Tag Archives: SD10

The Battleground effect in legislative races

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

So here’s a crazy idea. Rather than judge Battleground Texas by our own beliefs about how things should have gone, what say we take a look at the actual numbers of a few races and see what they tell us? … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Battleground Texas, Bexar County, Bill White, Carol Donovan, CD23, Congress, Dallas County, Election 2010, Election 2014, Governor, Harris County, HD105, HD107, HD108, HD113, HD117, HD144, HD23, HD43, JM Lozano, Kim Gonzalez, Leigh Bailey, Leticia Van De Putte, Libby Willis, Linda Chavez-Thompson, Lite Gov, Mary Ann Perez, Milton Whitley, Pete Gallego, Philip Cortez, SD10, Senate, Susan Criss, Susan Motley, Tarrant County, Texas, Wendy Davis | 10 Comments

First impressions of the 2014 results

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

My initial thoughts, for what they are worth. – Let me begin by saying that for all the criticism I had of the UT/Texas Trib’s polling and the skepticism of Internet-sample methodology, they were fairly accurate in the end. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged alcohol, Austin, Battleground Texas, Bexar County, Bill White, CD23, Congress, Craig Watkins, Dallas County, Denton, Devon Anderson, District Attorney, Election 2010, Election 2014, Election 2016, fracking, Governor, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD117, HD144, HD23, Katy, Kim Ogg, Libby Willis, Lone Star College, Mary Gonzalez, Mayor, Mike Martinez, Pete Gallego, runoff, SD10, Senate, single member districts, Steve Adler, Susan Criss, Susan Reed, Texas, The Lege, Tomball, turnout, Wendy Davis | 10 Comments

Two in Tarrant to watch

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Tarrant County isn’t often an electoral battleground, but this time it is, at least in two legislative races. [HD94 Republican nominee Tony] Tinderholt’s race is one of two legislative contests in Tarrant County where Democrats are pinning their hopes on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Battleground Texas, Cole Ballweg, Diane Patrick, early voting, Election 2014, Governor, HD94, Konni Burton, Libby Willis, SD10, Senate, Tarrant County, Texas, The Lege, Tony Tinderholt, turnout, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Saving SD10 and other benchmarks

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The Observer looks at the race to succeed Wendy Davis in SD10. It’s a steamy, hot summer morning in the Metroplex, and at the Dixie House, a Southern-style diner in east Ft. Worth where gravy flows like water, Libby Willis … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Battleground Texas, Bill White, CD23, Congress, Dan Patrick, Election 2002, Election 2010, Election 2014, Election 2016, Fort Bend County, Governor, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD23, John Sharp, Kinky Friedman, Leticia Van De Putte, Libby Willis, Lite Gov, Ray Madrigal, SD10, Senate, Susan Criss, Texas, The Lege, turnout, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

It’s about more than the Davis campaign

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Gromer Jeffers highlighted something recently that I think hasn’t gotten enough attention. In her race for Texas governor, Wendy Davis’ sisters have her back. I’m not talking about her biological family. Davis is getting support from a group of female … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Battleground Texas, Carol Donovan, Dallas County, Election 2014, Governor, Harris County, HD105, HD107, HD108, HD113, HD117, HD144, HD23, HD43, Kim Gonzalez, Leigh Bailey, Libby Willis, Mary Ann Perez, Milton Whitley, Philip Cortez, SD10, Senate, Susan Criss, Susan Motley, Texas, The Lege, turnout, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Of course some people will split their votes

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

It’s just a matter of how many of them do so, and if the races in question are close enough for it to matter. Democrats are hoping the Republicans will eventually make some of the mistakes Democrats themselves made back … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Battleground Texas, Bill White, Bob Bullock, CD23, Congress, Craig Eiland, Dan Patrick, David Dewhurst, Election 1994, Election 1998, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, George Bush, Governor, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD23, Leticia Van De Putte, Lite Gov, Mike Anderson, Pete Gallego, SD10, Senate, Texas, The Lege, turnout, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

The small number of competitive legislative races in November

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The Trib discusses the lack of legislative action in November. In the House, nine Republican and two Democratic races are still undecided. An early list of competitive November races — this is in a House with 150 seats — comes … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Al Hoang, Bobby Guerra, CD23, Congress, Craig Eiland, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2009, Election 2010, Election 2011, Election 2012, Election 2014, HD117, HD144, HD149, HD23, HD41, HD78, Houston City Council, Hubert Vo, Libby Willis, Mary Ann Perez, Pete Gallego, Philip Cortez, redistricting, Rick Galindo, SD10, Senate, Susan Criss, Texas, The Lege, Wendy Davis | 2 Comments

The equal pay issue in SD10

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Just as the issue of equal pay has become a big deal in the Governor’s race, so is it an issue in the race to succeed Sen. Wendy Davis in SD10. In the battle for Senate District 10, [Konni] Burton … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Election 2014, Konni Burton, Libby Willis, Mark Shelton, SD10, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Primary results: Legislature and Congress

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The big news on the Democratic side is the close loss by longtime Rep. Lon Burnam in HD90, who fell by 111 votes to Ramon Romero Jr. I know basically nothing about Rep.-elect Romero, but I do know that Rep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Ben Streusand, Bennett Ratliff, Bob Deuell, Brian Babin, CD04, CD14, CD22, CD23, CD25, CD30, CD32, CD33, CD36, Cesar Blanco, Congress, Democratic primary, Diane Patrick, Don Brown, Don Huffines, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Election 2014, Frank Briscoe, George Lavender, HD01, HD04, HD102, HD105, HD115, HD55, HD75, HD90, HD94, John Carona, John Ratcliffe, Konni Burton, Lance Gooden, Libby Willis, Linda Harper Brown, Linda Koop, Lon Burnam, Marc Shelton, Marc Veasey, Marco Montoya, Mary Gonzalez, Pete Sessions, primaries, Ralph Hall, Ralph Sheffield, Ramon Romero, Rodney Anderson, runoff, SD02, SD10, SD16, Senate, Stefani Carter, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege | 3 Comments

Two Dems file in SD10

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

May the best candidate win. After months of speculation, two Democratic candidates have emerged to campaign for the contested Senate District 10 seat that Sen. Wendy Davis has vacated to run for governor. Fort Worth community leader Libby Willis and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2014, Libby Willis, Mike Martinez, SD10, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Burns not running in SD10

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Bummer. Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns announced on Wednesday that he will not run to succeed Wendy Davis in the state Senate. Burns, who replaced Davis on the City Council in 2007, had emerged as a top Democratic contender … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Election 2014, Joel Burns, SD10, Senate, Texas, two thirds rule, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

The race is also on in SD10

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Now that Sen. Wendy Davis will abandon her re-election in SD10 to run for Governor, Democrats need to find a candidate that might be able to hold her seat. The Republican field is already crowded with four candidates in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Election 2014, Fort Worth, Joel Burns, SD10, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

Van de Putte for Lite Gov?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, please. Democratic operatives are scouring Texas to find worthy statewide candidates to run on a 2014 ticket with Sen. Wendy Davis. Davis is expected to announce in the coming weeks whether she’ll challenge for governor or opt to seek … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Attorney General, Election 2014, Governor, Leticia Van De Putte, Lite Gov, Mike Villarreal, Rafael Anchia, Rodney Ellis, Royce West, SD10, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, Wendy Davis | 9 Comments

Who would run for SD10 if Wendy runs for Governor?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

The DMN considers the possibilities. Several Democratic contenders have emerged. Topping the list is Fort Worth City Council member Joel Burns, who acknowledged last week that he’s been approached by operatives about a possible campaign to replace Davis. “It’s something … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Chris Turner, Election 2014, Governor, Joel Burns, Kathleen Hicks, Lisa Turner, Nicole Collier, SD10, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 3 Comments

Davis reportedly running for Governor

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

At least according to Robert Miller. Credible sources tell me that Sen. Wendy Davis will run for Governor in 2014 and not seek reelection to Texas Senate District 10. It will set up a high stakes match-up with Attorney General … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Battleground Texas, Election 2002, Election 2006, Election 2010, Election 2014, Governor, Greg Abbott, Joel Burns, Leticia Van De Putte, polls, Rodney Ellis, SD10, Senate, Texas, turnout, Wendy Davis | 8 Comments

Davis narrows her choices

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Governor or re-election, no other options. State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, said Monday that she will either run for re-election or for Texas governor, and that she’s working hard to make her decision. Speaking at a National Press Club … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Dan Patrick, David Dewhurst, Election 2014, Governor, Greg Abbott, Lite Gov, SD10, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 2 Comments

How about Wendy for Lite Guv?

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Robert Miller makes a pretty good case. Governor General Abbott appears unbeatable by Democrat or Republican. Sen. Davis, as a Harvard-trained lawyer, could run for the open office of Texas Attorney General. However, that does not appear to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Cecile Richards, Dan Patrick, Debra Medina, Election 2014, Governor, Greg Abbott, Jerry Patterson, Joel Burns, Lite Gov, SD10, Senate, Stefani Carter, Texas, Todd Staples, Wendy Davis | 10 Comments

What the future may hold for Wendy Davis

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Patricia Kilday Hart has her take on the Wendy Davis phenomenon, including the reaction of some Republicans to it. For both proponents and opponents of SB 5, the legislation that would have banned abortions past 20 weeks of pregnancy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged abortion, Barack Obama, Bob Deuell, Election 2002, Election 2004, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, filibuster, Governor, Greg Abbott, John McCain, Leticia Van De Putte, Mitt Romney, redistricting, Rick Perry, SD10, Senate, Texas, turnout, Wendy Davis | 7 Comments

Taking back the Texas Senate

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Colin Strother says the Democrats should not overlook opportunities to make gains in the upper chamber of the Legislature. The conventional wisdom is that Democrats need a miracle to pick up any single seat, much less turn the chamber Blue. … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Barack Obama, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Joan Huffman, John Carona, John McCain, Kelly Hancock, Mark Shelton, Mitt Romney, redistricting, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 4 Comments

Davis says she’s not running for Governor next year

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

So much for that. State Sen. Wendy Davis, who has emerged as one of the most visible Democrats in the Capitol this session, says she has no plans to run for governor in 2014, but will seek another term representing … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Cecile Richards, Election 2014, Governor, Henry Cisneros, redistricting, Rodney Ellis, SD10, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

Precinct analysis: Comparing 2012 and 2008, Senate and SBOE edition

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

To follow up on my previous examination of how the 2012 election returns looked in State House districts compared to the 2008 returns, I now have the data to look at other types of districts as well. You can find … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Martha Dominguez, precinct analysis, redistricting, Ruben Cortez, SBOE, SD09, SD10, SD14, SD15, SD16, SD17, SD19, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 4 Comments

Plaintiffs want to proceed with new redistricting maps

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Texas Redistricting: Plaintiff groups in the Texas redistricting litigation in San Antonio told the court that it should go ahead and start the process of drawing remedial state house and congressional maps for use in 2014, but disagreed slightly about … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged Congress, Election 2014, Election 2016, lawsuit, redistricting, SCOTUS, SD10, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Voting Rights Act, Wendy Davis | 4 Comments

2012 election results

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

As I type this there are still a number of unsettled races in Texas, so things may change between now and tomorrow morning after we’ve all had an insufficient night’s sleep. But here’s how they stand at this time, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Abel Herrero, Adrian Garcia, Ann Harris Bennett, Barack Obama, bond referendum, CD14, CD23, Court of Criminal Appeals, Dave Martin, Diane Trautman, District E, Election 2012, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HCC, HD117, HD144, HD34, HD78, HISD, Houston, Houston City Council, Joe Moody, judicial races, Keith Hampton, Mary Ann Perez, Metro, Nick Lampson, Pete Gallego, Philip Cortez, pre-kindergarten, President, San Antonio, SD10, Senate, Sharon Keller, Texas, The Lege, Vince Ryan, Wendy Davis | 12 Comments

What I’ll be looking for tonight

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Just a reminder that I’ll be on KPFT tonight starting at 7 PM to talk about the elections. Here’s a preview of the things I’ll be looking for: 1. SD10 – Sen. Wendy Davis vs Mark Shelton: Easily the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ann Johnson, bond referendum, Court of Criminal Appeals, Craig Eiland, District Attorney, Election 2008, Election 2012, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD134, HD136, HD23, Houston, Julian Castro, Keith Hampton, Mark Shelton, Metro, Mike Anderson, pre-kindergarten, San Antonio, Sarah Davis, SD10, Sharon Keller, Texas, Wendy Davis, Williamson County | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Various miscellaneous

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Just a brief roundup of various endorsements that have come to my attention lately. No particular theme to them, just what I’ve seen in the past few days. – The Environmental Defense Fund has endorsed the HISD bond referendum. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged bond referendum, Election 2012, endorsements, Environmental Defense Fund Texas, HD144, HISD, Houston, LEED, Mary Ann Perez, schools, SD10, Senate, Texas, The Lege, videos, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: The Parent PAC November slate

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

For your approval. Texas Parent PAC is delighted to endorse the following candidates in the general election. They are men and women of integrity, open and responsive to parents, actively involved in their communities, and committed to investing in public … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Carol Kent, Election 2012, endorsements, HD101, HD102, HD105, HD107, HD114, HD115, HD117, HD118, HD125, HD134, HD137, HD144, HD149, HD23, HD24, HD29, HD34, HD41, HD43, HD45, HD48, HD54, HD59, HD74, HD78, HD85, HD94, HD95, Jason Villalba, SD10, SD25, SD29, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege | Comments Off

30 Day campaign finance reports, selected legislative races

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a sampling of 30 day finance reports from state legislative campaigns. I used the Back to Blue list as a starting point and added a few races of interest to me from there. Dist Candidate Raised Spent Loan Cash … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Associated Republicans of Texas, Bob Perry, campaign finance reports, David Pineda, Dianne Williams, Donna Campbell, fundraising, HD102, HD105, HD107, HD114, HD117, HD118, HD12, HD134, HD137, HD144, HD149, HD23, HD26, HD34, HD43, HD45, HD78, HD85, JM Lozano, John Garza, Mary Ann Perez, Philip Cortez, runoff, Sarah Davis, SD10, SD25, Senate, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas, The Lege | 21 Comments

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

Endorsement watch: For Wendy Davis

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Very nice. Two state legislators are running to represent a demographically changing senatorial District 10: the incumbent, Democrat Sen. Wendy Davis, and Republican state Rep. Mark Shelton. Davis, who defeated an entrenched incumbent four years ago, did not take long … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Barack Obama, endorsements, health insurance, Medicaid, Mitt Romney, Planned Parenthood, President, SD10, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 2 Comments

Federal court denies preclearance on all redistricting maps

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The long-awaited ruling in the preclearance lawsuit by the DC Court

Posted in Legal matters | Tagged CD25, Congress, DC Circuit Court of Appeals, Election 2012, Election 2014, Greg Abbott, HD117, Justice Department, lawsuit, redistricting, SCOTUS, SD10, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Voting Rights Act, Wendy Davis | 7 Comments

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

On hedging one’s bets

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Writing in the Trib, Mustafa Tameez tells Republicans that there such a thing as too much of a good thing for them. If Republicans win in SD-10, there will only be 11 Democrats in the Texas Senate. That means that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Dan Patrick, Election 2012, immigration, SD10, Senate, Texas, two thirds rule, Wendy Davis | 6 Comments

July finance reports, other legislative races of interest

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a roundup of campaign finance reports for other legislative races of interest from around the state. Dist Candidate Raised Spent Cash Loans =============================================================== SD10 W Davis (D,I) 824,871 405,628 1,097,238 0 SD10 Shelton (R) 53,293 35,916 301,146 0 SD25 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Election 2012, fundraising, Mark Shelton, runoff, SD10, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

Interview with State Sen. Wendy Davis

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I didn’t have the room in my schedule during the TDP convention to contemplate trying to arrange a bunch of interviews, but if there was one person I hadn’t spoken to this cycle that I really wanted to it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Election 2008, Election 2012, interviews, redistricting, SD10, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 4 Comments

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