In-Depth
Cononavirus Pushes Runoff Primary To July, Throwing Campaigns Into Limbo
Posted on · COVID-19 shelter orders will likely preclude traditional grassroots canvassing
Tag: primary election
News
Incumbent Commissioner Rodney Ellis Wins Precinct 1 Primary, While Precinct 3 Heads To A Runoff
Posted on · With the retirement of longtime Commissioner Steve Radack, it's unclear whether Precinct 3 could flip from Republican to Democratic.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Primary Election Analysis, And Where To Eat In Chinatown (March 4, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Super Tuesday results, our weekly political roundup, the state of Houston's port, and the best restaurants in Chinatown.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Super Tuesday Turnout, And Council Member Abbie Kamin (March 3, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Live from a Super Tuesday polling place, City Council Member Abbie Kamin discusses city politics, and screen time and sensory overload.
Houston Matters
Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman Calls For Ranked-Choice Voting In Texas
Posted on · Allowing voters to rank candidates by their order of preference is "an instant runoff."
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: County Clerk Diane Trautman, And Dealing With Toxic Workplaces (Feb. 18, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Early voting begins for Super Tuesday, Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman answers your questions, how to deal with a toxic workplace, and remembering the music of Julius Eastman.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Prepping For The Primaries, The Week In Politics, And Houston’s Classic Restaurants (Feb. 5, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Issues of electronic voting security in advance of the Texas primaries, our weekly political roundup, the best classic Houston restaurants, and a conversation with comedian Maysoon Zayid.
Houston Matters
Joint Primary Voting, And Legalizing Lemonade Stands: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · Houston Matters breaks down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: New Bills Becoming Law, And Joint Primary Voting
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Texas Elections 2018
Analysis: A Good Day To Be A Texas Incumbent
Posted on · Tuesday's primary election results were perfectly summarized by a Republican political consultant: "So much money, so little change"
Texas Elections 2018
Candidates Enter Final Stretch Ahead Of Primary Election Day
Posted on · On Tuesday’s Election Day, voters who did not vote during early voting will need to locate their polling location and cast their ballot before the polls close at 7 p.m.
Texas Elections 2018
CHECK OUT: Your Voting Guide 2018 For Houston And Harris County
Posted on · The first day of early voting for the March 6 Texas primary begins Tuesday, February 20
News
2018 Elections: Everything You Need To Know For Early Voting
Posted on · Early voting for the March 6 primary election begins Tuesday, February 20
News
We Want Your Questions About The 2018 Texas Primary Elections
Posted on · Texas consistently has among the lowest voter turnouts in primary elections, so we want to help make participation in primaries easier for voters
Politics
Congressmen Call For Federal Investigation Of Super Tuesday Voting Delays In Harris County
Posted on · Democratic U.S. Reps. Gene Green and Al Green say their districts suffered from a shortage of voting machines and last minute poll station changes that discouraged participation by Hispanic and African-American voters.