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After-deadline filing review: Congress

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s continue our walk through the filings. I’m going to take a look at some of the interesting Congressional races, skipping over the ones we just looked at. CD01: It’s still not remotely competitive, but I once again want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Candace Valenzuela, CD01, CD03, CD11, CD12, CD13, CD14, CD17, CD20, CD21, CD23, CD24, CD25, CD26, CD27, CD28, CD30, CD31, CD33, CD34, CD35, Chet Edwards, Congress, Crystal Fletcher, David Jaramillo, Democratic primary, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Election 2018, Election 2020, Filemon Vela, Gina Ortiz Jones, Hank Gilbert, Heidi Sloan, Jan McDowell, Jennie Lou Leeder, Joaquin Castro, John Biggan, Julie Oliver, Kim Olson, Liz Wahl, Lloyd Doggett, Louie Gohmert, Lulu Seikaly, Marc Veasey, Rick Kennedy, Rosey Ramos Abuabara, Sean McCaffity, Tanner Do, Texas, Wendy Davis, William Foster | 7 Comments

The “Has Not Yet Filed” list

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Today is the actual, official filing deadline. Anyone who has not filed for a spot in the primary by 6 PM today is not a candidate for a Democratic nomination in 2020. A whole lot of people have already filed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alan Rosen, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Borris Miles, CD03, CD19, CD20, CD21, CD22, CD27, CD28, CD31, CD36, Cesar Blanco, Christopher Suprun, Colin Allred, Commissioners Court, Congress, Constable, Dan Jangigian, David Brown, Democratic primary, District Attorney, Eddie Lucio, Elaine Palmer, Election 2020, filing deadline, George Powell, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, HD119, HD23, HD43, HD84, HD99, Herb Ritchie, Jaclanel McFarland, Jennie Lou Leeder, Jessica Cisneros, Joaquin Castro, John Love, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Kelly Stone, Leticia Bresnahan, Luis Guajardo, Maria Jackson, MJ Hegar, Railroad Commission, Rene Oliveira, Robert Alonzo, Roland Gutierrez, Ron Reynolds, SBOE, SD12, SD13, SD18, SD19, SD22, SD28, SD29, Sean Villasana, Senate, Tanner Do, Texas, The Lege, Ursula Hall, Wendy Davis | 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

April 2019 campaign finance reports: Congress

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It’s April, and that means it’s time once again to review campaign finance reports for Congressional candidates. The January roundup is here, which closed out the 2017-18 election cycle; these reports are the first ones for the 2019-20 cycle. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Candace Valenzuela, Carol Ianuzzi, CD02, CD03, CD07, CD10, CD20, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD25, CD26, CD31, CD32, Colin Allred, Congress, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, fundraising, Gina Ortiz Jones, Jan McDowell, Joaquin Castro, Julie Oliver, Kim Olson, Liz Wahl, Lizzie FLetcher, Lorie Burch, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, Pritash Gandhi, Senate, Texas, Todd Litton | 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

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

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

Don’t wait on Joaquin

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

We may want him to, but Rep. Joaquin Castro probably isn’t running for Governor. Exiting a summit on citizen diplomacy Tuesday at the Texas Capitol, U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-San Antonio, was trailed by a handful of reporters. “Something tells … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD20, Congress, Election 2018, Gilberto Hinojosa, Governor, Greg Abbott, Joaquin Castro, Pete Gallego, Texas | 3 Comments

We haven’t heard the last of TMF

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

He’ll be back. State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer says he laments nothing about a failed gambit for the state Senate that will end his 16-year stint with the Texas Legislature. The boisterous San Antonio Democrat, however, is leaving office at … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Bexar County, CD20, CD23, Commissioners Court, Congress, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2018, HD117, HD118, Joaquin Castro, Pete Gallego, SD26, Senate, Sheriff, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | 1 Comment

The farm team

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Roll Call takes a look at the Texas Democrats of the future. Democrats rarely fielded competitive Senate candidates over the past two decades — the party’s three best performers in that time span received 44 percent, 43 percent and 43 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Al Green, Ann Richards, Annise Parker, Armando Walle, Beto O'Rourke, CD09, CD16, CD18, CD20, CD23, CD29, CD30, CD35, Chris Turner, Congress, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2018, Eric Johnson, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Governor, Joaquin Castro, Julian Castro, Leticia Van De Putte, Lily Adams, Lloyd Doggett, Mando Martinez, Mark Strama, Mary Gonzalez, Mike Villarreal, Pete Gallego, Rafael Anchia, Rodney Ellis, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Silvestre Reyes, Sylvester Turner, Taj Clayton, Ted Cruz, Texas, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Wendy Davis, Yvonne Davis | 1 Comment

Precinct analysis: Congressional overs and unders

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

To wrap up my look at 2012 versus 2008 results for all the new districts, here’s how the 36 Congressional districts compared. Dist McCain Pct Obama08 Pct Romney Pct Obama12 Pct RIdx DIdx ============================================================================== 01 178,520 68.85% 78,918 30.44% 181,833 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Blake Farenthold, CD02, CD06, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD27, CD28, CD31, CD32, CD35, CD36, Congress, Election 2008, Election 2012, Henry Cuellar, Joaquin Castro, Joe Barton, John Carter, John Culberson, Lloyd Doggett, Mike McCaul, Nick Lampson, Pete Gallego, Pete Olson, Pete Sessions, precinct analysis, Quico Canseco, Randy Weber, redistricting, Steve Stockman, Ted Poe, Texas | 10 Comments

All the interviews for 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

As we begin early voting for the November election, here are all the interviews I conducted for candidates who are on the ballot as well as for the referenda. These include interviews that were done for the primary as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Alma Allen, Ann Harris Bennett, Ann Johnson, Annise Parker, Borris Miles, Brad Neal, Candace Duval, CD02, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD21, CD23, CD27, CD29, CD33, CD36, Christof Spieler, Cody Pogue, Congress, Constable, Craig Eiland, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gene Wu, Gilbert Garcia, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCC, HCDE, HD127, HD131, HD134, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD150, HD21, HD26, HISD, Houston, interviews, James Cargas, Jim Dougherty, Joaquin Castro, John Courage, Marc Veasey, Mary Ann Perez, Max Martin, Metro, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Richard Schechter, Rose Meza Harrison, SBOE, SD10, SD25, Senate, Steve Radack, Tawana Cadien, Terry Grier, Texas, The Lege, Traci Jensen, Vince Ryan, vy nguyen, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Don’t forget Joaquin

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

You can’t have a story about one twin and not have one about the other, am I right? When his minute-older brother gives the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, Joaquín Castro will be nearby, as he always is … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD20, Congress, Election 2012, Election 2018, Joaquin Castro, Julian Castro, San Antonio, Texas | Comments Off

Fall interview season begins tomorrow

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I know that we just finished the primary runoffs, but we’re also now more than halfway through August, so it’s time to start doing interviews with candidates for the fall. I’ll be up candid, I don’t know exactly how many … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Alma Allen, Borris Miles, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD23, CD27, CD33, Congress, Constable, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HD131, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, interviews, James Cargas, Joaquin Castro, Marc Veasey, Mary Ann Perez, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Rose Meza Harrison, SBOE, SD10, Senate, Tawana Cadien, Texas, The Lege, Traci Jensen, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Runoff Day

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

At long last, the 2012 primary season is about to be over in Texas, other than perhaps the HCDE race. To say the least, it’s been a long, strange trip, one that I hope goes down in the books as … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD20, CD23, CD33, CD34, Congress, David Dewhurst, Democratic primary, Donna Campbell, early voting, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Filemon Vela, Gene Wu, Harris County, HD137, HD43, Jamaal Smith, Jeff Wentworth, JM Lozano, Joaquin Castro, Marc Veasey, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Republican Party, runoff, SD25, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege, turnout | 2 Comments

Interview with Joaquin Castro

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Texas will elect at least six new members of Congress this year, as there are four new seats and two members have retired. Contested primaries may produce other new members, but for sure there will be six new faces. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD20, Charlie Gonzalez, Congress, Election 2012, interviews, Joaquin Castro, redistricting, Texas, The Lege | 5 Comments

March fundraising reports for Congressional candidates

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a roundup of campaign finance reports for Congressional races and candidates of interest. I’ve been collecting links to the reports for contested Democratic races on my 2012 primary pages. Area races Nick Lampson had a typically strong fundraising report, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Anthony Troiani, Armando Villalobos, Barbara Mallory Carawway, Beto O'Rourke, campaign finance reports, CD04, CD06, CD07, CD16, CD20, CD23, CD27, CD30, CD33, CD34, CD35, CD36, Chrysta Castaneda, Ciro Rodriguez, Congress, David Alameel, Democratic primary, Denise Saenz Blanchard, Domingo Garcia, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Election 2012, fundraising, Itamar Gelbman, Joaquin Castro, Joe Barton, Joe Chow, John Culberson, Lloyd Doggett, Marc Veasey, Mike Jackson, Pete Gallego, Quico Canseco, Ralph Hall, Ramiro Garza, Republican Party, Ronnie McDonald, Rose Meza Harrison, Silvestre Reyes, Steve Salazar, Sylvia Romo, Taj Clayton, Texas, The Campaign for Primary Accountability | 7 Comments

The Congressional Geezer Caucus

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The DMN notices that a sizable portion of Texas’ Congressional delegation is, um, old. Of the most populous states, Texas has the oldest congressional delegation, averaging nearly 63 years old, while the average for Congress as a whole is about … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD03, CD04, CD12, CD14, CD15, CD16, CD20, CD30, CD31, Charlie Gonzalez, Congress, David Dewhurst, Democratic primary, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Election 2012, Joaquin Castro, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Nick Lampson, Ron Paul, Senate, Silvestre Reyes, Taj Clayton, Texas | Comments Off

We have maps

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

From The Trib: Federal judges in San Antonio unveiled maps for the state’s congressional delegation and for the state House this afternoon, and they did it in time to allow the state to hold its delayed political primaries on May … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD20, CD25, CD35, Ciro Rodriguez, Congress, Election 2012, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD117, HD137, HD144, HD149, HD26, HD43, HD78, HD81, Joaquin Castro, lawsuit, Lloyd Doggett, redistricting, Sylvia Romo, Texas, The Lege, Travis County | 5 Comments

January finance reports: Congress and Senate

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The last batch of finance reports to come in are the federal reports, which for the most part don’t get posted till a full month after they’re due, which in this case was February 1. I’ve created a Google spreadsheet … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Armando Villalobos, Beto O'Rourke, campaign finance reports, CD06, CD10, CD14, CD16, CD20, CD23, CD25, CD27, CD33, CD35, CD36, Ciro Rodriguez, Congress, David Alameel, David Dewhurst, Election 2012, Felicia Harris, James Old, Jim Turner, Joe Barton, Kathleen Hicks, lawsuit, Lloyd Doggett, Marc Veasey, Michael Truncale, Michael Williams, Mike Jackson, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Ramiro Garza, Randy Weber, redistricting, Roger Williams, Rose Meza Harrison, Senate, Silvestre Reyes, Sylvia Romo, Ted Cruz, Texas, Tom Leppert | 5 Comments

Castro gets some homework

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Joaquin Castro isn’t even a member of Congress yet and already his future colleagues are leaning on him. Democrats are so confident that U.S. House candidate Joaquin Castro will capture a traditionally Democratic seat in San Antonio next November that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD14, CD20, Congress, DCCC, Election 2012, fundraising, Joaquin Castro, Lloyd Doggett, Nick Lampson, redistricting, Texas | 1 Comment

How do we know it was a challenge from the left?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I find this story about the primary challenge that may or may not be between Rep. Lloyd Doggett and State Rep. Joaquin Castro to be frustrating because it makes a huge assumption that it never bothers to verify. Longtime Austin … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD20, CD25, CD35, Congress, Democratic primary, DREAM Act, Election 2012, gay rights, Joaquin Castro, Lloyd Doggett, redistricting, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Rep. Charlie Gonzalez to retire

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

As the story says, it’s the end of an era. Rep. Charlie Gonzalez said Friday he will not seek re-election, a decision that will end the congressional tenure of a Democratic family whose name has been synonymous with the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD20, CD23, CD35, Charlie Gonzalez, Ciro Rodriguez, Election 2012, Joaquin Castro, Lloyd Doggett, Pete Gallego, redistricting, Texas | Comments Off

Congressional map gets final approval

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

On to the Governor. The Republican-controlled Texas Senate approved a new congressional district map for the state Monday and sent it to Gov. Rick Perry for his approval. […] The map was approved 19-12 along party lines and without debate. … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Barack Obama, Barbara Radnofsky, Bill Moody, Bill White, CD15, CD20, CD23, CD34, Charlie Gonzalez, Congress, David Dewhurst, DC27, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Greg Abbott, Linda Chavez-Thompson, redistricting, Ruben Hinojosa, Sam Houston, Senate, Solomon Ortiz, Texas, The Lege | 10 Comments

House Redistricting committee approves modified Congressional map

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Even quicker than the Senate committee. The Texas House Redistricting Committee approved a new version of the Congressional map that makes a few tweaks, mainly in North and South Texas. But the overall goal remains the same: Maintain and expand … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Blake Farenthold, Burt Solomons, CD12, CD20, CD23, CD27, Charlie Gonzalez, DC06, Election 2008, Election 2012, Joe Barton, Kay Granger, Marc Veasey, Quico Canseco, redistricting, Texas, The Lege | 7 Comments

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