Tag Archives: HD138

The Harris County GOP has not hit bottom yet

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I have four thing to say about this. Drubbed. Shellacked. Whooped. Walloped. Routed. However you want to describe November’s midterm election, it was disastrous for Harris County Republicans. They were swept from the remaining countywide posts they held — the other shoe … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD02, CD07, CD10, CD22, Commissioners Court, Congress, Constable, Dan Crenshaw, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Election 2024, Harris County, HCDE, HD126, HD129, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD138, HD150, Jack Morman, Justice of the Peace, Lizzie FLetcher, Paul Simpson, redistricting, Republican Party, Steve Radack, straight ticket voting, Texas, The Lege, turnout, voter registration | 21 Comments

Precinct analysis: The two types of statewide candidates

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

When we look at the precinct data in Harris County, we can separate the statewide candidates into two groups. Here’s the first group: Dist Abbott Valdez Tipp Abbott% Valdez% Trump% Clinton% =============================================================== CD02 146,399 112,272 4,345 55.66% 43.40% 52.38% 43.05% … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Attorney General, CD07, Christi Craddick, Comptroller, Dan Patrick, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Election 2018, George P. Bush, Glenn Hegar, Governor, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD132, HD134, HD135, HD138, Justin Nelson, Ken Paxton, Land Commissioner, Lite Gov, Mike Collier, precinct analysis, Railroad Commission, SBOE, Texas | 3 Comments

Precinct analysis: Undervoting in judicial races

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Last time, we looked at undervoting by State Rep district in the two city propositions, which were at the very end of the 2018 ballot. That showed a somewhat greater likelihood of people in Democratic districts to skip those races, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Election 2018, Harris County, HD126, HD127, HD128, HD129, HD130, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD138, HD140, HD141, HD142, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD146, HD147, HD148, HD150, judicial races, straight ticket voting, Texas, turnout | 2 Comments

On straight tickets and other votes

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

I have and will continue to have more to say about straight ticket votes. Part of me is reluctant to talk about this stuff, because I feel like we’ve reached a point where straight ticket votes are seen as less … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Adrian Garcia, Allison Sawyer, Andrea Duhon, CD02, CD07, Commissioners Court, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2018, Gary Elkins, Gina Calanni, Harris County, HCDE, HD126, HD132, HD134, HD135, HD138, Jack Cagle, Jack Morman, John Culberson, Jon Rosenthal, Josh Flynn, Lizzie FLetcher, Mike Schofield, Natali Hurtado, Penny Shaw, Sam Harless, Sarah Davis, straight ticket voting, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton | 15 Comments

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

Harris County certifies the 2018 vote

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We have a winner: Today Commissioners Court certified the election results and I have officially been elected Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of Precinct 2 as County Commissioner. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Adrian Garcia, Commissioners Court, Election 2018, Gina Calanni, Harris County, HD132, HD138, Mike Schofield, recount, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

An update on the close races

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Good news from Harris County. Fresh tallies of absentee and provisional ballots narrowed state Rep. Dwayne Bohac’s margin over Democrat Adam Milasincic to 47 votes, while incumbent Republican Mike Schofield of Katy trailed Democratic challenger Gina Calanni by 113 votes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged absentee ballots, Adam Milasincic, CD23, Collin County, Congress, Dallas County, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2018, Gina Calanni, Gina Ortiz Jones, Harris County, HD108, HD132, HD138, HD66, Joanna Cattanach, Matt Shaheen, Medina County, Mike Schofield, Morgan Meyer, provisional ballots, recount, Sharon Hirsch, Texas, The Lege, Will Hurd | Comments Off

CD23 update

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Today is the last day to cure a provisional ballot. In the meantime, the counting goes on in the closest Texas Congressional race. Election officials in 29 Texas counties are furiously counting outstanding votes in the Congressional District 23 election, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged absentee ballots, Adam Milasincic, Bexar County, CD23, Congress, Department of Motor Vehicles, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2018, Gina Calanni, Gina Ortiz Jones, HD108, HD132, HD138, Joanna Cattanach, Mike Schofield, Morgan Meyer, provisional ballots, recount, Texas, The Lege, voter registration, Will Hurd | 1 Comment

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

How many recounts might there be?

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

More than one, is my guess. On Wednesday, Dallas state Rep. Morgan Meyer, a Republican, tweeted that he was “honored and grateful” voters had decided to send him back to the Texas Legislature for another term in office. But his … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged absentee ballots, Adam Milasincic, CD23, Congress, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2018, Gina Calanni, Gina Ortiz Jones, HD108, HD132, HD138, HD66, Joanna Cattanach, Matt Shaheen, Mike Schofield, Morgan Meyer, provisional ballots, recount, Sharon Hirsch, Texas, The Lege, Will Hurd | 4 Comments

Endorsement watch: Three for four

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Four endorsements for the State House, and this time the Dems collect three recommendations from the Chron. All are challengers to incumbents, and all are in districts that have been trending blue. HD132: Gina Calanni Gina Calanni has written several … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Alexander Karjeker, Dennis Paul, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2018, endorsements, Gary Elkins, Gina Calanni, HD129, HD132, HD135, HD138, Jon Rosenthal, Mike Schofield, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

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 Jenifer Pool

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We return to HD138 today. This is a district that has been held by Rep. Dwayne Bohac since 2002 but was carried by a tiny margin by Hillary Clinton on 2016, thus putting it high on the target list for … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2018, HD138, interviews, Jenifer Pool, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Interview with Adam Milasincic

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We are officially in the home stretch of primary season. Early voting starts eight days – eight days! – from today. Between now and then I will be bringing you interviews from the contested State Rep primaries in Harris County. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Democratic primary, Election 2018, HD138, interviews, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

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

Filing news: The “What’s up with Lupe Valdez?” edition

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

On Wednesday, we were told that Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez had resigned her post in preparation for an announcement that she would be filing to run for Governor. Later that day, the story changed – she had not resigned, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Adrian Garcia, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD08, CD29, Commissioners Court, Dallas County, Democratic primary, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2018, endorsements, Fort Bend County, Gene Green, Greg Abbott, Harris County, HD138, HD145, Jay Stittleburg, Lupe Valdez, Montgomery County, Pasadena, Sammy Casados, SD06, special election, Steven David, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 6 Comments

Post-holiday weekend filing update

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Pulling this together from various sources. – According to the Brazoria County Democratic Party, Beto O’Rourke has company in the primary for Senate. Sema Hernandez, whose campaign Facebook page describes her as a “Berniecrat progressive” from Houston, is a candidate … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Beto O'Rourke, Brazoria County, CD02, CD10, CD22, Congress, Darnell Jones, Democratic primary, Election 2018, filing deadline, Fort Bend County, Harris County, HD133, HD138, HD139, HD26, HD27, HD28, HD85, Jarvis Johnson, Jenifer Pool, Jennifer Cantu, Letitia Plummer, Mark Gibson, Martin Schexnayder, Michael Siegel, Randy Bates, Richie DeGrow, Ron Reynolds, Ryan Stone, Sandra Moore, Sarah DeMerchant, Sema Hernandez, Senate, Steve Brown, Tami Walker, Tawana Cadien, Texas, The Lege, Todd Litton, Wilvin Carter | 6 Comments

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

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

June CEC meeting candidate update report

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

The June County Executive Committee meeting for the Harris County Democratic Party was a few days ago. There was some official business to take care of, mostly swearing in new precinct chairs, but in addition to the good crowd in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Anna Eastman, campaign finance reports, Election 2017, Election 2018, Elizabeth Santos, Gretchen Himsl, Harris County, HD138, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, judicial races, Monica Flores Richart, The Lege | 6 Comments

Getting underway in Dallas

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Candidate recruitment season is on. For Texas Democrats, the road out of the political wilderness winds through Dallas County. It’s here, in the Republican strongholds of the north, west and east, that Democrats hope to unseat up to seven GOP … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Cesar Blanco, Cindy Burkett, Dallas County, DLCC, Dorotha Ocker, Election 2016, Election 2018, Harris County, HD107, HD108, HD113, HD115, HD132, HD134, HD135, HD136, HD138, HD26, Matt Rinaldi, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: The targets for 2018

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Ross Ramsey recently surveyed the 2018 electoral landscape. Election numbers recently released by the Texas Legislative Council point to some soft spots in this red state’s political underbelly — places where Republicans hold office now but where Democrats at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Barack Obama, Court of Criminal Appeals, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, HD115, HD121, HD135, HD136, HD138, HD43, HD52, HD65, HD66, HD67, HD97, Hillary Clinton, Mitt Romney, precinct analysis, President, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

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

Precinct analysis: Hillary in Harris County

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s get started with the precinct data, shall we? Here’s a Chron story from the day after the election about how things looked overall in the county. The country’s most populous swing county turned a shade bluer Tuesday, when Hillary … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged CD07, Commissioners Court, Congress, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Election 2018, Gary Johnson, Harris County, HD134, HD138, Heights, Hillary Clinton, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, precinct analysis, President, runoff, SBOE, special election, Texas, The Lege, turnout | 5 Comments

Who are these people on our ballot?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The filing deadline is long past, and campaigning for the primary and general election is well underway. Democrats in Harris County have a fairly full complement of legislative candidates this fall, some of whom are better known than others. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Alison Ruff, Alma Allen, Amy Perez, Azuwuike Okorafor, Carol Alvarado, CD02, CD07, CD14, CD22, CD36, Congress, Damian LaCroix, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Election 2014, Facebook, Frank Briscoe, Fred Vernon, Harris County, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD134, HD135, HD138, HD145, HD150, James Cargas, Jim Davis, John Gay, John Whitmire, Laura Nicol, Lissa Squiers, Luis Lopez, Mark Gibson, Michael Cole, Moiz Abbas, Niko Letsos, Rita Lucido, SD07, SD15, SD17, Senate, Susan Delgado, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

Filing deadline today

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Before I get into the details of who has or hasn’t filed for what, I have a bone to pick with this AP story. Perhaps what the candidate filings reveal most is the relative strength and depth of the political … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Al Hoang, CD02, CD07, Chris Carmona, Congress, Dale Henry, Debby Kerner, Democratic primary, Don Sumners, Election 2014, Fred Vernon, Gene Wu, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HCDE, HD132, HD137, HD138, HD142, HD148, HD149, Hubert Vo, James Cargas, Jessica Farrar, judicial races, Leticia Van De Putte, Lite Gov, Luis Lopez, Michael Wolfe, Niko Letsos, Railroad Commission, Steve Brown, 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

Chron story about the House redistricting map

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s what the Chron had to say about the initial redistricting map for the State House. I’m just going to focus on a couple of things: The statewide map creates one new Latino district, maintains the current number of black … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Harris County, HD138, HD149, HD20, HD52, HD71, Latino voting, MALDEF, redistricting, Texas, The Lege, Voting Rights Act, Williamson County | 6 Comments

Interview with Kendra Yarbrough Camarena

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Texas Democrats have made large gains in the Legislature this decade, picking up a total of 12 seats in the last three election cycles. One of the top targets the party has identified for this cycle is HD138, currently held … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Dwayne Bohac, Election 2010, fundraising, HD138, interviews, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

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