Endorsement News and a Correction for January 4

Correction: Yesterday, we reported Rep. Ben Leman (R-Iola) had endorsed Ben Bius to succeed him in HD12 (Safe R). All of that is true except the “succeed him” part – Bius is challenging Rep. Kyle Kacal (R-College Station) in HD12. Leman is not seeking re-election to...

Candidate and Quorum Litigation News for August 17

HD10 special: U.S. Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-Waxahachie) endorsed former Rep. John Wray (R-Waxahachie) to fill his unexpired state House term. HD3: Magnolia real estate agent and Montgomery ISD trustee Kelly McDonald established a campaign committee for a potential primary...

Candidate Filing and Endorsement News for November 24

Filing for the 2020 primary elections and nominating conventions continues through December 9. We expect the week of Thanksgiving to be a fairly quiet one. HD3: Montgomery resident Martin Shupp established a campaign committee for a potential challenge of Rep. Cecil...

Newspaper Endorsement News for October 20

LTGOV: The San Antonio Express-News endorsed Democratic challenger Mike Collier over Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R). Courts: The Houston Chronicle endorsed Justice Jeff Brown (R) and Democratic challengers Steven Kirkland over Justice Jimmy Blacklock (R) and R.K. Sandill...

Candidate and Election News for November 29

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. GOV: Dallas Co. Sheriff Lupe Valdez (D) is considering resigning her office as early as the end of next week in order to seek the...

Election News for June 26

HD3: Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-Magnolia) announced he would seek re-election. HD16: Rep. Will Metcalf (R-Conroe) announced he would seek re-election. CD1: Tyler nurse Shirley McKellar has filed paperwork re-designating her federal campaign account for a fourth...

Recent Life PAC Endorsements Underscore Rifts

Life PAC, the political arm of Texans for Life Coalition, has made several recent endorsements, including: Cecil Bell Jr. (R-Magnolia) for HD3 John Frullo (R-Lubbock) for HD84 Dan Huberty (R-Humble) for HD127 Lorne Liechty for HD33 open Bennett Ratliff, challenging...

Election Update for July 2

A few things we wanted to share with you today: HD3: Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-Magnolia) plans a major announcement on Monday that some believe will be the launching of a challenge to Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio). Bell said his announcement would include details...