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politics12 hours ago•4 min saved

Allred clinches Texas 33rd runoff, poised for return to Congress

Former Rep. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in a runoff for Texas’ newly drawn 33rd District, a deep-blue Dallas-area seat, positioning him for a likely return to Congress. Allred leveraged his name ID and endorsements, while attacking Johnson over stock trades and corporate PAC money; Johnson, the first openly LGBTQ+ elected in a Southern state, faced a race that mirrored March’s Senate-primary tensions and underscored the district’s Democratic tilt.

via Politico|

#colin-allred #democrats #julie-johnson

politics7 days ago•2 min saved

Dem Leaders condemn Texas candidate's antisemitic rhetoric

Top House Democrats condemned Texas Democratic runoff candidate Maureen Galindo after she posted antisemitic remarks about Zionists and pledged to turn an ICE detention center into a “prison for American Zionists.” They called the rhetoric disqualifying and pointed to outside money from the newly formed Lead Left PAC boosting her campaign, with funding sources unclear. Galindo led the March primary in Texas’ 35th District and is in a runoff against Johnny Garcia; the winner will face the Republican runoff winner between Carlos De La Cruz and John Lujan.

via NBC News|

#antisemitism #democrats #lead-left-pac

$Trump’s sway put to test in fractured Georgia House primary$

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump’s sway put to test in fractured Georgia House primary

Georgia voters head to a jungle primary to choose a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene, with a fractured Republican field led by Trump-backed Clay Fuller facing Democrat Shawn Harris; the top two advance to a runoff on April 7, making the contest a potential gauge of Donald Trump’s influence in a deeply Republican district.

via The Guardian|

#georgia #jungle-primary #marjorie-taylor-greene

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Withdraw Amid Ethics Probe

House Republican leaders are pressing Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop out of his runoff against Brandon Herrera after he admitted to having an affair with a former aide, triggering an Ethics Committee investigation; with neither candidate winning a majority in the primary, the party says the ethics process should run its course before campaigning continues, while Gonzales vows to cooperate and continue serving.

via NBC News|

#ethics-investigation #house-gop-leadership #politics

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Gonzales’s Scandal Forces Texas Race Into Runoff

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales failed to win 50% in the GOP primary for the 23rd District amid allegations of a staffer relationship, triggering a runoff against conservative YouTuber Brandon Herrera as GOP backlash grows and calls for resignation rise; Gonzales denies the accusations.

via The New York Times|

#politics #republican-primary #runoff-election

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Houston’s 18th District Dems on Pace for Runoff as Menefee Leads Green

With 87% of votes counted, Democrat Christian Menefee leads incumbent Al Green 46% to 44% in Houston’s 18th District, meaning no candidate hit 50% and a runoff is likely. The race highlights a generational divide within the party, as Menefee is 37 and Green is 79. GOP Ronald Whitfield won the Republican primary as results continue to be tallied.

via Axios|

#18th-congressional-district #al-green #democratic-primary

local-politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Jersey City Mayoral Race Focuses on Housing, Safety, and Political Divides

In Jersey City’s runoff election, incumbent James McGreevey, representing traditional Democratic interests focused on local issues like taxes and public safety, faces challenger Solomon, who criticizes the old machine politics for failing to address rising property taxes and housing costs, highlighting a political divide between establishment and progressive candidates.

via Politico|

#democratic-machine #housing-and-development #jersey-city

politics11 months ago•4 min saved

Georgia PSC Primaries Set Stage for Runoffs and Key Elections

Two Democratic candidates for Georgia Public Service Commission are headed to a runoff, while Republican incumbent Tim Echols easily won his primary; the election reflects ongoing debates over utility rates and regulation in Georgia.

via Georgia Recorder|

#democratic-candidates #georgia-public-service-commission #politics

politics11 months ago•8 min saved

Gina Ortiz Jones Wins San Antonio Mayoral Runoff

Gina Ortiz Jones, a Democrat and military veteran, won the San Antonio mayoral runoff against Rolando Pablos, in a highly partisan race that drew significant outside spending, marking her as the city's first mayor from the LGBTQ community and emphasizing a focus on social issues and community support.

via The Texas Tribune|

#democratic-candidate #gina-ortiz-jones #partisan-race

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Gina Ortiz Jones Wins San Antonio Mayoral Race in Runoff Election

Gina Ortiz Jones, a Democrat and former Biden administration official, won the San Antonio mayoral runoff against Republican Rolando Pablos, securing her position as the city's first openly lesbian mayor and its third female mayor, in a race that defied GOP hopes despite Pablos's fundraising advantages and endorsements.

via The Hill|

#democratic-victory #gina-ortiz-jones #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"California Congressional Primary Results in Unprecedented Three-Way Runoff Tie"

In California's Congressional District 16 race, former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo secured the top spot, while Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Assemblymember Evan Low tied for second place, advancing all three to the November runoff. The close race has sparked discussions about potential recounts and the impact of a three-way race on the candidates' strategies. With the race becoming more expensive and influenced by outside spending, the candidates are gearing up for a competitive and costly general election.

via San José Spotlight|

#california #candidates #congressional-district-16

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Key Takeaways from the March 5 Texas Primary Election in San Antonio"

The March 5 Texas Primary election in the San Antonio area saw low Democratic turnout and GOP infighting leading to surprising results, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump winning their respective primaries. Key races included U.S. Senate primaries, Congressional District 23, Texas House Districts 121, 44, 80, and 19, as well as Bexar County Commissioner races. Gov. Greg Abbott targeted GOP incumbents who voted against school vouchers, resulting in several runoffs set for May 28.

via KSAT San Antonio|

#gop-infighting #gov-greg-abbott #low-democratic-turnout

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Mary Nan Huffman defeats Tony Buzbee in Houston City Council runoff election

Mary Nan Huffman has declared victory over Tony Buzbee in the Houston City Council runoff election for District 6. With 85 of 450 vote centers reporting, Huffman led with 56% of the vote compared to Buzbee's 44%. Buzbee, a prominent Houston lawyer, had the support of Attorney General Ken Paxton and former Governor Rick Perry, while Huffman retained the support of the Texas GOP and local party officials. The race became more contentious in the runoff, with Buzbee questioning Huffman's GOP credentials. Huffman, a lawyer for the House Police Officers, narrowly avoided a runoff in the initial election.

via The Texas Tribune|

#district-6 #houston-city-council #mary-nan-huffman

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

John Whitmire, Moderate Democrat, Defeats Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston Mayoral Runoff

John Whitmire, a moderate Democrat and state senator, has won the runoff election to become the mayor of Houston, defeating U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. Whitmire's focus on public safety and his ability to create a diverse coalition of supporters, including Republicans and moderate white Democrats, contributed to his victory. Jackson Lee struggled to establish a message and expand her base of support. The election highlighted racial divisions among voters, with Black Houstonians supporting Jackson Lee and white residents backing Whitmire. Whitmire's campaign emphasized crime reduction and received significant fundraising support, including from prominent Republican donors.

via The New York Times|

#houston-mayor #john-whitmire #moderate-democrat

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Decision Day: Houston Voters Choose Next Mayor in Runoff Election"

Voters in Harris County, Texas, will have one last chance to cast their ballots in the runoff election on Saturday, with approximately 450 polling locations available. The election will determine the City of Houston's leadership for the next four years, including the mayor, city council seats, and city controller. Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth urged eligible voters to participate, emphasizing the importance of the election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and preliminary results will begin to show after 7 p.m., with more results coming in throughout the night.

via KTRK-TV|

#civic-duty #harris-county #houston