Mar 1, 2017 | By the Numbers, Straight-ticket Voting
Forty Texas House districts saw one party’s candidate have at least a 20K-vote advantage in straight-party voting for the 2016 general election, up from 27 in 2012. Of the 40 seats, Republicans held the advantage in 27 seats, and Democrats held the advantage in 13. On...
Nov 1, 2016 | Campaign Finance
Eight-day-out campaign finance reports were due yesterday for state and legislative candidates (and some local candidates) with general election opponents. The reports cover contributions received and expenditures made between September 29 and October 29. From this...
Oct 16, 2016 | Campaign Finance
Early voting in person begins one week from tomorrow (Monday, October 24). SC: The Houston Chronicle endorsed incumbent Justices Debra Lehrmann (SC3) and Eva Guzman (SC9) and challenger Dori Contreras Garza (SC5). SD12: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram endorsed Sen. Jane...
Nov 16, 2015 | Archived Updates
Dear Subscriber, A few things we wanted to share with you today: CD8: Former Rep. Steve Toth (R-The Woodlands) announced he was running in the Republican primary against U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands). Two other Republicans are already in the race. CD15: Two...
Oct 6, 2015 | Archived Updates
We emailed this to our subscribers today: Dear Subscriber, Attached please find our latest update (No. 84-34). Highlights include: 30-day-out reports for HD118, Houston mayoral candidates Empower Texans endorses four New challenger for Burkett Coleman, Laubenberg...
