Tag Archives: Brazoria County

Let’s talk turnout

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Just a few random bits and pieces about turnout from the primaries. On the one hand, I think it’s great that Dems got the turnout that we did, in Harris County and around the state. On the other hand, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged absentee ballots, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders, Bexar County, Brazoria County, Collin County, Dallas County, Democratic primary, Denton County, early voting, El Paso, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elizabeth Warren, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Hidalgo County, Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg, Montgomery County, Pete Buttigieg, President, primaries, Tarrant County, Texas, Travis County, turnout, Williamson County | Comments Off

Primary early voting: Comparing 2020 to 2016

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron looks into the early voting numbers around the state. Experts cautioned that early voting data should be taken with a grain of salt — for one because the subset of people who vote early aren’t necessarily representative of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged absentee ballots, Bell County, Bexar County, Brazoria County, Brazos County, Collin County, Comal County, Dallas County, Democratic primary, Denton County, early voting, El Paso, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Fort Bend County, Galveston, Guadalupe County, Harris County, Hays County, Hidalgo County, Lubbock, McLennan County, Montgomery County, Nueces County, primaries, Tarrant County, Texas, Travis County, turnout, Williamson County | 1 Comment

2020 Primary Early Voting begins today

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We don’t have a long primary season in Texas – the filing deadline was barely two months ago, though to be sure some candidates have been running for much longer than that – and the first part of it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Brazoria County, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Fort Bend County, Galveston, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Korean American Voters League, Montgomery County, primaries, Stan Stanart, Texas, turnout, Waller County | 1 Comment

No charges against Bonnen

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise. Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen will not be criminally prosecuted for the things he said during a secretly recorded June meeting with a hardline conservative activist, the district attorney in his hometown announced Thursday. “As repugnant as Speaker … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment, That's our Lege | Tagged Brazoria County, Dennis Bonnen, DPS, Election 2020, Empower Texans, HD25, Jeri Yenne, Michael Quinn Sullivan, Speaker's race, Texas, Texas Rangers, The Lege | Comments Off

So are there any legal consequences to the Bonnen tape?

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Probably not, but maybe a little. Does that help? It was, according to his critics, “hurtful,” “vindictive” and “unbefitting of the high office he holds.” But was House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s June 12 meeting with conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan … Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized!, That's our Lege | Tagged Brazoria County, Dennis Bonnen, DPS, Dustin Burrows, Election 2020, Empower Texans, ethics, Jeri Yenne, lawsuit, Michael Quinn Sullivan, TDP, Texas, Texas Rangers, The Lege | Comments Off

Voting centers everywhere

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

In Dallas: Starting in November, problems like Mr. Voter’s, at least in Dallas County, will be a thing of the past. Tuesday afternoon, the Texas Secretary of State’s Office officially gave the county permission to participate in the countywide voting … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Bexar County, Brazoria County, Dallas County, Diane Trautman, early voting, Election 2019, Election 2020, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Jefferson County, Loving County, Nueces County, SCOTUS, Secretary of State, Somervell County, Stonewall County, Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project, Travis County, turnout, voter ID, voting centers, Voting Rights Act | 1 Comment

MQS-Bonnen secret meeting investigation update

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Noted for the record. The top prosecutor in House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s home district has joined the probe into Bonnen’s secret meeting with a conservative political activist, in which the activist alleges he was offered an illegal quid pro quo. … Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized!, That's our Lege | Tagged Brazoria County, Dennis Bonnen, District Attorney, DPS, Empower Texans, Jeri Yenne, Michael Quinn Sullivan, Texas, Texas Rangers, The Lege | Comments Off

Our all-important metro areas

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Another look at the trouble Republicans face in Texas now. The key to Texas’ political future is whether it finally follows the geographic realignment that has transformed the politics of many other states over the past quarter century. Across the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Abilene, Amarillo, Beto O'Rourke, Bexar County, Brazoria County, College Station, Collin County, Comal County, Dallas County, Democratic primary, Denton County, Donald Trump, El Paso, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Fort Bend County, Guadalupe County, Harris County, Hays County, John Cornyn, Killeen, Lubbock, Midland, Montgomery County, Odessa, President, San Angelo, Senate, Tarrant County, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege, Travis County, turnout, voter registration, Waco | 3 Comments

Here come the Rangers

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t know where this is going to go, but it sure will be fun getting there. The Texas House General Investigating Committee voted Monday to request that the Texas Rangers look into allegations against House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and … Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized!, That's our Lege | Tagged Attorney General, Brazoria County, Collin County, Dennis Bonnen, Dustin Burrows, Election 2020, Empower Texans, lawsuit, Lubbock, Michael Quinn Sullivan, Morgan Meyer, special prosecutor, Texas, Texas Rangers, The Lege | 1 Comment

We’re still #4

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We’ll probably be that for awhile. According to the new report from the Greater Houston Partnership, the domestic population growth for the Houston region has slowed down over the last eight years. The report, which is based on population estimates … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged Brazoria County, Census, Chambers County, Chicago, demography, Fort Bend County, Greater Houston Partnership, Harris County, HGAC, Houston, Montgomery County, Texas, Waller County | Comments Off

Early voting for the May elections has begun

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election starts Monday, April 22 and ends on Tuesday, April 30. During that period, Harris County voters may vote at any of the 25 Early Voting locations designated throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Brazoria County, City Council, Dallas, Diane Trautman, early voting, Election 2019, Fort Bend County, Fort Bend ISD, Fort Worth, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Mayor, Nabila Mansoor, Pasadena, Pearland, Pearland ISD, San Antonio, Steve Halvorson, Sugar Land | 1 Comment

The Courts of Appeals

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The other judicial races where Dems have a chance to gain ground. Republicans dominate Texas politics — but their stranglehold is especially noticeable in the courts. Republicans hold all 18 seats on the state’s two high courts. Of the state’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged 13th Court of Appeals, 14th Court of Appeals, 4th Court of Appeals, 5th Court of Appeals, Brazoria County, Dallas County, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, First Court of Appeals, Fort Bend County, Galveston, Harris County, judicial races, Texas, Third Court of Appeals, Travis County, turnout | 1 Comment

The meta-campaign for Senate

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s talk about what we talk about when we talk about the Senate campaign. It’s the most backhanded of compliments. U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s campaign for U.S. Senate has caught so much fire throughout the state that the new favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Brazoria County, CD07, CD21, CD23, CD31, CD32, Collin County, Congress, Dan Patrick, Denton County, Election 2018, Fort Bend County, Governor, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD115, HD135, HD136, judicial races, Justin Nelson, Ken Paxton, Kim Olson, Lite Gov, Lupe Valdez, Mike Collier, Senate, Sid Miller, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege, Williamson County | 1 Comment

Early voting for the May 5 elections begins today

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR HOUSTON COUNCIL DISTRICT K Local jurisdictions, including schools, emergency, and utility districts, also holding May 5 Elections Houston, TX –Early Voting for the May 5, 2018 City of Houston Council Member District K Special Election begins Monday, April … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Brazoria County, Cecil Webster, Dalia Kasseb, Deer Park ISD, District K, early voting, Election 2018, Fort Bend County, HD13, Houston, Houston City Council, Monique Rodriguez, Pearland, Pearland ISD, special election, TDP, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Harris County is not growing the way it used to

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

And the reason for that is that people aren’t moving here the way they used to. Quite the opposite, in fact. There’s been a lot of publicity lately about the fact that in the last couple of years, Harris County … Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Tagged Brazoria County, Census, demography, Fort Bend County, Harris County, immigration, Montgomery County | 2 Comments

2018 primary early voting, Day 6: The fifteenth county

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Sunday is the shortest and least busy day of early voting, and it is the transition to Week 2, when all the days are 12 hours long and numbers start to go way up. Here’s what this Sunday looked like. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged absentee ballots, Brazoria County, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Harris County, primaries, turnout | Comments Off

Two upcoming candidate forums

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Mark your calendars, Part I, for the CD2 Democratic Primary Candidate Forum. CD2 Democratic Primary Candidate Forum Hosted by Humble Area Democrats, Kingwood Area Democrats, Spring Democratic Club, and Democracy for Houston Tuesday, January 23 at 6 PM – 9 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrienne Bell, Ali Khorasani, Brazoria County, candidate forum, CD02, CD14, CD22, Congress, Democratic primary, Dylan Forbis, Election 2018, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HCDP, HD28, HD29, HP Parvizian, Indivisible Texas District 2, Meghan Scoggins, Our Revolution, Silky Malik, Steve Brown, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton | Comments Off

Filing roundup: Outside Harris County

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

A look at who filed for what on the Democratic side in the counties around Harris. These are all predominantly Republican counties, some more than others, so the Democrats are almost all challengers. On the flip side, there are many … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrienne Bell, Ahmad Hassan, Amanda Jamrok, Beverly Walker, Brazoria County, CD08, CD14, CD22, Congress, County Clerk, County Judge, Democratic primary, District Clerk, Dylan Wilde Forbis, Election 2014, Election 2018, Elizabeth Markowitz, Fort Bend County, Fran Watson, Galveston, HD03, HD15, HD16, HD23, HD24, HD25, HD26, HD27, HD28, HD29, HD85, James Pressley, Jay Stittleburg, Jennifer Cantu, John Phelps, John-Brandon Pierre, KP George, Letitia Plummer, Levy Barnes, Lisa Seger, Lorena McGill, Mandy Sunderland, Margarita Johnson, Mark Gibson, Meghan Scoggins, Mike Midler, Montgomery County, Rita Lucido, Robert Pruett, Ron Reynolds, Rose MacAskie, Sarah DeMerchant, SBOE, SD17, Senate, Sri Kulkarni, Steve Brown, Steven David, Texas, The Lege, Wilvin Carter | 2 Comments

Post-holiday weekend filing update

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Pulling this together from various sources. – According to the Brazoria County Democratic Party, Beto O’Rourke has company in the primary for Senate. Sema Hernandez, whose campaign Facebook page describes her as a “Berniecrat progressive” from Houston, is a candidate … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Beto O'Rourke, Brazoria County, CD02, CD10, CD22, Congress, Darnell Jones, Democratic primary, Election 2018, filing deadline, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD133, HD138, HD139, HD26, HD27, HD28, HD85, Jarvis Johnson, Jenifer Pool, Jennifer Cantu, Letitia Plummer, Mark Gibson, Martin Schexnayder, Michael Siegel, Randy Bates, Richie DeGrow, Ron Reynolds, Ryan Stone, Sandra Moore, Sarah DeMerchant, Sema Hernandez, Senate, Steve Brown, Tami Walker, Tawana Cadien, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Wilvin Carter | 6 Comments

Things get ugly in the Pearland runoffs

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Nasty. The hijab that Dalia Kasseb wears in public never seemed to disturb Woody Owens, her opponent in a June 10 runoff for a Pearland City Council position. Owens, Kasseb told me, has been perfectly cordial when their paths have … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged Brazoria County, City Council, Dalia Kasseb, Election 2017, Mayor, Pearland, Quentin Wiltz, runoff, Tom Reid, Woody Owens | 13 Comments

Mike Floyd gets his due

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

The newest star of Texas politics gets a nice profile in the Chron. [Mike] Floyd’s stunning victory made national headlines. While school boards have had student representatives for decades, Floyd is the youngest person in recent memory elected to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged Brazoria County, Election 2016, Election 2017, Michael Floyd, Pearland, Pearland ISD, Texas | 4 Comments

May 6 election results

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

First and foremost, the HISD recapture re-referendum passed by a wide margin. The Yes vote was at 85% in early and absentee voting, and it will finish with about 84%; I started writing this at 10 PM, when 437 of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged Abby Whitmire, absentee ballots, Brazoria County, City Council, Dalia Kasseb, early voting, Election 2017, Felipe Villareal, Harris County, HISD, Humble ISD, Ivy Taylor, Jeff Wagner, John Moon, Mayor, Michael Floyd, Pasadena, Pearland, Pearland ISD, Quentin Wiltz, recapture, Ron Nirenberg, runoff, San Antonio, Steve Halvorson, TDP, Texas, turnout | 2 Comments

Early voting Day Five: Can we make any guesses yet?

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Mike Snyder wonders about the turnout so far in the May elections. When Pasadena last chose a mayor, in 2013, about 7 percent of its registered voters determined who would lead the industrial port city of 150,000. Mayor Johnny Isbell, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged Brazoria County, City Council, early voting, Election 2013, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2017, Harris County, Johnny Isbell, Mayor, Pasadena, Pearland, Pearland ISD, turnout | Comments Off

Early voting so far

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron looks at the first day of early voting and some area races. Early voting began Monday for local elections next month that will determine who leads increasingly diverse Pasadena, the fate of a major school bond referendum in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged Brazoria County, early voting, Election 2017, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HISD, Humble, Humble ISD, Mayor, Pasadena, Pearland, Pearland ISD, recapture, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, turnout | Comments Off

Early voting for May elections begins tomorrow

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Tomorrow is the first day of the nine-day early voting period for the May 6 election. I’ve generally not paid a great deal of attention to these May elections, but it’s safe to say that This Time It’s Different, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2017 | Tagged Brazoria County, early voting, Election 2017, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HISD, Humble, Humble ISD, Ivy Taylor, Katy, Katy ISD, Mayor, Pasadena, Pasadena ISD, recapture, San Antonio, San Jacinto College, Texas, turnout | 1 Comment

Our first look at Senate district data

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

The Trib looks at the data we now have. In the state Senate, one Republican — Don Huffines of Dallas — is now representing a district that Clinton easily won, while two more — Konni Burton of Colleyville and Joan … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Brazoria County, Collin County, Court of Criminal Appeals, Dallas County, Don Huffines, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Hillary Clinton, Joan Huffman, Kelly Hancock, Konni Burton, precinct analysis, President, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, Senate, Tarrant County, Texas, Van Taylor | 2 Comments

Precinct analysis: Brazoria County

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I had some time to spare, so I spent it with the canvass reports from Brazoria County. You know, like you do. Here’s what I was able to learn. Trump Clinton R Avg D Avg Weber Cole ======================================================= Votes 36,572 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Barack Obama, Brazoria County, CD14, CD22, Congress, Dennis Bonnen, Donald Trump, Doug Blatt, Ed Thompson, Election 2012, Election 2016, First Court of Appeals, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD25, HD29, Hillary Clinton, John Floyd, judicial races, Mark Gibson, Mitt Romney, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pearland, Pete Olson, precinct analysis, President, Ron Paul, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, The Lege | 6 Comments

Statewide review: 2016 was like 2008, but not in a good way

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

There’s no point in beating around the bush, so I’ll just come out and say it: Despite the excitement about increases in voter registration and heavy early voting turnout. statewide Democratic candidates outside of Hillary Clinton generally did not do … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Bexar County, Brazoria County, Cameron County, Collin County, Comal County, Court of Criminal Appeals, Dallas County, Denton County, Donald Trump, El Paso, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Fort Bend County, Galveston, Harris County, Hays County, Hidalgo County, Hillary Clinton, Johnson County, Keith Hampton, Mike Keasler, Montgomery County, Parker County, Polk County, precinct analysis, President, Robert Burns, Sharon Keller, Tarrant County, Texas, Texas Organizing Project, Travis County, turnout, Webb County, Williamson County | 5 Comments

Early voting starts today

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart announced today that 46 locations will be open Monday, October 24 to Friday, November 4 where voters in the third largest County in the nation may cast ballots during the early voting … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Battleground Texas, Brazoria County, early voting, Election 2016, Fort Bend County, Galveston, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Montgomery County, poll watchers, Stan Stanart, Texas, turnout, voter ID | 6 Comments

What it will take to win the District Court of Appeals benches

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve mentioned a couple of times that one place on the local ballot where Democrats could potentially gain some real ground is with the district Courts of Appeals. There are no competitive Congressional or State Senate races, the one competitive … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Brazoria County, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, First Court of Appeals, Fort Bend County, Galveston, Harris County, judicial races, Texas, turnout | 3 Comments

More counties issuing same sex marriage licenses

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Montgomery County: Montgomery County Clerk Mark Turnbull said he turned one same-sex couple away on Friday who requested a marriage license, but wound up issuing the license after regular hours on Saturday. He initially refused because he was waiting for … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Attorney General, Brazoria County, Collin County, County Clerk, Denton County, Ector County, Fort Bend County, gay marriage, gay rights, Gregg County, Hood County, Ken Paxton, lawsuit, marriage license, Midland County, Montgomery County, SCOTUS, Smith County, Tarrant County, Texas, Williamson County | 4 Comments

Houston’s transit deserts

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From the Kinder Institute’s Urban Edge blog: A new study suggests that despite METRO’s launch of several highly-touted and publicized improvements, the agency is still struggling to address the needs of some communities that depend heavily on transit. With operations … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Tagged Brazoria County, buses, Fort Bend County, Galveston, Harris County, Houston, light rail, Metro, Montgomery County, sidewalks, UT | Comments Off

Grand jury reform bill in trouble

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Not good. Six weeks after sailing through the Texas Senate, efforts to reform the state’s controversial grand jury selection system have stalled in the House. A closely watched bill to end the “pick-a-pal” system suffered an unexpected setback late Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Brazoria County, Ed Thompson, grand jury, Harold Dutton, John Whitmire, Senate, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Brazoria looks at desalinization

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Booming population growth plus greater upstream demands on their main water source equals thoughts of alternate water supplies. By the time the Brazos bisects Brazoria County on its way to the Gulf of Mexico, it’s all but tapped out, unable … Continue reading →

Posted in The great state of Texas | Tagged Brazoria County, Brazos River, conservation, desalinization, Texas Water Development Board, water | Comments Off

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