Tag Archives: Election 2007

Where the early vote was

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, I thought that the high turnout we were seeing in Early Voting for this past election was not so much an indicator of high turnout but of a shift in voting behavior similar to what we had … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged absentee ballots, Astrodome, early voting, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Harris County, Houston, turnout | 1 Comment

Early voting wrapup: Did we run out of early voters?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting is officially over, though a few more mail ballots will trickle in by tomorrow. Here are the final numbers, with the chart from Thursday being updated: 2013 2011 2009 2007 Here again is that look at turnout over … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged absentee ballots, early voting, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Houston, lawsuit, SCOTUS, Secretary of State, Stan Stanart, The Lege, turnout, voter ID, Voting Rights Act | 3 Comments

EV Day 7 totals: Is this the 2008 of city elections for early voting?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

One full week of early voting is in the books, and the fast pace has not let up. Here are the comps: 2013 2011 2009 2007 The seven-day totals for each: 2013 – 14,342 mail, 37,828 in person, 52,170 total … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged early voting, Election 2007, Election 2008, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Harris County, Houston, turnout | 5 Comments

EV Day 3 – Where the early votes are

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Three days into early voting and the numbers continue to be strong, with a third consecutive day of in-person totals topping 5,000. Here are all the daily totals: 2013 2011 2009 2007 Some people, like Campos, have been trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged early voting, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Harris County, Houston, turnout | 2 Comments

Interview with Kevin Hoffman

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

My second and final interview for HCC Trustee in District 1 and for candidates this cycle is with Kevin Hoffman. Hoffman has a diverse background, working in the energy industry after previously working non-profit theater companies as a department head. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Election 2007, Election 2013, HCC, Houston, interviews, Kevin Hoffman | Comments Off

First day EV totals

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

It was pretty brisk, with higher turnout than any of the previous three elections. Here are the relevant daily totals: 2013 2011 2009 2007 And here are the numbers for each for day one: Year In person By Mail Total … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged absentee ballots, Astrodome, early voting, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Houston, turnout | 3 Comments

Early voting starts today

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Today we arrive at the more action-oriented part of the election cycle, in which voting actually happens. Early voting starts today and runs through next Friday, November 1. Here’s the schedule and map of locations for Harris County. Check with … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged early voting, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Assessor, Houston, lawsuit, Leticia Van De Putte, Secretary of State, turnout, voter ID | Comments Off

Still no injunction in voter registration lawsuit

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Unfortunate. A district judged erred by partially blocking the enforcement of new Texas voter registration laws while a lawsuit alleging that the laws suppress voting goes forward, a federal appeals court has ruled. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Chad Dunn, Election 2004, Election 2005, Election 2006, Election 2007, Election 2008, Election 2009, Election 2010, Election 2011, Election 2012, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, lawsuit, Mike Sullivan, Texas, voter registration | Comments Off

Inmate processing center polls favorably

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The other issue on the county ballot appears to be in good shape. Results from a recent KUHF-KHOU 11 News poll suggest strong voter support for a $70 million November bond issue for a city-county inmate processing center. The poll, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, bond referendum, Ed Emmett, Election 2007, Election 2013, Harris County, Houston, jails, polls | Comments Off

Interview with Roy Morales

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

As of my last At Large #3 interview, I reported that I had not yet been able to make arrangements with either Michael Kubosh or Roy Morales. I’m pleased to say now that both interviews have been completed; I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged At Large #3, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2013, HCDE, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Mayor, Roy Morales | 1 Comment

One more ballot item

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to the Astrodome and (maybe) Early To Rise referenda, Harris County voters will also get to decide on a jail bond referendum. From the preview story on Tuesday: Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday also is expected to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, bond referendum, Commissioners Court, Election 2007, Election 2013, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Houston, jail overcrowding, jails | Comments Off

Opposition gearing up for the water fund amendment

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The legislation to create a state water infrastructure fund, and the joint resolution that authorized tapping the Rainy Day Fund for up to $2 billion to seed it, had a rocky road in the legislature and wasn’t completed until the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Constitution, constitutional amendments, Election 2003, Election 2005, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, gay marriage, H2O4Texas, rainy day fund, Senate, SWIFT, Texas, The Lege, toll roads, tort reform, turnout, water | 2 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

The next step to closing the city jail

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The sobering center was Step 1. Step 2 is a joint processing center with the county, and that is now closer to happening. With backing from the city of Houston, Harris County is reviving a long-discussed plan to build a … Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Annise Parker, Commissioners Court, Election 2007, Harris County, Houston, jails, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County, mental illness, Steve Radack | 1 Comment

Last day of early voting in SD06 today

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Today is the last day for early voting in the SD06 special election. Voting has not been terribly brisk so far. Through Monday there have been 7,178 total votes cast. You can see the daily figures here. Monday was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Carol Alvarado, early voting, Election 2007, Election 2008, Election 2009, Election 2010, Election 2013, Rasauli Bray, runoff, SD06, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

A first look at the 2013 elections

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

It is 2013, right? So while we have the SD06 special election and the new legislative session to worry about, it’s not too early to start talking about the 2013 elections. Let’s start with a peek at the campaign finance … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Andrew Burks, Anna Eastman, Annise Parker, Ben Hall, Brenda Stardig, Bruce Austin, campaign finance reports, Dwight Boykins, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Greg Meyers, Harvin Moore, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Larry Marshall, Mary Ann Perez, Mayor, Mike Lunceford, Neeta Sane, Ronald Green, special election, term limits, Yolanda Navarro Flores | 13 Comments

Endorsement watch: Another critic on board

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

State Sen. Mario Gallegos sent out the following email on Monday: “The 2012 Bond Referendum will modernize outdated high school buildings and build new schools to meet students’ needs across the city. This proposal is a good investment that will … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged bond referendum, Election 2007, Election 2012, HISD, Houston, Mario Gallegos, schools, Sylvester Turner, Terry Grier | Comments Off

Favorable poll for HISD and other bonds

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a good start. Most Houston-area voters plan to support $2.7 billion worth of city, public school and community college bond packages on the November ballot, according to a new poll. The results defy conventional wisdom that a crowded ballot … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged bond referendum, bonds, Election 2007, Election 2012, HCC, HISD, Houston, Metro, polls | Comments Off

HISD board approves its bond package

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

In the end, it wasn’t a close vote. The school board voted 8-1 to seek a $1.9 billion bond issue that would rebuild or renovate most of the district’s aging high schools, remodel several elementary and middle schools, and upgrade … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged bond referendum, Election 2007, Election 2012, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Stuyvesant High School, Sylvester Turner, Terry Grier | Comments Off

Bond concerns

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Early reactions to the HISD bond proposal that was unveiled last week. “I think in the long run any anti-tax opposition will make it a close race,” said state Sen. Mario Gallegos, D-Houston, predicting that Hispanics could swing the vote. … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged bond referendum, Election 2007, Election 2012, HISD, Houston, Mario Gallegos, Paul Bettencourt, schools, Terry Grier | 1 Comment

HISD planning bond election

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The fall ballot gets a little longer. The Houston Independent School District is preparing to ask voters to fund up to $1.8 billion in bonds to replace and upgrade aging campuses. Superintendent Terry Grier has said the bond referendum – … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged bond referendum, construction, Election 2007, Election 2012, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, schools, Terry Grier | Comments Off

Bonds, school bonds

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Another thing that may be on your ballot this year. Houston ISD Superintendent Terry Grier said Thursday it was time to start discussing a possible bond referendum to update the district’s aging campuses. In his annual state of the schools … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged bond referendum, construction, Election 2007, Election 2012, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Mike Lunceford, schools, Terry Grier | 2 Comments

Sullivan says he’ll step down if he wins primary

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

He’s hoping to defuse a campaign issue. Houston City Councilman Mike Sullivan will submit his resignation in July if he wins the Republican nomination for Harris County tax assessor-collector in April’s primary, he said. The resignation would not be effective … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Don Sumners, Election 2006, Election 2007, Election 2008, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2012, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Houston City Council, Mike Sullivan, Republican Party, Shelley Sekula Gibbs, special election | 4 Comments

More on Lykos versus the cops

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s another Chron story about the recent dust-up between Harris County DA Pat Lykos and six Harris County police groups that don’t like her policy that trace amounts of crack will not be prosecuted as felonies. Two points that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | Tagged Adrian Garcia, District Attorney, drugs, Election 2007, Election 2012, Harris County, jail overcrowding, jails, Michael McSpadden, Mike Anderson, Pat Lykos, Steven Hotze | 1 Comment

November was like 2007, December is more like 2005

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the daily report for the first six days of Early Voting in the runoff. There have been 17,568 votes cast so far, with today still to go. That means there have been more early votes cast in Harris County … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Andrew Burks, early voting, Election 2005, Election 2007, Election 2011, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jay Aiyer, Joe Trevino, Jolanda Jones, Kristi Thibaut, runoff, Sue Lovell, turnout | 3 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

Precinct analysis: 2011 At Large races, part 1

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a look at the election returns in each Council district for the three “normal” At Large races, in At Large #1, #3, and #4. First up is #1, where first term incumbent CM Stephen Costello won a narrow majority … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged At Large #1, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Brad Batteau, Chris Carmona, Clarence Bradford, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Houston, Houston City Council, James Partsch-Galvan, Jolanda Jones, Melissa Noriega, precinct analysis, precinct data, Scott Boates, Stephen Costello | 11 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

2011 Houston results

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s go through the races… – Mayor Parker won with a shade under 51%, with none of her opponents cracking 15% on their own. Obviously, this is not a position a Mayor with no serious opposition wants to be in, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Alvin Byrd, Andrew Burks, Annise Parker, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, Carroll Robinson, District A, District B, Election 2007, Election 2011, Election 2013, Ellen Cohen, Harris County, HCC, Helena Brown, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jew Don Boney, Jolanda Jones, Juliet Stipeche, Kristi Thibaut, Larry Green, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Mike Laster, Paula Harris, Ramiro Fonseca, runoff, turnout | 11 Comments

Final early vote total

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting ended Friday, with the last day repeating the 2007 pattern of roughly doubling earlier numbers from the week but never taking big jump as was seen in 2005 and 2009. Here’s the final daily EV report from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged absentee ballots, early voting, Election 2005, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Houston, turnout | 9 Comments

Early voting totals, Days 10 and 11

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Eleven days of Early Voting down, one to go. Here’s the Early Voting daily report from Day 11, plus the 2009 spreadsheet, the 2007 daily EV report, and the Erik Vidor spreadsheet, and our old friend the comparison chart: Type … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged early voting, Election 2005, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Houston, turnout | Comments Off

Early voting totals, Days 8 and 9

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Running a little late on these – it’s been that kind of a week – but here are your Early Vote totals through Tuesday, Day 9, plus the 2009 spreadsheet, the 2007 daily EV report, and the Erik Vidor spreadsheet, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged early voting, Election 2005, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Houston, turnout | 1 Comment

Early vote totals after one full week

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s your early vote tabulation through Sunday, Day Seven, with five days to go. Here also are the 2009 spreadsheet, the 2007 daily EV report, and the Erik Vidor spreadsheet. Here’s the cumulative summary for the first full week: Type … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged early voting, Election 2005, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Houston, turnout | 2 Comments

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