Posted on · Houston's 18th Congressional District is known for its strong — outspoken leader Sheila Jackson Lee. Jackson Lee is running for re-election to a fifth term in Congress — but she's also facing a vocal challenger in the Democratic Primary on March second. Laurie Johnson has more.
Posted on · With a week to go before the primary election in the governor's race, a new poll out today shows incumbent Rick Perry is still very likely to face a runoff. But it probably won't be against GOP activist Debra Medina, whose poll numbers have taken a hit in the past two weeks. David Pitman has more.
Posted on · Former Houston Mayor Bill White, one of the two top Democratic contenders in the March 2nd primary election for governor, sat down with KUHF's David Pitman to talk about what he'd do differently, if elected. The two also talk about campaign strategy, and whether Texas, which hasn't had a Democratic governor since 1994, is ready for one now.
Posted on · With the March second primary just days away — there's a lot of attention focused on Texas's 18th Congressional District. It has long been held by Sheila Jackson Lee — but Houston councilmember Jarvis Johnson is a strong challenger who says it's time for a candidate who will take the position seriously. Laurie Johnson reports.
Posted on · Early voting got underway today for the primary election in the governor's race. One local political scientist says it's easy to predict right now who'll grab the Democratic nomination. But the GOP race isn't so clear cut. David Pitman reports.
Posted on · If you've registered to vote but don't know if the process has been completed, there is a web-based way to check your voter registration status in Harris County. Rod Rice has more.
Posted on · Houston-area businessman Farouk Shami made his name, and fortune, with the CHI haircare product line. Now, he's hoping his business experience will be enough to vault him into the governor's office. Shami is one of two, along with former Houston Mayor Bill White, vying for the Democratic nomination for governor. He sat down with KUHF's David Pitman to explain exactly how he'd work to bring more jobs to the state, and his disatisfaction with the Democratic party.
Posted on · The stage is being set next month for the November general election as political parties select their candidates. Rod Rice reports that early voting for the March primary begins tomorrow.
Posted on · A few months ago Debra Medina was not considered a significant contender for the Republican Gubernatorial nomination. That has changed since her inclusion into the GOP debates that were broadcast statewide. As Rod Rice reports, a new poll shows that Medina is becoming a very significant factor in the race.
Posted on · The state's leading democratic candidates for governor used last night's debate as an opportunity to introduce themselves to voters. The two men — former Houston Mayor Bill White and Houston businessman Farouk Shami — exchanged ideas and asked for Texans to consider each of them as a positive change for the state. Laurie Johnson reports.
Posted on · Democratic gubernatorial candidates Bill White and Farouk Shami will debate on Monday night. It's the only scheduled debate on the Democrats side heading into the March second primary. As Laurie Johnson reports — the two leading candidates will be on the attack — but not against each other.
Posted on · Tonight, republican candidates for governor will square off for their second debate. Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison are still the headliners, but observers are trying to figure out how Debra Medina could affect the GOP nomination. Shelley Kofler has more on what's happened to Medina since the first debate two weeks ago.
Posted on · Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has represented the 18th district of Houston since 1995. In the past those who've run against her have barely put up a fight. But this year could be different with Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson announcing he'll take on Jackson Lee in the Democratic Primary. Bill Stamps went to the 18th district to see what people are saying about the race.
Posted on · Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has picked up a key endorsement in her campaign for governor. The endorsement comes from one of our country's former presidents. Bill Stamps has more.
Posted on · A new poll says shows that if the general election for Governor were held today Democrat Bill White would lose to Republicans Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rick Perry. But White believes he can overtake a GOP rival, and some Republicans will help him do it. Shelley Kofler reports.