Who will represent Houston’s HD-146 in the Texas House next session is still in question. State Rep. Al Edwards, D-Houston, filed for a recount after perennial foe and former state Rep. Borris Miles beat him by just eleven votes.
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Demographics
Let the Counting Begin
Census Bureau questionnaires arrive at 8.4 million Texas homes this week. “Fill that sucker out,” the bureau’s regional director says, “so we don’t have to come and knock on your door.”
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State Government
Once More, With Feeling
One candidate lost on Tuesday by 11 votes out of more than 10,000 cast. Others lost by fewer than 200 votes. Anyone up for a recount?
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State Government
HD-84: Griffin and Frullo Headed For Runoff
Mark Griffin and John Frullo appear headed for a runoff next month to claim the GOP nod in the race for HD-84.
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State Government
HD-36: Muñoz Jr. Defeats Rodriguez
Muñoz defeats Rodriguez in the race to replace state Rep. Ismael “Kino” Flores.
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State Government
HD-43: Rios Ybarra Loses to Lozano
Freshman incumbent Tara Rios Ybarra, D-South Padre Island, lost her bid for re-election on Tuesday to Kingsville businessman J.M. Lozano.
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Health care
HD-20: AP Calls it for Schwertner
The AP calls the HD-20 race for state Rep. Dan Gattis’ seat for orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles Schwertner, who outspent the three other candidates.
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State Government
HD-4: Brown Loses by 108 Votes
Rep. Betty Brown, R-Terrell, is 121 votes behind Lance Gooden — a former aide — with two precincts left to count.
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State Government
HD-84: Griffin Holds Early Lead
Griffin holds an early lead in his bid to replace Lubbock County’s Carl Isett.
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State Government
HD-98: Truitt Holds Her Lead
Rep. Vicki Truitt, R-Southlake, was holding off three primary challengers in early returns, trying to stay out of a runoff as she defends a seat she’s held since 1999.
