Tag Archives: Election 2012

Another FEC complaint filed against Cruz

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

We’re up to two. The Texas Democrats have filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging presidential contender Sen. Ted Cruz and his associates violated campaign finance laws. The complaint, dated April 22, asserts that Cruz national co-chair, J. … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged campaign finances, Election 2012, Election 2016, FEC, fundraising, President, Senate, TDP, Ted Cruz, Texas | Comments Off

Still debating the Trump effect in Texas

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

This time with input from trained professionals. Republicans say it’s just wishful thinking, but Democrats are hoping that Trump’s controversial comments will make some GOP voters stay home in protest and boost the number of Democrats going to the polls … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Donald Trump, Election 2004, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, Latino voting, polls, President, Tarrant County, Texas, turnout | 3 Comments

Runoff watch: Leftovers

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Three last races that didn’t fit into any other categories. SBOE District 6 – Democratic Jasmine Jenkins and Dakota Carter, the two candidates that actually campaigned for this office in this three-way race, finished one and two in the voting … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged CD18, Congress, Dakota Carter, Democratic primary, Donna Bahorich, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, Jasmine Jenkins, Lori Bentley, Paul Simpson, primaries, Reggie Gonzales, Republican Party, Rick Ramos, runoff, SBOE, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, turnout | 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

When are we going to get a general election poll of Texas?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

As goes Utah… According to a new Deseret News/KSL poll, if Donald Trump becomes the GOP nominee, the voters of Utah would opt for a Democratic candidate for the first time in over 50 years. Poll respondents said they would … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, Julian Castro, polls, President, Texas, turnout, Utah | 5 Comments

Runoff watch: Judicial races

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

There are three District Court race runoffs on the Democratic side, and two Court of Criminal Appeals runoffs for the Republicans. There are also a few Justice of the Peace runoffs, but I’ll deal with them in another post. 11th … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Brent Webster, Court of Criminal Appeals, Democratic primary, Elaine Palmer, Election 2012, Election 2016, Fredericka Phillips, George Fleming, Harris County, HGLBT Political Caucus, JoAnn Storey, judicial races, Julie Countiss, Kristen Hawkins, Mary Lou Keel, primaries, Rabeea Collier, Raymond Wheless, runoff, Scott Walker, Steven Kirkland, Texas | 5 Comments

Precinct analysis: 2016 Republican Presidential primary

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

How did things look on the Republican side, with its record-breaking (though not 2008 level) turnout? Dist Cruz Trump Rubio Cruz% Trump% Rubio% ====================================================== 126 9,206 5,012 3,604 46.45% 25.29% 18.18% 127 13,475 6,585 4,579 49.53% 24.20% 16.83% 128 10,789 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016, The making of the President | Tagged Donald Trump, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, John Kasich, Marco Rubio, precinct analysis, President, primaries, Ted Cruz, turnout | 1 Comment

Final EV totals for the 2016 primaries

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

It all comes down to Tuesday now: Year Dem GOP ======================= 2008 177,088 64,431 2012 37,887 78,081 2016 85,816 131,145 For your reference, the 2016 totals are here, and the 2012 totals are here, and the 2008 totals are here. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, primaries, turnout | 11 Comments

Day 10 EV totals for 2016 primaries

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

One more day left to vote early. Vote tomorrow, or take your chances at a precinct location on Tuesday: Year Dem GOP ======================= 2008 143,169 49,373 2012 30,538 63,817 2016 65,454 98,152 For your reference, the 2016 totals are here, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, President, primaries, Stan Stanart, turnout | Comments Off

Day 8 EV totals for 2016 primaries

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Eight days down, three days to go: Year Dem GOP ======================= 2008 98,980 35,332 2012 22,752 46,769 2016 45,389 66,135 For your reference, the 2016 totals are here, and the 2012 totals are here. I do now finally have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, President, primaries, Stan Stanart, Texas, turnout | 1 Comment

Day 7 EV totals for 2016 primaries

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Day One of Week Two is in the can: Year Dem GOP ======================= 2008 81,843 28,773 2012 20,058 41,447 2016 38,547 55,228 For your reference, the 2016 totals are here, and the 2012 totals are here. I don’t have daily … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, primaries, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Day 6 EV totals for 2016 primaries

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

We are one (short) week in, with what should be the bigger week for turnout coming up: Year Dem GOP ======================= 2008 66,756 23,851 2012 15,980 36,612 2016 32,233 44,844 For your reference, the 2016 totals are here, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, turnout | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Stragglers

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron ran a list of all their primary endorsements last Monday, which included recommendations in a couple of race where they had not included an accompanying editorial. They have now closed that gap, at least on the Democratic side, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Cody Wheeler, Dakota Carter, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Election 2016, endorsements, HD144, Jasmine Jenkins, Mary Ann Perez, SBOE, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Day Three EV totals for 2016 primaries

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Three! Three days of early voting: Year Dem GOP ======================= 2008 28,464 12,092 2012 9,871 21,635 2016 18,398 25,954 For your reference, the 2016 totals are here, and the 2012 totals are here. I don’t have daily EVPA totals from … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, President, primaries, Texas, turnout | 1 Comment

Day Two EV totals for 2016 primaries

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Here you go: Year Dem GOP ======================= 2008 19,578 8,654 2012 8,135 17,846 2016 14,001 19,376 For your reference, the 2016 totals are here, and the 2012 totals are here. I don’t have daily EVPA totals from the Harris County … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Dallas County, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, President, primaries, Tarrant County, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Day One Ev totals for 2016 primaries

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Day One of the 2016 primary election early voting is in the can. Woo hoo! How’d we do yesterday? Year Dem GOP ======================= 2008 10,049 4,130 2012 6,214 13,407 2016 9,636 12,720 For your reference, the 2016 totals are here, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, President, primaries, Stan Stanart, turnout | 4 Comments

Once again with CD29

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

It’s all about the turnout. On a Gulfgate-area side street lined with union halls, Hillary Clinton’s Houston field office and U.S. Rep. Gene Green’s congressional re-election outfit sit mere doors apart, a coincidental marker of the anticipated link between their … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2002, Election 2004, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Gene Green, Harris County, turnout | 3 Comments

Overview of two Bexar County legislative primaries

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The turnover of Bexar County’s Democratic legislative caucus continues apace. With the departures in 2015 of Mike Villarreal and Jose Menendez (succeeded by Diego Bernal and Ina Minjarez, respectively) and the departures this year by Joe Farias, Trey Martinez-Fischer, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Art Hall, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Bexar County, Byron Miller, Carlos Uresti, Congress, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Diego Bernal, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2016, Gabe Farias, HD116, HD117, HD118, HD119, HD120, HD123, HD124, HD125, Ina Minjarez, Joaquin Castro, Joe Farias, Jose Menendez, Justin Rodriguez, Latronda Darnell, Leticia Van De Putte, Lou Miller, Mario Salas, Martin Golando, Mayor, Mike Villarreal, Philip Cortez, Roland Gutierrez, Ruby Resendez, Ruth Jones McClendon, San Antonio, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer | Comments Off

Can Dems make progress in Collin County?

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

It sure would be nice if they could. It’s no secret that Plano’s Prestonwood Baptist Church has long wielded tremendous political influence, often quietly blurring the local lines between church and state. But in the 2016 cycle, with the Republican … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Collin County, Cristin Padgett, Denise Hamilton, Election 2004, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Gnanse Nelson, HD33, HD66, HD67, HD70, HD89, Karen Jacobs, Scott Coleman, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Mary Beth Rogers’ prescription for Texas Democrats

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sure you’ve seen this article by Mary Beth Rogers, onetime campaign manager for Ann Richards, about how Democrats can compete and win statewide again. DEAR TEXAS DEMOCRATS… First, let’s get the numbers out of the way. Let’s use the … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Ann Richards, Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Governor, Hillary Clinton, Mary Beth Rogers, polls, President, Texas, turnout, Wendy Davis | 3 Comments

Endorsement watch: Dudley and Sullivan

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes its endorsements in the Tax Assessor primaries. It is the time of year when the Harris County tax assessor-collector gains sudden prominence: Jan. 31 is the due date to pay property taxes, and Feb. 1 is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Brandon Dudley, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2012, Election 2016, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Mike Sullivan, primaries | 9 Comments

TPJ files complaint against Cruz

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Look out, Ted. In a formal complaint sent to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) today, Texans for Public Justice (TPJ) urged the agency to audit and investigate the Ted Cruz for Senate Committee’s failure to disclose to voters that Goldman … Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized! | Tagged campaign finance reports, Election 2012, Election 2016, FEC, President, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, TPJ | 1 Comment

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

More candidates for Sheriff

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

We’re up to four now. Lt. Jeff Stauber confirmed Thursday he is running for Harris County sheriff. “It’s the job that I always wanted. There’s no doubt that I could lead this agency,” Stauber said. Now a lieutenant assigned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2009, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Houston, Houston City Council, Jeff Stauber, Jerome More, Ted Perez | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: Old reliables, newcomers, and everyone else

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I have three more views of the 2015 electorate, now that I have a copy of the voter roster. With that, and with the past rosters that I have, I can try to paint a more detailed picture of who … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Election 2003, Election 2005, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2010, Election 2011, Election 2012, Election 2013, Election 2015, Harris County, Houston, precinct analysis, turnout | 4 Comments

Day 12 EV 2015 totals: Final turnout projections

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The last day was another big one: Year Early Mail Total Mailed ======================================= 2015 164,104 29,859 193,963 43,280 2013 87,944 21,426 109,370 30,572 The running 2015 totals are here, the full 2013 totals are here, and for completeness the full … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged absentee ballots, At Large, early voting, Election 2003, Election 2005, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2010, Election 2011, Election 2012, Election 2013, Election 2015, gay rights, Harris County, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, polls, repeal, transgender rights, turnout | 4 Comments

If you really want to improve turnout in city elections

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

This is a plan that would do it. Councilman Ron Nirenberg [recently] called for a major change to local elections that he says would boost voter turnout and bolster public participation. The councilman said he’s spent years considering ways to … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Austin, City Council, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2015, Harris County, Houston, Mayor, Ron Nirenberg, San Antonio, schools, The Lege, Tom Craddick, tunrout | 4 Comments

Neugebauer to step down in CD19

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

At least one Congressional seat will have a new person sitting in it next year. U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, announced Thursday that he would not seek re-election in 2016. Neugebauer, who has represented his West Texas district in Congress … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged CD19, Charles Perry, Charlie Gonzalez, Chet Edwards, Congress, Dustin Burrows, Election 2006, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Henry Bonilla, Lloyd Doggett, Ralph Hall, Randy Neugebauer, redistricting, Ron Paul, Silvestre Reyes, Solomon Ortiz, Texas, Tom DeLay | Comments Off

BGTX 2.0

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

They will have a lot to prove, let’s just leave it at that. Battleground Texas, nearly a year after it and Wendy Davis were crushed in an uphill governor’s race, officially has launched an effort to re-brand itself in light … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Barack Obama, Battleground Texas, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, President, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Adios, Rick Perry

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I feel like I ought to say something about this. In many ways, Rick Perry might have been a victim of his own success. After 14 years in the governor’s mansion, riding a freewheeling Texas oil economy and a tea … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2016, Governor, President, Rick Perry, Texas | 3 Comments

What next for HISD?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The board ponders its options for Superintendent while they prepare to search for a successor to Dr. Terry Grier. The Houston Independent School District board is set to meet Tuesday morning to discuss the district’s next steps after Superintendent Terry … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged bond referendum, construction, Election 2012, Election 2015, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Juliet Stipeche, Ken Huewitt, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, schools, Terry Grier | 1 Comment

HISD bond concerns

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

It’s always something. A key Houston ISD school board member called Sunday for audits of the district’s 2012 bond program amid estimates of a $211 million shortfall and concerns about breaking promises to voters. Juliet Stipeche, chair of HISD’s audit … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged bond referendum, construction, Election 2012, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Juliet Stipeche, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Terry Grier | 11 Comments

Chron Mayoral profile: Adrian Garcia

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the third in a series of profiles on the top candidates running for mayor in Houston, in this case on Adrian Garcia. The youngest of six children born to poor Mexican immigrants could soon occupy the mayor’s office of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Election 2003, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2015, fundraising, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Houston, immigration, jails, Mayor, turnout | Comments Off

So can we call the Metro bus system reimagining a success yet?

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

If no news is good news, then Metro is swimming in good news, because I haven’t seen much coverage of its new bus system rollout since the opening days. Perhaps all that concern (expressed by one person) about disaster and … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged buses, downtown, Election 2012, Fifth Ward, Houston, Metro, Montrose, Tom Lambert | 1 Comment

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