Tag Archives: HD147

Jolanda Jones enters the HD147 race

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

We have a strong contender for the most interesting local primary. At least four candidates have announced they are running for state Rep. Garnet Coleman’s seat, less than two weeks after the longtime Houston Democrat announced he would not seek … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Danielle Bess, Democratic primary, Election 2022, Garnet Coleman, HD147, Jolanda Jones, Nam Subramanian, Reagan Flowers, Texas, The Lege | 5 Comments

A brief filing update

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Just a few observations as we head out of the holiday season and into what I expect will be the busier part of the filing period. I’m using the Patrick Svitek spreadsheet, the SOS candidate filing resource, and the candidate … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Alex Dominguez, Alexandra Mealer, Attorney General, Carla Wyatt, CD15, CD30, CD37, CD38, Chase West, Chris Daniel, Commissioners Court, Comptroller, Congress, Democratic primary, Desiree Broadnax, District Clerk, Dylan Osborne, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Elizabeth Markowitz, filing deadline, Garnet Coleman, Harold Dutton, Harris County Judge, Harris County Treasurer, HD132, HD133, HD138, HD142, HD147, HD26, HD28, HD76, James Burnett, Jasmine Crockett, Jeff Stauber, Jerry Davis, Kyle Scott, Lawrence Allen, Lina Hidalgo, Lloyd Doggett, Marilyn Burgess, Michelle Palmer, Mike Fields, Morgan LaMantia, Nam Subramanian, Nelvin Adriatico, primaries, Reagan Flowers, redistricting, Sara Stapleton-Barrera, Sarah DeMerchant, SBOE, SD27, Senate, Stephanie Morales, Suleman Lalani, Texas, Vanesia Johnson, Vicente Gonzalez, Vidal Martinez | 4 Comments

Rep. Garnet Coleman to retire

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Very sad to see him go, he was one of the best. State Rep. Garnet Coleman, a Houston Democrat who has served 30 years in the Texas House, said Thursday he will not seek another term to the lower chamber. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2022, Garnet Coleman, HD147, HD22, Joe Deshotel, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Precinct analysis: State House district changes by demography

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Introduction Congressional districts State Rep districts Commissioners Court/JP precincts Comparing 2012 and 2016 Statewide judicial Other jurisdictions Appellate courts, Part 1 Appellate courts, Part 2 Judicial averages Other cities District Attorney County Attorney Sheriff Tax Assessor County Clerk HCDE Fort … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Barack Obama, Bexar County, Cameron County, Dallas County, Donald Trump, El Paso, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD100, HD102, HD103, HD104, HD105, HD107, HD108, HD109, HD110, HD111, HD112, HD116, HD117, HD118, HD119, HD120, HD121, HD123, HD124, HD125, HD131, HD137, HD139, HD140, HD141, HD142, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD146, HD147, HD148, HD149, HD22, HD26, HD27, HD28, HD31, HD32, HD34, HD35, HD36, HD37, HD38, HD39, HD40, HD41, HD42, HD43, HD46, HD47, HD49, HD50, HD66, HD67, HD74, HD75, HD76, HD77, HD78, HD79, HD80, HD90, HD95, Hidalgo County, Hillary Clinton, Jefferson County, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, Nueces County, precinct analysis, redistricting, Tarrant County, Texas, The Lege, Travis County, turnout, Webb County | 2 Comments

Precinct analysis: Comparing to 2012 and 2016

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Introduction Congressional districts State Rep districts Commissioners Court/JP precincts I had meant to get to this last week, but SeditionPalooza took up too much of my time, so here we are. The intent of this post is to compare vote … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Barack Obama, Christi Craddick, Chrysta Castaneda, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Eva Guzman, Harris County, HD126, HD127, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD137, HD138, HD139, HD140, HD141, HD142, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD146, HD147, HD148, HD149, HD150, Hillary Clinton, Jim Wright, Joe Biden, John Cornyn, Mitt Romney, MJ Hegar, Paul Sadler, precinct analysis, President, Railroad Commission, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege, turnout, Wayne Christian | 4 Comments

Precinct analysis: State Rep districts

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Introduction Congressional districts We move now to State Rep districts, which is my usual currency since they provide complete coverage of the county with no partial pieces. You can also get a much more nuanced view of how things have … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Chrysta Castaneda, Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2020, Harris County, HD126, HD127, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD137, HD138, HD139, HD140, HD141, HD142, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD146, HD147, HD148, HD149, HD150, Hubert Vo, Jim Wright, Joe Biden, John Cornyn, Mary Ann Perez, MJ Hegar, precinct analysis, President, Railroad Commission, redistricting, Sarah Davis, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

The interviews I didn’t do

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

As was the case with the 2019 Houston elections, there were too many candidates and too many races (and in this case, too little time as well) to do a full slate of interviews. I did what I could, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Al Green, Anna Eastman, Ashton Woods, Borris Miles, CD02, CD08, CD09, CD10, CD22, Congress, Cynthia Reyes-Revilla, Democratic primary, Derrick Reed, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, Elizabeth Hernandez, Garnet Coleman, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HD126, HD142, HD146, HD147, HD148, interviews, Jerome Moore, Jerry Davis, Laura Jones, Mike Siegel, Natali Hurtado, Nyanza Moore, Penny Shaw, Pritash Gandhi, runoff, SD11, SD13, Senate, Shannon Hutcheson, Shawn Thierry, Sima Ladjevardian, Sri Kulkarni, Susan Criss, Texas, The Lege, Travis Olsen, Undrai Fizer | 3 Comments

Endorsement watch: Some State Reps

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron made seven endorsements in contested Democratic State Rep primaries on Thursday, plus two in contested Republican State Rep primaries. This must be Part One, because there are multiple races left for them to do. I’ll get to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alma Allen, Ann Johnson, Anna Eastman, Ashton Woods, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Garnet Coleman, HD128, HD131, HD134, HD141, HD146, HD147, HD148, Josh Markle, Lanny Bose, Penny Shaw, Ruby Powers, Senfronia Thompson, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

January 2020 campaign finance reports: State House, part 1

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to take a two-part look at the finance reports in State House districts. Part One will be from Harris County, looking at both contested primaries and contested November races. Part Two will focus on races in the counties … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Akilah Bacy, Alma Allen, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Angelica Garcia, Ann Johnson, Anna Eastman, Ashton Woods, Aurelia Wagner, Briscoe Cain, Bryan Henry, campaign finance reports, Carey Lashley, Claver Kamau-Imani, Colin Ross, Cynthia Reyes-Revilla, Democratic primary, Dennis Paul, Deondre Moore, Election 2020, Elvonte Patton, Emily Wolf, fundraising, Garnet Coleman, Gina Calanni, Harold Dutton, HD126, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD138, HD139, HD141, HD142, HD146, HD147, HD148, HD150, Jarvis Johnson, Jenifer Pool, Jerry Davis, Jim Murphy, Jon Rosenthal, Josh Flynn, Josh Markle, Josh Wallenstein, Justin Ray, Kayla Alix, Lacey Hull, Lanny Bose, Lui LaRotta, Mary Williams, Merrilee Beazley, Michael Walsh, Mike Schofield, Natali Hurtado, Natasha Ruiz, Penny Shaw, Republican Party, Richard Bonton, Robert Hoskins, Ruby Powers, Ryan Lee, Sam Harless, Sandra Moore, Sarah Davis, Senfronia Thompson, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Tom Oliverson, Undrai Fizer, Valoree Swanson, Willie Franklyn | 4 Comments

Where the primary action is

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

It’s on the Democratic side in Harris County. This should come as a surprise to no one. The crowded Harris County Democratic primary field reflects a new reality in Houston politics: With the county turning an even darker shade of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alma Allen, Ann Harris Bennett, Borris Miles, Briscoe Cain, CD07, CD22, Commissioners Court, Congress, Constable, Dan Huberty, Dennis Paul, District Attorney, Don Sumners, Ed Gonzalez, Garnet Coleman, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCDE, HD127, HD128, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD134, HD138, HD139, HD141, HD142, HD146, HD147, HD26, Jarvis Johnson, Justice of the Peace, Kim Ogg, Maria Jackson, Mark Herman, Rodney Ellis, Russ Ridgway, Sarah Davis, SD13, Senate, Senfronia Thompson, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Vince Ryan | 2 Comments

After-deadline filing review: Houston area

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

There’s a lot to digest following Monday’s filing deadline, and as I’ve said I’m going to take some time and go over it in as much obsessive detail as you’ve probably come to expect from me. As a reminder, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian P. Garcia, Al Green, Alma Allen, Andrea Duhon, Anna Eastman, Ashton Woods, Bill Morris, Bimal Patel, Borris Miles, Brian Rogers, Bryan Henry, CD02, CD07, CD08, CD09, CD10, CD18, CD22, CD29, CD36, Commissioners Court, Congress, Cynthia Reyes-Revilla, David Brown, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, Election 2020, Elizabeth Hernandez, Emily Wolf, Erica Davis, Erik Hassan, Garnet Coleman, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HCDE, HD03, HD126, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD135, HD137, HD138, HD139, HD140, HD141, HD142, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD146, HD147, HD148, HD149, HD15, HD150, HD23, HD24, HD25, HD26, HD27, HD28, HD29, HD85, Hubert Vo, Jasper, Jay Stittleburg, Jeff Antonelli, Jerry Davis, Joey Cardenas, Josh Flynn, Josh Markle, Kristi Thibaut, Laura Jones, Lorena McGill, Marc Flores, Margarita Johnson, Martin Shupp, Michael Antalan, Michael Moore, Morris Overstreet, Natali Hurtado, Obes Nwabara, Patrick Henry, Penny Shaw, Rashad Lewis, Rodney Ellis, Ron Reynolds, Sandra Moore, SBOE, SD04, SD06, SD11, SD13, SD18, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sima Ladjevardian, Stevens Orozco, Susan Criss, Texas, The Lege, Travis Boldt, Undrai Fizer, Willie Dennis, write-in candidate, Zaher Eisa | 5 Comments

Filing period preview: SBOE, Senate, House

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Previously: Congress, and Statewide. As before, I am using the Patrick Svitek spreadsheet as my primary reference. Buckle up, there’s a lot to talk about here. I’m going to limit my discussion of State House races to the greater Houston … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Akilah Bacy, Ann Johnson, Anna Eastman, Beto O'Rourke, Borris Miles, Briscoe Cain, Bryan Henry, Carol Alvarado, Cesar Blanco, Debby Kerner, Democratic primary, Dennis Bonnen, Eddie Lucio, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elizabeth Markowitz, filing deadline, Garnet Coleman, Griffin Winkleworth, Harold Dutton, HD03, HD126, HD127, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD131, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD147, HD148, HD15, HD150, HD16, HD18, HD23, HD24, HD25, HD26, HD27, HD28, HD29, HD85, Jay Stittleburg, Jose Rodriguez, Josh Markle, Josh Wallenstein, Lanny Bose, Margarita Johnson, Michelle Palmer, Natali Hurtado, Patrick Henry, Pete Flores, Richard Bonton, Rish Oberoi, Roland Gutierrez, Ron Reynolds, Ruben Cortez, Ruby Powers, Sara Stapleton-Barrera, Sarah DeMerchant, SBOE, SD04, SD06, SD11, SD13, SD19, SD27, Senate, special election, Suleman Lalani, Susan Criss, Texas, The Lege, Xochil Peña Rodriguez | 8 Comments

Precinct analysis: Undervoting in judicial races

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Last time, we looked at undervoting by State Rep district in the two city propositions, which were at the very end of the 2018 ballot. That showed a somewhat greater likelihood of people in Democratic districts to skip those races, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Election 2018, Harris County, HD126, HD127, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD138, HD140, HD141, HD142, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD146, HD147, HD148, HD150, judicial races, straight ticket voting, Texas, turnout | 2 Comments

Precinct analysis: Undervotes in the city

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve previously discussed non-partisan initiatives at the end of the ballot and how often people have undervoted in them in the past. Now let’s take a closer look at the two ballot items from this year. Dist A Yes A … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Election 2010, Election 2018, Harris County, HD139, HD147, HD148, HFD, Houston, HPFFA, red light cameras, Renew Houston, straight ticket voting, turnout | 6 Comments

Precinct analysis: One of these things is not like the others

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s finish up our look at the primary precinct data with a peek at the Republican side of things. As a reminder, my analysis of the Democratic Senate primary is here, my analysis of the Governor and Lt. Governor races … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Dan Patrick, Election 2018, Governor, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD134, HD147, Lite Gov, precinct analysis, primaries, Sarah Davis, Scott Milder, Senate, Stefano de Stefano, Ted Cruz, Texas | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: A veritable plethora, part 4

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Part 1 is here, part 2 is here, part 3 is here, and the full endorsements page is here. I had thought this would finish up all the races of interest for us, but then I decided the Republican races … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD18, Congress, Damian LaCroix, Democratic primary, Election 2018, endorsements, Garnet Coleman, Harold Dutton, HD139, HD142, HD146, HD147, HD27, Jarvis Johnson, John Whitmire, Lawrence Allen, Randy Bates, Richard Bonton, Ron Reynolds, SBOE, SD15, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege, Wilvin Carter | 1 Comment

January 2018 finance reports: Harris County legislative candidates

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve looked at Congressional fundraising, now let’s look at some local legislative races. Fran Watson – SD17 Rita Lucido – SD17 Ahmad Hassan – SD17 Natali Hurtado – HD126 Undrai Fizer – HD126 Gina Calanni – HD132 Carlos Pena – … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Ahmad Hassan, Allison Sawyer, campaign finance reports, Carlos Pena, Daniel Espinoza, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Fran Watson, Garnet Coleman, Gina Calanni, HD126, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD139, HD142, HD146, HD147, Jarvis Johnson, Jenifer Pool, Lloyd Oliver, Martin Schexnayder, Natali Hurtado, Randy Bates, Ricardo Soliz, Rita Lucido, Roy Owen, Sandra Moore, SD17, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Undrai Fizer | Comments Off

The women challenging Democratic men

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

One more point of interest from The Cut: And Democratic women aren’t leaving the men of their own party undisturbed. In Minnesota, former FBI analyst Leah Phifer is challenging incumbent Democratic representative Rick Nolan; Sameena Mustafa, a tenant advocate and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Alex Dominguez, Ana Lisa Garza, Arturo Alonzo, Barbara Mallory Carawway, Bobby Guerra, CD18, CD30, Congress, Daniel Espinoza, Dawnna Dukes, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Election 2018, Eric Johnson, Garnet Coleman, Harold Dutton, HD100, HD104, HD116, HD117, HD118, HD124, HD139, HD142, HD146, HD147, HD27, HD31, HD37, HD41, HD46, HD75, Ina Minjarez, Jarvis Johnson, Jessica Gonzalez, Leo Pacheco, Mary Gonzalez, MarySue Fernath, Michael Pinkard, Phillip Cortez, Randy Bates, Rene Oliveira, Richard Bonton, Robert Alonzo, Robert Escobedo, Ron Reynolds, Roy Owen, Ryan Guillen, Sandra Crenshaw, Shawn Thierry, Sheila Jackson Lee, Terisha DeDeaux, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Wilvin Carter | Comments Off

Filing news: Lupe Valdez is in for Governor

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Here she comes. Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced Wednesday morning that she is running for governor, giving Texas Democrats a serious candidate for the top job with five days until the candidate filing deadline for the 2018 primaries. “Like … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Allison Sawyer, Andrew White, Armando Walle, Brett Shipp, CD21, CD32, Chip Roy, Comptroller, Congress, Daniel Espinoza, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Elvonte Patton, Garnet Coleman, Governor, Greg Abbott, HCDE, HD126, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD139, HD140, HD146, HD147, Jarvis Johnson, Jeffrey Payne, Jenifer Pool, Josh Wallenstein, judicial races, Land Commissioner, Lupe Valdez, Martin Schexnayder, Matthew Mendez, Natali Hurtado, Randy Bates, Roy Owen, Sandra Moore, Shawn Thierry, Texas, Tom Wakely, Undrai Fizer | Comments Off

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

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

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

Democratic results, Harris County

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The good: – Lane Lewis won a full term as HCDP Chair by a 55-45 margin. If you heard a whizzing noise this evening, it was the bullet we all dodged in this race. – Sheriff Adrian Garcia easily won … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alma Allen, Borris Miles, CD07, CD10, CD22, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Dexter Smith, Diane Trautman, District Attorney, Elaine Palmer, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HCDP, HD131, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, Jamaal Smith, James Cargas, Jarvis Johnson, Keryl Douglas, Kesha Rogers, KP George, Lane Lewis, Lissa Squiers, Lloyd Oliver, Mary Ann Perez, runoff, SBOE, Steven Kirkland, Tawana Cadien, The Lege, Traci Jensen, turnout, Zack Fertitta | 16 Comments

The out candidates

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

There are four LGBT candidates running for the Lege this year. Since 2003, when Austin Democrat Glen Maxey left the Texas House, no out LGBT person has served in the Texas Legislature. The Lone Star State is now one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Carlos Vasquez, Democratic primary, Election 2010, Election 2012, Garnet Coleman, George Clayton, Geraldine Miller, HD134, HD147, HD75, HD90, Lon Burnam, Mary Gonzalez, Ray Hill, Republican Party, SBOE, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

30 day reports, Harris County candidates for state office

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

We’re now 26 days out from the May 29 primary, which means more campaign finance reports from candidates for state and county offices who are in contested primaries. I’m going to post about all of these, starting today with reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Al Edwards, Alma Allen, Ann Witt, Borris Miles, campaign finance reports, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2012, Gene Wu, Gilbert Pena, Harris County, HD127, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD137, HD143, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD149, HD150, Jamaal Smith, Joe Madden, Kevin Risner, Mary Ann Perez, Ray Hill, SBOE, SD11, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Wanda Adams, Whet Smith | Comments Off

Interview with Rep. Garnet Coleman

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

State Rep. Garnet Coleman is one of my favorite people in the Legislature. He’s one of the most knowledgeable members in the House on matters relating to health care policy, and he’s a leader on a wide range of issues … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2012, Garnet Coleman, HD147, interviews, The Lege | 1 Comment

January finance reports: Harris County state races

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to county candidates, my 2012 Democratic primary election page has information about state and federal candidates who will be on the ballot in Harris County. There are numerous contested primaries, and while I’m not tracking information about Republican … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Democratic primary, Election 2004, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2012, Ellen Cohen, Harris County, HD127, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD136, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD150, Martha Wong, Republican Party, Sarah Davis, SBOE, SD11, Senate, The Lege | Comments Off

Redistricting committee votes out State House map

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Texas Politics: By a vote of 11 to 5, the House Redistricting Committee approved a plan redrawing the Texas House map that, according to its sponsor, committee chairman Burt Solomons, R-Carrollton, creates a total of 30 minority opportunity districts. The … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Garnet Coleman, Harris County, HD134, HD137, HD145, HD147, HD148, HD149, Heights, Hubert Vo, Jessica Farrar, redistricting, Scott Hochberg, Super Neighborhood 22, Texas, The Lege, Williamson County | 5 Comments

Interview with State Rep. Garnet Coleman

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

State Rep. Garnet Coleman of HD147 is one of my favorite elected officials anywhere. A 20-year veteran of the House and a member of the House leadership team, he’s a strong progressive advocate and a policy wonk who’s always on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Election 2010, Garnet Coleman, HD147, health care, interviews, Legislative Study Group, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

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