Category Archives: Election 2010

Judicial Q&A: Trent Gaither

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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McDonald decides against running in CD10

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This is a big surprise. Democrat Jack McDonald, who was going to challenge Republican incumbent Mike McCaul for District 10, will no longer be running for the seat. He never filed. McDonald’s press release is beneath the fold. I’m stunned … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Cheryl Harris Diggs

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Bruce Kessler

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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The race for HCRP Chair

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t have a dog in this fight, so I don’t really have an opinion to offer as to each candidate’s merits. From a purely selfish point of view, of course, I’d prefer that the best candidate, whoever that is, … Continue reading →

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Loren Jackson files for re-election

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Most of the focus for the Harris County Democratic Party in 2010 will be finishing the job from 2008, which is to say winning more judicial races and the executive offices that will be up for election. There are a … Continue reading →

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Three views of the Treasurer

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Since posting this entry about the Democratic primary race for Harris County Treasurer and my views of that office, I’ve gotten some interesting feedback that I thought was worth sharing. First, if you go back to that post, you’ll see … Continue reading →

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Strayhorn still talking about running

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I almost don’t know what to say. Carole Keeton Strayhorn, who was twice elected comptroller as a Republican and then ran a losing gubernatorial campaign as an independent, called Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie on Tuesday to discuss seeking the … Continue reading →

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Earle files for Lite Guv

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Well, this was unexpected. Former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle is running for lieutenant governor of Texas. Earle, who retired last year after more than three decades as district attorney, filed paperwork with the Texas Democratic Party late Friday … Continue reading →

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Miles files

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

For the third straight cycle, former Rep. Borris Miles will face Rep. Al Edwards in the Democratic primary for HD146. Mary Benton has the details plus Miles’ press release. I like Miles, I thought he had a lot of potential … Continue reading →

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From the “Will they never learn?” files

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Back when I was having my Trib-based conversation with David Benzion, he mentioned a web ad that was released by the Texas GOP to attack Bill White in anticipation of his jump to the Governor’s race. That ad featured a … Continue reading →

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Linda Chavez-Thompson

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We Democrats may have ourselves a real candidate for Lite Guv. Linda Chavez-Thompson, a former executive vice president of the AFL-CIO, is leaning toward running for lieutenant governor as a Democrat, according to multiple sources familiar with her plans. The … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Judith Snively

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: David Longoria

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Farouk files

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Farouk Shami has officially filed for Governor. “I don’t see the difference in public service and running a big company,” Shami said shortly after filing paperwork at state Democratic headquarters. “You work with people,” he said. “You build team spirit. … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Marc Isenberg

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Kinky drops out of Governor’s race, will run for Ag Commish

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Musician and author Kinky Friedman will drop his Democratic bid for Texas governor and seek the agriculture commissioner post, instead. “This has never been about me; this has always been about what … Continue reading →

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And now that that’s over…

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

It’s time to start focusing on the 2010 elections. Yeah, I know, I’m still recovering from the Houston runoffs as well. But the fact is that the filing deadline for the 2010 primaries is three weeks away, and candidates are … Continue reading →

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Two for Treasurer

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

As of today, there are two declared Democratic candidates for Harris County Treasurer – Chad Khan, a three-time candidate for State Representative, and attorney Billy Briscoe, whose press release is beneath the fold. As you may recall, I spent a … Continue reading →

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Villarreal files for re-election, not Comptroller

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Not really a surprise, I guess. A shame, but not a surprise. State Rep. Mike Villarreal, D-San Antonio, will run for re-election next year instead of launching a statewide race for comptroller. The five-term legislator says allies encouraged him to … Continue reading →

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Dunbar not running for re-election

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Hallelujah. Richmond Republican Cynthia Dunbar will not seek re-election next year to a second term on the State Board of Education, fellow board member David Bradley confirmed Wednesday Dunbar, whose expansive district includes northern Travis County, wrote in an e-mail … Continue reading →

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Villarreal considering run for Comptroller

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Very interesting. Democratic statehouse Rep. Mike Villarreal of San Antonio is considering running for comptroller and is expected to make a decision next week. The five-term House member is an investor who holds a masters in public policy from Harvard. … Continue reading →

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Statesman profiles White

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We’re probably going to see a lot of stories like this in the coming weeks, as the papers outside of Houston inform their readers about the new Democratic candidate for Governor. That one is a nice, thorough effort, which among … Continue reading →

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A gubernatorial threefer

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Debra Medina made her filing for Governor today as well, and she hopes to be allowed in the clubhouse when the big kids get together to play. “Texans deserve a Governor who is more interested in the needs of Texans,” … Continue reading →

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KBH officially enters the Governor’s race

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

While I never believed that Kay Bailey Hutchison would actually resign her Senate seat in order to run for Governor, I also never believed that she would drop her primary challenge to Rick Perry, even as he played his mind … Continue reading →

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Carole the chameleon and Kinky the commissioner

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This would be a little too weird. [Bill] White, expected to say Friday that he’s shifting his political sights from the U.S. Senate to the Democratic nod for governor, confirmed Thursday that [former Comptroller Carole Keeton] Strayhorn has tried to … Continue reading →

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The Rick ‘n’ Kay letters

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

It’s always sad to see a relationship go down the tubes, isn’t it? Long before the campaigns of Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rick Perry started calling each other “Kay Bailout” and “Tricky Ricky,” the senator and governor exchanged handwritten birthday … Continue reading →

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White makes it official

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Well, between a dead car battery, a preschool that closed early, and a wife that had an unbreakable noon appointment, I am at home instead of at the Bill White for Governor launch. At least I have Elise Hu’s liveblog … Continue reading →

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Today’s the day for Bill White

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

If you’re anything like me, you have probably received multiple communications from the Bill White campaign inviting you to come down to the Hilton Americas at noon and hear White say officially what office he’ll be pursuing. The Chron attempts … Continue reading →

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Taking on Tarrant

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Democrats have made huge strides in Texas’ large urban counties in recent years. The main holdout has been Tarrant County, which has remained solidly blue. Is 2010 the year things change? Maybe not, but it ought to be an interesting … Continue reading →

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Filing season opens for 2010

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Today is the first day to file for the March 2010 primaries. BOR is following the action from Travis County. No surprises yet – those usually happen later in the period – so far it’s mostly incumbents filing for re-election. … Continue reading →

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Lampson for Comptroller?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Former US Rep. Nick Lampson may be getting back in the game. Former Congressman Nick Lampson, a moderate Democrat from southeast Texas, is considering a race for state comptroller, he confirmed this afternoon. “It’s something that I’ve been asked to … Continue reading →

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First, get someone to actually run

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I certainly agree that the Democratic statewide ticket would benefit from the presence of a qualified Latino candidate or two or three. Agreeing on that is the easy part. Finding someone who qualifies as qualified and who is actually willing … Continue reading →

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Quan considering a run for County Judge

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Miya has the story. Former City Council Member Gordon Quan is THISCLOSE to throwing his hat in the ring for Harris County Judge. I heard the rumors a few days ago, but confirmed with Quan this morning. […] When we … Continue reading →

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