Candidate and Election News for December 1

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. AGRIC: Spring resident Richard Carpenter established a campaign committee for a potential challenge of Comm. Sid Miller (R)...

Empower Texans Endorses First Challengers of 2018

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility/Empower Texans released a series of legislative primary endorsements focusing on challengers and open-seat races. HD2: The group endorsed challenger Bryan Slaton in his rematch against Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Van). The group previously...

10 New Candidates Take Steps Toward 2018 Campaigns

GOV: Arlington resident Edward Lee Nash formed a campaign committee for a potential challenge of Gov. Greg Abbott (R). We were unable to determine his occupation and political affiliation definitively. HD10: Seven Points resident Matt Savino formed a campaign...

Re-election and Candidate News for August 18

HD15: The Woodlands educator and Republican activist Jackie Waters formed a campaign committee for a potential race for the seat being vacated by Rep. Mark Keough (R-The Woodlands) as a Republican. HD62: Sherman council member and creative consultant Kevin Couch...

Election News for July 26

Special Session: A bill intended to prevent mail-in ballot fraud was passed by the Senate, 21-10. Senate Bill 5 by Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) would increase penalties for voter fraud committed via mail-in ballots, particularly for individuals...

HD15: Keough to Seek County Office

Updated: Former Rep. Steve Toth (R-The Woodlands) announces bid for the seat. Two-term Rep. Mark Keough (R-The Woodlands) announced he would run for Montgomery County Judge, forgoing re-election to the House. “The last two legislative sessions have impressed upon me...