Dec 14, 2021 | Campaign News
Yesterday (Monday) was the deadline to file for partisan nomination or independent candidacy for statewide, legislative, congressional and county offices on the 2022 general election ballot. Today (Tuesday) was the deadline to withdraw that application. Our Crib...
Nov 2, 2021 | Election Night Returns
Today (Tuesday) was Election Day across Texas as voters decided the fate of eight constitutional amendments, filled an unexpired House term, elected local officials and judged various charter amendments, local propositions and bond measures. All eight constitutional...
Mar 17, 2021 | Campaign News
CD6 special: The Susan Wright (R) campaign released its first ad, “Bright Hope,” focusing on carrying on the legacy of her late husband, former U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-Arlington). The Brian Harrison (R) campaign released its second ad, “Bleed Business,” focusing on...
Aug 7, 2019 | Campaign News
HD27: Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) has been disbarred by the State Bar of Texas following a July 26 hearing. Reynolds was convicted on misdemeanor criminal barratry charges in November 2014. He has been re-elected twice since his conviction. Reynolds also owes...
Jul 19, 2019 | Campaign News
Ahead of a previously scheduled Monday announcement, Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) established a campaign committee to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R). West’s seat is not up for re-election in 2020, so he will not have to give up his state Senate seat to pursue a...
Jun 20, 2019 | Campaign News
AG: It took nearly six months, but the Court of Criminal Appeals declined the special prosecutors’ request to reconsider its November ruling striking down their fees. The judges did not explain their decision, although it seldom reconsiders any of its rulings. Atty....
Jun 6, 2019 | Campaign News
HD25: Lake Jackson nurse Rhonda Seth established a campaign committee for a potential primary challenge of Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton). Seth made a small donation to Bonnen’s 2018 primary opponent, Damon Rambo, whose Facebook page continues to be highly...
May 2, 2019 | Campaign News
SEN: U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio), who weeks ago seemed poised to enter the race, is no longer expected challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R). He indicated to a Hearst reporter that he was “gonna pass” on the Senate race and if he ran for another office, it...
Apr 25, 2019 | Campaign News
Early voting continues through Tuesday in most jurisdictions participating in the May 4 uniform election. Generally speaking, turnout is light across the state: In Dallas Co., turnout is just north of 2% through the first four days. Turnout exceeds 5% in around three...
May 24, 2018 | Campaign News
HD13 open: Former Grimes County Judge Ben Leman will be sworn in as the newest state representative on May 31 at 11 a.m. He is the lone remaining candidate in the special election to fill the unexpired term of former Rep. Leighton Schubert (R-Caldwell). Leman defeated...
Aug 30, 2017 | Campaign News
SD8: Angela Paxton, a Plano guidance counselor and wife of Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton, filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee for a potential run for the seat being vacated by Sen. Van Taylor (R-Plano). We previously reported that she was exploring the race....
Aug 28, 2017 | Campaign News
Redistricting: The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the federal district court ruling invalidating two Texas congressional districts, likely placing a remedial hearing scheduled for September 5 on hold. Plaintiffs have until 3 p.m. that day to file a...
