Election 2020
5 Election Takeways From The Houston Area
Posted on · Democrats across Texas didn't make the gains they hoped they would, and that was the case in the Houston area as well.
Tag: Sri Preston Kulkarni
Texas
GOP Candidate Troy Nehls Wins TX-22 In A Closely-Watched Race
Posted on · Analysts had rated the race as a toss-up, and Democrats had hoped to flip the district.
Election 2020
Where Presidential, Senate and Congressional Candidates Stand On Immigration Issues Affecting Houston
Posted on · Immigration continues to be a controversial topic ahead of the 2020 election. In a metro area home to 1.6 million immigrants, here's what local and national candidates have to say.
Criminal Justice
Civil Rights Groups Accuse Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Of Racial Profiling
Posted on · Sheriff Troy Nehls is locked in a close congressional race against former diplomat Sri Preston Kulkarni.
Election 2020
Houston-Area Voter Guide: Here Are The Races To Watch In The 2020 General Election
Posted on · Nationwide, statewide, or right here in Greater Houston, here's everything you need to know before casting your ballot.
Houston Matters
How Houston’s Most Vulnerable Are Still Being Evicted (Oct. 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Why some people are losing their homes without being evicted, Congressional candidate Sri Preston Kulkarni answers questions, food writers dish on the sweetest treats in town, and addressing maternal mortality in Harris County.
Election 2020
Texans Under 30 Could Play Key Role In Seven Congressional Races, Researchers Say
Posted on · Young people have the potential to influence races in seven congressional districts in Texas, according to a new study from the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University.
Election 2020
Asian American, Pacific Islander Vote Could Prove Pivotal In Texas In 2020
Posted on · Christine Chen, executive director APIAVote, says the community could send upwards of 1 million voters to the polls in Texas this fall
Election 2020
With Sri Kulkarni, Democrats Now Hope They Can Flip The 22nd Congressional District
Posted on · The district has been undergoing substantial demographic changes, and Democrats think they can make inroads.
In-Depth
Once Solidly Republican, Texas’ 22nd Congressional District Is Now A Toss-Up
Posted on · Fifteen Republicans and five Democrats are fighting for their party’s nominations to succeed Rep. Pete Olson.
Politics
Fort Bend GOP Apologizes for Ad Targeting Hindu Voters, But Controversy May Persist
Posted on · The ad sought to appeal to Hindu voters by equating Ganesha with the Republican elephant. The Hindu American Foundation denounced it as “problematic and offensive.”
Politics
How Asian-American Voters Could Decide The Olson-Kulkarni Contest
Posted on · Texas’ 22nd Congressional District has been a safe Republican seat for most of the past four decades. But the race between incumbent Rep. Pete Olson and his Democratic challenger, Sri Preston Kulkarni, is tightening.
Politics
Growing Diversity in Fort Bend County May Make for Tight Contest in TX-22
Posted on · Congressman Pete Olson is running for a sixth term in what has long been safe Republican territory. His Democratic opponent, Sri Preston Kulkarni, is hoping Asian-American voters can help him score an upset.