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Polling Texas 2020
UT/Trib, Apr 25: Trump 49, Biden 44
DT/PPP, Apr 29: Biden 47, Trump 46
UT-Tyler/DMN, May 3: Trump 43, Biden 43
Emerson, May 13: Trump 47, Biden 41
Quinnipiac, June 3: Trump 44, Biden 43
PPP, June 5: Trump 48, Biden 48
PPP/PT, June 23: Trump 48, Biden 46
Fox, June 25: Biden 45, Trump 44
UT/Trib, July 2: Trump 48, Biden 44
PPP/Emily’s List, July 2: Biden 48, Trump 46
UT-Tyler/DMN, July 12: Biden 48, Trump 43
CBSNews, July 12: Trump 46, Biden 45
Quinnipiac, July 22: Biden 45, Trump 44
Morning Consult, July 28: Biden 47, Trump 45
Morning Consult, August 3: Biden 47, Trump 46
Polling Texas 2018
WPA, Jan 5: Cruz 52, O'Rourke 34
PPP, Jan 27: Cruz 45, O'Rourke 37
Quinnipiac, April 19: Cruz 47, O'Rourke 44
Quinnipiac, May 31: Cruz 50, O'Rourke 39
PPP, June 8: Cruz 48, O'Rourke 42
GQR, June 16: Cruz 49, O'Rourke 43
CBS/YouGov, June 24: Cruz 44, O'Rourke 36
UT/Trib, June 25: Cruz 41, O'Rourke 36
Gravis, July 10: Cruz 51, O'Rourke 42
Lyceum, July 31: Cruz 41, O'Rourke 39
Quinnipiac, July 31: Cruz 49, O'Rourke 43
PPP, August 2: Cruz 46, O'Rourke 42
NBC News, August 23: Cruz 49, O'Rourke 45
ECPS, August 27: Cruz 38, O'Rourke 37
Crosswinds, September 12: Cruz 47, O'Rourke 44
Quinnipiac, September 18 (LV): Cruz 54, O'Rourke 45
Ipsos, September 19 (LV): O'Rourke 47, Cruz 45Polling Texas 2016
Beatty, Jun 22: Trump 37, Clinton 30
UT/TTP, Jun 27: Trump 41, Clinton 33
KTVT/Dixie, Aug 11: Trump 46, Clinton 35
PPP, Aug 16: Trump 44, Clinton 38
WaPo-SurveyMonkey, Sep 6: Clinton 46, Trump 45
ECPS, Sep 14: Trump 42, Clinton 36
Texas Lyceum, Sep 15: Trump 39, Clinton 32
YouGov, Oct 3: Trump 50,1, Clinton 41.5
KTVT/Dixie, Oct 5: Trump 45, Clinton 38
WFAA/SurveyUSA, Oct 14: Trump 47, Clinton 43
UH Hobby Center, Oct 17: Trump 41, Clinton 38
WaPo/SurveyMonkey, Oct 17: Trump 48, Clinton 46
CBS/YouGov, Oct 23: Trump 46, Clinton 43
Crosswind/Statesman, Oct 27: Trump 45, Clinton 38
UT/TT, Oct 27: Trump 45, Clinton 42
KTVT/Dixie Strategies, Nov 2: Trump 52, Clinton 39
NBC/WSJ/Marist, Nov 3: Trump 49, Clinton 40
ECPS, Nov 3: Trump 49, Clinton 34
YouGov, Nov 5: Trump 50.3, Clinton 42.4Polling Texas 2014
UT/TT, Nov 2013: Abbott 40, Davis 35, Glass 5
PPP, Nov 2013: Abbott 50, Davis 35
UT/TT, Feb 2014: Abbott 47, Davis 36
ECPS, Mar 2014: Abbott 49, Davis 42
Rasmussen, Mar 2014: Abbott 53, Davis 41
PPP, Apr 2014: Abbott 51, Davis 37
UT/TT, June 2014:Abbott 44, Davis 32
YouGov, July 2014: Abbott 50, Davis 34
Rasmussen, Aug 2014: Abbott 48, Davis 40
YouGov, Sep 2014: Abbott 56, Davis 38
Lyceum, Oct 2014: Abbott 49, Davis 40
Rasmussen, Oct 2014: Abbott 51, Davis 40
KHOU, Oct 2014: Abbott 47, Davis 32
UT/TT, Oct 2014: Abbott 54, Davis 38
YouGov, Oct 2014: Abbott 57, Davis 37Polling Texas 2012
PPP April 26: Romney 50, Obama 43
UT/TT May 22: Romney 46, Obama 38 (RV) - Romney 55, Obama 35 (LV)
WPAOR Sep 13: Romney 55, Obama 40
YouGov Sep 24: Romney 52, Obama 41
Lyceum Oct 2: Romney 58, Obama 39
YouGov Oct 17: Romney 55, Obama 41
UT/TT Oct 29: Romney 55, Obama 39
Baselice Oct 30: Romney 54, Obama 38
YouGov Nov 3: Romney 57, Obama 38-
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Polling Texas 2016
Beatty, Jun 22: Trump 37, Clinton 30
UT/TTP, Jun 27: Trump 41, Clinton 33
KTVT/Dixie, Aug 11: Trump 46, Clinton 35
PPP, Aug 16: Trump 44, Clinton 38
WaPo-SurveyMonkey, Sep 6: Clinton 46, Trump 45
ECPS, Sep 14: Trump 42, Clinton 36
Texas Lyceum, Sep 15: Trump 39, Clinton 32
YouGov, Oct 3: Trump 50,1, Clinton 41.5
KTVT/Dixie, Oct 5: Trump 45, Clinton 38
WFAA/SurveyUSA, Oct 14: Trump 47, Clinton 43
UH Hobby Center, Oct 17: Trump 41, Clinton 38
WaPo/SurveyMonkey, Oct 17: Trump 48, Clinton 46
CBS/YouGov, Oct 23: Trump 46, Clinton 43
Crosswind/Statesman, Oct 27: Trump 45, Clinton 38
UT/TT, Oct 27: Trump 45, Clinton 42
KTVT/Dixie Strategies, Nov 2: Trump 52, Clinton 39
NBC/WSJ/Marist, Nov 3: Trump 49, Clinton 40
ECPS, Nov 3: Trump 49, Clinton 34
YouGov, Nov 5: Trump 50,3, Clinton 42.4
Polling Texas 2014
UT/TT, Nov 2013: Abbott 40, Davis 35, Glass 5
PPP, Nov 2013: Abbott 50, Davis 35
UT/TT, Feb 2014: Abbott 47, Davis 36
ECPS, Mar 2014: Abbott 49, Davis 42
Rasmussen, Mar 2014: Abbott 53, Davis 41
PPP, Apr 2014: Abbott 51, Davis 37
UT/TT, June 2014:Abbott 44, Davis 32
YouGov, July 2014: Abbott 50, Davis 34
Rasmussen, Aug 2014: Abbott 48, Davis 40
YouGov, Sep 2014: Abbott 56, Davis 38
Lyceum, Oct 2014: Abbott 49, Davis 40
Rasmussen, Oct 2014: Abbott 51, Davis 40
KHOU, Oct 2014: Abbott 47, Davis 32
UT/TT, Oct 2014: Abbott 54, Davis 38
YouGov, Oct 2014: Abbott 57, Davis 37
Polling Texas 2012
PPP April 26: Romney 50, Obama 43
UT/TT May 22: Romney 46, Obama 38 (RV) - Romney 55, Obama 35 (LV)
WPAOR Sep 13: Romney 55, Obama 40
YouGov Sep 24: Romney 52, Obama 41
Lyceum Oct 2: Romney 58, Obama 39
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UT/TT Oct 29: Romney 55, Obama 39
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Another CD18 contender
From The Downballot Zoe Cadore, who works as a lobbyist for an energy company, became the latest Democrat to enter the special election for Texas’ 18th District on Tuesday. Cadore, a former congressional staffer who was Miss Houston in 2013, is competing with several … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2025
Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christian Menefee, Congress, Election 2025, Isaiah Martin, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, Zoe Cadore
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April 2025 campaign finance reports – Congress
Well, just CD18, really. I said when I posted the January 2025 reports that I was going to wait on the Congressional reports until July because there wasn’t going to be anything of interest to report on. And then Rep. … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2025, Election 2026
Tagged Amanda Edwards, campaign finance reports, CD18, Christian Menefee, Christina Morales, Commissioners Court, Congress, Election 2024, Election 2025, Election 2026, Harris County Attorney, Isaiah Martin, James Joseph, Jolanda Jones, Letitia Plummer, Peter Filler, Rain Eatmon, Robert Slater, Sheila Jackson Lee, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, TJ Baker
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Abbott finally calls CD18 election
It’s for November. Gov. Greg Abbott has set Nov. 4 as the special election date to fill the congressional seat left vacant by former Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death — a timeline that leaves the solidly Democratic seat vacant for at … Continue reading
Yeah, we won’t get the CD18 election until November
That’s the conclusion to draw from this Trib story. Three weeks after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death and just over a month before the state’s next uniform election, Gov. Greg Abbott has not yet called a special election to fill … Continue reading
An early overview of the CD18 special election
Whenever it may be. After a whirlwind week of campaign announcements, endorsements and articles by national media, voters in Congressional District 18 could be forgiven for thinking Election Day is right around the corner. In fact, the candidates vying for … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christian Menefee, Congress, Cyrus Sanja, Derrell Turner, Election 2024, Election 2025, Erica Lee, fundraising, Greg Abbott, Isaiah Martin, James Joseph, Jolanda Jones, Khristopher Beal, Kivan Polmis, Letitia Plummer, resign to run, Sheila Jackson Lee, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas
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Menefee and Edwards
Christian Menefee has gotten off to a strong start in his candidacy for CD18. In his congressional campaign’s first 24 hours, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has raised contributions from more than 5,000 supporters and garnered endorsements from some of … Continue reading
Menefee files, Martin announces for CD18
I woke up to this on Monday. Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced on Monday his bid for the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Democratic U.S. Rep. and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “I’m running because working … Continue reading
Considering the CD18 special election question
The Press dives right in. Shortly after the news broke Wednesday morning of former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s death, speculation began about a special election for his U.S. Congressional seat — a post he’d held for just two months. Political … Continue reading
January 2025 campaign finance reports – City of Houston
PREVIOUSLY: Harris County offices Continuing with our January campaign finance report review, let’s check in on the current City of Houston elected officials and other people of interest. Candidate Raised Spent Loan On Hand ======================================================= Whitmire 52,900 61,210 0 2,432,442 … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amanda Edwards, Amy Peck, campaign finance reports, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Chris Hollins, David Robinson, Edward Pollard, Election 2023, Election 2026, Election 2027, Fred Flickinger, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, John Whitmire, Julian Ramirez, Letitia Plummer, Mario Castillo, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mary Nan Huffman, Mayor, Orlando Sanchez, runoff, Sallie Alcorn, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Tarsha Jackson, Tiffany Thomas, Twila Carter, Willie Davis
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Turner wins CD18 nomination
It was very close. Several dozen precinct chairs Tuesday night elected former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to be the Democratic nominee for Congressional District 18, replacing the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on the Nov. 5 ballot. The vote means … Continue reading
The CD18 candidate forum
This was a well-organized event, and my kudos to everyone who put it together in such a short period of time. I just have a couple of comments. Candidates vying to fill the congressional seat of the late U.S. Rep. … Continue reading
Two more small updates on CD18
I learned two things of interest from this Houston Landing story about the CD18 situation. The bulk of the story is about the candidate forum today and the recent Zoom interviews that candidates did (see here for more on each), … Continue reading
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Tagged absentee ballots, Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christina Morales, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, El Franco Lee, Election 2016, Election 2022, Election 2024, Erica Davis, Erica Lee, Harris County Judge, Jarvis Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Rodney Ellis, Sheila Jackson Lee, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege
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July 2024 campaign finance reports – City of Houston
PREVIOUSLY: Senate and Congress State offices Harris County offices No preambles here. This used to be a dead time in the city electoral cycle, as no one was allowed to fundraise until the January of the election year. That’s long … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amanda Edwards, Amy Peck, campaign finance reports, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Chris Hollins, David Robinson, Edward Pollard, Election 2023, Election 2024, Election 2026, Election 2027, Fred Flickinger, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, John Whitmire, Julian Ramirez, Letitia Plummer, Mario Castillo, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mary Nan Huffman, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, MJ Khan, Sallie Alcorn, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Tarsha Jackson, Tiffany Thomas, Twila Carter, Willie Davis
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Two small updates on the CD18 race
From this Trib overview of the five candidates “with extensive elected experience” in the CD18 race: Since the candidate selection is internal within the party, there is no formal filing process for candidates and precinct chairs could theoretically choose anyone. … Continue reading
The election to nominate a candidate in CD18 has been set
Per an email that I got yesterday from the HCDP, the Executive Committee meeting of CD18 precinct chairs to fill the vacancy on the November ballot will be next Tuesday, August 13, at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, with the meeting … Continue reading
The potential candidates so far for CD18
The Chron lists a few, but I can and will tell you there are others. The campaign to replace the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Congress is playing out behind the scenes, with potential candidates calling precinct chairs … Continue reading
We are starting to hear some names in CD18
The first potential candidate to publicly acknowledge an interest in CD18 is former Mayor Sylvester Turner. Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has confirmed with KHOU 11 News anchor Len Cannon that he is “seriously considering” a run for Congresswoman Sheila … Continue reading
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says she has pancreatic cancer
I wish her all the best for a full and speedy recovery. U.S. Rep Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the congresswoman shared in a Sunday statement on social media platform X. “My doctors have confirmed … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2024, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
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January 2024 campaign finance reports – City of Houston
PREVIOUSLY: State offices Harris County offices Senate Congress I did a lot of posting before now on the city finance reports, so it’s probably best to summarize: 8 Day reports for Mayoral candidates 30 Day reports – that post was … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amanda Edwards, Amy Peck, campaign finance reports, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Chris Hollins, David Robinson, Democratic primary, Edward Pollard, Election 2023, Election 2024, Election 2026, Election 2027, Fred Flickinger, Gilbert Garcia, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, John Whitmire, Julian Ramirez, Letitia Plummer, Mario Castillo, Martha Castex-Tatum, Mary Nan Huffman, Mayor, Mike Knox, MJ Khan, Orlando Sanchez, Robert Gallegos, runoff, Sallie Alcorn, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Tarsha Jackson, Tiffany Thomas, Twila Carter, Willie Davis
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Evaluating the polls
This year we got a set of polls for various Democratic primary races from the UH Hobby Center. Because of the nature of some of the races and the fact that we don’t usually get this kind of polling data, … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2024
Tagged Amanda Edwards, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Annette Ramirez, Ashton Woods, Beto Cardenas, CD07, CD18, Charlene Ward Johnson, Christian Menefee, Clint Horn, Colin Allred, Congress, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2024, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD139, HD142, HD146, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Ford, Karthik Soora, Kim Ogg, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Lizzie FLetcher, Michelle Bonton, Mo Jenkins, Molly Cook, Pervez Agwan, polls, Roland Gutierrez, Rosalind Caesar, SD15, Sean Teare, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Umeka Lewis-Piccolo
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Primary 2024 results: Democratic headlines
It’s going to be a late night and I have a couple of long days ahead of me, so I’m going to do some quick summaries based on what I now know, and will come back later to fill the … Continue reading
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That other guy in CD18 drops out and endorses SJL
Obviously earth-shaking news. Robert Slater, the longshot candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the upcoming March primary, said he will suspend his campaign Sunday and endorse the incumbent congresswoman. Slater, a Houston chef and businessman, faced long odds … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2024, endorsements, Robert Slater, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
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More Dem primary polls from UH/Hobby Center
I asked, and I received. Just months after a bruising campaign for mayor of Houston, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is leading her top challenger in the 18th Congressional District by five points, suggesting the closest race for the position … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Ashton Woods, Beto Cardenas, CD07, CD18, Charlene Ward Johnson, Clint Horn, Congress, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Election 2024, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HD139, HD142, HD146, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Ford, Karthik Soora, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Lizzie FLetcher, Michelle Bonton, Mo Jenkins, Molly Cook, Pervez Agwan, polls, Rosalind Caesar, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton
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Endorsement watch: Sticking with SJL
The Chron, in what I believe is its final endorsement of interest for this cycle, stays with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in CD18. Jackson Lee, Espinosa told us, “has a track record of really stepping in for families.” That record … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2023, Election 2024, endorsements, Houston, Mayor, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
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January 2024 campaign finance reports – Congress
PREVIOUSLY: State offices Harris County offices Senate As noted, we’re still doing the Congressional reports separately until we winnow down the fields. The October 2023 reports are here, the July reports for both Congress and Senate are here, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Cornwallis, Amanda Edwards, Brian Williams, Callie Butcher, campaign finance reports, CD03, CD06, CD07, CD15, CD18, CD24, CD28, CD32, CD38, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2022, Election 2024, Francine Ly, fundraising, Gion Thomas, Henry Cuellar, Isaiah Martin, John Love, Julie Johnson, Justin Moore, Lizzie FLetcher, Melissa McDonough, Michelle Vallejo, Pervez Agwan, Raja Chaudhry, Rhetta Bowers, Sam Eppler, Sandeep Srivastava, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
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Interview with Amanda Edwards
This is going to be a slightly weird week, as I have had some recent scheduling challenges. Happens every cycle, not a big deal, but in the short term it can scramble things a bit for me. My original plan … Continue reading
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SJL files for re-election
We have our answer. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee will run for reelection in Texas’ 18th Congressional District, shaking up a Democratic primary that’s been in limbo since her resounding defeat in the race for Houston mayor on Saturday. Harris … Continue reading
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So now what for SJL?
At least one big question about what comes next for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee after losing the Mayoral runoff should be settled today. Following her decisive defeat in Saturday’s mayoral runoff, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee now has less than … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2023, Election 2024, fundraising, Houston, Isaiah Martin, Mayor, runoff, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
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Filing season for 2024 begins today
Happy First Day of Candidate Filing to all who celebrate. The Democratic and Republican slates will begin to take shape this weekend once candidates start filing their paperwork to run. Several Harris County officials plan to file for re-election, such … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, Ann Harris Bennett, CD18, Christian Menefee, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, Desiree Broadnax, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2024, filing deadline, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Isaiah Martin, Jarvis Johnson, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Kim Ogg, Mike Knox, Molly Cook, primaries, Rodney Ellis, SD15, Sean Teare, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Tom Ramsey
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October 2023 campaign finance reports – Congress
As promised, here are the Congressional reports for Q3 2023. The Q3 Senate reports are here, the July reports for both are here, and the April reports for both are here. Sandeep Srivastava – CD03 John Love – CD06 Lizzie … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Cornwallis, Amanda Edwards, Brian Williams, Callie Butcher, campaign finance reports, CD03, CD06, CD07, CD15, CD18, CD23, CD24, CD28, CD32, CD38, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2022, Election 2024, Francine Ly, fundraising, Henry Cuellar, Isaiah Martin, John Love, Julie Johnson, Justin Moore, Lizzie FLetcher, Melissa McDonough, Michelle Vallejo, Pervez Agwan, Rhetta Bowers, Sam Eppler, Sandeep Srivastava, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
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City runoff election will be December 9
Slightly reducing the overall intrigue factor of the season. The runoffs for Houston’s City Hall elections will be held Dec. 9, the secretary of state’s office confirmed on Tuesday. Houston voters will head to the polls Nov. 7 to elect … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2023, Election 2024, filing deadline, fundraising, Houston, Isaiah Martin, John Whitmire, Karthik Soora, Mayor, Molly Cook, runoff, SD15, Secretary of State, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, special election, The Lege
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Isaiah Martin to run for CD18
The primary is now officially contested regardless of what happens in the Mayor’s race. Isaiah Martin, a University of Houston graduate who has been volunteering for Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s mayoral campaign, launched a campaign Wednesday for her congressional … Continue reading
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July 2023 campaign finance reports: City of Houston, part 5
Previously: Congress SD15 City of Houston, part 1 Harris County City of Houston, part 2 City of Houston, part 3 City of Houston, part 4 January finance reports for city of Houston candidates are here. This is at long last … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Edwards, Board of Managers, CD18, Chris Brown, Congress, David Robinson, Election 2023, Election 2024, Fair For Houston, Harris County Sheriff, HGAC, HISD, Houston, Houston City Council, Janette Lindner, John Whitmire, Karla Cisneros, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Protect and Serve PAC, Senate, Sylvester Turner
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