Monthly Archives: November 2005

Seven of the nine ballot propositions were ratified yesterday, with Props 5 and 9 going down and the others all winning, most easily. I’m actually a little surprised at Prop 5’s defeat. It was a rare amendment that had some … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Let’s take a look at what happened yesterday, starting with the Houston elections. Greg has a slightly early but essentially accurate picture of the city elections, while final results for Harris County can be found here. (Yes, the layout of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

If you’re wondering how the chips will fall from the House revolt that led to the death of the Perry/Craddick-back school finance reform plans, consider this story from Capitol Inside (sent to me by reader DH): Some of Governor Rick … Continue reading → Continue reading →

We all know what today is, right? And we all know where to go and what to do, right? (Assuming we haven’t done it already, that is.) So therefore there’s no need for me to tell you that you can … Continue reading → Continue reading →

David Harris, the Iraq War vet who is running against Smokey Joe Barton in CD06 has his campaign website up now. It’s pretty spiffy, not quite the usual design, but looks appealing to me. There may be a few bugs … Continue reading → Continue reading →

So far this afternoon, we’ve received four robocalls advocating a vote this way or that. The elections may not be on the airwaves for the most part, but that doesn’t mean they’re not out there. I have a feeling we’ll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

So we come to the end of another election season, with the usual grassroots campaigning going on over the weekend. Though there’s always hope, at least until the early returns are announced, pretty much everyone expects the loathsome Prop 2 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

According to Sal Costello, David Stall, the founder of Corridor Watch, will be announcing a run for SD18, currently held by Democrat Ken Armbrister. Before the Quorum Report hid its all-encompassing candidate list behind their paywall, they had a fellow … Continue reading → Continue reading →

City Controller Annise Parker is running unopposed for reelection, so the profile on that race didn’t appear till today and really isn’t about her campaign anyway. Parker, a lesbian who became Houston’s first openly gay elected official when she won … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Kristin Mack mentioned in Friday’s column that Bill White will have a live webcast at 12:30 PM on Election Day, November 8. Part of this webcast is intended to be interactive, with Mayor White responding to feedback from any interested … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Though it’s sadly a little late to affect early voting, the Citizens Transportation Coalition has put together a nice questionnaire for local candidates regarding various issues of mobility, including public transportation, toll road accountability, regional planning, and more. Check it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Kristin Mack writes about the Bill White buzz. Mayor Bill White says he is not running for governor in 2006. Well, he doesn’t say that exactly. What he says, when asked, and it has come up lately: “I intend to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Just when I proclaim that the Chron is really truly finished with its 2005 endorsements, they go ahead and cross me up by finally evaluating the last three Constitutional amendments on the ballot. I’m not sure what took them so … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Seldom is the question asked “How much would you pay to go out on a date with a Congressional candidate?” According to PinkDome, one enterprising young fella from Grand Prairie thought $25 a pop for the privilege of having dinner … Continue reading → Continue reading →