Straight-ticket Voting in South and Far West Texas

We have explored the shifts in straight-ticket voting in several of the state’s largest counties and found significant Democratic gains, particularly in Republican-held state House seats, with some exceptions, notably in districts held by African-American Democrats....

Election Update for August 3

We sent this to our subscribers today: Dear Subscriber, Attached please find our latest update (No. 84-27). Highlights include: AG Ken Paxton’s indicted, plus explanation of process for filling a vacancy in a statewide office should one occur Crownover retiring...

Election Update for July 9

A few things we wanted to share with you today: HD18: Rep. John Otto (R-Dayton) announced he would not seek re-election and endorsed Liberty Co. Attorney Wes Hinch to succeed him. Hinch has since announced he would seek Otto’s seat. Hinch was elected County...