Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Texas House Special Elections, And Impeachment Trial Winds Down
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Tag: special election
In-Depth
HD-28 Special Election Presents Bellwether For Race To Control Texas House
Posted on · Democrats and Republicans alike view the contest in the diverse Fort Bend County district as a dry run for the larger prize in 2020.
Politics
Demographic Shift In Fort Bend County May Be Accelerating GOP Retirements
Posted on · State Representative John Zerwas is the third Fort Bend County Republican officeholder in three weeks to announce plans to step down.
Texas
Democrat Christina Morales Wins Texas House Seat Formerly Held By Alvarado
Posted on · Alvarado gave up the seat in December after winning a promotion to the Texas Senate.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Second North Korea Summit, And Michael Cohen Testifies
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
News
Political Roundup: Shutdown Ends For Now, And A Controversial Post From Harris Co. GOP
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Politics
8 File In Special Election To Replace Carol Alvarado; 3 Sign Up For Joe Pickett’s Seat
Posted on · There will be special elections on Jan. 29 in two Texas House districts to fill vacant seats, and the filing deadline was 5 p.m. Thursday.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Special Election Results, And Battling Over A Shutdown
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts break down the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Politics
State Rep. Carol Alvarado Wins Special Election for Senate District 6
Posted on · Alvarado polled just over 50 percent of the vote in the four-way contest.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Special Election For SD 6, And The Corrosion Of Conservatism (Dec. 11, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Voters today will choose Sylvia Garcia's replacement in State Senate Dist. 6. Writer Max Boot explains why he left the GOP. Local food writers share their favorite places to take visitors to eat over the holidays. And we visit a new downtown art installation.
Politics
Early Voting Begins In Senate District 6 Special Election
Posted on · Democratic State Reps. Carol Alvarado and Ana Hernandez are the main contenders to fill the seat of Congresswoman-elect Sylvia Garcia.
Party Politics
Party Politics, Ep. 70: Texas School Districts Receive First Official A-F Grades
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott staffers making six figures
Politics
How Governor Abbott Could Shape The Race to Fill Sylvia Garcia’s Senate Seat
Posted on · Governor Greg Abbott’s choice of when to schedule the special election could boost Republicans’ chances – if the GOP fields a candidate in the Democratic stronghold of Senate District 6.
News
Gov. Abbott Sets Nov. 6 Special Election To Replace Former State Rep. Larry Gonzales
Posted on · The special election for the remainder of his term in the central Texas district will take place on Nov. 6, the next uniform election date.
News
Republicans Looking To Avoid A Runoff In Sleepy Special Election To Replace Blake Farenthold
Posted on · Nine candidates are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who abruptly resigned in April amid sexual harassment allegations and an ongoing ethics investigation.