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Rep. McClendon resigns her seat

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Farewell to a good legislator. State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, who isn’t seeking re-election this year, has submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Greg Abbott effective Sunday, with 11 months remaining in her term. McClendon, D-San Antonio, has served … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2016, HD120, Ruth Jones McClendon, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Special election set for HD139

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Ask, and ye shall receive. A special election for state House District 139 has been set for May 7, according to a gubernatorial proclamation issued Friday, setting in motion the race to serve out the remaining months of Houston Mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2016, HD139, runoff, special election, Sylvester Turner, The Lege | Comments Off

When will there be a special election to fill Mayor Turner’s legislative term?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Leader News brings up a point that I haven’t seen mentioned elsewhere, namely that HD139 is now vacant since the inauguration of Mayor Sylvester Turner. They have their top-of-page-one story devoted to this, but of course you can’t find … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2016, Greg Abbott, HD139, Houston, Mayor, runoff, special election, Sylvester Turner, The Lege | 7 Comments

Precinct analysis: At Large #4 runoff

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here we have the least competitive runoff of the six that were citywide. Dist Edwards Morales ======================= A 6,322 6,153 B 14,660 1,761 C 17,813 10,238 D 18,341 2,882 E 7,688 13,231 F 4,046 3,080 G 11,996 15,203 H 5,610 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #4, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2019, Houston, Houston City Council, Mayor, Melissa Noriega, precinct analysis, Roy Morales, runoff, special election | 2 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

Initial day-after-election thoughts

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

– We now have two cycles’ worth of data to suggest that having more good candidates in a Council race does not necessarily lead to better outcomes. Following in the footsteps of At Large #3 in 2013, a handful of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged alcohol, Aldine ISD, Amanda Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #4, At Large #5, Chris Brown, David Robinson, District F, District H, District J, Election 2015, Election 2016, Election 2019, Gabe Farias, gay rights, Georgia Provost, Harris County, HD118, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jenifer Pool, Jim Bigham, Joe Farias, John Lujan, Jose Leal, Karla Cisneros, Lane Lewis, Laurie Robinson, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Pat Bourgeois, provisional ballots, recount, repeal, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, San Antonio, Sharon Moses, special election, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege, Tom McCasland, Tomas Uresti, Tony Diaz, transgender rights, turnout, Waller County | 28 Comments

Special election set in HD118

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I wonder what the record for special elections in a county in a single year is. Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled Nov. 3 as the date for a special election to fill former state Rep. Jose Farias’ seat in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Election 2015, Election 2016, Gabe Farias, HD118, Joe Farias, John Luna, Robert Casias, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti | Comments Off

Farias resigns from HD118

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Guess what, San Antonio? You get to have another special election! State Rep. Joe Farias, D-San Antonio, submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday, officially ending a decade-long career as a state lawmaker and prompting the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Albert Uresti, Election 2015, Election 2016, Gabe Farias, HD118, Joe Farias, San Antonio, special election, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti | 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

Turner prepares his exit from the Lege

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like we’ll have at least one more legislative special election this year. In 2003, state Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston made the most definitive decision of his political career. Turner had arrived in the Texas House 14 years earlier, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Allen Fletcher, Election 2003, Election 2015, Election 2016, Harris County Sheriff, HD130, HD139, Houston, Mayor, special election, Sylvester Turner, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

Adrian is in

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Speculation time is over. Ending months of speculation, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has declared his candidacy for mayor of Houston Wednesday. Garcia, whose strong name recognition and deep law enforcement experience make him a likely frontrunner, will make his … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Allen Fletcher, Commissioners Court, Constable, Ed Emmett, Election 2015, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD130, Houston, Mayor, Ron Hickman, special election, The Lege | 6 Comments

Minjarez wins in HD124

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

At long last, that’s a wrap. Former Bexar County prosecutor Ina Minjarez cruised to victory late Tuesday in the runoff for José Menéndez’s old seat in Texas House District 124 the last vacancy this session in the Legislature. With all … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Delicia Herrera, early voting, Election 2015, HD124, Ina Minjarez, Mayor, runoff, San Antonio, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 1 Comment

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

HD124 runoff date set

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. The runoff in the special election in Texas House District 124 will be April 21 under a proclamation issued Thursday by Gov. Greg Abbott. Pitted in the race to fill the unexpired term of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Delicia Herrera, Election 2015, HD124, Ina Minjarez, Jose Menendez, runoff, 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

HD124 special election goes to runoff

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

There won’t be much time left in the session before this race is finally decided. Two Democrats are advancing to a second round in the race to replace former state Rep. Jose Menendez in House District 124, likely adding a … Continue reading →

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

Endorsement watch: Minjarez in HD124

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

On the eve of early voting in HD124, the Express News makes their choice for a candidate in the HD124 special election. Former Bexar County prosecutor Ina Minjarez, who now practices civil law in San Antonio, is the best choice … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged David Rosa, Delicia Herrera, Election 2012, Election 2015, endorsements, HD124, HD125, Ina Minjarez, Nathan Alonzo, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

HD124 special election overview

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the special election to fill Sen. Jose Menendez’s now-vacant HD124 seat begins Monday. The Rivard Report provides a brief profile of three of the candidates in that race. Delicia Herrera, 41, who served on council from 2007 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged David Rosa, Delicia Herrera, early voting, HD124, Ina Minjarez, Jose Menendez, Nathan Alonzo, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

How many candidates are too many?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The Rivard Report brings up a point I hadn’t considered before. Candidates or their representatives arrived at City Council chambers Monday morning to draw lots to determine the order of name placement on the ballot. As candidates waited in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #2, At Large #4, ballot order, Bexar County, District D, Election 1995, Election 2011, Election 2013, Election 2015, electronic voting machines, Harris County, Houston, Houston City Council, Ivy Taylor, Leticia Van De Putte, Mayor, Mike Villarreal, San Antonio, special election, Tommy Adkisson | 1 Comment

Four file for HD124

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Really, truly, hopefully the last special legislative election this year. This session, anyway. Four Democrats officially are in the running for Texas House District 124, the Bexar County seat that opened up with José Menéndez’s promotion last month to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged David Rosa, Delicia Herrera, Election 2012, Election 2015, HD124, Ina Minjarez, Jose Menendez, Nathan Alonzo, special election, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

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

HD17 runoff overview

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

It’s Runoff Day today for the legislative special elections, and this overview of the HD17 runoff gives a good idea of what to expect from the winner in that race. As Republicans John Cyrier and Brent Golemon prepare to settle … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Brent Goleman, fundraising, HD17, John Cyrier, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | 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

Bilski and Schubert advance in HD13

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From the Secretary of State: State Representative District Becky Berger REP 1,076 10.72% Carolyn Cerny Bilski REP 4,318 43.45% Leighton Schubert REP 3,259 32.79% Cecil R. Webster, Sr. DEM 1,283 12.91% This race now joins the other three in requiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Becky Berger, Carolyn Bilski, Cecil Webster, Election 2015, Greg Abbott, HD13, Leighton Schubert, Lois Kolkhorst, Rick Perry, runoff, special election, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

HD13 special election news roundup

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The special election in HD13 to succeed Sen. Lois Kolkhorst is next Tuesday. Early voting ends today, and there’s not much news out there to find. HD13 is a rural district with only small-paper coverage – one of those papers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Austin County, Becky Berger, Carolyn Bilski, Cecil Webster, Election 2015, endorsements, fundraising, HD13, Leighton Schubert, Lois Kolkhorst, special election, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege | 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

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