Mar 2, 2022 | Political Climate
Note: We will not have percentages for some races, including all statewide races, because of delays in counting Harris Co.’s votes (and some others including Dallas and Tarrant Cos.). Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) cruised to their...
Feb 9, 2022 | Campaign News
Early voting for the March 1 primary begins Monday. AG (Lean R): The National Rifle Assoc. endorsed Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton (R), who received an A+ grade from the group. The group rated his primary challengers Land Comm. George P. Bush (R) as A, U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert...
Dec 10, 2021 | Campaign News
Filing for partisan nomination or an independent candidacy for the 2022 general election concludes at 6 p.m. local time on Monday. Our Crib Sheets have the latest information on the 893 candidates for statewide, legislative and congressional offices we are tracking,...
Nov 29, 2021 | Campaign News
Filing for partisan nomination or an independent candidacy for the 2022 general election continues through December 13. GOV (Likely R): In a video, actor Matthew McConaughey announced that a run for governor is a “path I am choosing not to take.” He said he would...
Nov 15, 2021 | Campaign News
Rep. Ina Minjarez (D-San Antonio) announced she would run to succeed retiring Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff (D). She had previously expressed interest in the race. “I’ve always fought for our everyday neighbors,” Minjarez said. “I know the best place for me to lead...
Oct 6, 2021 | Campaign News
County Judge Nelson Wolff (D) announced he would not seek re-election. Wolff was appointed county judge in 2001 and re-elected five times. Rep. Ina Minjarez (D-San Antonio) formed an exploratory committee for the race to succeed him. HD13 open: Itasca legislative...
Jan 27, 2019 | Special Elections
Three seats in the House of Representatives were vacant when the Legislature convened two weeks ago: HD79, an El Paso Co. seat vacated by former Rep. Joe Pickett (D-El Paso), who resigned in December, citing health reasons. HD125, a Bexar Co. seat vacated by former...
Oct 11, 2018 | Campaign News
GOV: Humorist Kinky Friedman, himself a former independent candidate for the state’s highest office, endorsed Libertarian nominee Mark Tippetts. “They still try to screw the Libertarians and independents,” Friedman said in a statement. “Ironically, most Texans are...
Feb 13, 2018 | Campaign News
Early voting for the March 6 primary election begins Tuesday. GOV: The campaign of Gov. Greg Abbott (R) released its first re-election ad focused on the Texas economy and business climate. LAND: The Dallas Morning News endorsed former Comm. Jerry Patterson (R) over...
Dec 12, 2017 | Campaign News
The filing deadline for a spot on the 2018 primary ballot has passed, but the candidate rosters are not yet finalized. The parties have until December 19 to submit their final certified candidate lists to the Secretary of State. Corrections We corrected three mistakes...
Dec 6, 2017 | Campaign News
Filing for a place on the 2018 continues until 6 p.m. local time on Monday. Please see our Crib Sheets for candidates’ filing status. HD4 open: Gun Barrel City resident Earl Brunner established a campaign committee for a potential run for the seat being vacated by...
Nov 27, 2017 | Campaign News
Filing for a place on the 2018 continues until 6 p.m. local time on December 11. Please see our Crib Sheets for candidates’ filing status. SC2: Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced he would appoint his general counsel Jimmy Blacklock to succeed Justice Don Willett (R) upon...
