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Category: Houston Mayor

Election 2015

Politics

2015 Election Night Results and Analysis

Valerie Lawhorn

Posted on November 3, 2015 · Hear complete election night coverage of Houston's top races.

Houston Matters

Special Houston Matters: Election Night 2015

Valerie Lawhorn

Posted on November 3, 2015 · Bringing you early results from the polls.

Tags election coverage

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Early Voting Relative Success In Houston, Harris County

Florian Martin

Posted on November 3, 2015 · Tuesday is Election Day, but in Houston and Harris County, about half of the ballots have already been cast.

Tags city of houston early voting election 2015 harris county

Election 2015

Four Houston School Board Races On The Ballot

Laura Isensee

Posted on November 2, 2015 · Perhaps the most competitive HISD race is in District IV which includes Third Ward and Midtown.

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Voting While Homeless In Houston

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on November 2, 2015 · Homeless citizens have the same legal right to vote as those with fixed addresses. But the barriers to exercising that right in Texas are formidable.

Tags elections homeless politics texas voter id voting

Red, White & Blue

King, Turner, Hall, McVey Debate On ‘Red, White and Blue’

Florian Martin

Posted on November 2, 2015 · Election Day is Tuesday—and some of the candidates for Houston mayor are making appearances on TV 8's public affairs show "Red, White and Blue."

Tags city of houston election 2015 red white and blue

Tom Berg holds up LWV's voters guide

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What You Need To Know To Vote On Election Day

Florian Martin

Posted on November 1, 2015 · Election Day is Tuesday and the final chance to cast a ballot.

Tags city of houston election 2015 harris county texas voter id

Local

Why Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance Became National News

Florian Martin

Posted on October 30, 2015 · Those who oppose the so-called HERO law say it allows men inside women’s bathrooms. Supporters say it protects residents from discrimination. But which message is resonating with voters—and why?

Tags annise parker election 2015 hero houston equal rights ordinance lgbt

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Video: The 7 Ballot Propositions Up To Texas Voters

Alana Rocha, Texas Tribune / Luqman Adeniyi, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 29, 2015 · After the November election, the state Constitution could be amended in seven very different ways.

Tags Ballot Constitution amendments election State propositions Texas Constitution voting

Montgomery County Road Bond Project Map

Transportation

After Last May’s Defeat, Montgomery County Prepares To Vote on Retooled Bond Proposal

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 28, 2015 · Officials say the funds are urgently needed for roads as the county faces rapid growth. But the issue still faces controversy.

Tags election infrastructure montgomery county road bond transportation

Panelists on stage

Houston Mayor

With Election Day Around The Corner, Houston’s Mayoral Campaigns Once Again Spending Big

Florian Martin

Posted on October 27, 2015 · Houston’s last campaign finance reports before the election show Adrian Garcia spent far more than his competitors.

Tags adrian garcia bill king campaign finance report election 2015 houston mayor

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Did Patricia Affect Early Voter Turnout In Harris County?

Ed Mayberry

Posted on October 26, 2015 · With the Houston mayor's race, city council seats, the HERO ordinance and several high-profile state constitutional amendments in the mix, early voting has been robust.

Tags early voting Harris County Clerk

Election 2015

Texas Prop 7 Promises Free Roads Without Raising Taxes

Laurie Johnson

Posted on October 26, 2015 · State Prop 7 diverts some sales tax to fund roads, but critics say it comes at the cost of other needs like education and healthcare.

Tags road funds Texas constitutional amendment Texas Department of Transportation Texas State Prop 7 transportation

Three candidates for District II in Northeast Houston prepare to answer a question: challenger Darlene Smith, current board president Rhonda Skillern-Jones and another challenger Youlette Jayne McCullough.

Election 2015

New Superintendent Not on Ballot, But Driving School Board Campaigns

Laura Isensee

Posted on October 22, 2015 · The elections could bring new decision-makers to the hiring process and have already influenced the timeline for the search process.

Tags education elections hisd Houston school board superintendent

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Voters Deciding On Property Tax Cut. What’s The Trade-Off?

Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on October 21, 2015 · Many homeowners looking for relief with Proposition 1, would still see an increase in their tax bill.

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