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Runoff results: Around the state

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

After the primary, I rounded up the Democratic runoffs we’d have in May. I’m going to use that post to round up the results from last night, as best as I can tell as of when I gave up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged absentee ballots, Alexandra Guio ·Angel Vega, Attorney General, Bexar County, Cassandra Hernandez, CD01, CD15, CD21, CD24, CD28, CD30, Christian Hayes, Claudia Zapata, Comptroller, Congress, Dawn Buckingham, Democratic primary, Derrik Gay, Election 2022, George P. Bush, HD100, HD114, HD22, HD37, HD70, HD76, Henry Cuellar, Jan McDowell, Jane Hamilton, Janet Dudding, Jasmine Crockett, Jay Kleberg, JJ Jefferson, Joe Jaworski, John Bryant, John Rigney, Joseph Trahan, Ken Paxton, Land Commissioner, Laura Marquez, Lite Gov, Luis Villarreal, Melissa Ortega, Michelle Beckley, Michelle Vallejo, Mihaela Plesa, Mike Collier, Morgan LaMantia, Pat Hardy, Pete Garcia, primaries, Railroad Commission, Ricardo Villarreal, Rochelle Garza, Ruben Cortez, Ruben Ramirez, runoff, Sandra Crenshaw, Sandragrace Martinez, Sara Stapleton-Barrera, Sarah Stogner, SBOE, SD27, Senate, Suleman Lalani, Texas, The Lege, Tim Westley, Vanesia Johnson, Venton Jones, Victor Dunn, Victor Morales, Victor Perez, Wayne Christian, Webb County, Zapata County | 1 Comment

On the importance of the Democratic AG runoff

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

We have two good choices in this race. Whoever wins, we need to fully support them in November. Rochelle Garza locked hands with her mother and marched through Dallas at a reproductive rights rally this month to let voters know … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged abortion, Attorney General, Democratic primary, Election 2022, George P. Bush, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Rochelle Garza, runoff, Texas | 2 Comments

Where are the endorsements?

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, early voting has begun for the May 7 election, which includes two Constitutional amendments and the special election for HCC District 2. As of last night when I drafted this, I see no endorsements in any of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Chip Wells, Commissioners Court, Comptroller, Congress, constitutional amendments, Coretta Mallet-Fontenot, Danielle Bess, Democratic primary, Duncan Klussmann, Election 2022, endorsements, Harris County, HCC, HD147, Janet Dudding, Jason Luong, Jay Kleberg, Joe Jaworski, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Kim McTorry, Land Commissioner, Lesley Briones, Lite Gov, Manpreet Singh, Mike Collier, Q&A, runoff, SBOE, Sonia Lopez, special election, Staci Childs, Steve Duble, Teresa Waldrop, Texas, The Lege, Treasea Trevino | 5 Comments

Hispanic Policy Foundation: Abbott 50, Beto 42

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

More poll data. In the November 2022 gubernatorial election, Greg Abbott leads Beto O’Rourke by 8% (50% to 42%) among likely voters and by 12% (53% to 41%) among the most likely (almost certain) voters. Among both groups, Libertarian Mark … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Dan Patrick, Election 2022, George P. Bush, Governor, Greg Abbott, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lite Gov, Michelle Beckley, Mike Collier, polls, primaries, Rochelle Garza, runoff, Texas | Comments Off

Not just Beto for marijuana legalization

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

The two Democrats in the runoff for Attorney General are also on board. As the May 24 runoff approaches, both Democrats in the runoff for Texas Attorney General have doubled down on their promises to legalize cannabis in the state. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Election 2022, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, marijuana, Rochelle Garza, runoff, Texas | 1 Comment

It’s officially Garza and Jaworski in the AG runoff

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Glad that’s settled. Civil rights lawyer Lee Merritt suspended his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Texas attorney general on Thursday, clearing the way for top vote-getter Rochelle Garza to face Joe Jaworski in a May runoff election. More than … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged absentee ballots, Attorney General, Democratic primary, Election 2022, Harris County, Joe Jaworski, Lee Merritt, Mike Fields, Rochelle Garza, runoff, Texas | Comments Off

Longoria to resign as Election Administrator

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Ultimately for the best. Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria submitted her resignation Tuesday, about an hour and half after Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she intended to replace her following last week’s bungled primary contests. Longoria said her resignation would … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022, Local politics | Tagged absentee ballots, Attorney General, Candis Houston, Commissioners Court, Election 2022, elections administrator, Harold Dutton, Harris County, HD142, Isabel Longoria, Joe Jaworski, lawsuit, Lee Merritt, Lina Hidalgo, primaries, The Lege, turnout | Comments Off

The Dem runoff for AG is not fully settled

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

First place in the Democratic primary for Attorney General went to Rochelle Garza. Second place is still somewhat of a question. Two days after election day in the March primary, the Democratic race for attorney general is still not settled. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Carla Brailey, Dan Patrick, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2022, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lee Merritt, Lite Gov, Michelle Beckley, Mike Collier, Mike Fields, primaries, Rochelle Garza, runoff, Texas | 7 Comments

A roundup of runoffs

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

I was going to just do a basic recap of all the primary races that will require runoffs, and then this happened, and I had to do some redesign. U.S. Rep. Van Taylor, R-Plano, has decided to end his reelection … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged absentee ballots, Alexandra Guio, Alexandra Mealer, Andrea Beall, Angel Vega, Attorney General, Ben Chou, Beverly Armstrong, Bexar County, Cassandra Hernandez, CD01, CD03, CD15, CD21, CD24, CD28, CD30, CD38, Chip Wells, Christian Hayes, Claudia Zapata, Commissioners Court, Comptroller, Congress, Coretta Mallet-Fontenot, Daniel Caldwell, Danielle Bess, David Patronella, Dawn Buckingham, Democratic primary, Derrik Gay, Diana Alexander, Duncan Klussmann, Election 2022, George P. Bush, Greg Glass, Harris County, HD100, HD114, HD147, HD22, HD37, HD70, HD76, Henry Cisneros, Henry Cuellar, James Whitfield, Jan McDowell, Jane Hamilton, Janet Dudding, Jasmine Crockett, Jason Luong, Jay Kleberg, JJ Jefferson, Joe Jaworski, John Bryant, John Rigney, Jolanda Jones, Joseph Trahan, judicial races, Justice of the Peace, Keith Self, Ken Paxton, Kim McTorry, Land Commissioner, Laura Marquez, Lawrence Allen, Lee Merritt, Lesley Briones, Lite Gov, Lorenzo Sanchez, Luis Sifuentes, Luis Villarreal, Manpreet Singh, Melissa Ortega, Michelle Beckley, Michelle Vallejo, Mihaela Plesa, Mike Collier, Morgan LaMantia, Pat Hardy, Pete Garcia, Pete Sessions, primaries, provisional ballots, Railroad Commission, recount, Ricardo Villarreal, Rochelle Garza, Ruben Cortez, Ruben Ramirez, runoff, Sandra Crenshaw, Sandragrace Martinez, Sara Stapleton-Barrera, Sarah Stogner, SBOE, SD27, Senate, Sonia Lopez, Staci Childs, Starr County, Steve Duble, Suleman Lalani, Teresa Waldrop, Texas, The Lege, Tim Westley, Treasea Trevino, Van Taylor, Vanesia Johnson, Venton Jones, Victor Dunn, Victor Morales, Victor Perez, Vidal Martinez, voter suppression, Wayne Christian, Webb County, Zapata County | 12 Comments

2022 primary results: Statewide

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

That didn’t take long: . JUST IN: Beto O’Rourke wins Texas Democratic primary for governor, @NBCNews projects. http://nbcnews.to/36VOfa3 — NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) 8:01 PM – 1 March 2022 Literally one minute after polls would have closed in El Paso. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Allen West, Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Comptroller, Dan Patrick, Dawn Buckingham, Democratic primary, Don Huffines, Election 2022, Eva Guzman, Evan Young, George P. Bush, Governor, Greg Abbott, Janet Dudding, Jay Kleberg, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Land Commissioner, Lite Gov, Mike Collier, primaries, Railroad Commission, Rochelle Garza, runoff, Sandragrace Martinez, Scott Walker, Sid Miller, Supreme Court, Susan Hays, Texas, Tim Mahoney, Wayne Christian | 1 Comment

A handful of stories about statewide primaries

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s talk about Sarah. One November evening in far West Texas, Sarah Stogner decided to strip down to pasties and her underwear, plus boots and a cowboy hat, and climb onto an oil pumpjack while a small film crew watched. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Attorney General, candidate forum, Carey Counsil, Democratic primary, Ed Ireson, Election 2022, James White, Jay Kleberg, Jinny Suh, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Land Commissioner, Lee Merritt, Louie Gohmert, Luke Warford, Michael Lange, Mike Fields, primaries, Railroad Commission, Rochelle Garza, Sandragrace Martinez, Sarah Stogner, Sid Miller, Susan Hays, Texas, Wayne Christian | 1 Comment

DMN/UT-Tyler: Abbott 45, Beto 38

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

From the DMN, via another source that I can get to. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is leading former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (R-Texas) by 7 points in a new poll tracking November’s gubernatorial race. The survey, conducted by The Dallas … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Carla Brailey, Dan Patrick, Democratic primary, Election 2022, George P. Bush, Governor, Greg Abbott, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lite Gov, Michelle Beckley, Mike Collier, polls, primaries, Rochelle Garza, Texas | Comments Off

Republican incumbents are probably going to win their primaries

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Take all primary polls with a grain of salt because polling in primaries is especially tricky. That said, here’s the most recent UT/Texas Tribune polling on the primaries, which also includes a general election gubernatorial matchup. Republican incumbents in statewide … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Carla Brailey, Dan Patrick, Election 2022, Eva Guzman, George P. Bush, Governor, Greg Abbott, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lee Merritt, Lite Gov, Louie Gohmert, Michelle Beckley, Mike Collier, Mike Fields, polls, primaries, Rochelle Garza, Texas | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Jaworski and more

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron finishes off the statewide races by endorsing Joe Jaworski in the primary for Attorney General. No question, Joe Jaworski would be a compelling candidate for Texas attorney general even if he weren’t the grandson of Texas legendary lawyer … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Alycia Harvey, Amy Martin, Attorney General, Chris Morton, Democratic primary, Election 2022, endorsements, Hilary Unger, Joe Jaworski, judicial races, Rochelle Garza, Texas, Veronica Nelson | 2 Comments

Joy Diaz

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

A bit of “potential candidate” news is tucked into this story about the current state of the Democratic statewide slate. If Democrats had a mantra, it would probably be something like “diversity and inclusion.” So it’s kind of strange that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Ag Commissioner, Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2022, Eva Guzman, George P. Bush, Governor, James White, Jerry Patterson, Jim Hogan, Jinny Suh, Joe Jaworski, Joy Diaz, Land Commissioner, Lee Merritt, Lite Gov, Matthew Dowd, Mike Collier, primaries, Rochelle Garza, Sema Hernandez, Senate, Sid Miller, Texas | 2 Comments

We have a third Dem candidate for AG

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Welcome to the race, Rochelle Garza. Democrat Rochelle Garza, a former lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union from the Rio Grande Valley, is running for attorney general after redistricting complicated her campaign to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, CD15, CD34, Congress, DCCC, Democratic primary, Election 2020, Election 2022, Eliza Alvarado, Filemon Vela, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lee Merritt, LUPE Votes, Monica de la Cruz-Hernandez, Rochelle Garza, Ruben Ramirez, Texas, Vicente Gonzalez | 2 Comments

The Republican AG primary just got bigger

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

The more, the more miserable. Attorney General Ken Paxton just got another Republican primary challenger, but this time it is someone who has been close to him for years: state Rep. Matt Krause. The Fort Worth lawmaker and founding member … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Eva Guzman, George P. Bush, HD93, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lee Merritt, Matt Krause, primaries, Texas | 1 Comment

P Bush slightly outraises Paxton

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Meh. Land Commissioner George P. Bush kicked off his attorney general campaign by outraising the incumbent, fellow Republican Ken Paxton, and another primary challenger, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman. But Paxton has more money saved up for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Election 2022, Eva Guzman, fundraising, George P. Bush, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lee Merritt, primaries, Texas | Comments Off

Eva Guzman raises a few bucks

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

It’s not bad, but she’s gonna need a lot more than this. Eva Guzman, one of the 2022 Republican primary challengers to Attorney General Ken Paxton, raised more than $1 million in her first 10 days as an announced candidate— … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Election 2022, Eva Guzman, fundraising, George P. Bush, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, primaries, Republican Party, Texas | 1 Comment

Lee Merritt officially joins the AG race

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

We now have a contested Democratic primary for Attorney General. Lee Merritt, the nationally known civil rights attorney, is officially running for Texas attorney general as a Democrat. Merritt is set to launch his campaign at a 9 a.m. news … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Democratic primary, Election 2022, Eva Guzman, George P. Bush, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lee Merritt, primaries, Texas | 2 Comments

P Bush officially challenges Paxton

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

The primary no one asked for. Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton’s legal troubles. “Enough is enough, Ken,” Bush said during … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Don Huffines, Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2022, endorsements, George P. Bush, Governor, Greg Abbott, Joe Jaworski, Justin Nelson, Ken Paxton, Lee Merritt, primaries, Sid Miller, Texas | 7 Comments

George P. Bush again talks about running for AG

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

It would be entertaining, in the way that videos of people getting whacked in the nuts is entertaining. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said Thursday he is “seriously considering” running for attorney general in 2022 — and detailed how … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Election 2022, George P. Bush, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Land Commissioner, primaries, Texas | 5 Comments

Lee Merritt

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

We have a new contender for Attorney General. Civil rights attorney S. Lee Merritt has announced he’s running for Texas Attorney General in 2022 via his social media pages Saturday. “Texas deserves an attorney general that will fight for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Collin County, Democratic primary, Election 2022, George P. Bush, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Lee Merritt, primaries, Texas | 6 Comments

Beto for Governor?

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

He says he’s thinking about it. Democrat Beto O’Rourke has left no doubt that he’s weighing a run for governor next year. “You know what, it’s something I’m going to think about,” O’Rourke said in an exclusive interview on an … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Allen West, Attorney General, Beto O'Rourke, Dan Patrick, Democratic primary, Don Huffines, Election 2018, Election 2022, Governor, Greg Abbott, Joe Jaworski, Julian Castro, Ken Paxton, Lite Gov, Mike Collier, Powered by People, primaries, Texas | 21 Comments

PAC to boot Paxton formed

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

No time like the present to start the fight against America’s worst AG. Thursday, the Boot Texas Republicans Political Action Committee launched a campaign that is dead set on kicking Paxton out of office. Treasurer Zack Malitz said the PAC … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Beat Abbott PAC, Boot Paxton PAC, Boot Texas Republicans PAC, Democratic primary, Election 2022, fundraising, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Texas | Comments Off

The life and times of Ken Paxton

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

This long Trib story is basically a biography of Ken Paxton, with a focus on his ethical and legal travails since 2014. Most of what’s in here you already know, but if you need a refresher or you know someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized!, Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Attorney General, bribery, Election 2018, Election 2022, FBI, Jeff Mateer, Joe Jaworski, Justin Nelson, Ken Paxton, Nate Paul, Servergy, Texas | 1 Comment

George P Bush sees an opportunity

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

He’s not shy, I’ll give him that. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush will “keep all options open” about a potential bid for attorney general in 2022 as current Attorney General Ken Paxton grapples with a mutiny from his senior … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Election 2022, George P. Bush, Joe Jaworski, Ken Paxton, Land Commissioner, primaries, Texas | 1 Comment

PPP/TDP: Trump 48, Biden 48

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

More polls. A new poll of likely voters found that President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are tied in Texas. The poll, commissioned by the Texas Democratic Party through Public Policy Polling, is the latest reflecting a dead … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020, Election 2022, The making of the President | Tagged Attorney General, Congress, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Election 2022, Governor, Greg Abbott, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Joe Jaworski, John Cornyn, Julian Castro, Justin Nelson, Ken Paxton, MJ Hegar, polls, President, Senate, TDP, Texas | 1 Comment

The 2022 election has officially started

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

And Joe Jaworski is the first candidate out of the box. Joe Jaworski, a mediator and former Galveston mayor, is not a fan of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican first elected to statewide office in 2014. “I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Attorney General, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2022, Joe Jaworski, Justin Nelson, Ken Paxton, Texas | 1 Comment

Eiland will not seek re-election

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

This is a tough break for the Democrats. State Rep. Craig Eiland, D-Galveston, will not seek re-election, he announced in a tearful personal privilege speech on the House floor Wednesday night. Eiland, who has served in the Legislature for two … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2014 | Tagged Craig Eiland, Election 2012, Election 2014, HD23, HD50, Joe Jaworski, Mark Strama, Pat Doyle, Susan Criss, Texas, The Lege | 5 Comments

Who wants to live in Galveston?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Galveston would like to know. Although the city is still rebuilding with new private investment and hundreds of millions in federal disaster money, Galveston finds itself at a crossroads and confronting fundamental questions: Will its population continue to shrink until … Continue reading →

Posted in The great state of Texas | Tagged Galveston, Galveston Bay, Hurricane Ike, Joe Jaworski, Texas, UTMB | 1 Comment

Lampson says he’s looking at CD14

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Some potential good news from the Chron story about Ron Paul’s announcement that he will not seek re-election in CD14: One with a definite interest in the race is Nick Lampson, a Beaumont Democrat who represented Texas’ 9th Congressional District … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD14, Election 2012, Joe Jaworski, Nick Lampson, redistricting, Ron Paul, Texas, Tom DeLay | 4 Comments

Ron Paul not running for re-election in CD14

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like we won’t need to challenge him after all. Late Tuesday morning, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, sent out the following message to his Twitter followers: “I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress.” Brazoria County newspaper, The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD14, Congress, Election 2008, Election 2012, Galveston, Jefferson County, Joe Jaworski, Nick Lampson, redistricting, Ron Paul, Texas | 3 Comments

Galveston’s comeback

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I wish the city of Galveston all the best with this. Community leaders here, concerned that 50 years of steady population loss could transform what was once one of Texas’ great cities into a hollowed-out tourist resort, are scrambling to … Continue reading →

Posted in The great state of Texas | Tagged Galveston, Hurricane Ike, Joe Jaworski | Comments Off

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