Tag Archives: Election 2010

No official guess on turnout

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Secretary of State doesn’t want to speculate about turnout for today’s election. “We are not making a projection on the turnout for tomorrow,” Russell Dillard, spokesman for Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade, said Monday. “It’s pretty difficult to … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: That’s a wrap

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the Sunday Chron: Over the past few weeks, the Chronicle has made dozens of recommendations in selected contested races in the Democratic and Republican primaries. We reprint those endorsements here, roughly in the order they’ll appear on Tuesday’s ballot. … Continue reading →

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Election Day voting locations

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

For those of you who prefer old-school Election Day voting, here are your precinct locations for Tuesday: Democratic Primary Republican primary Note that some precincts only have one party or the other at them. Primaries are run by the respective … Continue reading →

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District Clerk primary overview

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There’s one race on the ballot that features an incumbent countywide Democrat in a non-judicial office, and that’s Harris County District Clerk, where Loren Jackson is running for a four-year term after being elected to complete Charles Bacarisse’ unexpired term. … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Obama for SJL

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

President Barack Obama has endorsed Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in her primary for CD18. From the press release: “Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is a tireless champion for Houston’s working families,” said President Obama. “That’s why we need her back in … Continue reading →

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How do incumbents do in runoffs?

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

So with all of the polls showing Rick Perry ahead in the GOP primary but below 50%, the odds appear good that he’s headed for a runoff. What are his odds of winning that runoff? The Come and Take It … Continue reading →

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Early voting final report

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting was up considerably from the 2006 primaries. According to figures released Friday by Harris County Clerk Beverly Kaufman, 84,018 total early votes were cast in person for the Harris County primaries — compared with 33,362 in 2006. A … Continue reading →

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Two Trib primary stories

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Trib has done a series of good, informative stories on primary battles across the state, which I recommend you read. Two of their most recent are especially worthwhile: First is HD43, in which freshman Dem Rep. Tara Rios Ybarra … Continue reading →

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KBH: Did I say I was going to leave the Senate after the primary, win or lose?

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Surely you didn’t believe her, did you? With four days to go before the gubernatorial primary, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison this morning bought herself as many as eight more months in the Senate. Speaking on WBAP’s Mark Davis Show, she … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Endorsement watch: Probate courts

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

We finally come to the end of judicial endorsements as the Chron makes recommendations for the probate courts. In the Democratic primary for Probate Court No. 2, the Chronicle endorses veteran probate and estate planning attorney Joellen Snow, a University … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Last minute poll numbers

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Public Policy Polling takes a last look at the gubernatorial primaries. Debra Medina is fading in the Texas Republican race for Governor, and it continues to look like the contest is headed for a runoff where Rick Perry will be … Continue reading →

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How are you going to balance the budget?

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

If you’re thinking that the candidates for Governor are being a bit vague about how they’re going to deal with the looming budget shortfall, you’re not alone. Texas expects a shortfall of at least $12 billion when lawmakers meet to … Continue reading →

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Eight days out reports

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The 8 days out reports aren’t available on the TEC website yet for the Governor’s races, so I can’t show you the details. The Trib did it the old-fashioned way, by viewing the actual paper forms, so go look at … Continue reading →

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Chavez-Thompson on the air

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Nice to see someone who isn’t a candidate for Governor on the air: That’s a bit on the dry side for someone as fiery as Linda Chavez-Thompson, but it is her introduction to a lot of voters, so that’s not … Continue reading →

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Houston Press interview with Jarvis Johnson

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

In case you missed it, David Ortez did an interview with CM Jarvis Johnson for the Democratic primary race in CD18. He had previously interviewed Sean Roberts, and will have one up with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee soon. You can … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Criminal courts at law

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Another round of endorsements from the Chron, in the Criminal Courts at Law primaries. Here are the recommendations on the Democratic side: Harris County Criminal Court at Law 1: Beverly D. Melontree Harris County Criminal Court at Law 2: Mary … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Bob Thomas

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Ursula Hall

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Star-Telegram for White

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The last of the major dailies to endorse in the Governor’s primaries goes with the crowd. The best choice for Democrats in the gubernatorial primary becomes more obvious by the day. Former Houston Mayor Bill White has been the front-runner … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Land Commish and Ag Commish

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Two more endorsements from the Chron, both for the Democratic primary. First, for Ag Commish: In the Democratic primary contest to select an opponent to face Republican incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples in November, the Chronicle recommends native Houstonian and … Continue reading →

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Rick Molina campaign kickoff

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There was a lot of good news for Democrats in Harris County in 2008, but one place we fell short was in HD144, which had been left open by Robert Talton’s decision to try to be the Republican nominee in … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Janiece Horn

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Damon Crenshaw

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Statesman for LCT

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Statesman endorses Linda Chavez-Thompson for Lite Gov. We believe longtime labor leader Linda Chavez-Thompson can do the most for the Democratic ticket, perhaps especially for Bill White, the party’s probable gubernatorial nominee. Through her inspiring life story — as … Continue reading →

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HBA 2010 Judicial Candidate Qualification Questionnaire

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Via Hair Balls, we find the 2010 version of the Houston Bar Association Judicial Candidate Qualification Questionnaire, in which the HBA’s membership rates judicial candidates, plus candidates for County Judge and District Clerk, as “Not Qualified”, “Qualified”, or “Well Qualified” … Continue reading →

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Early voting humpday

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Today was Day Six of early voting for the primaries, so we are now more than halfway through. Here’s a look at how it’s gone so far. For Democrats: In person early votes so far – 11,533 In person early … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Family district courts

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Another batch of Chron judicial endorsements. Here are their recommendations for the Family District Courts in the Democratic primary: 245th District Court: Janiece Horn 247th District Court: Clinton “Chip” Wells 308th District Court: Bruce Kessler 310th District Court: Judy Dougherty … Continue reading →

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Red light camera referendum may be coming

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been expecting this to happen for awhile now. Two lawyers who are suing the city over Houston’s red-light camera program and their supporters said Friday they need 20,000 signatures for a citywide referendum to end what they called a … Continue reading →

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HCDP 2010 Campaign Kick-Off Event

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

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Endorsement watch: Juvenile courts, criminal district courts

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

More judicial endorsements from the Chron. Here are their recommendations for juvenile courts in the Democratic primary: 313th District Court: Marc Isenberg 314th District Court: David Longoria 315th District Court: Keith Branch In the Republican primary for the 313th, they … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Chron for SJL

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron recommends keeping Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in office. Over time, and with the Democratic takeover of the House, Jackson Lee has accumulated seniority and influence on a number of congressional committees and says she has used that added … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: John Stephen Liles

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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