Election Update for July 28

A few things we wanted to share with you today: HD12: Rep. Kyle Kacal (R-College Station) announced he would seek re-election. He may be facing a possible general election opponent in College Station resident Gene Perez, who filed a CTA this week. Perez indicated he...

Election Update for July 24

A few things we wanted to share with you today: HD121: Former Texas Public Policy Foundation President Jeff Judson announced he would challenge Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) in the primary. He has been challenged in each of the last two primaries by Matt Beebe,...

Election Update for July 20

A few things we wanted to share with you today: RRC2: Commissioner David Porter announced he would seek re-election. The only known challenger so far is Robert Cody Garrett of Del Valle, who filed his CTA in late April. SD22: Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) announced...

Election Update for July 16

We emailed this to our subscribers tonight: Dear Subscriber, Campaign finance reports were due yesterday for statewide, legislative and federal candidates. Attached please find our latest update (No. 84-26). Highlights include: Record-breaking contribution totals for...

Election Update for July 9

A few things we wanted to share with you today: HD18: Rep. John Otto (R-Dayton) announced he would not seek re-election and endorsed Liberty Co. Attorney Wes Hinch to succeed him. Hinch has since announced he would seek Otto’s seat. Hinch was elected County...

Election Update for July 2

A few things we wanted to share with you today: HD3: Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-Magnolia) plans a major announcement on Monday that some believe will be the launching of a challenge to Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio). Bell said his announcement would include details...

Election Update for June 30

We emailed this to our subscribers today: Dear Subscriber, Attached please find our latest update (No. 84-25). Highlights include: Fundraising deadline for current reporting period is today Democrats end Texas “Two-Step” delegate process Hegar endorses...

Election Update for June 24

A few things we wanted to share with you today: SD1: Texas Right to Life endorsed Rep. Bryan Hughes. Re-election Announcements: Rep. Cindy Burkett, Sen. Chuy Hinojosa, Rep. Dan Huberty announced re-election bids today. Reps. Drew Darby and John Wray announced ...

Election Update for June 22

We emailed this to our subscribers today: Dear Subscriber, Attached please find our latest update (No. 84-24). Highlights include: Empower Texans releases its biennial scorecard Campaign contribution moratorium ends More endorsements for Hughes UT/TT poll shows Cruz,...

Election Update for June 19

Dear Subscriber, Attached please find our latest update (No. 84-23). Highlights include: Ratliff reconsidering decision to leave SBOE Several say they are passing on SD24 open seat Cyrier, Workman get primary challengers Campbell says no to CD21 race Some historical...

Election Update for June 16

We emailed this to our subscribers today: Dear Subscriber, Attached please find our latest update (No. 84-22). Highlights include: Keffer decided not to seek re-election Massengale, with TLR endorsement, to challenge Lehrmann Hughes and Simpson release endorsement...

Election Update for June 9

We sent this to our subscribers today: Dear Subscriber, Attached please find our latest update (No. 84-21). Highlights include: Challengers announce bids in HD2 and HD115, while open-seat campaigns launch in HD126 and HD130. Graves endorsed by Erath Co. precinct...