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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Wesley Hunt holds edge over Duncan Klussmann in contest for Texas’ new 38th congressional district

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 1, 2022 · CD 38 was designed as a safe Republican seat for Hunt, leaving some voters concerned Hunt won’t be as responsive to constituents as their current member of Congress.

Tags 2022 elections Congressional Elections Duncan Klussmann Texas 38th Congressional District wesley hunt

Politics

DCCC Targets Houston Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s District For Takeover

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 16, 2020 · Political analysts rate the suburban Houston district as “Likely Republican”.

Tags Congressional Elections Dan Crenshaw DCCC Texas 2nd Congressional District

Texas Elections 2018

Culberson, Fletcher Neck And Neck In Final Days Of Campaign

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 1, 2018 · The contest between Congressman John Culberson and Democratic challenger Lizzie Pannill Fletcher is likely to hinge on the votes of suburban white women and minorities. Harvey, healthcare, and immigration are among the defining issues.

Tags 2018 midterm elections 7th congressional district Congressional Elections Congressman John Culberson Lizzie Pannill Fletcher

Gerrymander

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How Much Does Voting Matter In A Gerrymandered District?

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 21, 2018 · Texas is one of three states whose legislative maps have landed them before the Supreme Court this term

Tags Congressional Elections gerrymandering legislative districts TEXAS DECIDES voting

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Greg Abbott Backs Activist Kathaleen Wall In Congressional Race To Replace Ted Poe

Associated Press

Posted on January 23, 2018 · Kathaleen Wall is among around 10 Republicans vying for Poe's Houston-area seat

Tags abbott Congressional Elections Gov. Greg Abbott Kathaleen Wall republican texas

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TOWN SQUARE EXCLUSIVE: Beto O’Rourke’s discusses plans on Texas power grid, Roe v. Wade, gun safety measures

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 3, 2022 · Today, we have an in-depth, open conversation with Texas Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.

Tags 2022 elections Beto O'Rourke Drive for Texas gun control houston Roe v. Wade Texas governor's race Texas power grid voting

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Harris County will place a $1.2 billion bond referendum on the November ballot

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 3, 2022 · The lion’s share of the bond referendum would go to cover roads, drainage, and transportation projects, while the rest would go to parks and public safety.

Tags 2022 elections bond election bond referendum Harris County Commissioners Court public safety

Politics

Harris County will consider legal action against Texas over its selection for a 2022 election audit

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 2, 2022 · The audit, for the county was randomly selected last week, comes on top of a separate audit the state is conducting of Harris County’s 2020 election.

Tags 2020 election 2022 elections County Attorney Christian Menefee election audit texas secretary of state’s office

Politics

A new poll shows the Harris County Judge’s race is neck-and-neck

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 14, 2022 · The poll released by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs shows Democratic incumbent Lina Hidalgo at 48% among likely voters and her Republican rival, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, at 47%.

Tags 2022 elections alexandra del moral mealer Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Hobby School of Public Affairs

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