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Does getting to 40% make you likely to win the runoff?

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I was talking with some fellow political nerds last week, and one of the topics was the forthcoming runoffs. As is usually the case, this year we have some runoffs between candidates who finished fairly close together in round one, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Akilah Bacy, Al Edwards, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Anna Eastman, Borris Miles, Candace Valenzuela, CD03, CD10, CD13, CD15, CD17, CD23, CD24, CD27, CD31, CD32, CD34, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Congress, David Jaramillo, Democratic primary, Eddie Lucio, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Gabby Garcia, Governor, Greg Sagan, Gus Trujillo, Harold Dutton, HD105, HD109, HD119, HD133, HD137, HD138, HD142, HD146, HD148, HD27, HD37, HD42, HD45, HD47, HD64, HD76, HD95, Helen Delgadillo, Jenifer Pool, Jennifer Ramos, Jerry Davis, judicial races, Kim Olson, Kimberly McLeod, Lite Gov, Liz Campos, Lulu Seikaly, Michelle Palmer, Mike Siegel, Penny Shaw, Pritash Gandhi, Railroad Commission, Rick Kennedy, Roland Gutierrez, Sara Stapleton-Barrera, SBOE, SD17, SD19, SD27, Sean McCaffity, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Xochil Peña Rodriguez | 1 Comment

Early voting begins today for primary runoffs

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Harris County voters can prepare to vote in the May 27 Democratic and Republican Primary Runoff Elections by visiting www.HarrisVotes.com to view the contests which will appear on their ballot. Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Elections … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Al Edwards, Borris Miles, David Alameel, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2006, Election 2014, Harris County, HD146, Kinky Friedman, primaries, runoff, Senate, Stan Stanart, Texas, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

July finance reports for At Large candidates

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Still plowing my way through all the July finance reports. July and January are very busy months, since everybody has finance reports to do. After I’m done with the city candidates, I’ll be looking at HISD and HCC candidates, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Edwards, Andrew Burks, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, campaign finance reports, Chris Carmona, Clarence Bradford, David Robinson, Election 2011, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jenifer Pool, Michael Kubosh, Rogene Calvert, Roland Chavez, Roy Morales, Stephen Costello | 3 Comments

Midyear 2013 election update

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Back in January, I took an early look at the 2013 elections in Houston. At the request of the folks at the Burnt Orange Report, who also printed my initial overview, here’s an update on the races in the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Edwards, Amy Peck, Andrew Burks, Anna Eastman, Annise Parker, Assata Richards, At Large #2, At Large #3, Ben Mendez, Benjamin Hall, Bill Frazer, Brenda Stardig, Clarence Bradford, Clyde Lemon, Dave Martin, David Robinson, District A, District D, District I, Don Cook, Dwight Boykins, Election 2003, Election 2007, Election 2009, Election 2011, Election 2013, Eric Dick, Georgia Provost, Graci Garces, HCC, Helena Brown, Herlinda Garcia, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Hugo Mojica, Jack Christie, Keith Caldwell, Kevin Hoffman, Leila Feldman, Leticia Ablaza, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Sullivan, Robert Gallegos, Ron Hale, Ronald Green, Stephen Costello, Yolanda Navarro Flores, Zeph Capo | 4 Comments

An early look at At Large #3

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

A little while back, Campos listed all of the people who had filed designations of treasurer for city office, which is the step you need to take before you can raise any money for a campaign. As expected, the field … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2013 | Tagged Al Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #3, Ben Hall, Chris Carmona, Election 2013, Houston, Houston City Council, Jenifer Pool, Laurie Robinson, Michael Kubosh, Rogene Calvert, Roland Chavez, Roy Morales | 6 Comments

30 day reports, Harris County candidates for state office

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

We’re now 26 days out from the May 29 primary, which means more campaign finance reports from candidates for state and county offices who are in contested primaries. I’m going to post about all of these, starting today with reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Al Edwards, Alma Allen, Ann Witt, Borris Miles, campaign finance reports, Dwayne Bohac, Election 2012, Gene Wu, Gilbert Pena, Harris County, HD127, HD129, HD131, HD132, HD133, HD137, HD143, HD144, HD146, HD147, HD149, HD150, Jamaal Smith, Joe Madden, Kevin Risner, Mary Ann Perez, Ray Hill, SBOE, SD11, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Wanda Adams, Whet Smith | Comments Off

Interview with Rep. Borris Miles

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

State Rep. Borris Miles is in his second term representing HD146, though his terms were not consecutive. He knocked off longtime Rep. Al Edwards in 2006, lost a rematch in 2008, then won again in 2010. He will face Edwards … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, HD146, interviews, The Lege | 4 Comments

Edwards drops lawsuit to challenge election result in HD146

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Former State Rep. Al Edwards, who had filed a lawsuit challenging his electoral loss in the HD146 primary to Rep.-elect Borris Miles, has now dropped the suit, which should clear Miles’ path to Austin. Miles’ lawyer, Randall “Buck” Wood, of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, Election 2012, election contest, HD146, lawsuit, recount, The Lege, Tom Craddick | Comments Off

Miles wins recount, Edwards sues

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Mary Benton has the release from the Borris Miles campaign: Borris Miles’ victory in the March 2010 Democratic Primary for State House District 146 has been confirmed by an official recount. The recount, conducted today by the Harris County Democratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, election contest, HD146, lawsuit, recount, The Lege | 3 Comments

Edwards asks for recount

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise. State Rep. Al Edwards has asked for a recount of the primary election votes in the race he lost to Borris Miles by 10 votes. Edwards filed the paperwork and submitted a $4,400 deposit this morning at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, Gerry Birnberg, HCDP, HD146, recount, TDP | Comments Off

Miles wins by 10

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Just call him Landslide Borris. State Rep. Al Edwards, who lost his rematch with challenger Borris Miles by 11 votes in last week’s Democratic primary, saw that margin narrow by one vote Tuesday, after an early-voting ballot board canvassed provisional … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, election contest, Harris County, HD146, recount, The Lege | 2 Comments

Recount coming in HD146?

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

It’s not official yet, but I can’t imagine there not being a recount in a race decided by 11 votes. [Borris] Miles, a former police officer who owns an insurance business, said he had not yet received a concession call … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged absentee ballots, Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2004, Election 2010, election contest, Gerry Birnberg, HCDP, HD146, HD149, provisional ballots, recount, The Lege | 1 Comment

Election results: The Lege

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There are way too many races to recap here, and since the Trib has done such a thorough job of it, I’ll leave the heavy lifting to them. A few highlights: – Steve Ogden easily won re-nomination in SD5, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Betty Brown, Borris Miles, Delwin Jones, Democratic primary, Dora Olivo, Election 2010, Eric Johnson, HD100, HD146, JM Lozano, Kip Averitt, Norma Chavez, Republican Party, Senate, Steve Ogden, Tara Rios Ybarra, Terri Hodge, Texas, The Lege, Tommy Merritt | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, endorsements, Harris County Clerk, HD146, Sue Schechter, The Lege | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2010, HD146, The Lege, Tom Craddick | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Debra Medina, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2010, Governor, Henry Bonilla, Kay Bailey Hutchison, polls, Republican Party, Rick Perry, runoff, Texas | 2 Comments

Miles files

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

For the third straight cycle, former Rep. Borris Miles will face Rep. Al Edwards in the Democratic primary for HD146. Mary Benton has the details plus Miles’ press release. I like Miles, I thought he had a lot of potential … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, HD146, The Lege | Comments Off

Has the TEC grown some teeth?

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Well, no. But they do seem to be levying bigger fines, so maybe their gums are a little harder. By every measure, the agency is issuing more — and larger — fines, the records show. “There’s been a shift to … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Al Edwards, campaign finance reform, campaign finances, ethics, Texas, Texas Ethics Commission, The Lege | 1 Comment

Edwards gets a primary challenger in HD146

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

For the third straight election cycle, there will be a contested Democratic primary in HD146. Harvey Kronberg reports. Billy Briscoe, who served as Paul Hobby’s travel aide during his campaign for Comptroller in 1998, says that he is running in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Al Edwards, Barack Obama, Billy Briscoe, Borris Miles, Democratic primary, Election 2006, Election 2008, Election 2010, HD146, Speaker's race, The Daily Show, Tom Craddick, videos | 1 Comment

The Onion takes on Betty Brown

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I suppose this was inevitable, given how low the fruit was hanging. But now that we’ve had all this fun at Rep. Betty Brown’s expense, I’ve got to agree with David Mauro in that this has largely served to reinforce … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Al Edwards, Betty Brown, Ramey Ko, The Daily Show, The Lege, The Onion, videos, voter ID | Comments Off

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