Oct 13, 2019 | Campaign News
Top News SEN: Sen. Pat Fallon (R-Frisco) announced he would not challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R) in the Republican primary. PRES: Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s campaign announced he raised $4.5M during the third quarter. CD11 open: Former Midland council member...
Oct 6, 2019 | Campaign News
Deadlines: Tomorrow (Monday) is the deadline to register to vote for the November 5 general, constitutional amendment and special elections. It is also the deadline for candidates in the three legislative special elections and local candidates on the general election...
May 31, 2018 | Campaign News
HD13: Rep. Ben Leman (R-Iola) took the oath of office today and will serve the remainder of former Rep. Leighton Schubert’s (R-Caldwell) term. Rep. Ben Leman Leman defeated Jill Wolfskill, 57%-43%, in the Republican runoff. Wolfskill withdrew from the special runoff...
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. Rep.-elect Ben Leman He is the lone remaining candidate in the special election to fill the unexpired term of former Rep. Leighton Schubert...
May 23, 2018 | Campaign News
A few quick takes on tonight’s election results: Lupe Valdez defeated Andrew White, 53-47, to claim the Democratic nomination. The first Democratic gubernatorial runoff since 1990 failed to draw much buzz. Turnout was the lowest ever for a Democratic...
May 21, 2018 | Political Climate
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time across the state as voters determine the final major-party nominees for the general election. Here are some of the storylines we will be watching as the evening unfolds: Looking for a Wave: Democrats are deciding...
May 20, 2018 | Campaign Finance
State candidates are required to file daily pre-election reports detailing contributions received after the 8-day-out report period closes. Some highlights of recently filed reports: GOV: Lupe Valdez reported receiving a pair of contributions totaling $7K. Andrew...
May 15, 2018 | Campaign Finance
State candidates (and local candidates where required) on the May 22 primary runoff election ballot were required to file their runoff reports on Monday. Most of them became available online today. These reports disclose contributions received and expenditures made...
May 6, 2018 | Election Night Returns
A few quick highlights of tonight’s election results: The special election for HD13 settled nothing. Ben Leman (43%) and Jill Wolfskill (37%) are headed to a special runoff election, assuming the loser of their May 22 primary runoff match wishes to press on with...
May 3, 2018 | Campaign News
Saturday is Election Day. We will have live coverage of election results from the HD13 special election and other key local and special elections throughout the evening beginning at 7 p.m. CDT at txelects.com/live. GOV: The Dallas Morning News reiterated its...
May 2, 2018 | Campaign News
GOV: Democratic runoff candidates Lupe Valdez and Andrew White will reportedly debate May 11 in Austin. The debate will be organized by several Democratic groups, according to a press release issued by James Lee, Hispanic Caucus State Committeeman of the Texas...
Apr 30, 2018 | Campaign News
HD62 open: Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered a special election for November 6 to fill the unexpired term of former Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman), whose previously announced resignation took effect today. Candidates must file by August 23. Brent Lawson and Reggie Smith...
