Tag Archives: SD09

National Dems to help target Texas House seats

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good. Keep it up. National Democrats on Wednesday unveiled their most ambitious list of targets in the Texas House in years, adding a dozen districts, on top of three previously announced seats, to their battleground docket for the fall midterms. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Angie Chen Button, Beto O'Rourke, Bobby Guerra, Caroline Harris Davila, Congress, Denise Villalobos, DLCC, Donald Trump, Eddie Morales, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2026, HD108, HD112, HD118, HD121, HD133, HD138, HD34, HD37, HD41, HD52, HD61, HD67, HD70, HD74, HD94, James Talarico, Janie Lopez, Jeff Leach, John Lujan, Ken Paxton, Keresa Richardson, Kristian Carranza, Lacey Hull, Marc LaHood, Mihaela Plesa, Morgan Meyer, redistricting, SD09, Senate, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, The Lege, Tony Tinderholt | 1 Comment

Early voting for the May 2 elections starts today

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Early Voting for the May 2, 2026, Special Election to fill a vacancy in Texas Senate District 4 will take place April 20-28, except for April 21, when the polls will be closed in observance of San … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Brandon Creighton, Brett Ligon, campaign finance reports, Election 2014, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2026, fundraising, primaries, Ron Angeletti, SD04, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

So when would a CD23 election be?

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Your move, Greg. The sprawling 23rd Congressional District of Texas is now without a voting representative in Washington D.C. after U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned Tuesday. The resignation ends a sex scandal that had put the San Antonio Republican on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Brandon Herrera, CD18, CD23, CD27, Congress, Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2025, Election 2026, fundraising, Greg Abbott, Katy Padilla Stout, polls, SD09, special election, Texas, Tony Gonzales | 1 Comment

The best analysis of Taylor Rehmet’s runoff win I’ve seen

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Longtime UH poli sci professor Richard Murray is doing some new writing, and he did a deep dive last month on now-Sen. Taylor Rehmet’s runoff win in the SD09 special election that I wanted to share. Here’s the key bit: … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Election 2025, Election 2026, Leigh Wambsganss, precinct analysis, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | 1 Comment

Patrick disses Rehmet

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

This is obnoxious, but also a little amusing. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is sidelining the Texas Democrat who in January won a stunning upset victory in what had been considered a safe Republican state Senate district. The Republican did not … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026, That's our Lege | Tagged Dan Patrick, Drew Springer, Election 2020, Election 2024, Election 2026, Molly Cook, Sarah Eckhardt, SD09, SD14, SD15, SD30, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | Comments Off

The SD04 special election

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Lone Star Left reminds me of an upcoming race I’d overlooked. I’m usually pretty good at staying on top of these, but for some reason, I had lumped Texas Senate District 04 into the districts with regular elections. When, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Brandon Creighton, Brett Ligon, campaign finance reports, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2026, fundraising, primaries, Ron Angeletti, SD04, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | 2 Comments

2026 primary results: Statewide

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

We have to start with this: The Texas Supreme Court suspended a district court’s decision Tuesday to extend voting by two hours in Dallas County and ordered that any votes cast by people who got in line after 7 p.m. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Alex Holladay, Arkansas, Attorney General, Bexar County, Bobby Pulido, Brandon Herrera, CD02, CD15, CD23, CD33, Chip Roy, Colin Allred, Comptroller, Congress, County Judge, Dallas County, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Don Huffines, El Paso, Election 2026, Gina Hinojosa, Governor, hand counting, James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, Joe Jaworski, John Cornyn, Julie Johnson, Katy Padilla Stout, Kelly Hancock, Ken Paxton, Kristen Hawkins, Land Commissioner, Lite Gov, Maggie Ellis, Marcos Vélez, Mayes Middleton, Nathan Johnson, Nathan Sheets, Peter Sakai, primaries, Ron Nirenberg, runoff, Sarah Eckhardt, SD09, Senate, Sid Miller, Steve Toth, Supreme Court, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, Tony Gonzales, Vikki Goodwin, Wesley Hunt, Williamson County | Comments Off

2026 primary early voting Day Three: With additional miscellany

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

We’ll start with the numbers and then go on to the items of interest. Here are the final daily EV reports for the 2022 and 2018 primaries. Here’s the Day Three EV report, and here are the numbers: Year Mail … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged absentee ballots, CD21, CD23, CD35, Congress, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Election 2026, hand counting, Harris County, John Lira, Johnny Garcia, Katy Padilla Stout, Kristin Hook, primaries, redistricting, Regina Vanburg, Santos Limon, SD09, Secretary of State, special election, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | 2 Comments

A few words about CD18 turnout

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I feel I need to say something about this, which ran just before the CD18 runoff. Early-voting turnout in the runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District is under 4% so far, highlighting the challenges in voter participation as the district … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD06, CD18, Christian Menefee, Congress, early voting, Election 2021, Election 2026, Harris County, Leigh Wambsganss, provisional ballots, Ron Wright, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Everyone’s talking about SD09 now

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Time for a roundup, because there’s just so much. I’m going to start with a couple of social media posts that highlight some numbers, and then go on to the many articles I’ve come across. Buckle up. Dana, there was … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Dan Patrick, Donald Trump, Election 2024, Election 2026, John Huffman, Ken Paxton, Leigh Wambsganss, redistricting, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, Tim O'Hare | Comments Off

Menefee wins CD18 runoff, Rehmet wins SD09

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

The early Chron headline hedged things, but Christian Menefee was leading Amanda Edwards by almost exactly a two to one margin after early voting – he had 66.64% to her 33.36% as of the first results drop. That total only … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christian Menefee, Congress, early voting, Election 2026, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, lawsuit, Leigh Wambsganss, provisional ballots, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, Teneshia Hudspeth, Texas | 2 Comments

Texas Monthly on Taylor Rehmet

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the first real in depth look at Taylor Rehmet and the SD09 special election I’ve seen. It was the last week before the start of early voting, in the runoff election for a vacated state Senate seat, and Democratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Glen Whitley, Leigh Wambsganss, redistricting, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, Tim O'Hare | Comments Off

Early voting for the CD18 runoff starts today

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

From the County Clerk website, the first election of our busy 2026 calendar is now underway. January 31, 2026 – Special Runoff Election for Congressional District 18 Early Vote Centers will be open from Wednesday, January 21 to Tuesday, January … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christian Menefee, Congress, early voting, Election 2025, Election 2026, Harris County, Leigh Wambsganss, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | Comments Off

A Taylor Rehmet check-in

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I’m still not sure what to expect in this runoff. Even some of his most passionate supporters were surprised by the number of votes Democrat Taylor Rehmet received in the November special election for Texas Senate District 9. His competitors, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Dan Barrett, Donald Trump, Election 2007, Election 2008, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2025, Election 2026, HD97, John Huffman, Leigh Wambsganss, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

An opening statement on the 2026 elections

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

This is going to be a somewhat long post about the upcoming elections and my coverage of candidates in the primaries. I’ve got some ground to cover, so settle in. At this time, we have the following elections on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Al Green, Amanda Edwards, Angelica Luna Kaufman, CD09, CD18, CD29, CD36, Christian Menefee, Congress, Democratic primary, District C, District Clerk, Election 2025, Election 2026, Harris County, HCDP, HD131, Houston, Houston City Council, Joseph Panzarella, Nick Hellyar, Patrick Oathout, primaries, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Salinas, Jefferson Patterson headed to victory

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

As of 10:26 last night, Alejandra Salinas was leading Dwight Boykins in Harris County by about 5,500 votes. You can see the current unofficial results from Harris County here and the final results from Fort Bend County here. Boykins dominated … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged absentee ballots, Alejandra Salinas, At Large #4, CD18, Congress, Dwight Boykins, Election 2025, Election Day, Harris County, HCC, Houston, Houston City Council, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Renee Jefferson Smith, runoff, SD09, Senate, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, turnout | 1 Comment

Today is Runoff Day

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: The Harris County Clerk’s Office reminds registered voters that tomorrow is Election Day for the December 13, 2025, Joint Runoff Elections. This is your final opportunity to make your voice heard and help decide the outcomes in … Continue reading →

Final December runoff early voting: Is anger the key?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

An interesting take on the Houston City Council At Large #4 runoff, for which early voting ended yesterday. Salinas ran on a decidedly progressive platform for voters dissatisfied with status quo politics — advocating for legal action to fight against … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged absentee ballots, Alejandra Salinas, At Large #4, CD18, Congress, Dwight Boykins, early voting, Election 2025, Harris County, HCC, Houston, Houston City Council, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Renee Jefferson Smith, runoff, SD09, Senate, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, turnout | Comments Off

CD18 runoff set for January 31

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Mark your calendars. Gov. Greg Abbott has set Jan. 31 as the date of the special election runoff for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, meaning the Houston-based seat will remain vacant for over two more months. Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025, Election 2026 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christian Menefee, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2025, Election 2026, Greg Abbott, Leigh Wambsganss, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | 3 Comments

The clown show that is the pro-casino interests in Texas

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Just amazing stuff. After a string of legislative defeats in 2025, a test of the political power of those pushing to legalize gambling in Texas fell flat again in last week’s elections. Republican John Huffman, the former mayor of Southlake, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged casinos, Dan Patrick, Election 2025, gambling, John Huffman, Leigh Wambsganss, Miriam Adelson, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, Texas Defense PAC, Texas Sands PAC | 1 Comment

Another story about Taylor Rehmet

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

This one has more numbers in it. Despite the district’s solid-red reputation, Democrat Taylor Rehmet won the most votes in a Tuesday special election for vacant Senate District 9. The district, represented by Kelly Hancock since 2013, encompasses northern Tarrant … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2025, John Huffman, Leigh Wambsganss, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Finally, a real story about Taylor Rehmet

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Amazing what a little overperforming versus expectations can do. For months, the special election to succeed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock in a red-leaning North Texas Senate seat revolved around the two Republicans in the race. But once the early voting … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2025, Latino voting, Leigh Wambsganss, New Jersey, polls, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout, Virginia | Comments Off

More on the November election

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a Chron story from the weekend that annoyed me a little. Early voting in Harris County wrapped up Friday with some of the lowest voting turnouts in recent years for Texas’ most populous county. but still higher than in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #4, Bitcoin, CD18, CD29, Christian Menefee, Congress, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2017, Election 2019, Election 2021, Election 2023, Election 2025, Harris County, Hood County, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, Leigh Wambsganss, Mitchell Bend, polls, Robert Slater, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | 4 Comments

November 2025 election results: Local and state

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Quick hits here, as I was up past my bedtime… All 17 constitutional amendments were on the path to passing. Most of them merited a No vote, but once these things get on the ballot they usually pass. Some Democratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Alejandra Salinas, Amanda Edwards, At Large #4, Audrey Nath, Austin, Bridget Wade, Carmen Montiel, CD18, Christian Menefee, Cleveland Lane, Congress, Constitution, constitutional amendments, Cy-Fair ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks, Dwight Boykins, Election 2025, Harris County, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Jordan Thomas, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Kendall Baker, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Leigh Wambsganss, Lesley Guilmart, Maria Benzon, Michael McDonough, Monica Flores Richart, property taxes, Renee Jefferson Smith, runoff, SD09, Senate, Sonia Rivera, special election, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | Comments Off

Checking in on SD09

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Our attention here in Houston is focused on the long-overdue special election in CD18, but it’s not the only special election of consequence on the ballot. One could argue that the special election in SD09, which was called to fill … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Election 2025, John Huffman, Kelly Hancock, Leigh Wambsganss, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | Comments Off

SD09 special election set for November

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

This could, and hopefully will, be interesting. Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday set a special election for Nov. 4 to fill the Texas Senate seat vacated by Republican Kelly Hancock, who resigned from the Legislature earlier this month to become the acting state comptroller. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Comptroller, Election 2018, Election 2025, Election 2026, Glenn Hegar, Greg Abbott, Gwenn Burud, Kelly Hancock, Leigh Wambsganss, Nate Schatzline, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | Comments Off

Abbott appoints Sen. Hancock as Comptroller

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

New guy alert. Republican state Sen. Kelly Hancock launched his campaign for state comptroller Thursday shortly after taking a senior position at the comptroller’s office. His appointment as chief clerk to Comptroller Glenn Hegar paves the way for Hanock, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Christi Craddick, Comptroller, Don Huffines, Election 2024, Election 2025, Election 2026, Glenn Hegar, Greg Abbott, Nate Schatzline, SD09, special election, Texas | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: State Senate and SBOE 2022

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

PREVIOUSLY: State House 2022 A comparison with 2012 Congress 2022 As with Congress there won’t be much to see here. The fewer the districts, the more precise the redistricting can be. Here’s the State Senate: Dist Abbott Abb% Beto Beto% … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Angela Paxton, Eddie Lucio, Election 2022, Election 2024, Morgan LaMantia, precinct analysis, redistricting, SBOE, SD02, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD11, SD12, SD19, SD20, SD21, SD25, SD27, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: The new Senate map

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Previously: New State House map, New Congressional map, new SBOE map. The good news is that all 31 Senate seats will be on the ballot this year, as it is a post-redistricting year. The bad news is that the only … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged demography, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, precinct analysis, redistricting, SD02, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD12, SD17, SD19, SD20, SD27, SD30, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

The filings I’m still looking for

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Today is Filing Deadline Day. By the end of today, we’ll know who is and isn’t running for what. While we wait for that, let’s review the filings that have not yet happened, to see what mysteries may remain. Congress: … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alex Cornwallis, Ana-Maria Ramos, Art Fierro, Carl Sherman, Carla Brailey, CD07, CD15, CD16, CD22, CD26, CD30, CD31, CD34, CD35, CD37, CD38, Centrell Reed, Claudia Ordaz-Perez, Commissioners Court, Congress, Court of Criminal Appeals, Daniel Caldwell, Democratic primary, Donna Imam, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Eddie Rodriguez, Election 2022, Erica Davis, filing deadline, George Risner, Georgina Perez, Governor, Greg Casar, Gwenn Burud, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, HD102, HD106, HD109, HD126, HD129, HD133, HD14, HD150, HD22, HD25, HD27, HD28, HD29, HD50, HD52, HD55, HD61, HD66, HD67, HD76, HD79, HD84, HD96, HF57, Innocencio Barrientez, James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, Joe Deshotel, Jonathan Cocks, Juan Juarez, Julia Maldonado, Julie Oliver, Justice of the Peace, Lawrence Allen, Lite Gov, Lizzie FLetcher, Lloyd Doggett, Luis Sifuentes, Melissa Ortega, Michael Cooper, Michelle Palmer, Miguel Gonzalez, Misty Bishop, Rebecca Bell-Metereau, Rebecca Viagran, redistricting, Robert Johnson, Ron Reynolds, Ruben Cortez, SBOE, SD04, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD17, Supreme Court, Teneshia Hudspeth, Texas, The Lege, Veronica Escobar, Vicente Gonzalez | 3 Comments

Sen. Jane Nelson to retire

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

More changes coming. State Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, announced Monday she is not running for reelection. Nelson has been the top budget writer in the Senate and is the most senior Republican in the chamber. “It has been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Election 2020, Election 2022, James White, Jane Nelson, primaries, redistricting, SD08, SD09, SD12, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: The median districts

Posted on June 14, 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, Chrysta Castaneda, Craig Eiland, Dale Henry, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2020, Grady Yarbrough, HD102, HD105, HD107, HD108, HD112, HD113, HD114, HD134, HD138, HD23, HD31, HD54, HD66, HD92, HD97, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, MJ Hegar, Paul Sadler, precinct analysis, Railroad Commission, redistricting, SD08, SD09, SD16, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Precinct analysis: State Senate district comparisons

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Barack Obama, Bell County, Coryell County, demography, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Ellis County, Fort Bend County, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Johnson County, Latino voting, Mitt Romney, Montgomery County, precinct analysis, redistricting, SD03, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD12, SD14, SD15, SD16, SD17, SD18, SD19, SD20, SD21, SD22, SD23, SD24, SD25, SD26, SD27, SD29, SD30, Senate, Texas, Travis County, turnout | 6 Comments

Precinct analysis: State Senate districts 2020

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, precinct analysis, redistricting, SD03, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD14, SD16, SD17, SD19, SD20, SD21, SD25, SD26, SD27, SD30, Senate, Texas | 5 Comments

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