Tag Archives: HD134

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

Endorsement watch: For Ann Johnson

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

I noted on Monday that the Chron listed Ann Johnson as one of its endorsed candidates. Yesterday they wrote the endorsement editorial to go along with that. The tea party turnout of 2010 gave Republican candidate Sarah Davis the narrow … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Bill White, budget, Court of Criminal Appeals, Election 2010, Election 2012, endorsements, HD134, Keith Hampton, Planned Parenthood, Rick Perry, Sarah Davis, schools, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege, videos | 3 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: E-N for Sadler, Parent PAC for Ann Johnson

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Having made a good choice for the State Senate, the Express News follows it up with a good choice for US Senate. Former state Rep. Paul Sadler is unequivocally the right choice on the Nov. 6 ballot to represent Texas … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, budget, Election 2012, HD134, Paul Sadler, schools, Senate, Ted Cruz, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege | 4 Comments

A question of how many

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, Democrats will pick up seats in the Lege this election. The question is how many seats. Texas political experts expect Democrats will gain at least seven House seats. “If the Democrats don’t get to 55 seats or more, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged budget, Carolyn Boyle, Connie Scott, Dee Margo, Election 2012, Election 2014, HD117, HD134, HD144, HD34, HD43, HD78, JM Lozano, John Garza, Lyle Larson, Planned Parenthood, redistricting, Sarah Davis, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege, Trey Martinez-Fischer, vouchers | 3 Comments

Interview with Ann Johnson

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Harris County has been a hotbed of interesting legislative races over the past decade, with five incumbents losing general elections in State Rep. contests since 2004. Two of those victories by challengers occurred in HD134. Trying to make the third … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Election 2012, Harris County, HD134, interviews, The Lege | 7 Comments

Back to Blue

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee has announced its list of targeted districts for 2012. From their press release: The list of nine includes five former House members — Abel Herrero (HD 34), Yvonne Gonzales Toureilles (HD 43), Carol Kent … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Election 2012, fundraising, HD101, HD102, HD105, HD107, HD113, HD114, HD115, HD117, HD118, HD12, HD134, HD144, HD149, HD17, HD23, HD34, HD35, HD40, HD41, HD43, HD45, HD47, HD52, HD54, HD65, HD74, HD78, HD85, HDCC, redistricting, Texas, The Lege | 6 Comments

July finance reports for area State House candidates

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a brief look at the July campaign finance reports for candidates in area State House races of interest. HD23 Raised Spent Cash Loan Wayne Faircloth 8,320 31,139 36,655 30,000 Bill Wallace 0 0 507 20,500 Craig Eiland 0 0 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Bill Wallace, campaign finance reports, Craig Eiland, David Pineda, Dora Olivo, Election 2012, Gene Wu, HD134, HD137, HD144, HD23, HD26, HD85, Jacquie Chaumette, Jamaal Smith, Mary Ann Perez, MJ Khan, Phil Stephenson, Rick Miller, Sarah Davis, The Lege, vy nguyen, Wayne Faircloth | 1 Comment

The out candidates

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

There are four LGBT candidates running for the Lege this year. Since 2003, when Austin Democrat Glen Maxey left the Texas House, no out LGBT person has served in the Texas Legislature. The Lone Star State is now one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Carlos Vasquez, Democratic primary, Election 2010, Election 2012, Garnet Coleman, George Clayton, Geraldine Miller, HD134, HD147, HD75, HD90, Lon Burnam, Mary Gonzalez, Ray Hill, Republican Party, SBOE, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

A place to start

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

At least one elected Republican is feeling a bit angsty about the Republican war on women’s health. For some GOP lawmakers, the issue gets deeply personal, and the line between party loyalty, allegiance to anti-abortion politics and public health is … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged abortion, Ann Johnson, budget, deficit, Election 2012, HD134, health care, health insurance, HHSC, Legislative Redistricting Board, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, Rick Perry, Sarah Davis, Texas, Tom Suehs | 12 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

Filing report: Who is Ann Johnson?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

On Friday afternoon, Annie’s List sent out an email to supporters naming some new candidates they’re supporting. One of the names given was Ann Johnson, who has filed to run in HD134, the first Democratic challenger to an incumbent Republican … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Ann Johnson, Annie's List, Brandon Dudley, Democratic primary, Election 2012, Harris County, HD134, HD137, Michael Soto, Patty Quintana-Nilsson, SBOE, Terri Leo, Texas, The Lege | 10 Comments

State objects to court-drawn maps

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office on Friday slammed an interim redistricting map proposed by a three-judge panel in San Antonio, saying the federal jurists overstepped their bounds in redrawing House and Senate district lines that could cost … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Congress, DC Circuit Court of Appeals, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Greg Abbott, HD134, Justice Department, lawsuit, MALDEF, redistricting, Sarah Davis, SCOTUS, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Voting Rights Act | 2 Comments

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

Redistricting committee votes out State House map

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Texas Politics: By a vote of 11 to 5, the House Redistricting Committee approved a plan redrawing the Texas House map that, according to its sponsor, committee chairman Burt Solomons, R-Carrollton, creates a total of 30 minority opportunity districts. The … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Garnet Coleman, Harris County, HD134, HD137, HD145, HD147, HD148, HD149, Heights, Hubert Vo, Jessica Farrar, redistricting, Scott Hochberg, Super Neighborhood 22, Texas, The Lege, Williamson County | 5 Comments

NYT on Ellen Cohen

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

You don’t expect Houston City Council races or candidates to get written up in the Times, but Ellen Cohen isn’t your everyday candidate. Well, and there’s the partnership with the Texas Tribune, too. Of interest is the question of whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2011 | Tagged Election 2010, Election 2011, Ellen Cohen, HD134, Houston, Houston City Council, redistricting, Texas, The Lege | 4 Comments

Endorsement watch: ParentPAC

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I haven’t mentioned the Texas ParentPAC lately, as there’s been so much other stuff going on lately, but they are as busy with endorsements as ever. Here’s a list of candidates that they have announced they are backing for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Allen Vaught, Carol Kent, Chris Turner, Election 2010, Ellen Cohen, endorsements, HD101, HD102, HD105, HD107, HD134, HD78, HD85, HD96, Joe Heflin, Joe Moody, Loretta Haldenwang, Robert Miklos, Texas, Texas Parent PAC, The Lege | Comments Off

Another poll in HD134

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Back in April, the Ellen Cohen campaign released a poll showing her to be in strong position to win re-election. Nearly six months later, they have released another poll showing the same thing. The initial (uninformed) trial heat in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Election 2010, Ellen Cohen, HD134, polls, Sarah Davis, The Lege | 1 Comment

Interview with State Rep. Ellen Cohen

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Rep. Ellen Cohen was elected to the House in 2006 after an 18-year stint as the President and CEO of the Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) in a high-profile and hard-fought race that tipped the partisan balance of the Harris … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Election 2010, Ellen Cohen, HD134, interviews, The Lege | 4 Comments

Fundraising: Harris County State Reps

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve collected fundraising reports for Harris County State Rep races of interest; they’re all beneath the fold. Here are the highlights: – In the rubber match between State Rep. Kristi Thibaut in HD133 and former State Rep. Jim Murphy, Thibaut … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Dwayne Bohac, Election 2010, Ellen Cohen, fundraising, Harris County, HD133, HD134, HD138, HD144, HD149, Hubert Vo, Jack O'Connor, Jim Murphy, Ken Legler, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Kristi Thibaut, Rick Molina, Sarah Davis, The Lege | 4 Comments

Early poll in HD134

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Despite the fact that they left her basically unchallenged in 2008, I get the impression that local Republicans are excited about the possibility of defeating two-term State Rep. Ellen Cohen this year. Certainly, she will face a stronger challenge from … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Annie's List, Bill White, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Ellen Cohen, Harris County, HD134, polls, Sarah Davis | 4 Comments

Joe Agris

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I read with great interest this feature story on Houston plastic surgeon Joe Agris, who was a longtime collaborator with the late Marvin Zindler in getting medical help to indigent children. I did so partly because Agris is a fascinating … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | Tagged Carlos Obando, Election 2008, Ellen Cohen, HD134, Houston, Joe Agris, Marvin Zindler, The Lege | 7 Comments

Interview with Carlos Obando

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We don’t get a lot of competitive Council race in Houston that don’t involve an open seat. As I’ve noted before, we may get one this year for At Large #5. One of the candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Council … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2009 | Tagged 2009 interviews, At Large #5, Carlos Obando, Election 2008, Election 2009, HD134, Houston, Houston City Council, interviews, Jolanda Jones, Midtown | 14 Comments

We need more early voting locations

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Greg made an observation about the District H result that I’d like to explore a bit. Yolanda’s early numbers were a little surprising as it would have meant a runoff between her and Ed if those numbers held. But even … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2009, Local politics | Tagged District H, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2009, Galleria, Greenway, Harris County, HD134, HD136, HD148, Houston, light rail | 1 Comment

We need more early voting locations

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Posted in Election 2009, Local politics | Tagged District H, early voting, Election 2008, Election 2009, Galleria, Greenway, Harris County, HD134, HD136, HD148, Houston, light rail | 9 Comments

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