Posted on · Houston's mayoral race is getting a lot of attention — but all of the Houston City Council races will also be on the ballot. The sheer number of candidates will likely force several races into run-off elections.
Posted on · The November election is less than two months away and Ben Hall's campaign to unseat Mayor Annise Parker is starting to gear up. Today the former city attorney issued a five-point plan to address crime.
Posted on · The Justice Department is taking aim at Texas. Attorney General Eric Holder says Texas is one of several states that should be held to tougher standards under the Voting Rights Act.
Posted on · In the wake of last week's Supreme Court decision, for some groups, it's all about ensuring integrity in the process. Civil rights groups are announcing the creation of a statewide initiative to make sure violations of the federal Voting Rights Act do not go unchecked.
Posted on · The Supreme Court decision that struck down part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has major implications for Texas. The Lone Star State is one of nine states that now no longer have to seek the Justice Department’s approval for changes in election procedure. This affects some recent divisive issues.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Annise Parker officially kicks off her campaign for re-election this weekend. The mayoral campaign could be an aggressive one.
Posted on · Tomorrow is the last day of early voting. That may sound odd — but Texas holds a uniform election in the month of May and Election Day is this Saturday. More than half of Harris County voters are eligible to cast ballots.
Posted on · Houston's municipal elections are eight months away and candidates are out campaigning. One political analyst says it's not too early to get the word out, especially in some races where the field is getting crowded.
Posted on · Although the mayoral election is nearly a year away — the campaigning is about to begin. Former city attorney Ben Hall is likely to run against incumbent Annise Parker.