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Last day of early voting is today

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the primary runoffs is going on right now, but today is the last day for it. See here for the locations – the time is 7 AM to 7 PM – and take advantage of your last … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2016, Harris County, primaries, runoff, turnout | 1 Comment

Overview of the Harris County GOP Chair runoff

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

This is the Republican runoff I’m most interested in. Two years after wresting control of the Harris County Republican Party, Paul Simpson is facing an unexpected runoff challenge from political newcomer Rick Ramos in a race that again pits establishment … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, Jared Woodfill, Paul Simpson, primaries, Republican Party, Rick Ramos, runoff, Steven Hotze, turnout | 4 Comments

Early voting for primary runoffs begins today

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the Inbox: “The Primary election season is not over. There are several important races that remain to be decided by voters, locally and statewide,” stated Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart whilereminding voters that the Early Voting period for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, primaries, runoff, Stan Stanart | 2 Comments

Cruz says he will run for re-election in 2018

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Oh, goody. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is officially running for re-election in 2018. Cruz filed paperwork Wednesday afternoon to seek a second term, adding some clarity to his political future just over a week after he ended his presidential … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Election 2016, Election 2018, President, primaries, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas | 3 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

Whither Ted?

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

he has to go back to the Senate, where nearly everybody hates him. With his concession speech behind him and his multimillion-dollar presidential campaign already winding down, Ted Cruz will soon return to the U.S. Capitol and the job he … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Donald Trump, Election 2016, Election 2018, Hillary Clinton, President, primaries, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas | 5 Comments

Texas-filed birther lawsuit against Ted Cruz dismissed

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise. A Houston federal judge tossed out a lawsuit Wednesday that challenged Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s eligibility to run for president. U.S. District Judge Gray H. Miller dismissed the suit with prejudice, meaning that Houston lawyer Boris Schwartz cannot … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters, The making of the President | Tagged Election 2016, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, lawsuit, natural-born citizen, Newton Schwartz, President, primaries, SCOTUS, Ted Cruz, Texas | Comments Off

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: Railroad Commissioner

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

So yeah, the Railroad Commissioner runoff is a bit of a mess, on both sides. I’m going to let the Trib summarize the problem. In his campaign for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, former state Rep. Wayne Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Cody Garrett, Democratic primary, Election 2016, Gary Gates, Grady Yarbrough, primaries, Railroad Commission, runoff, Texas, Wayne Christian | Comments Off

Reps. Green and Green want investigation of voting machine shortage

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I have three things to say about this. Two Houston congressmen are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether unequal distribution of voting machines and polling locations in Harris County disenfranchised minority voters during the March 1 primary … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Al Green, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2016, Gene Green, Harris County, Justice Department, Lane Lewis, primaries, Secretary of State, Texas, turnout, voting centers | 6 Comments

Simpson prevails in SD01 primary

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

All elections are now officially resolved, at least at the state level. Two state representatives are set to face off for an open seat in the Texas senate after the third place candidate said Monday he will not request a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Bryan Hughes, David Simpson, Election 2016, primaries, provisional ballots, recount, Red Brown, runoff, SD01, Senate, Texas | 2 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

Runoff watch: Legislative races

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to spend a few posts looking at the runoff elections that will be on the ballot this May. Primary runoffs are completely different than regular primaries, mostly because the races involved are low profile and only the hardest … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Angelique Bartholomew, Annie's List, Briscoe Cain, Democratic primary, Election 2016, HD128, HD139, HD27, Jarvis Johnson, Joe Straus, Kimberly Willis, primaries, Randy Bates, Ron Reynolds, runoff, Speaker's race, special election, Texas, The Lege, Wayne Smith | 4 Comments

One recount settled

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

One down, one to go. Challenger Hugh Shine secured victory Thursday in the Republican primary for Texas House District 55, defeating incumbent state Rep. Molly White by 104 votes after a recount, according to Bell County GOP chairwoman Nancy Boston. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Bryan Hughes, David Simpson, Election 2016, HD55, Hugh Shine, Molly White, primaries, recount, Red Brown, SD01, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Travis County GOP shakes its fist at its new Chair

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Poor babies. At a packed Travis County GOP executive committee meeting Tuesday night, it took less than a minute for someone to acknowledge the elephant not in the room. “Give us wisdom to deal with the situation that we’re in,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Election 2016, primaries, Republican Party, Robert Morrow, Texas, Travis County | 3 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

Greg Abbott does not approve of Robert Morrow

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Aw, that’s so cute. As the battle for control of the Travis County GOP heats up, and its newly elected chair writes increasingly raunchy tweets at breakneck speed, Gov. Greg Abbott has stepped into the fray to condemn his fellow … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Election 2016, Greg Abbott, primaries, Republican Party, Robert Morrow, Secretary of State, Texas, Travis County | 1 Comment

Two recounts may be in the works

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

There are always going to be some close ones. After losing her reelection bid to Hugh Shine by 118 votes, state Rep. Molly White, R-Belton, announced she is requesting a recount. In an email to supporters soliciting input Wednesday afternoon, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, Bryan Hughes, David Simpson, Election 2016, HD55, Hugh Shine, Kevin Eltife, Molly White, primaries, provisional ballots, recount, Red Brown, SD01, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

2016 primary reactions and initial impressions

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

First, a couple of minor notes. Rep. Byron Cook ultimately pulled out a win in his nasty and high-profile primary. That’s good news for Speaker Joe Straus and the general forces of “government that isn’t like a three-year-old coming off … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Angelique Bartholomew, Brent Webster, Byron Cook, Chris Oldner, Court of Criminal Appeals, Democratic primary, Doug Miller, Election 1992, Election 2008, Election 2016, HD08, HD128, HD27, HD73, Ken Paxton, Mary Lou Keel, President, primaries, Raymond Wheless, Republican Party, Robert Morrow, Ron Reynolds, runoff, Scott Walker, Sid Harle, Steve Smith, Texas, The Lege, Travis County, turnout, Wayne Smith | 2 Comments

2016 Presidential primaries: Clinton and Cruz win in Texas

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

A good night for Hillary Clinton. Once again, Texas delivered for a Clinton. The Texas Tribune projects that Hillary Clinton has easily won a majority of the statewide vote in the Texas Democratic primary, dominating her rival for the party’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016, The making of the President | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio, Oklahoma, President, primaries, Ted Cruz, Texas | Comments Off

2016 primaries: Congress

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The big story here is that Rep. Gene Green not only survived, but won big. He was up 65% to 32% in early voting, a margin of about 4,000 votes; in the end he won by about 58-38, for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Blake Farenthold, CD07, CD08, CD15, CD27, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Dolly Elizondo, Election 2016, Gene Green, Glen Robertson, Jody Arrington, John Culberson, Kevin Brady, Michael Bob Starr, primaries, Ruben Hinojosa, runoff, Steve Toth, Texas, Vicente Gonzalez | 3 Comments

2016 primaries: State races

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s start with the Democratic race for Railroad Commissioner, and a few words from Forrest Wilder: The Gene Kelly Effect: Texas Democrats are almost perennially embarrassed by what you might call the Gene Kelly Effect — the depressing tendency of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Briscoe Cain, Bryan Hughes, Byron Cook, Carlos Uresti, Cody Garrett, Cody Wheeler, Dakota Carter, Debbie Riddle, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Election 2016, Gary Gates, Gene Wu, Georgina Perez, Grady Yarbrough, HD04, HD08, HD116, HD118, HD120, HD128, HD131, HD137, HD139, HD144, HD148, HD149, HD150, HD20, HD49, HD55, HD75, HD77, Hubert Vo, Hugh Shine, Jarvis Johnson, Jasmine Jenkins, Jessica Farrar, Joe Straus, Jose Menendez, Kimberly Willis, Lance Gooden, Lina Ortega, Lon Burnam, Mario Salas, Marsha Farney, Mary Ann Perez, Mary Gonzalez, Mary Lou Bruner, Molly White, primaries, Railroad Commission, Randy Bates, SBOE, SD01, SD19, SD24, SD26, Senate, Stuart Spitzer, Susan King, Terry Wilson, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Varloree Swanson, Wayne Smith | Comments Off

2016 primaries: Harris County

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Though this will be the first entry published in the morning, it was the last one I wrote last night, and I’m super tired. So, I’m going to make this brief. Harris County Dem results – Harris County GOP results … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Ann Harris Bennett, Brandon Dudley, Candance White, Democratic primary, District Attorney, Don Sumners, Ed Gonzalez, Elaine Palmer, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, Jerome Moore, Jim Leitner, Jim Sharp, JoAnn Storey, judicial races, Kim Ogg, Mike Sullivan, Morris Overstreet, Paul Simpson, primaries, Republican Party, Rick Ramos, Ron Hickman, runoff, turnout | 7 Comments

Primary Day is today

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: “Visit www.HarrisVotes.com to ensure you go to the correct voting location and to find your personal sample ballot for the Tuesday, March 1, Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Elections,” said Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart, encouraging … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, CD15, Congress, Democratic primary, Dolly Elizondo, Don Sumners, Election 2016, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, HD121, HD131, HD137, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jessica Farrar, Joe Straus, Jose Menendez, Kevin Eltife, Mike Sullivan, President, primaries, SBOE, SD26, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Troy Fraser, turnout | 5 Comments

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

Lots more Texas primary poll results

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a veritable plethora, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s start with this one, which looks good for Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has a commanding 12-point lead in his home state over businessman Donald Trump … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio, polls, President, primaries, Ted Cruz, Texas | 2 Comments

Two more primary poll results

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

First we have one from KUHF, though it’s just for the GOP race. One week before Super Tuesday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz holds a 14-point lead in the Lone Star State, according to a poll released Wednesday by Houston Public … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio, polls, President, primaries, Ted Cruz, Texas | 2 Comments

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

UT/Trib poll: Clinton and Cruz lead in Texas

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I’d been wondering when we were going to get a fresh poll for the Texas primary races. Hillary Clinton’s lead over Bernie Sanders has narrowed considerably in Texas but remains in the double digits among the state’s likely Democratic primary … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio, polls, President, primaries, Ted Cruz, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Cruz moves to dismiss birther lawsuit against him

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

One of them, anyway. Sen. Ted Cruz is striking back against doubters of his eligibility to be president, asking a federal judge Monday to dismiss a Texas lawsuit questioning his natural born citizenship. The suit, filed by Houston attorney Newton … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters, The making of the President | Tagged Election 2016, lawsuit, natural-born citizen, Newton Schwartz, President, primaries, SCOTUS, Ted Cruz, Texas | 6 Comments

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

Time for the Presidential campaigns to focus on Texas

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

It’s our turn in the spotlight. After spending millions to gain attention and a relative handful of delegates in the first four primary and caucus states, presidential candidates will now train their sights on Super Tuesday and the mother lode … Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Democratic primary, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, polls, President, primaries, Texas | 2 Comments

Chron overview of the Sheriff races

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The candidate who isn’t there nonetheless plays a central role. Appointed incumbent Ron Hickman faces two repeat challengers in the GOP primary, while four others, including former Houston City Councilman Ed Gonzalez battle for the Democratic nomination. The candidates square … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Carl Pittman, Commissioners Court, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, jails, Jeff Stauber, Jerome Moore, primaries, Ron Hickman, Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, Tommy Thomas | Comments Off

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