Jan 17, 2022 | Campaign News
Damien Jones, one of two Republicans seeking the seat, has suspended his campaign for HD147 (Safe D). In a statement posted to social media, Jones described the “toll” that depression and PTSD has taken on himself and family. “I have to prioritize the necessary work...
Jan 3, 2022 | Campaign News
The Secretary of State’s office released a progress report (PDF) of its “full forensic audit” of the 2020 general election results in Collin, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant Cos. Much of this report summarizes work routinely done by counties under existing law to ensure...
Dec 16, 2021 | Campaign News
The filing deadline has passed, but we are still learning about candidates whose filings are just now being, or have not yet been, reported. County and state party chairs are not required to submit candidate information to the Secretary of State until December 21. Our...
Dec 6, 2021 | Campaign News
Filing for partisan nomination or an independent candidacy for the 2022 general election continues through December 13. GOV (Likely R): The campaign of former Sen. Don Huffines (R-Dallas) released a new ad highlighting his conservative credentials....
Oct 26, 2021 | Campaign News
Early voting continues through Friday for the November 2 constitutional amendment, general and special elections. Through yesterday (Monday), the eighth day of early voting, statewide turnout inched over 2% of registered voters. A little over 350K of the state’s...
Oct 20, 2021 | Campaign News
Early voting continues for the November 2 constitutional, general and special elections. SD31 open: The Kevin Sparks (R) campaign released a new ad, “One Election,” touting Trump’s endorsement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIl6ZPj6RA HD19/HD73: Rep. Kyle...
Oct 8, 2021 | Campaign News
The Don Huffines (R) campaign released a new ad, “Stop the Invasion,” criticizing Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) handling of the recent surge of migrants in Del Rio. The ad is part of an “aggressive, six-figure media buy” in 15 markets, including “prominently” airing during...
Jul 21, 2021 | Campaign News
CD6 special: Early voting continues through Friday for the July 27 special runoff election. In Tarrant Co., in-person voting again ticked upward to just over 1,800 votes cast, bringing the three-day total of in-person and absentee voters to more than 7K (2.1% of...
Jul 20, 2021 | Campaign News
Rep. Michelle Beckley (D-Carrollton) announced she would challenge U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Irving). Her campaign launch video centers around her participation in the current House Democrats’ quorum break. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfqdccrrZ4o Beckley is...
Jul 15, 2021 | Campaign Finance, Campaign News
The Texas congressional delegation and announced candidates raised more than $18M during the second quarter of 2021 and reported having more than $38M on hand. July quarterly reports were due today for all federal officeholders and candidates. Our federal Crib Sheet...
Jul 9, 2021 | Campaign News
The First Called Session of the 87th Legislature convened yesterday (Thursday). Both chambers’ election bills will be heard in their respective committees tomorrow. The Senate State Affairs Committee will consider Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), the...
Jul 4, 2021 | Campaign News
State chair of the Republican Party of Texas and former one-term U.S. Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) announced he will challenge Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in the primary. In a seven-minute announcement video, West speaks about legacies and the need to protect them before drawing...