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The Harris County slates

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s talk about the filings for Harris County. The SOS filings page is still the best source of information, but they don’t provide shareable links, so in the name of ease and convenience I copied the Democratic filing information for … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ahmad Hassan, Andrea Duhon, Briscoe Cain, Carlos Pena, Commissioners Court, Cosme Garcia, Damian LaCroix, Daniel Box, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Dylan Osborne, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Elvonte Patton, Erica Lee, filing deadline, Fran Watson, Gayle Mitchell, Gina Calanni, Hank Segelke, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, HD128, HD132, HD134, HD146, Jeff Stauber, Jeff Williams, John Miller, John Whitmire, Josh Wallenstein, Justice of the Peace, Ken Melancon, Kevin Howard, Lawrence Allen, Lina Hidalgo, Lloyd Oliver, Marilyn Burgess, Martin Schexnayder, Michael Jordan, Mike Nichols, Nat West, Nile Copeland, Penny Shaw, primaries, Prince Bryant, Ricardo Soliz, Richard Cantu, Rita Lucido, Roger Garcia, Roy Owen, Roz Shorter, Sammy Casados, Sandra Moore, SBOE, SD15, SD17, Senate, Shawn Thierry, Stan Stanart, Steven Chambers, The Lege | 3 Comments

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

Precinct analysis: None of the above

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

We have been told that this was a year where many people were unhappy with the two main choices they had for President. We looked at Presidential numbers in Harris County before, and now we’re going to look again, at … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Donald Trump, Election 2004, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Evan McMullin, Harris County, HD128, HD146, precinct analysis, President, Ralph Nader, write-in candidate | Comments Off

Early voting, Day Nine: A brief comparison

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a comparison of where the voters who cast their ballots through the first eight days of early voting came from in 2012 and in 2016: Dist 12 Day 8 12 Total Day 8% 16 Day 8 % of 2012 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged absentee ballots, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, HD132, HD141, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD146, HD148, turnout | 5 Comments

Once more on HD146

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Christopher Hooks from the Observer was at Saturday’s festivities, and he files his report. And on Saturday, 24 precinct chairs met in a small room full of folding chairs at the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center in south Houston to pick Miles’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Erica Lee, HCDP, HD146, Larry Blackmon, Rodney Ellis, SD13, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 5 Comments

Thierry wins HD146 nomination

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Our long strange trip is finally over. Democratic party precinct chairs chose their replacement Saturday morning for a vacant spot on the party’s November ballot. Attorney Shawn Thierry secured the nomination for House District 146, a seat left empty after … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, Election 2018, Erica Lee, HCDP, HD146, Larry Blackmon, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

HD146 nomination process is today

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

You know the drill. Twenty-seven southwest Houston precinct chairs are set to tap a replacement for Democratic state Rep. Borris Miles on Saturday, the third time in less than two months many of them have convened to fill a hole … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, CD22, Congress, Election 2006, Election 2016, Erica Lee, HCDP, HD146, Larry Blackmon, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Tom DeLay, Valencia Williams | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Carter in HD146

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes their choice for the last of the nominations to be filled by Democratic precinct chairs. The contest to replace state Rep. Borris Miles isn’t exactly a fair fight. Erica Lee Carter, daughter of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, endorsements, Erica Lee, HD146, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

HD146 nomination process to take place on August 6

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Mark your calendars. Last Saturday, State Rep. Borris Miles secured the Democratic nomination to replace Senator Rodney Ellis for Senate District 13. As a result, Rep. Miles will have to vacate his seat in House District 146. Precinct chairs will … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, Erica Lee, HCDP, HD146, James Donatto, Larry Blackmon, Rashad Cave, SD13, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege, Valencia Williams | 4 Comments

Miles wins SD13 nomination

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

And so we gathered again to pick a nominee to fill an open slot on the ballot, though at least this time the “we” who did the actual picking did not include me. I went to observe, say Hi, gather … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2016, Erica Lee, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD141, HD146, James Donatto, James Joseph, Rashad Cave, Rodney Ellis, Ronald Green, SD13, Senate, Senfronia Thompson, Shawn Thierry, TDP, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Today’s the day for SD13

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Feels like we’ve been here before, doesn’t it? Today is the day for the Senate precinct convention in SD13, in which a nominee for that office to replace Sen. Rodney Ellis will be chosen. There are 96 precinct chairs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Borris Miles, Dwight Boykins, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD141, HD146, James Joseph, Rodney Ellis, Ronald Green, SD13, Senate, Senfronia Thompson, TDP, Texas, The Lege | 3 Comments

Early voting begins today for primary runoffs

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Harris County voters can prepare to vote in the May 27 Democratic and Republican Primary Runoff Elections by visiting www.HarrisVotes.com to view the contests which will appear on their ballot. Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Elections … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Al Edwards, Borris Miles, David Alameel, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2006, Election 2014, Harris County, HD146, Kinky Friedman, primaries, runoff, Senate, Stan Stanart, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

All the interviews for 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

As we begin early voting for the November election, here are all the interviews I conducted for candidates who are on the ballot as well as for the referenda. These include interviews that were done for the primary as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Alma Allen, Ann Harris Bennett, Ann Johnson, Annise Parker, Borris Miles, Brad Neal, Candace Duval, CD02, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD21, CD23, CD27, CD29, CD33, CD36, Christof Spieler, Cody Pogue, Congress, Constable, Craig Eiland, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Gene Wu, Gilbert Garcia, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County Tax Assessor, HCC, HCDE, HD127, HD131, HD134, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD150, HD21, HD26, HISD, Houston, interviews, James Cargas, Jim Dougherty, Joaquin Castro, John Courage, Marc Veasey, Mary Ann Perez, Max Martin, Metro, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Richard Schechter, Rose Meza Harrison, SBOE, SD10, SD25, Senate, Steve Radack, Tawana Cadien, Terry Grier, Texas, The Lege, Traci Jensen, Vince Ryan, vy nguyen, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Fall interview season begins tomorrow

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I know that we just finished the primary runoffs, but we’re also now more than halfway through August, so it’s time to start doing interviews with candidates for the fall. I’ll be up candid, I don’t know exactly how many … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alan Rosen, Alma Allen, Borris Miles, CD07, CD10, CD14, CD20, CD23, CD27, CD33, Congress, Constable, Diane Trautman, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HD131, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, interviews, James Cargas, Joaquin Castro, Marc Veasey, Mary Ann Perez, Nick Lampson, Paul Sadler, Pete Gallego, Rose Meza Harrison, SBOE, SD10, Senate, Tawana Cadien, Texas, The Lege, Traci Jensen, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Democratic results, Harris County

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The good: – Lane Lewis won a full term as HCDP Chair by a 55-45 margin. If you heard a whizzing noise this evening, it was the bullet we all dodged in this race. – Sheriff Adrian Garcia easily won … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alma Allen, Borris Miles, CD07, CD10, CD22, Congress, Constable, Democratic primary, Dexter Smith, Diane Trautman, District Attorney, Elaine Palmer, Election 2012, Erica Lee, Garnet Coleman, Gene Wu, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCDE, HCDP, HD131, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, Jamaal Smith, James Cargas, Jarvis Johnson, Keryl Douglas, Kesha Rogers, KP George, Lane Lewis, Lissa Squiers, Lloyd Oliver, Mary Ann Perez, runoff, SBOE, Steven Kirkland, Tawana Cadien, The Lege, Traci Jensen, turnout, Zack Fertitta | 16 Comments

30 day reports, Harris County candidates for state office

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

We’re now 26 days out from the May 29 primary, which means more campaign finance reports from candidates for state and county offices who are in contested primaries. I’m going to post about all of these, starting today with reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Al Edwards, Alma Allen, Ann Witt, Borris Miles, campaign finance reports, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2012, Gene Wu, Gilbert Pena, Harris County, HD127, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD137, HD143, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD149, HD150, Jamaal Smith, Joe Madden, Kevin Risner, Mary Ann Perez, Ray Hill, SBOE, SD11, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Wanda Adams, Whet Smith | Comments Off

Interview with Rep. Borris Miles

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

State Rep. Borris Miles is in his second term representing HD146, though his terms were not consecutive. He knocked off longtime Rep. Al Edwards in 2006, lost a rematch in 2008, then won again in 2010. He will face Edwards … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, HD146, interviews, The Lege | 4 Comments

January finance reports: Harris County state races

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to county candidates, my 2012 Democratic primary election page has information about state and federal candidates who will be on the ballot in Harris County. There are numerous contested primaries, and while I’m not tracking information about Republican … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Democratic primary, Election 2004, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2012, Ellen Cohen, Harris County, HD127, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD136, HD137, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD150, Martha Wong, Republican Party, Sarah Davis, SBOE, SD11, Senate, The Lege | Comments Off

Edwards drops lawsuit to challenge election result in HD146

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Former State Rep. Al Edwards, who had filed a lawsuit challenging his electoral loss in the HD146 primary to Rep.-elect Borris Miles, has now dropped the suit, which should clear Miles’ path to Austin. Miles’ lawyer, Randall “Buck” Wood, of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, election contest, HD146, lawsuit, recount, The Lege, Tom Craddick | Comments Off

Miles wins recount, Edwards sues

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Mary Benton has the release from the Borris Miles campaign: Borris Miles’ victory in the March 2010 Democratic Primary for State House District 146 has been confirmed by an official recount. The recount, conducted today by the Harris County Democratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, election contest, HD146, lawsuit, recount, The Lege | 3 Comments

Edwards asks for recount

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise. State Rep. Al Edwards has asked for a recount of the primary election votes in the race he lost to Borris Miles by 10 votes. Edwards filed the paperwork and submitted a $4,400 deposit this morning at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, Gerry Birnberg, HCDP, HD146, recount, TDP | Comments Off

Miles wins by 10

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Just call him Landslide Borris. State Rep. Al Edwards, who lost his rematch with challenger Borris Miles by 11 votes in last week’s Democratic primary, saw that margin narrow by one vote Tuesday, after an early-voting ballot board canvassed provisional … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, election contest, Harris County, HD146, recount, The Lege | 2 Comments

Recount coming in HD146?

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

It’s not official yet, but I can’t imagine there not being a recount in a race decided by 11 votes. [Borris] Miles, a former police officer who owns an insurance business, said he had not yet received a concession call … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged absentee ballots, Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2004, Election 2010, election contest, Gerry Birnberg, HCDP, HD146, HD149, provisional ballots, recount, The Lege | 1 Comment

Election results: The Lege

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There are way too many races to recap here, and since the Trib has done such a thorough job of it, I’ll leave the heavy lifting to them. A few highlights: – Steve Ogden easily won re-nomination in SD5, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Betty Brown, Borris Miles, Delwin Jones, Democratic primary, Dora Olivo, Election 2010, Eric Johnson, HD100, HD146, JM Lozano, Kip Averitt, Norma Chavez, Republican Party, Senate, Steve Ogden, Tara Rios Ybarra, Terri Hodge, Texas, The Lege, Tommy Merritt | 4 Comments

Endorsement watch: Chron goes for Miles

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’m glad to see this. Based on their comparative records over the past two legislative sessions, we believe [Borris] Miles would better deal with the enormous social service and infrastructure needs of [HD146]. Miles, who was born in the district, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, endorsements, Harris County Clerk, HD146, Sue Schechter, The Lege | 2 Comments

HD146 overview

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the Chron on the one local Democratic legislative primary, Round Three of Al Edwards versus Borris Miles. Edwards has represented District 146 since 1979 — except for 2006-08, when Miles won the heavily black district. It has some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, HD146, The Lege, Tom Craddick | Comments Off

Interview with Borris Miles

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There aren’t a whole lot of interesting Democratic primaries for State Rep seats this year, perhaps because Tom Craddick is no longer on the main stage. But we do have one such race in Harris County, the rubber match between … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Borris Miles, Election 2010, Harris County, HD146, interviews, The Lege | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: H-BAD and Tejano Dems

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

We’re getting close to the start of early voting for the primaries, and that means endorsements are coming out from various groups. Today I got press releases from the Houston-Black American Democrats (H-BAD) and the Harris County Tejano Democrats with … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Borris Miles, CD18, Democratic primary, Election 2010, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Tejano Democrats, HD146, Houston Black American Democrtats, Sheila Jackson Lee | Comments Off

Miles files

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

For the third straight cycle, former Rep. Borris Miles will face Rep. Al Edwards in the Democratic primary for HD146. Mary Benton has the details plus Miles’ press release. I like Miles, I thought he had a lot of potential … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, HD146, The Lege | Comments Off

Edwards gets a primary challenger in HD146

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

For the third straight election cycle, there will be a contested Democratic primary in HD146. Harvey Kronberg reports. Billy Briscoe, who served as Paul Hobby’s travel aide during his campaign for Comptroller in 1998, says that he is running in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Barack Obama, Billy Briscoe, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, HD146, Speaker's race, The Daily Show, Tom Craddick, videos | 1 Comment

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