Tag Archives: Democratic primary

An early review of the Senate campaign so far

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I have thoughts about this. When U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro announced earlier this month that he would not run for U.S. Senate in 2020, the San Antonio Democrat cleared up one major question hanging over his party’s primary. But the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian Ocegueda, Amanda Edwards, Beto O'Rourke, Chris Bell, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, Michael Cooper, MJ Hegar, polls, Royce West, Sema Hernandez, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas | 1 Comment

Chris Bell looking at a Senate run

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We haven’t had one of these stories in a couple of weeks. Chris Bell, the former Democratic congressman and gubernatorial nominee from Houston, is mulling a bid for U.S. Senate in 2020 against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Bell told … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Chris Bell, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2015, Election 2020, Governor, Houston, John Cornyn, Mayor, MJ Hegar, Senate, Texas | 4 Comments

How should we feel about Joaquin Castro not running for Senate?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron’s Erica Greider has opinions. In announcing that he won’t challenge Republican U.S. Sen John Cornyn next year, Texas congressman Joaquin Castro explained that he wanted to focus on the “important and meaningful work” he is doing in Congress. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #4, Beto O'Rourke, CD20, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2019, Election 2020, Election 2023, Houston, Houston City Council, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, Julian Castro, Mayor, MJ Hegar, President, Senate, Texas | 3 Comments

McLeod wants back on the bench

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

That’s fine. He’s got ten months to make his case to Democratic primary voters. The Harris County Civil Court At Law judge who inadvertently resigned his post in March, and unsuccessfully lobbied Commissioners Court to allow him to remain on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Bill McLeod, Commissioners Court, Constitution, Democratic primary, Harris County, judicial races, Lesley Briones | Comments Off

Joaquin is out for Senate

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

In the end, it’s hard to see this as a surprise. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro has decided not to seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. John Cornyn, choosing instead to continue pursuing a fast-rising career in Congress focusing on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian Ocegueda, Amanda Edwards, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Election 2024, fundraising, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, John Sharp, Julian Castro, Michael Cooper, MJ Hegar, President, Royce West, Sema Hernandez, Senate, Texas | 2 Comments

Today is Joaquin Castro Decision Day

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

At least, that’s what we were told last week. Maybe it won’t be today but a few days later. In any event, it’s safe to say that expectations are not high right now. “I would say at this point, he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Chuck Schumer, Democratic primary, DSCC, Election 2018, Election 2020, fundraising, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Senate, Texas | 2 Comments

So what’s with Joaquin?

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Nobody knows but him. From the nation’s capitol to the state capitol, the scuttlebutt was that Democratic U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro would announce within days — if not hours — his campaign for U.S. Senate. That was four weeks ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, fundraising, Joaquin Castro, MJ Hegar, Royce West, Sema Hernandez, Senate, Texas | 1 Comment

Add CD10 to the contested primaries list

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It has been that way for awhile now, but I’m only just noticing that there is a second candidate for the Democratic nomination in CD10. This Statesman story, which is about the multiple Congressional districts being targeted by Democrats for … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Candace Valenzuela, CD10, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD31, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Gina Ortiz Jones, Kim Olson, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, Nyanza Moore, Pritash Gandhi, Senate, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

One more for CD24

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Another contested primary. Democrat Candace Valenzuela, a 34-year-old Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board member, is launching a campaign Monday against Texas GOP Rep. Kenny Marchant, one of the party’s top targets in 2020. She will face an uphill battle for her … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alex Triantaphyllis, Candace Valenzuela, CD02, CD03, CD06, CD07, CD10, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD25, CD31, CD32, Colin Allred, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, Gina Ortiz Jones, Jan McDowell, Jason Westin, Joe Kopser, Kim Olson, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, MJ Hegar, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, Todd Litton, Wendy Davis, Will Fisher | 1 Comment

Castro says he’ll make a Senate decision “soon”

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, please. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said he still has not made a decision on whether he will run against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2020. “I’ll have an announcement soon,” Castro said during a stop at the Texas Capitol … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2020, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Two for CD22

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I expect the primary season for the other competitive Republican-held Congress districts to be busy, and so it begins. Lawyer Nyanza Moore plans to officially announce her candidacy Sunday for Texas’ 22nd Congressional District, where she plans to seek the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD22, Congress, DCCC, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Nyanza Moore, Pete Olson, Sri Kulkarni, Texas | Comments Off

No, we should not fear a competitive primary for Senate

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

This comes up all the time, for both parties. It’s way overblown. Democrats are closer than they’ve been in decades to winning statewide in Texas. But a looming clash between two of the party’s top prospects could blow their shot. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Beto O'Rourke, CD20, CD31, Chuck Schumer, Congress, Democratic primary, DSCC, Election 2018, Election 2020, Emily's List, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas | 5 Comments

Once again with EMILY’s List and the Senate

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Pretty much the same story as before, but still worth noting. Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro is considering jumping into the Texas Senate race, but he might not have the primary to himself if EMILY’s List gets its way. The influential … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD21, CD31, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2019, Emily's List, Houston City Council, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

They’re coming for Cornyn

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s bring it on. Texas Democrats are launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to help take down U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, regardless of who they ultimately choose as their nominee next year. Emboldened after their gains in 2018 — including the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, fundraising, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Senate, TDP, Texas | Comments Off

Kulkarni 2.0

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Glad to see this. Democrat Sri Kulkarni, an ex-foreign service officer who last year came within five points of unseating U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, announced Thursday he is challenging the Sugar Land Republican anew in Texas’ 22nd Congressional District. Making … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD22, Congress, DCC, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, fundraising, Joe Walz, Nyanza Moore, Pete Olson, Sri Kulkarni, Texas | Comments Off

Van de Putte has her eye on Castro’s seat

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

With seemingly-informed speculation that Rep. Joaquin Castro will run for Senate in 2020, someone else will need to run for the Congressional seat he’d be abandoning. That speculation has now begun, with some familiar names in the conversation. Former state … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD20, Congress, Democratic primary, Diego Bernal, Election 2020, Erika Gonzalez, Ina Minjarez, Joaquin Castro, Leticia Van De Putte, Melanie Aranda Tawil, Senate, Shirley Gonzales, Texas, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Emily’s List takes aim at Cornyn

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Interesting. The influential Democratic group EMILY’s List is adding U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, to its target list for 2020 — and in doing so, signaling it’d like to see a woman challenge him. EMILY’s List, which works to elect … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Democratic primary, Election 2020, Emily's List, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

Precinct analysis: 2018 Congress

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The 2018 Congressional races were the most expensive, the most hotly and broadly contested, and by far the most attention-grabbing races in the non-Beto division. We hadn’t seen anything remotely like it since the 2004 DeLay re-redistricting year, but we … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD02, CD03, CD06, CD07, CD08, CD10, CD12, CD14, CD15, CD17, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD25, CD26, CD27, CD28, CD31, CD32, CD34, CD36, Colin Allred, Congress, Dayna Steele, DCCC, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, fundraising, Gina Ortiz Jones, Joe Kopser, Justin Nelson, Kim Olson, Lizzie FLetcher, Lupe Valdez, Mike Collier, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, precinct analysis, Roman McAllen, Texas, Will Hurd | 4 Comments

Beto’s first day haul

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

He’s still got it. Beto O’Rourke raised $6.1 million for his presidential campaign in his first 24 hours as a candidate, beating every other 2020 Democrat who has disclosed first-day figures, according to his campaign. The haul surpasses that of … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, campaign finance reports, Democratic primary, Election 2020, fundraising, President, Texas | Comments Off

Letting 17-year-olds vote

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Sort of. Hoping to fuel the next crop of young voters, state lawmakers filed bills that would allow 17-year-olds to vote in some primary elections if they are going to turn 18 before the general election. The 17-year-olds would only … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Democratic primary, Donna Howard, Election 2018, Illinois, Judith Zaffirini, Secretary of State, Texas, The Lege, turnout, voting age | 5 Comments

Joaquin reportedly in for Senate

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

This would be exciting. Joaquin Castro, the Democratic congressman from San Antonio, “is all but certain” to enter next year’s race for U.S. Senate and take on incumbent Republican John Cornyn, a source familiar with Castro’s thinking said Thursday. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Election 2020, Joaquin Castro, Joe Kopser, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, President, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 8 Comments

Beto is in for President

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Ready or not, here he comes. After months of intense speculation, Beto O’Rourke is entering the presidential race Thursday, marking an extraordinary rise from little-known El Paso congressman a few years ago to potentially formidable White House contender. “Amy and … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2020, John Cornyn, President, Senate, Texas | 12 Comments

Kim Olson looking at CD24

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I’m down with this. While retired Air Force Col. Kim Olson, a Democrat who lost the 2018 general election for state agriculture secretary by a respectable 51-46 margin, has shown some interest in challenging GOP Sen. John Cornyn, the Texas Tribune’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD24, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Jan McDowell, Kenny Marchant, Kim Olson, Senate, Texas | 3 Comments

Add one more to the list of potential Cornyn opponents list

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Joe Kopser, who made a strong showing in CD21 in 2018, puts himself on the roster of possible not-Beto challengers for John Cornyn in 2020. Call it the other “Beto Effect“. Just months after Democrat Beto O’Rourke outperformed expectations by … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD21, CD31, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Joaquin Castro, Joe Kopser, John Cornyn, Kim Olson, MJ Hegar, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Cornyn still thinks he may face Beto

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

He could be right, but I would not expect it. Beto O’Rourke has ruled out another run for the Senate, and as he edges closer to a bid for president, Texas Democrats are still searching for someone to challenge Sen. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Bill White, CD23, CD24, CD31, Congress, DCCC, Democratic primary, Election 2010, Election 2018, Election 2020, Gina Ortiz Jones, Governor, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, Julian Castro, MJ Hegar, President, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 2 Comments

What about Joaquin

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

If Beto O’Rourke is indeed not running for Senate, Rep. Joaquin Castro may step up to do it. Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro told the Associated Press on Thursday that his twin brother, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, fundraising, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, Julian Castro, Kim Olson, MJ Hegar, President, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

January 2019 campaign finance reports: Harris County

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

One last set of finance reports I want to look at, from Harris County officials. I’m dividing them into a few groups: Lina Hidalgo, County Judge Diane Trautman, County Clerk Dylan Osborne, County Treasurer Marilyn Burgess, District Clerk Kim Ogg, … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Adrian Garcia, campaign finance reports, Commissioners Court, Democratic primary, District Attorney, District Clerk, Ed Emmett, Election 2018, Election 2020, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, Jack Cagle, Kim Ogg, Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Steve Radack, Vince Ryan | 1 Comment

Elisa Cardnell

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Meet your first official candidate for CD02. A naval battle just might be on the horizon in one of Houston’s most competitive Congressional districts. On Thursday Navy veteran and science teacher Elisa Cardnell, a Democrat, filed papers with the Federal … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD02, CD10, CD22, CD23, CD31, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, Gina Ortiz Jones, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, Todd Litton | 2 Comments

Beto may yet be a Senate candidate in 2020

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

He’s at least talking about the possibility. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke last week to discuss a possible 2020 Senate campaign against GOP Sen. John Cornyn, according to a source familiar with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Joaquin Castro, John Cornyn, Julian Castro, MJ Hegar, President, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 10 Comments

Commissioners Court rejects Ogg’s request for more prosecutors

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I fully expected that Commissioners Court going from 4-1 Republican to 3-2 Democratic after the last election would signal big changes in how business was done in Harris County, but I didn’t expect this to be the first milestone on … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment, Local politics | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Audia Jones, budget, Commissioners Court, DaSean Jones, Democratic primary, District Attorney, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HPD, Hurricane Harvey, jail overcrowding, jails, Kim Ogg, Lina Hidalgo, mental illness, pre-trial diversion, Rodney Ellis, The Lege | 13 Comments

We’ll know soon enough if Beto is running for President

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Thanks, Oprah. Beto O’Rourke said Tuesday he will decide whether to run for president by the end of the month, signaling his closely watched deliberations over a 2020 run are entering their final stages. The former Democratic congressman from El … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020, The making of the President | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Congress, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2020, John Cornyn, Justin Nelson, Kim Olson, President, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas | 3 Comments

Cornyn is not waiting on 2020

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It’s what I’d do if I were Big John Cornyn. John Cornyn and other politicians say an incumbent should run in one of two ways: scared or unopposed. Given that philosophy, Texas’s senior senator is having nightmares about his 2020 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2020, John Cornyn, President, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, turnout | 5 Comments

Trying again to primary Cuellar

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Good luck. It’s not going to be easy. A grass-roots Democratic group that helped power the upset victory of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has identified a Texas Democrat as its first target ahead of the 2020 congressional primaries — but … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Al Green, Beto O'Rourke, CD16, CD28, CD29, Chris Bell, Ciro Rodriguez, Congress, Craig Washington, Democratic primary, Election 1994, Election 1996, Election 2004, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2018, Election 2020, Gene Green, Greg Laughlin, Henry Cuellar, John Ratcliffe, Justice Democrats, Ralph Hall, Ron Paul, Sheila Jackson Lee, Silvestre Reyes, Texas | 1 Comment

Julian Castro makes it official

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Here he comes. The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor made the long-anticipated announcement at Plaza Guadalupe, near where he grew up on the city’s West Side. It came a month after Castro formed an exploratory committee, a … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Julian Castro, President, Texas | 2 Comments

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