Tag Archives: HD126

So you want to run for something in 2020

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

You’re an ambitious Democrat in Harris County. You saw what happened these last two elections, and you think it’s your time to step up and run for office. What are your options that don’t involved primarying a Democratic incumbent? 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, CD02, CD10, CD22, Congress, Constable, Court of Criminal Appeals, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Donna Bahorich, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, First Court of Appeals, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, HCDE, HD126, HD129, HD133, HD138, HD150, John Cornyn, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Larry Taylor, Michael Wolfe, SBOE, SD11, Senate, Supreme Court, Texas, Todd Litton, Vince Ryan | 14 Comments

Precinct analysis: Beto does Harris County

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

He won pretty much everywhere you looked. So let’s look at the numbers: Dist Cruz Beto Dike Cruz% Beto% Trump% Clint% ============================================================= CD02 132,390 129,160 2,047 50.22% 49.00% 52.38% 43.05% CD07 112,078 129,781 1,843 45.99% 53.25% 47.11% 48.47% CD08 17,552 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD02, Commissioners Court, Congress, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Election 2018, Harris County, HD126, HD129, HD133, HD138, HD150, Hillary Clinton, precinct analysis, SBOE, Senate, Steve Radack, Ted Cruz, The Lege | 6 Comments

Initial thoughts: The Lege

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Live by the gerrymander, die by the gerrymander. At the end of the 2011 legislative session, state Rep. Rafael Anchia, a Dallas Democrat, sat down to dinner with a Republican colleague from the Texas House. Anchia was exhausted and incensed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Celia Israel, Chris Turner, Dallas County, Donald Trump, Donna Howard, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Erin Zwiener, Gina Calanni, HD102, HD105, HD108, HD112, HD113, HD114, HD115, HD121, HD126, HD129, HD132, HD134, HD135, HD136, HD138, HD14, HD150, HD23, HD26, HD28, HD29, HD32, HD43, HD45, HD47, HD52, HD54, HD64, HD65, HD66, HD67, HD70, HD84, HD85, HD89, HD92, HD93, HD94, HD96, HD97, Hillary Clinton, James Talarico, Jessica Gonzalez, Joe Pickett, John Bucy, John Turner, John Whitmire, Jon Rosenthal, Julie Johnson, Kirk Watson, Mary Gonzalez, Michelle Beckley, Rafael Anchia, redistricting, Texas, The Lege, Tracy King, turnout, Vikki Goodwin | 4 Comments

July 2018 campaign finance reports: State House

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We’e seen a lot of very good campaign finance reports, all of which speak to the enthusiasm and engagement of Democrats this cycle. This batch of reports is not as good. These are July reports from State House candidates, take … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Alexander Karjeker, Allison Sawyer, Amanda Jamrok, Ana-Maria Ramos, Annie's List, Beth McLaughlin, Brandy Chambers, campaign finance reports, Dee Ann Torres Miller, Election 2018, Erin Zwiener, fundraising, Gina Calanni, HD102, HD105, HD107, HD108, HD112, HD113, HD114, HD115, HD126, HD129, HD132, HD134, HD135, HD136, HD138, HD23, HD28, HD43, HD45, HD47, HD52, HD65, HD66, HD97, James Talarico, Joanna Cattanach, John Bucy, John Turner, Jon Rosenthal, Julie Johnson, Meghan Scoggins, Michelle Beckley, Natali Hurtado, Rhetta Andrews Bowers, Sharon Hirsch, Terry Meza, Texas, The Lege, Victoria Neave, Vikki Goodwin | 1 Comment

2018 primary results: Legislative

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Statewide Dem totals Statewide GOP totals Harris County Dem totals Harris County GOP totals (Please note that all results were coming in very slowly. I expect there will still be some precincts not yet reported by the time this publishes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Alex Dominguez, Allison Sawyer, Angela Paxton, Craig Estes, Dawnna Dukes, Democratic primary, Diana Arevalo, Election 2018, Fran Watson, Gina Calanni, Greg Abbott, HD104, HD114, HD116, HD118, HD126, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD27, HD46, HD54, Jason Villalba, Jessica Gonzalez, Joan Huffman, John Whitmire, Jose Vela, Kel Seliger, Kristin Tassin, Leo Pacheco, Mark Phariss, Martin Schexnayder, Natali Hurtado, Pat Fallon, Phillip Huffines, primaries, Rene Oliveira, Republican Party, Rita Lucido, Robert Alonzo, Ron Reynolds, runoff, Sam Harless, Sandra Moore, Sarah Davis, Scott Cosper, SD08, SD10, SD15, SD17, SD30, SD31, Senate, Sheryl Cole, Susanna Dokupil, Texas, The Lege, Tomas Uresti, Trey Martinez-Fischer | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: A veritable plethora, part 2

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

A quick look at the Chron’s endorsements page shows they basically did a massive update on Sunday night/Monday morning. Most of them are in legislative races, but there are a couple of others. I think I’m going to need two … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Allison Sawyer, Audrie Lawton, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Democratic primary, Don Coffey, Election 2018, endorsements, Fort Bend County, Gina Calanni, Harris County, HD126, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD28, Jenifer Pool, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Lloyd Oliver, Lucia Bates, Martin Schexnayder, Meghan Scoggins, Natali Hurtado, Ray Shackelford, Sandra Moore, Texas, The Lege, Undrai Fizer | 1 Comment

Interview with Natali Hurtado

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

And so we come to the end of another interview season. Don’t worry, I’ll be back in the saddle in a few weeks to cover some Congressional runoffs, and we’ll see from there. Like the rest of the county in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2018, HD126, interviews, Natali Hurtado, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Interview with Undrai Fizer

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Hard to believe, but the political version of spring training is almost over and the real season is about to begin, by which I mean early voting kicks off tomorrow. Barring any late additions, I have two more interviews to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2018, HD126, interviews, Texas, The Lege, Undrai Fizer | 1 Comment

January 2018 finance reports: Harris County legislative candidates

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve looked at Congressional fundraising, now let’s look at some local legislative races. Fran Watson – SD17 Rita Lucido – SD17 Ahmad Hassan – SD17 Natali Hurtado – HD126 Undrai Fizer – HD126 Gina Calanni – HD132 Carlos Pena – … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Ahmad Hassan, Allison Sawyer, campaign finance reports, Carlos Pena, Daniel Espinoza, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Fran Watson, Garnet Coleman, Gina Calanni, HD126, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD139, HD142, HD146, HD147, Jarvis Johnson, Jenifer Pool, Lloyd Oliver, Martin Schexnayder, Natali Hurtado, Randy Bates, Ricardo Soliz, Rita Lucido, Roy Owen, Sandra Moore, SD17, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Undrai Fizer | Comments Off

Filing news: Lupe Valdez is in for Governor

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Here she comes. Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced Wednesday morning that she is running for governor, giving Texas Democrats a serious candidate for the top job with five days until the candidate filing deadline for the 2018 primaries. “Like … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Allison Sawyer, Andrew White, Armando Walle, Brett Shipp, CD21, CD32, Chip Roy, Comptroller, Congress, Daniel Espinoza, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Elvonte Patton, Garnet Coleman, Governor, Greg Abbott, HCDE, HD126, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD139, HD140, HD146, HD147, Jarvis Johnson, Jeffrey Payne, Jenifer Pool, Josh Wallenstein, judicial races, Land Commissioner, Lupe Valdez, Martin Schexnayder, Matthew Mendez, Natali Hurtado, Randy Bates, Roy Owen, Sandra Moore, Shawn Thierry, Texas, Tom Wakely, Undrai Fizer | Comments Off

An incomplete filing update

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

First, a little Republican action in CD02. Hurricane Harvey is reshaping congressional campaigns in Houston. When the flood waters socked the Meyerland area, it also washed out the home of former hospital CEO David Balat, a Republican, who was hoping … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Alex Triantaphyllis, CD02, CD07, CD18, CD29, CD36, Commissioners Court, Congress, Daniel Box, Daniel Espinoza, David Balat, Dayna Steele, Democratic primary, Dominique Garcia, Fred Infortunio, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gilbert Pena, Harris County, HD126, HD130, HD133, HD138, HD139, HD144, HD147, Hector Morales, James Cargas, Jarvis Johnson, Jason Westin, Jenifer Pool, John Culberson, Jon Powell, Kevin Roberts, Laura Moser, Lizzie FLetcher, Martin Schexnayder, Mary Ann Perez, Patricia Harless, primaries, Randy Bates, Richard Johnson, Rick Walker, Sam Harless, Sandra Moore, SD17, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Garcia, Ted Poe, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Undrai Fizer | 2 Comments

At some point we will be able to stop talking about who may run for Governor as a Democrat

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

That day is December 11. I am looking forward to it. With less than a month before the filing deadline, the most prominent declared candidate for Texas governor is probably Andrew White, the son of former governor Mark White. White, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Andrew White, Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Bill White, CD02, Congress, Diane Trautman, Election 2010, Election 2018, filing deadline, Governor, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HCDE, HD126, HD134, Joaquin Castro, Justin Nelson, Kevin Roberts, Lite Gov, Lupe Valdez, Marc Cowart, Michael Sorrell, Mike Collier, primaries, Sarah Davis, Senate, Ted Poe, Texas, The Lege, Wendy Davis | 5 Comments

Opinions differ about Congressional prospects

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

I’m gonna boil this one down a bit. Moments before the polls closed in Virginia’s Democratic sweep, Houston-area Republican Ted Poe, across the Potomac River on Capitol Hill, announced his retirement in 2018 after 14 years in Congress. Poe cast … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged CD02, CD03, CD07, CD21, CD23, CD32, Congress, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Erin Zwiener, HD126, HD45, Jason Isaac, Jeb Hensarling, John Culberson, Kevin Roberts, Lamar Smith, Pete Sessions, primaries, Sam Johnson, Ted Poe, Texas, Todd Litton, Will Hurd | 1 Comment

Let’s do talk about Democratic legislative candidates

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

I have so many things to say about this. The hottest new trend in Democratic politics these days is running for Congress — everybody’s doing it. So far, more than 200 Democrats have filed to challenge Republican incumbents and raised … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged campaign finance reports, CD07, CD32, Congress, Dallas County, Deaf Smith County, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, fundraising, Glen Maxey, Harris County, HD126, HD132, HD135, HD138, HD86, John Culberson, Latino voting, Pete Sessions, SD10, SD16, SD17, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 6 Comments

Precinct analysis: District courts

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Today we will look at the Harris County-specific judicial races, by which I mean the district courts plus two County Court benches. I’m going to begin with something a little different, which is a look at the distribution of how … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Barack Obama, CD02, CD07, Commissioners Court, Congress, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Harris County, HD126, HD132, HD134, HD135, HD138, HD144, HD148, Hillary Clinton, Jack Morman, judicial races, Mary Ann Perez, precinct analysis, President, redistricting, The Lege | 3 Comments

Sustaining the Harris County Democrats’ success

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

All things considered, I feel reasonably optimistic about Democratic prospects in Harris County going forward, but I felt that way in 2008 as well, so I certainly understand the inclination to be cautious. Democrats swept Harris County last Tuesday in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Commissioners Court, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Donald Trump, Ed Emmett, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, HCDP, HD126, HD132, HD135, HD138, Hillary Clinton, Jack Morman, judicial races, President, Republican Party, Stan Stanart, Texas, The Lege, turnout, voter registration | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: Back to the State House, part 1

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron ventures outside Houston to make some Legislative endorsements. State Representative, District 13: Cecil R. Webster As an engineer who worked in weapons testing and procurement, retired Col. Cecil R. Webster knows his way around a firearm. But decades … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Cecil Webster, Election 2016, endorsements, HD126, HD13, HD26, HD27, HD85, John Davis IV, Kevin Roberts, Leighton Schubert, Phil Stephenson, Rick Miller, Ron Reynolds, Sarah DeMerchant, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

Endorsement watch: State reps

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes endorsements in some State Rep races. Here are the ones I’m interested in. District 126: Cris Hernandez Two strong candidates who grew up in district are running in the primary and hope to replace Republican Patricia Harless, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Alma Allen, Cris Hernandez, Democratic primary, Election 2016, endorsements, Gene Wu, Harris County, HD126, HD131, HD137, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jessica Farrar, Joy Dawson-Thomas, Texas, The Lege | 7 Comments

One Ratliff wants to come back

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Rubber match in HD115. Bennett Ratliff will run for the Dallas-area House seat he lost to state Rep. Matt Rinaldi by just 92 votes in the 2014 GOP primary, the Coppell Republican announced Monday. “What the district has noticed is … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Bennett Ratliff, Dallas County, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Harris County, HD115, HD126, Matt Rinaldi, Patricia Harless, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

New map, new opportunities: Harris County

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

For our last stop on this tour we look at Harris County, which provided several pickup opportunities for Democrats last decade. How will they fare this time around? Republicans started the last decade with a 14-11 advantage – they intended … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Beverly Woolley, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2002, Election 2004, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, HD126, HD127, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD136, HD138, HD144, HD150, Hubert Vo, Jim Murphy, JR Molina, Ken Legler, redistricting, Sam Houston, Sarah Davis, Scott Hochberg, The Lege | 2 Comments

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