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Hidalgo gets started

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

If you weren’t paying attention to County Judge-elect Lina Hidalgo before, you are now. Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the lone Democrat currently on the court, said Hidalgo is a quick study who will settle into the role quickly. “She’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Commissioners Court, Ed Emmett, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Judge, Jack Cagle, Lina Hidalgo, Robert Eckels, Rodney Ellis, Steve Radack | 2 Comments

Initial reactions: Harris County

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s start with the obvious. Harris County Democrats rode a surge in voter turnout to a decisive victory on Tuesday, unseating several countywide Republican officials, including longtime County Judge Ed Emmett, and sweeping all 59 judicial races. Emmett, who courted … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Andrea Duhon, bail, Commissioners Court, Diane Trautman, Ed Emmett, Election 2010, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, HCDE, Jack Morman, lawsuit, Lina Hidalgo, redistricting, Stan Stanart, Steve Radack, straight ticket voting, Texas | 21 Comments

Omnibus election report

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

It’s after midnight, I’ve mostly posted stuff on my long-dormant Twitter account (@kuff), and I will have many, many thoughts in the coming days. For now, a brief recap. – As you know, neither Beto nor any other Dem won … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged 13th Court of Appeals, 14th Court of Appeals, 4th Court of Appeals, 5th Court of Appeals, Adrian Garcia, Ana-Maria Ramos, Beto O'Rourke, Beverly Powell, Brian Middleton, CD02, CD03, CD06, CD07, CD10, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD24, CD25, CD31, CD32, Colin Allred, Commissioners Court, Congress, Dallas County, Denton County, District Attorney, Ed Emmett, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Erin Zwiener, First Court of Appeals, Fort Bend County, Gina Ortiz Jones, Harris County, Harris County Judge, Hays County, HD102, HD105, HD113, HD114, HD115, HD135, HD136, HD45, HD47, HD52, HD65, Houston, Jack Morman, James Talarico, Jan McDowell, Jana Sanchez, Joe Kopser, John Bucy, John Turner, Jon Rosenthal, judicial races, Julie Johnson, Julie Oliver, Lina Hidalgo, Lizzie FLetcher, Lorie Burch, Michelle Beckley, Mike Siegel, MJ Hegar, Nathan Johnson, Rhetta Andrews Bowers, SD10, SD16, Senate, Sri Kulkarni, Terry Meza, Texas, The Lege, Third Court of Appeals, Todd Litton, turnout, Vikki Goodwin, Williamson County | 13 Comments

Endorsement watch: County time

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron circles back to the county races they didn’t get to the first time around, and for reasons I cannot fathom, they still love them some Orlando Sanchez. The race for Harris County treasurer always seems to raise the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Andrea Duhon, Commissioners Court, Dylan Osborne, Election 2018, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, Jack Cagle, Jack Morman, Orlando Sanchez, Penny Shaw, Richard Cantu | Comments Off

Interview with Adrian Garcia

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We finish our tour of Harris County candidates with one of the most successful Democrats in county politics, Adrian Garcia. You know his story, from HPD to Houston City Council to being the top votegetter in the county in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Commissioners Court, Election 2018, Harris County, interviews | 1 Comment

July 2018 finance reports: Harris County candidates

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s take a look at where we stand with the candidates for county office. January report info is here. On we go: County Judge Ed Emmett Lina Hidalgo Commissioner, Precinct 2 Jack Morman Adrian Garcia Commissioner, Precinct 4 Jack Cagle … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Andrea Duhon, campaign finance reports, Chris Daniel, Commissioners Court, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Dylan Osborne, Ed Emmett, Election 2018, fundraising, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, Jack Cagle, Jack Morman, Josh Flynn, Lina Hidalgo, Marc Cowart, Marilyn Burgess, Orlando Sanchez, Penny Shaw, Richard Cantu, Stan Stanart | 11 Comments

2018 primary results: Harris County

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 Adrian Garcia, Commissioners Court, Cosme Garcia, Danyahel Norris, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Dylan Osborne, Election 2018, Elvonte Patton, Gayle Mitchell, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, Jeff Williams, Josh Flynn, Josh Wallenstein, Justice of the Peace, Lucia Bates, Marilyn Burgess, Michael Wolfe, Penny Shaw, primaries, Prince Bryant, Republican Party, Richard Cantu, Roz Shorter, runoff, turnout | 4 Comments

January 2018 finance reports: Harris County candidates

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

You know the drill. Links to reports where I could find them, plus a summary table at the end. Let’s do this. County Judge Ed Emmett Lina Hidalgo Commissioner, Precinct 2 Jack Morman Adrian Garcia Roger Garcia Daniel Box Commissioner, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, campaign finance reports, Chris Daniel, Commissioners Court, District Clerk, Ed Emmett, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, Harris County Treasurer, HCDE, Jack Morman, Lina Hidalgo, Orlando Sanchez | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Getting into the county

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron goes all in on county races, where they had not spent much time before. Two editorials, with two endorsements per, starting with Commissioners Court. County Commissioner, Precinct 2: Adrian Garcia While we lament that he ever stepped down … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Commissioners Court, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Election 2018, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Jeff Stauber, Marilyn Burgess, Penny Shaw | 1 Comment

Interview season begins tomorrow

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

We’re a month into primary season, and we’re also six weeks out from the start of early voting. You know what I did over Christmas vacation? I interviewed a bunch of candidates, that’s what. You will begin to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Allison Sawyer, Beto O'Rourke, CD18, CD29, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, Diane Trautman, District Clerk, Election 2018, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, HD133, HD134, interviews, John Whitmire, Marilyn Burgess, Martin Schexnayder, Sandra Moore, SD15, Senate, Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, The Lege | 8 Comments

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: Adrian Garcia is in for County Commissioner

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia announced his candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct Two, citing his experience in bringing people together around smart government, transparency, and delivering results for taxpayers. “We all know that sometimes government … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD05, CD10, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Harris County, Jeb Hensarling, Lance Gooden, Michael Siegel, Penny Shaw, Sammy Casados, Texas | 21 Comments

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

Who’s in for CD29?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Start your engines, y’all. State Sen. Sylvia Garcia and state Rep. Armando Walle threw their hats in the ring Tuesday to represent the district that covers much of eastern Houston and part of Pasadena. State Rep. Carol Alvarado, meanwhile considering … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Commissioners Court, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Gene Green, Hector Morales, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 1 Comment

Rep. Gene Green to retire

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

I said there would be surprises. One of the two longest serving Democrats from Texas in the U.S. Congress won’t seek re-election. U.S. Rep. Gene Green, D-Houston, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2018. Green was first … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ana Hernandez, Beto Cardenas, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Gene Green, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 5 Comments

Time once again to discuss Latino political participation

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s jump right in. The long wait continues for Houston and Harris County residents eager for a steep uptick in elected Latino representation. Hispanic residents last year were 42 percent of the county population, up from 23 percent in 1990, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Art Acevedo, CD29, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2012, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, HD140, HD143, HD144, HD145, HD148, Houston, Houston City Council, Latino voting, Richard Carranza, Roland Chavez, Roy Morales, Samuel Pena, SD06, turnout, voter registration | 4 Comments

Precinct analysis: Ogg v Anderson

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Kim Ogg had the second highest vote total in Harris County this year. Let’s see how that looked at a more granular level. Dist Anderson Ogg Anderson% Ogg% ========================================== CD02 156,027 117,810 56.98% 43.02% CD07 135,065 118,837 53.20% 46.80% CD09 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Devon Anderson, District Attorney, Donald Trump, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2020, Gary Johnson, Harris County, HD134, Hillary Clinton, Jill Stein, Kim Ogg, precinct analysis, President | 2 Comments

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

Checking in with Ed Gonzalez

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Also known as Harris County Sheriff-elect Ed Gonzalez. Ed Gonzalez will have a lot to do when he assumes the position of the county’s top cop in January. He’ll have to rein in overtime pay, manage the Harris County jail … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, bail, Commissioners Court, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2016, Election 2018, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, jail overcrowding, jails, Jerry Eversole, judicial races, Kim Ogg, mental illness, Ron Hickman, Steve Radack | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Stay the course

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Harris County Democrats have one incumbent up for re-election: County Attorney Vince Ryan. The Chron gives their approval for another term. [Ryan] said that he actively pursues pollution enforcement lawsuits against big companies – such as Volkswagen after it lied … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Debby Kerner, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2014, Election 2015, Election 2016, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Jim Henley, Loren Jackson, Vince Ryan | Comments Off

Runoff watch: Sheriff

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

This one is straightforward. Democrats Ed Gonzalez and Jerome Moore will square off for the right to go against incumbent Sheriff Ron Hickman this November. Gonzalez led the way with 43.5%, while Moore tallied 29.8%. Gonzalez was the consensus establishment … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Jerome Moore, Ron Hickman, runoff | 16 Comments

2016 primaries: Congress

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The big story here is that Rep. Gene Green not only survived, but won big. He was up 65% to 32% in early voting, a margin of about 4,000 votes; in the end he won by about 58-38, for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Blake Farenthold, CD07, CD08, CD15, CD27, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Dolly Elizondo, Election 2016, Gene Green, Glen Robertson, Jody Arrington, John Culberson, Kevin Brady, Michael Bob Starr, primaries, Ruben Hinojosa, runoff, Steve Toth, Texas, Vicente Gonzalez | 3 Comments

Chron overview of the Sheriff races

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The candidate who isn’t there nonetheless plays a central role. Appointed incumbent Ron Hickman faces two repeat challengers in the GOP primary, while four others, including former Houston City Councilman Ed Gonzalez battle for the Democratic nomination. The candidates square … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Carl Pittman, Commissioners Court, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, jails, Jeff Stauber, Jerome Moore, primaries, Ron Hickman, Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, Tommy Thomas | Comments Off

Once again with CD29

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

It’s all about the turnout. On a Gulfgate-area side street lined with union halls, Hillary Clinton’s Houston field office and U.S. Rep. Gene Green’s congressional re-election outfit sit mere doors apart, a coincidental marker of the anticipated link between their … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2002, Election 2004, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Gene Green, Harris County, turnout | 3 Comments

Checking in on Garcia v Green

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

An update on how the biggest primary fight in the county is going. U.S. Congressman Gene Green has taken Texas’ 29th District Democratic primary to television, leveraging his substantial financial advantage over challenger Adrian Garcia to pour more than $240,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, advertising, air quality, CD29, Congress, Election 2016, endorsements, fundraising, gay rights, Gene Green, gun control, Texas | 4 Comments

Some Latino political power trends

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Latino electorate keeps on growing. The Latino electorate is bigger and better-educated than ever before, according to a new report by Pew Research Center. It’s also young. Adults age 18-35 make up nearly half of the record 27.3 million … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, California, CD29, Colorado, Congress, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Gene Green, Harris County, iAmerica Action, immigration, Latino voting, Mi Familia Vota, Nevada, New York, President, Texas | 1 Comment

Chron overview of Sheriff primaries

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

No, it’s not 2008, though there are a couple of superficial similarities. On paper, Ed Gonzalez is a near-replica of former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia. The Latino Democrats served in the Houston Police Department and represented the same district … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2008, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Jeff Stauber, Ron Hickman, Tommy Thomas, turnout | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Going Green

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron sticks with incumbent Rep. Gene Green in CD29. Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia can point to 23 years on the Houston police force, six years on City Council, where he served as mayor pro tem, and six … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2016, endorsements, Gene Green | Comments Off

Is Green v Garcia about “the power of the Latino vote”?

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

To some degree, but I wouldn’t overstate it. When Adrian Garcia called last month asking for support in his congressional bid, East End community activist Jessica Hulsey did not hesitate. “I said, ‘Adrian, you’re my brother,’ ” Hulsey, 65, recalled. “ ’I … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2008, Election 2016, Gene Green, Harris County, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Collegiality and cover

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

More support for Rep. Gene Green. Congressional Hispanics are lining up behind U.S. Rep. Gene Green as he seeks to fend off a primary challenge from former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia. BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Election 2016, endorsements, Gene Green, Texas | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: Latino electeds for Gene Green

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Not a big surprise. U.S. Rep. Gene Green, a Houston Democrat, will pick up support from several Houston political players Tuesday. The 12-term congressman faces what could be a formidable primary challenge in the form of former Harris County Sheriff … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Ana Hernandez, Armando Walle, Carol Alvarado, CD29, Chris Diaz, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 1992, Election 1994, Election 2012, Election 2016, endorsements, Garnet Coleman, Gene Green, Houston, John Whitmire, Lloyd Doggett, redistricting, Sylvia Garcia, Sylvia Romo, Texas | 12 Comments

More on Green versus Garcia

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The Trib talks to Rep. Gene Green about the primary challenge he faces from Adrian Garcia. “I was surprised when he called me yesterday a little before he was going to file, and we talked, and I expressed disappointment,” Green … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2016, Gene Green, Houston | 11 Comments

Garcia to challenge Green in CD29

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

This will be interesting to watch. Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia is challenging 23-year Democratic Congressman Gene Green in the 29th district, he told the Chronicle Monday, a risky intra-party challenge of a popular incumbent. The move comes less … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Armando Walle, CD29, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2015, Election 2016, gay marriage, gay rights, Gene Green, Houston, Leticia Van De Putte, Mayor, San Antonio | 6 Comments

More candidates for Sheriff

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

We’re up to four now. Lt. Jeff Stauber confirmed Thursday he is running for Harris County sheriff. “It’s the job that I always wanted. There’s no doubt that I could lead this agency,” Stauber said. Now a lieutenant assigned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2009, Election 2012, Election 2016, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Houston, Houston City Council, Jeff Stauber, Jerome More, Ted Perez | Comments Off

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