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Tag: Congressional Elections

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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

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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

News

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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A new school year — and a new era — begins at HISD under state control

Michael Hagerty / Craig Cohen

Posted on August 28, 2023 · The TEA took over, hired a board of managers and a superintendent, and now a summer of change is put to the test.

Tags back to school Dominic Anthony Walsh Duncan Klussmann education hisd Mike Miles schools

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Defense phase begins in first Harris County election challenge trial

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 8, 2023 · Former Judge Erin Lunceford is asking the court to require a new election in her contest against Judge Tamika Craft for Harris County’s 189th Judicial District Court. Craft’s attorneys attempted to have the case dismissed before calling their first witnesses.

Tags 2022 elections Erin Lunceford Harris County Elections Administrator's Office judicial elections Tamika Craft Texas Election Code

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Elections

Second day of judicial election challenge trial focuses on countywide problems with mail-in ballots, early votes

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 2, 2023 · Republican voting officials Kay Tyner and Colleen Vera took the stand for the plaintiff, former Judge Erin Lunceford, in Lunceford’s election challenge lawsuit against Judge Tamika Craft. Lunceford is seeking a new election in Harris County’s 189th Judicial District Court.

Tags 2022 elections early voting Erin Lunceford Harris County Election Administrator mail in ballot Tamika Craft

The HISD logo over a teacher and students in a classroom.

Houston Matters

New literacy curriculum is among the many changes coming to HISD

Michael Hagerty / Craig Cohen

Posted on July 28, 2023 · A new phonics-focused curriculum was tested last school year and will be expanded this year.

Tags Duncan Klussmann hisd literacy literacy curriculum Mike Miles reading science of reading

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