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Precinct analysis: State Senate district comparisons

Posted on May 24, 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, 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

On special election runoff turnout and HD125

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I figured a story like this was inevitable after Round One of the HD125 special election, in which Republican Fred Rangel got 38% of the vote and four Democrats combined to take the rest, with three of them being close … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Coda Rayo-Garza, Delicia Herrera, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2019, Fred Rangel, HD118, HD120, HD123, HD124, HD125, Ina Minjarez, John Lujan, Jose Menendez, Justin Rodriguez, Laura Thompson, Nunzio Previtera, Pete Flores, Pete Gallego, Ray Lopez, Roland Gutierrez, runoff, SD19, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer, turnout | Comments Off

Early voting ends in HD145

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Turnout ticked up considerably on Friday, which is an alternate headline for the one given to the Chron story. Early voting to fill state Sen. Carol Alvarado’s former seat in the Texas House ended Friday with just 1,528 ballots recorded, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Carol Alvarado, Christina Morales, District H, early voting, Election 2009, Election 2013, Election 2016, Election 2019, Elias De La Garza, HD124, HD139, HD145, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Martha Fierro, Melissa Noriega, Oscar Del Toro, SD06, SD26, Senate, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

The potential Sylvia effect

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, Rep. Gene Green is retiring, and as we also know, Sen. Sylvia Garcia is one of the contenders to succeed him. As noted before, this is a free shot for Garcia, as she would not otherwise be … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Congress, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2018, Election 2019, Election 2020, Gene Green, HD140, Jessica Farrar, Jose Menendez, Leticia Van De Putte, runoff, SD06, SD26, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, The Lege | 2 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

2016 primaries: State races

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s start with the Democratic race for Railroad Commissioner, and a few words from Forrest Wilder: The Gene Kelly Effect: Texas Democrats are almost perennially embarrassed by what you might call the Gene Kelly Effect — the depressing tendency of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Briscoe Cain, Bryan Hughes, Byron Cook, Carlos Uresti, Cody Garrett, Cody Wheeler, Dakota Carter, Debbie Riddle, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Election 2016, Gary Gates, Gene Wu, Georgina Perez, Grady Yarbrough, HD04, HD08, HD116, HD118, HD120, HD128, HD131, HD137, HD139, HD144, HD148, HD149, HD150, HD20, HD49, HD55, HD75, HD77, Hubert Vo, Hugh Shine, Jarvis Johnson, Jasmine Jenkins, Jessica Farrar, Joe Straus, Jose Menendez, Kimberly Willis, Lance Gooden, Lina Ortega, Lon Burnam, Mario Salas, Marsha Farney, Mary Ann Perez, Mary Gonzalez, Mary Lou Bruner, Molly White, primaries, Railroad Commission, Randy Bates, SBOE, SD01, SD19, SD24, SD26, Senate, Stuart Spitzer, Susan King, Terry Wilson, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Varloree Swanson, Wayne Smith | Comments Off

Primary Day is today

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: “Visit www.HarrisVotes.com to ensure you go to the correct voting location and to find your personal sample ballot for the Tuesday, March 1, Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Elections,” said Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart, encouraging … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, CD15, Congress, Democratic primary, Dolly Elizondo, Don Sumners, Election 2016, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD121, HD131, HD137, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jessica Farrar, Joe Straus, Jose Menendez, Kevin Eltife, Mike Sullivan, President, primaries, SBOE, SD26, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Troy Fraser, turnout | 5 Comments

One more time for TMF-Menendez

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

It’s on, again. Fifteen-year state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer announced Sunday he’ll run for Texas Senate District 26 next year against incumbent José Menéndez. The March 1 Democratic primary race will pit the same contenders who battled for the seat … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Bexar County, Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2016, HD116, Jose Menendez, SD26, Senate, special election, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Will there be TMF-Menendez round 2?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Maybe. Who knows? Last February, Jose Menendez beat Trey Martinez Fischer to serve the remainder of Leticia Van De Putte’s term when she decided to run for mayor. Campaign finance reports filed Wednesday may point to a rematch this fall. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2016, fundraising, Jose Menendez, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Early voting totals for HD124 runoff

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the HD124 runoff was last week, with Tuesday the 21st being Runoff Day. According to the Bexar County Elections website, 1165 early votes cast so far in the runoff for HD124. That’s a slight improvement over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Delicia Herrera, early voting, Election 2015, HD124, Ina Minjarez, runoff, SD26, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

Yes, turnout stunk in HD124

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

What did you expect? How low can you go? Apparently 2.25 percent. That’s the share of registered voters who cast ballots Tuesday in the special election for Texas House District 124. According to unofficial results, less than 2,000 of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Delicia Herrera, HD124, Ina Minjarez, Mayor, runoff, San Antonio, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

Menendez sworn in

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

We’re back at full strength in the Senate. José Menéndez became San Antonio’s newest state senator in a ceremony Monday that featured the Alamo City Democrat taking the oath of office and urging his new colleagues in the upper chamber … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged David Rosa, Delicia Herrera, Election 2012, Election 2015, HD124, HD125, Ina Minjarez, Jose Menendez, Justin Rodriguez, Nathan Alonzo, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | 1 Comment

More thoughts on the special election results

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

There has been very little news about the four legislative special elections that were decided last week, other than the brief hubbub over what the result in SD26 meant. Among other things, I’ve been looking for any kind of reporting … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Austin County, Burleson County, Carolyn Bilski, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, HD123, HD124, HD13, HD17, John Cyrier, Jose Menendez, Leighton Schubert, Leticia Van De Putte, Mike Villarreal, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Views differ on SD26

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From Campos. Before the State Senate District 26 Special started, Rep. José Menéndez and fellow Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer were both good elected officials and good Democrats. This morning they are still good elected officials and good Democrats. Somebody had … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Dan Patrick, Diego Bernal, Election 2012, Election 2015, Greg Abbott, HD123, HD124, Jose Menendez, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | 1 Comment

Special election runoff results

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here you go, from the Secretary of State webpage. SD26 Trey Martinez Fischer 9,623 40.95% Jose Menendez 13,888 59.04% HD123 Diego Bernal 5,170 63.66% Nunzio Previtera 2,950 36.33% HD13 Carolyn Cerny Bilski 4,763 42.85% Leighton Schubert 6,350 57.14% HD17 John … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Carolyn Bilski, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, HD123, HD124, HD13, HD17, John Cyrier, Jose Menendez, Leighton Schubert, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Early voting is up in the special election runoffs

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Make of that what you will. If three days of early voting are any indication, the tense runoff fight for the state Senate 26 seat between Trey Martinez-Fischer and José Menéndez is attracting more voters than cast ballots in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Diego Bernal, Election 2010, Election 2011, Election 2013, Election 2014, Election 2015, fundraising, HD123, HD13, HD14, HD17, HD50, Jose Menendez, runoff, SD04, SD06, SD22, SD26, Senate, special election, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, turnout | Comments Off

Early voting for special election runoffs has begun

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

It began yesterday, but I forgot to queue up a post in time to mention it. Here’s some relevant information for those of you who need to get out and vote in one or more of these runoffs. For SD26 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Austin County, Bastrop County, Bexar County, Burleson County, Caldwell County, Carolyn Bilski, Colorado County, Diego Bernal, early voting, Election 2015, endorsements, Fayette County, Gonzales County, Grimes County, HD123, HD13, HD17, John Cyrier, Jose Menendez, Karnes County, Lavaca County, Lee County, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, turnout, Washington County | Comments Off

HD13 runoff date set

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

We are now all set on special election runoffs. Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday scheduled a Feb. 17 runoff in the special election for Lois Kolkhorst’s old seat in the Texas House. Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski and Caldwell attorney … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Carolyn Bilski, Election 2015, HD116, HD123, HD13, HD17, Jose Menendez, Leighton Schubert, Lois Kolkhorst, Marisa Bono, runoff, SD26, special election, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

First three runoff dates are set

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Greg Abbott completes a bit of business left to him by Rick Perry. Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled runoffs from the Jan. 6 special elections for Feb. 17, according to his office. The decision officially sets head-to-head match-ups in state … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Brent Goleman, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, HD123, HD13, HD17, John Cyrier, Jose Menendez, Nunzio Previtera, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

More on the three legislative runoffs

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From the Chron/Express News on the Bexar County races. In the Senate contest, Martinez Fischer and Menéndez, both D-San Antonio, are vying to replace District 26 state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, who’s exiting the Legislature to run for mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Brent Goleman, Diego Bernal, HD116, HD123, HD17, John Cyrier, Jose Menendez, Nunzio Previtera, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

All special elections will go to runoffs

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From the Bexar County Elections webpage: STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 26 VOTE FOR 1 Votes Pct (WITH 322 OF 322 PRECINCTS COUNTED) Al Suarez (DEM) . . . . . . . . 644 3.39 Alma Perez Jackson (REP) . . … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Brent Goleman, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, HD123, HD17, John Cyrier, Jose Menendez, Nunzio Previtera, runoff, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Special Election Day for SD26, HD123, and HD17

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

At long last, we have some endorsements. The Express News recommends TMF for SD26. Martinez Fischer has demonstrated distinctive leadership that makes him the clear-cut choice for the Senate. Early in his career, Martinez Fischer stirred the pot ineffectively. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bastrop County, Becky Berger, Bexar County, Caldwell County, Carolyn Bilski, Cecil Webster, Election 2015, Election Day, endorsements, Gonzales County, HD123, HD13, HD17, Karnes County, Lee County, Leighton Schubert, Lois Kolkhorst, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Special elections roundup

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I haven’t seen any newspaper endorsements in the special elections that will conclude on Tuesday. I can tell you that the Texas Parent PAC has endorsed Diego Bernal in HD123 and John Cyrier in HD17. In the absence of further … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Brent Goleman, campaign finance reports, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, endorsements, HD123, HD17, John Cyrier, Jose Menendez, Linda Curtis, Melissa Aguillon, Roger Gary, SD26, Senate, Shelley Cartier, special election, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Ty McDonald, Walter Martinez | Comments Off

Interview with Trey Martinez-Fischer

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Continuing with my sprint-to-the-finish-line week of special election interviews, today we have a conversation with State Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer, one of five candidates vying to succeed Sen. Leticia Van de Putte in SD26, the higher profile and much more expensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bexar County, Election 2015, interviews, MALC, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Perry sets HD13 special election date

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

For all the writing I’ve done about the various legislative special elections, I’d almost forgotten that this one was still out there. Just hours after Lois Kolkhorst was sworn in as the newest state senator Monday, Gov. Rick Perry called … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Al Suarez, Alma Perez-Jackson, Becky Berger, Brent Goleman, Carolyn Bilski, Cecil Webster, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, HD123, HD13, HD17, Joan Pedriotti, John Cyrier, Jose Menendez, Leighton Schubert, Linda Curtis, Lois Kolkhorst, Melissa Aguillon, Nunzio Previtera, Paul Ingmundson, Roger Gary, SD18, SD26, Senate, Shelley Cartier, special election, Sylvia Romo, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Ty McDonald, Walter Martinez | 1 Comment

Overview of the Bexar County special legislative elections

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

From The Rivard Report: Texas House District 123 Former District 1 City Councilmember Diego Bernal resigned his city seat in mid-November to launch his campaign for Villarreal’s former seat. His VoteDiego website offers voters his positions on a number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Al Suarez, Bexar County, Diego Bernal, early voting, HD123, HD17, Jose Menendez, Leticia Van De Putte, Melissa Aguillon, Mike Villarreal, Nunzio Previtera, Roger Gary, San Antonio, SD26, Senate, special election, Sylvia Romo, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, turnout, Walter Martinez | Comments Off

Romo to run in SD26

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The race to succeed Sen. Leticia Van de Putte just got a little more interesting. Sylvia Romo, former tax assessor-collector for Bexar County, on Tuesday morning entered the race to replace state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Al Suarez, Bexar County, CD35, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Election 2015, Jose Menendez, Lloyd Doggett, SD26, Senate, special election, Sylvia Romo, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Legislative special elections set

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Gear up quickly, here they come. Gov. Rick Perry on Monday afternoon set three special elections for Jan. 6, including the race to replace state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio. Van de Putte, who lost her bid for … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Al Suarez, Bexar County, Converse, Election 2015, HD123, HD17, Jose Menendez, Leticia Van De Putte, Mayor, Melissa Aguillon, Mike Villarreal, San Antonio, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tim Kleinschmidt, Trey Martinez-Fischer | 2 Comments

San Antonio special legislative elections appear to be set

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Rumor has it. State Rep. Mike Villarreal said Friday that Gov. Rick Perry has set Jan. 6 as the date for a special election to fill his position in the state House and a Senate seat being vacated by Leticia … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Alma Perez-Jackson, Diego Bernal, Election 2015, HD123, HD17, Jose Menendez, Leticia Van De Putte, Mayor, Melissa Aguillon, Mike Villarreal, Nunzio Previtera, Rick Perry, Roger Gary, San Antonio, SD26, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Tim Kleinschmidt, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Walter Martinez | Comments Off

Kolkhorst wins SD18

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

One special election begets another. State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst won a promotion to the Texas Senate on Saturday, leveraging her 14-year incumbency and high-profile endorsements to fend off a fellow Republican opponent who spent nearly $2 million of his own … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Election 2014, Election 2015, Gary Gates, Glenn Hegar, HD116, HD123, HD124, HD13, HD17, Lois Kolkhorst, SD18, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Bexar legislative shuffle update

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The two candidates that we thought were running for HD123 have officially announced that they are running for HD123. Two Democrats announced this weekend that they’re running for Texas House District 123, the San Antonio seat that state Rep. Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Diego Bernal, Election 2015, HD123, Jose Menendez, Leticia Van De Putte, Mayor, Melissa Aguillon, Mike Villarreal, San Antonio, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Walter Martinez | 1 Comment

And the dominoes do begin to fall

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Game on. A calf scramble for legislative seats set off by two lawmakers’ decisions to run for San Antonio mayor could produce a rare shakeup in the Bexar County delegation that reports for duty in Austin on Jan. 13. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Bexar County, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2016, HD123, Jose Menendez, Leticia Van De Putte, Mayor, Mike Villarreal, San Antonio, SD26, Senate, special election, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Van de Putte to run for Mayor of San Antonio

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Wow. Ending weeks of speculation, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte said Wednesday she is running for mayor of San Antonio. Just two weeks after a crushing defeat in the lieutenant governor ‘s race, Van de Putte — who is … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Dan Patrick, Election 2014, Election 2015, Glenn Hegar, HD123, Jose Menendez, Julian Castro, Leticia Van De Putte, Mayor, Mike Villarreal, San Antonio, SD18, SD26, Senate, special election, Texas, Trey Martinez-Fischer, two thirds rule | Comments Off

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