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2020 primary runoff results: Judicial and county races

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Winding things up… The big, albeit not unexpected, news is that Cheryl Elliott Thornton defeated incumbent Judge Alex Smoots-Thomas, with over 70% of the vote. That honestly comes as a relief. I sincerely hope Judge Smoots-Thomas gets her stuff straightened … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Bridgette Smith-Lawson, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Chris Diaz, Commissioners Court, Constable, County Attorney, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, Election 2020, Eric Fagan, Fort Bend County, Geneane Hughes, Harris County, Jennifer Cantu, Jerry Garcia, judicial races, Kali Morgan, Mark Alan Harrison, Michael Moore, recount, runoff, Sheriff, Sherman Eagleton, Tamika Craft, Teiva Bell, Texas | Comments Off

Runoff reminder: County races

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Previously: Statewide, Congress, SBOE and State Senate, State House. There were a ton of contested county race primaries in Harris County, with all of the countywide offices except one HCDE position featuring at least three candidates. When the dust settled, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Beto O'Rourke, Bridgette Smith-Lawson, Chris Diaz, Commissioners Court, Constable, County Judge, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, District Attorney, Election 2018, Election 2020, Eric Fagan, Fort Bend County, Geneane Hughes, Harris County, Israel Garcia, Jennifer Cantu, Jerry Garcia, Jose Garza, Justice of the Peace, Ken Jones, Lynette Reddix, Margaret Moore, Mark Alan Harrison, Michael Moore, Randy Newman, Richard Morrison, Rodney Ellis, Roel Garcia, runoff, Sheriff, Sherman Eagleton, Sonia Rash, Steve Radack, Texas, Travis County, Troy Nehls | 4 Comments

Runoff roundup

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Here, as best as I can determine, are the runoffs of interest for May: US Senate – MJ Hegar versus Royce West CD02 – Sima Ladjevardian versus Elisa Cardnell CD03 – Lulu Seikaly versus Sean McCaffity CD10 – Mike Siegel … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Akilah Bacy, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Anna Eastman, Bryan Slaron, Candace Valenzuela, Candance White, Carrie Isaac, CD02, CD03, CD07, CD10, CD17, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD31, Cheri Thomas, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Chris Diaz, Christine Eady Mann, Chrysta Castaneda, Cody Vasut, Commissioners Court, Congress, Constable, Dan Flynn, David Jaramillo, Democratic primary, Dennis Bonnen, Diana Alexander, Don Zimmerman, Donna Imam, Eddie Lucio, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, Gina Ortiz Jones, Glenn Rogers, Harold Dutton, HD02, HD100, HD119, HD138, HD142, HD148, HD25, HD26, HD45, HD47, HD59, HD60, HD67, Jacey Jetton, Jasmine Crockett, JD Sheffield, Jenifer Pool, Jennifer Fleck, Jennifer Ramos, Jerry Davis, Jerry Garcia, Jon Francis, judicial races, Kathaleen Wall, Kent Wymore, Kim Olson, Kimberly McLeod, Lani Popp, Liz Campos, Lorenzo Sanchez, Lorraine Birabil, Lulu Seikaly, Matt Morgan, Michael Moore, Michelle Palmer, MJ Hegar, Penny Shaw, Pete Sessions, primaries, Railroad Commission, Raul Reyes, recount, Renee Swann, Rick Kennedy, Ro'Vin Garrett, Robert Alonzo, Robert Morrow, Rocio Hernandez, Roland Gutierrez, Royce West, runoff, Sara Stapleton-Barrera, Sarah DeMerchant, SBOE, SD11, SD19, SD27, Sean McCaffity, Senate, Shelby Slawson, Sima Ladjevardian, Sri Kulkarni, Suleman Lalani, Susan Criss, Tamika Craft, Teiva Bell, Texas, The Lege, Tom Adair, Tony Gonzales, Troy Nehls, Wendy Davis, Wesley Hunt, Xochil Peña Rodriguez | 2 Comments

Don’t count the other Jerry Garcia out yet

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

But do count his votes, because they are legally required to be countable. Reversing itself from a day earlier, the Harris County Democratic Party on Thursday said a constable candidate who was accused by another candidate with the same name … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Chris Diaz, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2020, Harris County, Jerry Garcia, Tom DeLay | Comments Off

This ballot isn’t big enough for two Jerry Garcias

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

They will both still be on the ballot, though only one is now officially running. One of the two candidates named Jerry Garcia who filed to run for Precinct 2 constable — the one who did not appear to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Chris Diaz, Constable, Democratic primary, Election 2020, Harris County, Jerry Garcia | 1 Comment

Federal lawsuit filed against Precinct 2 Constable over campaign practices

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Hoo boy. Nearly a dozen former employees and high-ranking officials are suing Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz, alleging that the elected Harris County lawman required deputies and command staff to help with his reelection campaign and retaliated against them with … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020, Legal matters | Tagged campaign finances, Chris Diaz, Constable, Democratic primary, Election 2020, Harris County, Jerry Garcia, lawsuit | 10 Comments

Endorsement watch: First, reform the office

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has almost as much to say about the office of Constable as it does about the candidates for Constable that they prefer. Harris County needs to bring these law enforcement fiefdoms in line: Update precincts to equalize populations, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alan Rosen, Chris Diaz, Constable, Dan Webb, Election 2016, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Heliodoro Martinez, Jeff McGowen, Mark Herman, Phil Sandlin, redistricting, Rick Gonzales, Sylvia Trevino, Victor Trevino | 5 Comments

Democratic primary runoff results

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Harris County results Fort Bend County results Statewide results Trib liveblog Just for the record, we didn’t get any precinct results until 8:34, at which time only 8% of precincts had reported. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t because of overwhelming … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Bexar County, CD15, Chris Diaz, Congress, Constable, Dakota Carter, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Elaine Palmer, Election 2016, Eric Carter, Fort Bend County, Fredericka Phillips, Grady Yarbrough, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD120, HD139, HD27, Hilary Green, Jarvis Johnson, judicial races, Julie Countiss, Justice of the Peace, Kimberly Willis, Kristen Hawkins, Railroad Commission, Ron Reynolds, runoff, SBOE, Sherman Eagleton, Texas, The Lege, Vicente Gonzalez | 6 Comments

Endorsement watch: Remember the runoffs

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes their endorsements for the primary runoffs, which will happen on May 24, with early voting from the 16th to the 20th. Let me sum up: Republican Member, Railroad Commissioner: Gary Gates Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Chris Diaz, Cody Garrett, Constable, Court of Criminal Appeals, Dakota Carter, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2016, endorsements, Eric Carter, Fredericka Phillips, Gary Gates, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD139, JoAnn Storey, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Kimberly Willis, Kristen Hawkins, Mary Lou Keel, primaries, Railroad Commission, runoff, SBOE, Scott Walker, Sherman Eagleton, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Runoff watch: JPs and Constables

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

OK, sit back and settle in, this may take awhile. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 – Democratic The race to succeed retiring JP Dale Gorczynski turned out to be a bit of a barnburner. The two leading … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Chris Diaz, Constable, Dale Gorczynski, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Election 2016, endorsements, Eric Carter, George Goffney, Harris County, Hilary Green, Jasen Rabalais, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Ken Jones, Michel Pappillion, recount, runoff, Sherman Eagleton, Tanya Makany-Rivera | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Latino electeds for Gene Green

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Not a big surprise. U.S. Rep. Gene Green, a Houston Democrat, will pick up support from several Houston political players Tuesday. The 12-term congressman faces what could be a formidable primary challenge in the form of former Harris County Sheriff … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ana Hernandez, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Chris Diaz, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 1992, Election 1994, Election 2012, Election 2016, endorsements, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Houston, John Whitmire, Lloyd Doggett, redistricting, Sylvia Garcia, Sylvia Romo, Texas | 12 Comments

No time for trial in Guinn election lawsuit

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I think this really is the end of the line for any actions that could affect the November 2012 ballot. The question of whether Chris Diaz’s 17-vote run-off victory for the Democratic Precinct 2 Constable nomination was legitimate will fade … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Chris Diaz, Constable, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Harris County, lawsuit, recount, runoff, Zerick Guinn | Comments Off

Guinn files suit over Constable Precinct 2 runoff

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I doubt it’ll make any difference, but it’s his right. The loser of the Democratic runoff for Harris County Precinct 2 constable has sued winner Chris Diaz, contesting the election result. Zerick Guinn said he thought a recount he requested … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Chris Diaz, Constable, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Harris County, lawsuit, runoff, Zerick Guinn | Comments Off

Response from County Clerk to Wallach testimony about recounts

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The following was sent to me in email by Hector DeLeon, the Director of Communications and Voter Outreach for Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart: I read Dan Wallach’s report of the recount in your blog titled Diaz Still Leads After … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Chris Diaz, Constable, Dan Wallach, Democratic primary, Election 2012, guest post, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Hector DeLeon, recount, runoff | 1 Comment

Diaz still leads after recount

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise. Former Jacinto City Mayor Chris Diaz still appears to be the Democratic nominee for Harris County Precinct 2 constable following a Monday recount in his razor-thin runoff with Precinct 2 Sgt. Zerick Guinn. Diaz’s 17-vote margin is unofficial, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Chris Diaz, Constable, Dan Wallach, Democratic primary, Election 2012, eSlate, Harris County, recount, runoff, Zerick Guinn | 3 Comments

Diaz has larger lead in Constable Precinct 2 race

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Sixteen votes. Hey, it counts. After provisional ballots were tallied Tuesday, [Chris] Diaz’s tally stands at 2,078, while [Zerick] Guinn’s is at 2,062, said Jill Moffitt, Democratic judge of the central count. “I’m glad that they’ve finally come up with … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Chris Diaz, Constable, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Harris County, provisional ballots, runoff, Zerick Guinn | 1 Comment

Now you see those votes, now you don’t

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Tuesday was not a good day for the County Clerk. Zerick Guinn went to bed late Tuesday, believing he had won the Democratic nomination for Precinct 2 constable by a comfortable margin. By morning, he had lost the race by … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged absentee ballots, Chris Diaz, Constable, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, HCDE, lawsuit, provisional ballots, recount, Stan Stanart, Zerick Guinn | 1 Comment

Precinct 2 Constable runoff overview

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron does an overview on one of the two Democratic Constable runoffs. The Democratic runoff for Harris County Precinct 2 constable asks voters to decide which type of experience they value more: law enforcement chops or time as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Chris Diaz, Constable, Democratic primary, Election 2012, endorsements, Gary Freeman, Harris County, runoff, Zerick Guinn | 2 Comments

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