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.
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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.
News
Special Election To Replace Texas State Sen. Carlos Uresti Draws 8 Candidates, Including His Brother
Posted on · The July 31 special election to replace state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, who resigned Thursday, has attracted eight candidates. The list includes Uresti's brother, Tomas Uresti, a state representative who lost his re-election bid in the March primary.
News
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 31 Special Election For State Sen. Carlos Uresti’s Seat
Posted on · Uresti, a San Antonio Democrat, announced his resignation Monday, four months after he was found guilty of 11 felonies.
News
Report: Blake Farenthold Tells Gov. Abbott He Won’t Pay For Special Election To Replace Him
Posted on · Farenthold resigned in April, months after it came to light that he settled a sexual harassment claim from a former staff member with $84,000 in taxpayer money
Texas Elections 2018
Why Texas Special Election Remains Low Profile
Posted on · Here's why the Texas race has largely remained low profile
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Paxton’s DACA Lawsuit, And Raising The Revenue Cap
Posted on · The Houston Matters political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.