Special Election Turnout and Candidate News for January 20

HD79 special: Through Friday, the last day for which numbers are available, a total of 1,083 people had voted early, amounting to 1.2% of registered voters. Polls were closed today (Sunday) and will be closed tomorrow (Monday) for the holiday. HD145 special: Through...

Turnout Hits 0.5% in HD145 and Other News for January 17

HD145 special: Early voting turnout declined for the third straight day Thursday when just 75 people – 74 in person and one by mail – cast ballots. Through four days, just 359 people have voted, amounting to 0.5% of registered voters. Beaumont: Mayor Becky Ames filed...

5 File for HD125 and Other News for January 14

Five filed for the HD125 special election to fill the unexpired term of former Rep. Justin Rodriguez (D-San Antonio), who resigned to accept an appointment to the Bexar Co. Commissioners Court: Steve Huerta (D), a San Antonio social justice advocate Ray Lopez (D), a...

HD125 Field Takes Shape and Other News for January 9

HD125 special: Fred Rangel, who unsuccessfully sought the vice chairmanship of the Republican Party of Texas last year, announced he would seek the seat vacated by former Rep. and current Bexar Co. Comm. Justin Rodriguez (D-San Antonio). Rangel unsuccessfully ran for...

HD79, HD145 Special Election Fields Set

HD79 special: Three candidates filed to fill the unexpired term of Rep. Joe Pickett (D-El Paso), whose resignation becomes effective tomorrow (Friday): Art Fierro (D), El Paso marketing and public relations professional and El Paso Community Coll. Board chair Michiel...

Report: Rodriguez Likely To Succeed Elizondo

The San Antonio Express-News’s Josh Baugh and Dylan McGuinness reported that Rep. Justin Rodriguez (D-San Antonio) is the likely successor to the late Bexar Co. Comm. Paul Elizondo (D), who passed away last week. Prior to his 2012 election to the House, Rodriguez...

Abbott Orders Special Elections for HD79, HD145

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered January 29 special elections to fill vacant HD79 and HD145, triggered by the resignation of Rep. Joe Pickett (D-El Paso) and the promotion of Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston). Candidates must file with the Secretary of State by January 3....