blake Farenthold, CD07, CD08, CD15, CD27, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Dolly Elizondo, Election 2016, Gene Green, Glen Robertson, Jody Arrington, John Culberson, Kevin Brady, Michael Bob Starr, primaries, Ruben Hinojosa, runoff, Steve Toth, Texas, Vicente Gonzalez | 3 Comments

Once again with CD29

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

It’s all about the turnout. On a Gulfgate-area side street lined with union halls, Hillary Clinton’s Houston field office and U.S. Rep. Gene Green’s congressional re-election outfit sit mere doors apart, a coincidental marker of the anticipated link between their … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2002, Election 2004, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Gene Green, Harris County, turnout | 3 Comments

Checking in on Garcia v Green

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

An update on how the biggest primary fight in the county is going. U.S. Congressman Gene Green has taken Texas’ 29th District Democratic primary to television, leveraging his substantial financial advantage over challenger Adrian Garcia to pour more than $240,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, advertising, air quality, CD29, Congress, Election 2016, endorsements, fundraising, gay rights, Gene Green, gun control, Texas | 4 Comments

Some Latino political power trends

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Latino electorate keeps on growing. The Latino electorate is bigger and better-educated than ever before, according to a new report by Pew Research Center. It’s also young. Adults age 18-35 make up nearly half of the record 27.3 million … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, California, CD29, Colorado, Congress, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Gene Green, Harris County, iAmerica Action, immigration, Latino voting, Mi Familia Vota, Nevada, New York, President, Texas | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Going Green

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron sticks with incumbent Rep. Gene Green in CD29. Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia can point to 23 years on the Houston police force, six years on City Council, where he served as mayor pro tem, and six … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2016, endorsements, Gene Green | Comments Off

Is Green v Garcia about “the power of the Latino vote”?

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

To some degree, but I wouldn’t overstate it. When Adrian Garcia called last month asking for support in his congressional bid, East End community activist Jessica Hulsey did not hesitate. “I said, ‘Adrian, you’re my brother,’ ” Hulsey, 65, recalled. “ ’I … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2008, Election 2016, Gene Green, Harris County, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Collegiality and cover

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

More support for Rep. Gene Green. Congressional Hispanics are lining up behind U.S. Rep. Gene Green as he seeks to fend off a primary challenge from former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia. BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Election 2016, endorsements, Gene Green, Texas | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: Latino electeds for Gene Green

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Not a big surprise. U.S. Rep. Gene Green, a Houston Democrat, will pick up support from several Houston political players Tuesday. The 12-term congressman faces what could be a formidable primary challenge in the form of former Harris County Sheriff … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ana Hernandez, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Chris Diaz, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 1992, Election 1994, Election 2012, Election 2016, endorsements, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Houston, John Whitmire, Lloyd Doggett, redistricting, Sylvia Garcia, Sylvia Romo, Texas | 12 Comments

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