The Road to Political Office is Long, Expensive, and for Many Texans, Impossible
Among the barriers to serving in the Texas legislature, money—enough to run a campaign, access to the people who can give it, and a job that can support you once you
Top 10 Most Vulnerable Texas Republican-held Districts for 2020
With upcoming elections in 2020, all eyes are on the Texas State House. For all the talk of Texas potentially going purple, some legislative seats...
Clerk Holds Off on Sending Mail Ballots to Every Harris County Voter
For the time being, Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins is shelving his plan to send vote-by-mail applications to every one of the county’s 2.4...
Appellate Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law
On a two-to-one vote, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals consisting of two Democrats and one Republican has struck...
Proposed Bill Threatens Countywide Voting, Drawing Concerns from Election Leaders
Election administrators across Texas are expressing concerns about the possible elimination of countywide voting, as proposed in Senate Bill 990, authored by Republican Sen....
Matthew Dowd Announces He’s Running for Lt. Governor
Matthew Dowd, the former chief strategist for George W. Bush’s presidential reelection campaign, has announced he’s running for lieutenant governor as a Democrat.
Dowd release...
National Democratic Super PAC Says It Will Double Its Spending to $12 Million In...
The national Democratic super PAC Forward Majority is doubling its spending to flip the Texas House, bringing its commitment to over $12 million.
The political...
Yes, Governor, We Need to Vet National Guard Members for the Inauguration
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted on Monday that the idea of vetting National Guard members, particularly Texans, who will be a part of President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration...
Is it too Late for Political Attack Ads to Make a Difference? Probably not.
As days tick down toward Nov. 3, the amount of time TV viewers are subjected to a barrage of vicious political ads ratchets upward.
Candidates...
Right Wing Harassment Of Election Officials Rising In Texas
The constant lies about election fraud are having real consequences on the people who administer elections in Texas. Right wing harassment against volunteers and...
