Tag Archives: At Large #2

8 day finance reports: Controller candidates

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

How about a look at the 8 day finance reports for Controller candidates? I figure if you’re reading this blog you won’t look at me funny when I say things like that, so here we go: Candidate Raised Spent Loans … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged advertising, Amanda Edwards, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, campaign finance reports, Carroll Robinson, Chris Brown, David Robinson, Doug Peterson, Dwight Jefferson, Election 2015, Eric Dick, Griff Griffin, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jew Don Boney, John LaRue, Lane Lewis, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, MJ Khan, Philippe Nassif, robocalls, Tom McCasland | 1 Comment

30 day finance reports, citywide races

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a brief summary of the 30 Day campaign finance reports that I’ve been able to find, some of which are on this page and some of which are findable via the normal campaign finance report website, and all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, advertising, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, campaign finance reports, Carroll Robinson, Chris Brown, Election 2015, Facebook, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Marty McVey, Mayor, MJ Khan, Stephen Costello, Sylvester Turner | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: Seeing the big picture

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like the Chron is going through the At Large races first, which means we’re up to At Large #2, and a repeat endorsement of David Robinson. You might as well pull out the popcorn when City Hall gets to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #2, David Robinson, Election 2015, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council | Comments Off

Interview with CM David Robinson

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I know I said before that I was done with Council interviews, but you know what? It’s my blog, and my prerogative to change my mind. Honestly, I had always intended to schedule an interview with first term Council Member … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #2, David Robinson, Election 2015, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews | 1 Comment

Your official slate of candidates

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday was the filing deadline. Here’s the official list of candidates, modulo any challenges or subsequently invalidated applications. The highlights: – There are thirteen candidates for Mayor. The City Secretary might consider starting the ballot order draw now, this may … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Diana Davila, Durrel Douglas, Election 2015, Eric Dick, filing deadline, Herlinda Garcia, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jim Bigham, Juliet Stipeche, Kendall Baker, Manuel Barrera, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, MJ Khan, Richard Nguyen, Robert Gallegos | 26 Comments

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

Runoff precinct analysis: At Large races

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

I finally got a draft canvass report from the Harris County Clerk for the December runoff elections. Let’s take a look at the two At Large runoffs and see what we can learn about them. Here’s At Large #2: Dist … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, At Large #3, David Robinson, Election 2011, Election 2013, Election 2015, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, precinct analysis, Roy Morales, runoff, turnout | 3 Comments

Runoff results: Rough day for incumbents

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I have no complaint about the results. With all precincts reporting, controversial first-term council incumbents Helena Brown, in northwest Houston’s District A, and Andrew C. Burks Jr., in At-Large Position 2, fell to their challengers, as did HCC trustees Yolanda … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #3, Brenda Stardig, Dave Wilson, David Feldman, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Dwight Boykins, Election 2013, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Michael Kubosh, Robert Gallegos, Robert Glaser, runoff, term limits, turnout, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 4 Comments

At Large #2 runoff overview

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

One of these runoffs is not like the others. On paper, the Houston City Council incumbent most at risk heading into Saturday’s runoff elections is first-termer Andrew Burks, in At-Large Position 2. Challenger David Robinson had spent more than $201,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, Election 2011, Election 2013, fundraising, Houston, Houston City Council, Kristi Thibaut, runoff | 3 Comments

Runoff 8 Day Finance Reports

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I did not get to looking at the 8 day finance reports for the November election – too many candidates, not enough time. But there was no reason I couldn’t take a gander at the 8 day reports for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #3, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Dwight Boykins, Election 2013, Georgia Provost, Graci Garces, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, payday lenders, Robert Gallegos, Roy Morales, runoff, taxis, Uber | 5 Comments

Runoff voting is underway

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

So early voting is underway for the City of Houston and HCC runoffs. Day One totals are here, and Campos ponders their locations. I’ll take a crack at projecting turnout once the EV totals are in, but if you don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #2, At Large #3, District A, District D, District I, Election 2013, endorsements, HCC, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Roy Morales, runoff, turnout | 1 Comment

Early voting begins today for Council and HCC runoffs

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the map. Note that only City of Houston locations are open, since the only runoffs are for City Council and HCC Trustee. Early voting runs from today through next Tuesday, December 10, from 7 AM to 7 PM each … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #3, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Dwight Boykins, early voting, Election 2013, Georgia Provost, Graci Garces, HCC, Herlinda Garcia, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Phil Kunetka, Robert Gallegos, Robert Glaser, Roy Morales, runoff, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 4 Comments

Re-endorsement watch: Three Council repeats

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron reiterates its endorsement in three Council races. David Robinson: In the run-off for At-large Council Position 2, there is an especially clear choice facing city voters. Architect David Robinson has the professional skills and lengthy experience as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #2, Brenda Stardig, David Robinson, District A, District I, Election 2013, endorsements, Graci Garces, Houston, Houston City Council, runoff | 9 Comments

Precinct analysis: At Large 2 and 3

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Lots of action, and lots of candidates in the At Large races this year. Let’s look at the two races that are going to the runoffs, At Large #2 and 3. First is AL2, in which first term CM Andrew … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #5, David Robinson, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Michael Kubosh, precinct analysis, Roy Morales, runoff, turnout | 11 Comments

Three questions for the runoffs

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

There are eight runoff elections on the ballot in Houston – two At Large Council races, three District Council races, and three HCC Trustee races. As we transition into runoff mode, there are three questions on my mind for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, At Large #3, Brenda Stardig, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Election 2013, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, Houston, Houston City Council, Michael Kubosh, Roy Morales, runoff, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 8 Comments

Chron overview of At Large #2

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron looks at one of the most competitive races involving an incumbent on the ballot this year. A minister, architect and city accountant are vying to unseat Councilman Andrew C. Burks Jr. from the Position 2 at-large seat on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, David Robinson, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Modesto Rivera-Colon, Trebor Gordon | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Twofer number two

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Another pair of endorsements from the Chron, again one obvious and one that required more thought. First, the easy one. Centered along the Westpark Tollway toward the city’s far west edges, District F is Houston’s international district. When people from … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Hoang, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, David Robinson, District F, Election 2011, Election 2013, endorsements, Houston, Houston City Council, Kristi Thibaut | Comments Off

Interview with David Robinson

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Running against CM Burks in At Large #2 is David Robinson, which makes this a rematch of sorts from 2011, as both men ran in AL2 that year, though Robinson did not make the runoff. I had suggested a long … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #2, David Robinson, Election 2011, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Houston Planning Commission, interviews | Comments Off

Interview with CM Andrew Burks

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

There are so far three races in which an incumbent Council member faces at least one credible opponent. The first is in At Large #2, where CM Andrew Burks is in his first term. As you know, CM Burks has … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews | 4 Comments

July finance reports for At Large candidates

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Still plowing my way through all the July finance reports. July and January are very busy months, since everybody has finance reports to do. After I’m done with the city candidates, I’ll be looking at HISD and HCC candidates, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Edwards, Andrew Burks, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, campaign finance reports, Chris Carmona, Clarence Bradford, David Robinson, Election 2011, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jenifer Pool, Michael Kubosh, Rogene Calvert, Roland Chavez, Roy Morales, Stephen Costello | 3 Comments

Midyear 2013 election update

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Back in January, I took an early look at the 2013 elections in Houston. At the request of the folks at the Burnt Orange Report, who also printed my initial overview, here’s an update on the races in the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Edwards, Amy Peck, Andrew Burks, Anna Eastman, Annise Parker, Assata Richards, At Large #2, At Large #3, Ben Mendez, Benjamin Hall, Bill Frazer, Brenda Stardig, Clarence Bradford, Clyde Lemon, Dave Martin, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Don Cook, Dwight Boykins, Election 2003, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Eric Dick, Georgia Provost, Graci Garces, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Hugo Mojica, Jack Christie, Keith Caldwell, Kevin Hoffman, Leila Feldman, Leticia Ablaza, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Sullivan, Robert Gallegos, Ron Hale, Ronald Green, Stephen Costello, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 4 Comments

Runoff precinct analysis, At Large #2

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

One of Santa’s election elves came by on Friday with a delivery of Harris County precinct data for the 2011 runoff elections. You can guess how I spent some of my weekend. Before I launch into the numbers, here are … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Kristi Thibaut, precinct analysis, precinct data, runoff, turnout | 7 Comments

Don’t draw broad conclusions from muddled evidence

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I have a number of issues with the analysis presented in this Chron story about what happened in the runoffs and What It All Means. The results illustrate a continuation of a national trend of anger and frustration toward government … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, Clarence Bradford, District A, District B, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Kristi Thibaut, red light cameras, Renew Houston, runoff | 4 Comments

Christie, Burks, Davis, Brown

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Those are your runoff winners. Jack Christie’s victory was the most dramatic, coming in his fifth attempt to defeat Jolanda Jones, an opponent he had forced into multiple runoff elections. Helena Brown was the other candidate who beat an incumbent, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, Election 2011, Election 2013, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Kristi Thibaut, Montgomery County, runoff, turnout | 34 Comments

Runoff overview: At Large #2

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

For a guy who’s run multiple campaigns for Council – more than he can remember – Andrew Burks is somewhat of a cipher. Let’s see what the Chron overview of the At Large #2 runoff says about perennial candidate Andrew … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, Election 2009, Election 2011, Griff Griffin, Houston, Houston City Council, Kristi Thibaut, runoff, Sue Lovell | 12 Comments

Eight day runoff finance reports

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Seven of the eight campaign finance reports for the runoff have been posted; all but Jack Christie’s were available online as of last night. Let’s have a look at them. First up, District A: Candidate Raised Spent Loans Cash on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, District A, District B, Election 2011, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Kristi Thibaut, runoff | 5 Comments

Runoff early voting totals, Day One

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the city of Houston runoffs began yesterday, and you can see the Day One totals here. I don’t have a daily EV record from the 2007 runoffs, but I note that the total early vote from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged At Large #2, At Large #5, District A, District B, early voting, Election 2007, Election 2011, Houston, Houston City Council, runoff, turnout | 3 Comments

Early voting for city runoffs begins today

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

You remember that we have runoff elections for four Houston City Council positions, right? Well, early voting starts today and runs through next Tuesday, December 6. Here are the early voting locations that will be open for the runoff. Early … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, District A, District B, early voting, Election 2007, Election 2011, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Kristi Thibaut, runoff, turnout | 23 Comments

Looking ahead to the runoffs

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The runoff election for the city of Houston will be Saturday, December 10. It’s going to be an extremely low turnout affair – as was the case with the general election, I expect the runoff to have about the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, District A, District B, Election 2009, Election 2011, endorsements, fundraising, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Kristi Thibaut | 4 Comments

Saggy pants

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not much of a candidate forum attender, but I wish I had gone to this one. Half-a-dozen candidates in runoff City Council elections each made his or her case as champion of the downtrodden before a mostly black and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #2, candidate forum, Election 2011, Houston, Houston City Council, Kristi Thibaut, runoff | 1 Comment

Early voting for city runoffs begins today

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, campaign finance reports, District A, District B, early voting, Election 2011, endorsements, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Kristi Thibaut, runoff, turnout | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: 2011 At Large #2

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

What can you say about a ten-candidate pileup? Let’s start by seeing what the district numbers look like: Dist Thibaut Perez Burks Goss Fraga Dick Pool Griff Robinson Shorter ==================================================================================== A 15.69% 17.99% 13.94% 3.03% 6.93% 11.67% 6.41% 11.35% 9.75% … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Andrew Burks, At Large #2, Bolivar Fraga, David Robinson, Election 2011, Elizabeth Perez, Eric Dick, Griff Griffin, Houston, Houston City Council, Jenifer Pool, Kristi Thibaut, precinct analysis, precinct data, Roz Shorter | 5 Comments

We won’t have Griff to kick around any more

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

He’s going to “retire” from his hobby of pointless Council campaigns. Michael “Griff” Griffin, Houston’s perennial candidate for City Council, admitted the unspeakable over a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. The Don Quixote of local politics recognized that he probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged At Large #2, Election 2007, Election 2011, Griff Griffin, Houston, Houston City Council, Sue Lovell | 1 Comment

More thoughts on the Council elections

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

One district at a time… – I confess that I did not see the District A result coming. Helena Brown did raise a decent amount of money since entering the race at the filing deadline, about $22K through the end … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Al Hoang, Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, District A, District B, District C, District F, District J, Election 2009, Election 2011, Ellen Cohen, endorsements, Gene Locke, HBAD, Helena Brown, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Kristi Thibaut, Peter Lyn Rene, Ronald Green, runoff, Toni Lawrence | 7 Comments

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