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Run-Offs Likely In Many Houston Election Races

Laurie Johnson

Posted on September 23, 2013 · 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.

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Ben Hall Goes After Mayor Parker On Houston’s Crime Rates

Laurie Johnson

Posted on September 9, 2013 · 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.

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Justice Department Targets Texas Over Voter Discrimination

Laurie Johnson

Posted on July 25, 2013 · 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.

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Supreme Court Ruling On Voting Rights Act Motivates Civil Rights Groups In Houston

Pat Hernandez

Posted on July 1, 2013 · 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.

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What The Supreme Court Decision On The Voting Rights Act Means For Texas

Florian Martin

Posted on June 25, 2013 · 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.

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What You Can Expect From The Houston Mayoral Race

Laurie Johnson

Posted on May 9, 2013 · Houston Mayor Annise Parker officially kicks off her campaign for re-election this weekend. The mayoral campaign could be an aggressive one.

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Election Day Is This Saturday, No Really

Laurie Johnson

Posted on May 6, 2013 · 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.

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Houston City Council Candidates Line Up For At-Large Position 3

Pat Hernandez

Posted on April 1, 2013 · 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.

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Elections

The 2013 Houston Mayoral Race Begins … In 2012

Laurie Johnson

Posted on December 17, 2012 · 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.

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