Tag Archives: Democratic primary

2020 is starting early

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Example One: The calendar just turned to 2019, but the 2020 race for Congressional seats in Texas is already on. A few days after Christmas, San Antonio resident Liz Wahl, 33, a former cable television news anchor, filed papers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD02, CD23, CD32, Colin Allred, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, fundraising, Gina Ortiz Jones, Liz Wahl, Nancy Pelosi, NRCC, Texas, Todd Litton, Will Hurd | 2 Comments

From the “If at first you don’t succeed” department

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Three Dem Congressional candidates from 2018 may try again in 2020. Among the typically deep-red districts that came down to single digits were three races around Harris County. Incumbent Reps. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, and Pete Olson, R-Sugar Land, won by … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD02, CD10, CD22, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, fundraising, Mike McCaul, Mike Siegel, Pete Olson, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, Todd Litton, turnout | 1 Comment

Who might be next to retire from Congress?

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We may see some more exits in the coming years, some voluntary and some not. Retirement talk is generally speculative until an incumbent makes an official announcement. But many Republican operatives bet that U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry, the most senior … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018, Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD04, CD10, CD13, CD14, CD15, CD16, CD19, CD20, CD22, CD24, CD25, CD31, CD35, CD36, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Joaquin Castro, John Carter, John Ratcliffe, Kenny Marchant, Lloyd Doggett, Mac Thornberry, Mike McCaul, Pete Olson, Randy Neugebauer, Randy Weber, redistricting, Roger Williams, Ruben Hinojosa, Senate, Silvestre Reyes, Steve Stockman, Texas | 1 Comment

So you want to run for something in 2020

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

You’re an ambitious Democrat in Harris County. You saw what happened these last two elections, and you think it’s your time to step up and run for office. What are your options that don’t involved primarying a Democratic incumbent? 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, CD02, CD10, CD22, Congress, Constable, Court of Criminal Appeals, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Donna Bahorich, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, First Court of Appeals, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, HCDE, HD126, HD129, HD133, HD138, HD150, John Cornyn, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Larry Taylor, Michael Wolfe, SBOE, SD11, Senate, Supreme Court, Texas, Todd Litton, Vince Ryan | 14 Comments

Yes, we’re already looking ahead to 2020

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Close races one year fuel speculation about the next. Much of the immediate speculation about 2020 in Texas has centered on O’Rourke, who was being discussed as a potential presidential candidate even before he reached the finish line in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD22, CD31, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, fundraising, John Cornyn, Julian Castro, Kim Olson, MJ Hegar, President, Railroad Commission, SD19, Senate, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

How Lizzie Fletcher won

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I have three things to say about this. Now, having flipped a seat controlled for the last 52 years by Republicans, [Rep.-elect Lizzie] Fletcher heads to Washington with a target on her back, but also a desire to legislate with … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD07, Congress, DCCC, Democratic primary, Election 2008, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, John Culberson, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, Mike Skelly, Nick Lampson, Texas, turnout | 7 Comments

Dallas County Republicans still trying to knock all the Dems off the ballot

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Here comes the appeal. Dallas County Republicans will appeal a ruling that blocked efforts to remove scores of Democrats from the November election ballot. A formal intent to appeal was filed Monday on behalf of Missy Shorey, the chairwoman of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018, Legal matters | Tagged Carol Donovan, Dallas County, Democratic primary, Election 2018, lawsuit, Republican Party, Texas | 4 Comments

Dem primary loser in CD06 files “vote fraud” lawsuit

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

That sound you hear is me banging my head on my desk. Democrat Ruby Woolridge has filed a lawsuit challenging her 717-vote primary runoff loss for the 6th Congressional District to Jana Lynne Sanchez. In the lawsuit, Woolridge claims that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018, Legal matters | Tagged CD06, Congress, Democratic primary, Jana Sanchez, lawsuit, petitions, Ruby Woolridge, runoff, Texas | Comments Off

Post-runoff thoughts

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I suppose one’s view on Democratic primary runoff turnout is a matter of perspective. I wrote that it was way more than the turnout of any primary going back to 2006 – indeed, more than double the turnout of any … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ann Richards, Democratic primary, Election 1990, Election 2002, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Governor, Jim Mattox, Lupe Valdez, President, Railroad Commission, runoff, Senate, Texas, turnout | 3 Comments

2018 primary runoff results: Governor

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Here are the results. Before we begin, some numbers of interest: Year Total =============== 2018 428,933 (inc) 2016 188,592 2014 201,283 2012 236,305 2008 187,708 2006 207,252 There were at least 241,120 early votes cast in 2018 (that number kept … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Andrew White, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2018, Governor, Lupe Valdez, runoff, Texas, turnout | 43 Comments

2018 primary runoff results: Congress and Legislature

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

All results are here. I began drafting this around 9:30 when there were still a bunch of precincts out, but with the exception of the tossup in CD25, all of the Congressional races were pretty clear by then: CD03: Lorie … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Alex Dominguez, Carl Sherman, CD02, CD03, CD05, CD06, CD07, CD10, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD25, CD27, CD31, CD32, Chip Roy, Colin Allred, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Eric Holguin, Gina Ortiz Jones, HD08, HD109, HD121, HD37, HD46, HD54, Jana Sanchez, Joe Kopser, Julie Oliver, Lance Gooden, Lizzie FLetcher, Lorie Burch, Michael Cloud, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, primaries, Rene Oliveira, Rita Lucido, runoff, Scott Cosper, SD17, Senate, Sheryl Cole, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, The Lege | 5 Comments

2018 primary runoff results: Harris County

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Here are the election night results, with a handful of precincts still not in as of 11 PM. Most of these races were basically decided once the early voting numbers were in, but one was neck and neck all night. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Dylan Osborne, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, Jeff Williams, Josh Wallenstein, Justice of the Peace, Marilyn Burgess, Michael Wolfe, primaries, Richard Cantu, runoff, Sharon Burney, turnout | Comments Off

Today is Runoff Day

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: As the chief election officer of the County, Stan Stanart reminds voters that Tuesday, May 22, is Primary Runoff Election Day. “Due to consolidation of precincts, many voters will be voting at a new location and are … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2018, Harris County, primaries, runoff | Comments Off

The Trib on CD22 and Fort Bend

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

A closer look at a lower-profile but highly interesting primary runoff. At a glance, volunteers at Sri Kulkarni’s campaign headquarters are no different than those for congressional campaigns across the country — huddling over laptops, tapping voters’ numbers into their … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD22, Congress, Democratic primary, demography, Election 2018, Fort Bend County, Letitia Plummer, runoff, Sri Kulkarni, Texas | 1 Comment

2018 Runoff EV report: Final totals

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Here are your final early voting totals for the 2018 primary runoffs, and here is a handy table with comparisons to previous years. Year March Runoff Pct =============================== 2018 R 156,387 33,768 21.6% 2018 D 167,982 33,706 20.1% 2016 R … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged absentee ballots, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2018, Harris County, primaries, turnout | 1 Comment

2018 Runoff EV report: Primary runoff turnout totals don’t much matter

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Hey, have you been wondering how early voting has gone in the primary runoffs so far? Well, wonder no more, for here is the daily report through Wednesday. You have today and tomorrow to vote early, and then you’ll need … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Harris County, primaries, runoff, turnout | 1 Comment

Runoff races, part 3: Harris County

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not going to give a big windup on this because I think we’re all familiar with these races, but just to make sure we’re on the same page. District Clerk Marilyn Burgess Rozzy Shorter County Clerk Diane Trautman Gayle … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Cosme Garcia, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Dylan Osborne, Election 2018, Gayle Mitchell, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, Josh Wallenstein, Justice of the Peace, Marilyn Burgess, Prince Bryant, Richard Cantu, Roz Shorter, runoff, Sharon Burney | 4 Comments

Runoff races, part 2: Legislative

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

There’s one Democratic primary runoff for SBOE, one for Senate, and seven for the House. Here’s a brief look at them. SBOE12 Suzanne Smith Laura Malone-Miller Smith led with 48.12% in March to Malone-Miller’s 26.31%. Smith has the DMN endorsement, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Alex Dominguez, Andrew Morris, Carl Sherman, Dawnna Dukes, Democratic primary, Deshaundra Lockhart Jones, Elaina Fowler, Election 2018, Erin Zwiener, Fran Watson, HD109, HD133, HD37, HD45, HD46, HD47, HD64, Helen Giddings, Jose Vela, Laura Malone-Miller, Martin Schexnayder, Mat Pruneda, Rebecca Bell-Metereau, Rene Oliveira, Rita Lucido, runoff, Sandra Moore, SBOE, SD17, Senate, Sheryl Cole, Suzanne Smith, Texas, The Lege, Vikki Goodwin | Comments Off

Primary runoff early voting begins today

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Early voting for the May 22 Primary Runoff Elections will take place from Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 18. During that period, Harris County voters may vote at any of the 46 polling locations throughout the county. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Congress, Democratic primary, District Clerk, early voting, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, primaries, SBOE, Senate, The Lege | Comments Off

Runoff races, part 1: Congress

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I looked at most of these races after the filing deadline here and here. Here’s a reminder about who’s still in. CD03 Lorie Burch – Finance report Sam Johnson – Finance report First round: Burch 49.61%, Johnson 28.68% Burch was … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD03, CD06, CD07, CD10, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD25, CD27, CD31, CD32, Chris Perri, Christine Eady Mann, Colin Allred, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Eric Holguin, Gina Ortiz Jones, Jana Sanchez, Joe Kopser, Julie Oliver, Laura Moser, Letitia Plummer, Lillian Salerno, Lizzie FLetcher, Lorie Burch, Mary Wilson, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, Rick Trevino, Roy Barrera, Ruby Woolridge, runoff, Sam Johnson, Sri Kulkarni, Tawana Cadien, Texas | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Runoff time

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron goes for Lizzie Fletcher in CD07. United States Representative, District 7: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Democrats have a serious chance of knocking Republican Congressman John Culberson out of the seat he has occupied since 2001. The 7th Congressional District … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD07, CD10, CD22, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Congress, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Dylan Osborne, Election 2018, endorsements, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, HD133, Josh Wallenstein, Justice of the Peace, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, Marilyn Burgess, Martin Schexnayder, Mike Siegel, runoff, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

A primary runoff threefer

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

It’s getting chippy in CD02. What started off as a relatively cordial campaign between two Republicans who want to represent parts of Houston in Congress has gotten downright testy as early voting looms. Eight weeks ago, Dan Crenshaw and Kevin … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD02, CD21, CD23, Chip Roy, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Election 2018, fundraising, Gina Ortiz Jones, Joe Kopser, Kevin Roberts, Mary Wilson, Matt McCall, primaries, Rick Trevino, runoff, Texas | 1 Comment

Dallas Republicans ordered to pay legal costs in their failed ballot access lawsuit

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Cue the sad trombone. The Dallas County Republican Party will have to pay more than $51,000 to Dallas County Democrats for attorney fees incurred in defending the GOP’s attempt to remove dozens of Democrats from election ballots. In his final … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018, Legal matters | Tagged Carol Donovan, Dallas County, Democratic primary, Election 2018, lawsuit, Republican Party, Texas | Comments Off

Interview with Mike Siegel

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the primary runoffs begins in a week, running from Monday through Friday, with Tuesday the 22nd being the vote-at-your-precinct-location day. I’ll have more information about that later, but for now I have one more interview to present. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD10, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, interviews, Mike Siegel, runoff, Texas | 1 Comment

We finally have a White/Valdez runoff debate scheduled

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

About time. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez has accepted an invitation to debate her runoff opponent, Andrew White, on May 11 in Austin, according to her campaign. White, who was the runner-up in the March primary, has been pushing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Andrew White, candidate forum, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Governor, Lupe Valdez, runoff, Texas | 1 Comment

Interview with Sri Preston Kulkarni

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The other contender in the Democratic primary runoff for CD22 is Sri Preston Kulkarni, who led the field in March with just under 32%. A graduate of UT, Kulkarni was commissioned as a Foreign Service Officer after college and served … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD22, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, interviews, runoff, Sri Kulkarni, Texas | Comments Off

Interview with Letitia Plummer

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, I did not do interviews in all of the contested Democratic primaries this year. There were just too many of them, with too many candidates, for me to be able to get to them all in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD22, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, interviews, Letitia Plummer, runoff, Texas | Comments Off

Lawsuit against Dallas County Democratic candidates dismissed

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Good. A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that would have removed more than 80 Democrats from the November general election ballot, putting to rest a controversy that threatened to toss Dallas County elections into chaos. State District Judge Eric … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018, Legal matters | Tagged Carol Donovan, Dallas County, Democratic primary, Election 2018, lawsuit, Republican Party, Texas | Comments Off

CD07 candidate forum

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Happening tomorrow, at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Road, Houston, Texas 77055, from 6:15 to 8:45. My guess, as this is the way these things tend to go, is that there will be some mix-and-mingle time with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged candidate forum, CD07, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, runoff, Texas | 3 Comments

April 2018 campaign finance reports: Congress

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Here are the Q2 finance reports, here are the Q3 finance reports, here are the January 2018 finance reports, and here’s the FEC summary page for Democratic Congressional candidates in Texas. Let’s get to it. Todd Litton – CD02 Lori … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Alex Triantaphyllis, campaign finance reports, CD02, CD03, CD06, CD07, CD10, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD25, CD31, CD32, CD36, Chris Perri, Christine Eady Mann, Colin Allred, Congress, Dayna Steele, Democratic primary, Election 2018, fundraising, Gina Ortiz Jones, Jan McDowell, Joe Kopser, Julie Oliver, Laura Moser, Letitia Plummer, Lillian Salerno, Lizzie FLetcher, Lorie Burch, Mary Wilson, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, Rick Trevino, runoff, Sam Johnson, Sri Kulkarni, Tawana Cadien, Texas, Todd Litton | Comments Off

An article about Congressional race in Texas that doesn’t mention CD07

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Who knew that was even legal? Several of the most truly competitive House races in the country are in Texas, which could wind up providing Democrats three or more of the 24 flipped seats that they need for control of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD02, CD06, CD07, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD32, Christine Eady Mann, Colin Allred, Congress, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Election 2018, fundraising, Gina Ortiz Jones, Hillary Clinton, Joe Kopser, Mary Wilson, MJ Hegar, runoff, Sri Kulkarni, Texas | 4 Comments

Chron overview of CD07 runoff

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t know how much there is here we didn’t already know, but this is the marquee local runoff, so it gets the attention. On paper, there is little to separate attorney Lizzie Pannill Fletcher and writer-activist Laura Moser, the two … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD07, Congress, DCCC, Democratic primary, Election 2018, John Culberson, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, runoff, Texas | 6 Comments

On Latino primary participation

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Time for some numbers. The predictions about Harris County Latinos becoming more engaged in the recent mid-term primary were right: The number of Latino voters who cast their ballot more than doubled compared to the previous primary of the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2014, Election 2018, Harris County, Latino voting, primaries, Republican Party, turnout | 1 Comment

Valdez and White in the runoff

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The DMN provides a snapshot of where we are in the one Democratic statewide primary runoff. Former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez and Houston investor Andrew White have disparate strategies for winning the nomination. Valdez, who finished first with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Andrew White, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Governor, Lupe Valdez, runoff, Texas | 3 Comments

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