Tag Archives: SD09

A Taylor Rehmet check-in

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I’m still not sure what to expect in this runoff. Even some of his most passionate supporters were surprised by the number of votes Democrat Taylor Rehmet received in the November special election for Texas Senate District 9. His competitors, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Dan Barrett, Donald Trump, Election 2007, Election 2008, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2025, Election 2026, HD97, John Huffman, Leigh Wambsganss, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | Leave a comment

An opening statement on the 2026 elections

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

This is going to be a somewhat long post about the upcoming elections and my coverage of candidates in the primaries. I’ve got some ground to cover, so settle in. At this time, we have the following elections on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Al Green, Amanda Edwards, Angelica Luna Kaufman, CD09, CD18, CD29, CD36, Christian Menefee, Congress, Democratic primary, District C, District Clerk, Election 2025, Election 2026, Harris County, HCDP, HD131, Houston, Houston City Council, Joseph Panzarella, Nick Hellyar, Patrick Oathout, primaries, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Salinas, Jefferson Patterson headed to victory

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

As of 10:26 last night, Alejandra Salinas was leading Dwight Boykins in Harris County by about 5,500 votes. You can see the current unofficial results from Harris County here and the final results from Fort Bend County here. Boykins dominated … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged absentee ballots, Alejandra Salinas, At Large #4, CD18, Congress, Dwight Boykins, Election 2025, Election Day, Harris County, HCC, Houston, Houston City Council, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Renee Jefferson Smith, runoff, SD09, Senate, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, turnout | 1 Comment

Today is Runoff Day

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: The Harris County Clerk’s Office reminds registered voters that tomorrow is Election Day for the December 13, 2025, Joint Runoff Elections. This is your final opportunity to make your voice heard and help decide the outcomes in … Continue reading →

Final December runoff early voting: Is anger the key?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

An interesting take on the Houston City Council At Large #4 runoff, for which early voting ended yesterday. Salinas ran on a decidedly progressive platform for voters dissatisfied with status quo politics — advocating for legal action to fight against … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged absentee ballots, Alejandra Salinas, At Large #4, CD18, Congress, Dwight Boykins, early voting, Election 2025, Harris County, HCC, Houston, Houston City Council, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Renee Jefferson Smith, runoff, SD09, Senate, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, turnout | Comments Off

CD18 runoff set for January 31

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Mark your calendars. Gov. Greg Abbott has set Jan. 31 as the date of the special election runoff for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, meaning the Houston-based seat will remain vacant for over two more months. Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025, Election 2026 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, CD18, Christian Menefee, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2025, Election 2026, Greg Abbott, Leigh Wambsganss, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | 3 Comments

The clown show that is the pro-casino interests in Texas

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Just amazing stuff. After a string of legislative defeats in 2025, a test of the political power of those pushing to legalize gambling in Texas fell flat again in last week’s elections. Republican John Huffman, the former mayor of Southlake, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged casinos, Dan Patrick, Election 2025, gambling, John Huffman, Leigh Wambsganss, Miriam Adelson, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, Texas Defense PAC, Texas Sands PAC | 1 Comment

Another story about Taylor Rehmet

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

This one has more numbers in it. Despite the district’s solid-red reputation, Democrat Taylor Rehmet won the most votes in a Tuesday special election for vacant Senate District 9. The district, represented by Kelly Hancock since 2013, encompasses northern Tarrant … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2025, John Huffman, Leigh Wambsganss, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | Comments Off

Finally, a real story about Taylor Rehmet

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Amazing what a little overperforming versus expectations can do. For months, the special election to succeed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock in a red-leaning North Texas Senate seat revolved around the two Republicans in the race. But once the early voting … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Donald Trump, Election 2018, Election 2024, Election 2025, Latino voting, Leigh Wambsganss, New Jersey, polls, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout, Virginia | Comments Off

More on the November election

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a Chron story from the weekend that annoyed me a little. Early voting in Harris County wrapped up Friday with some of the lowest voting turnouts in recent years for Texas’ most populous county. but still higher than in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, At Large #4, Bitcoin, CD18, CD29, Christian Menefee, Congress, Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2017, Election 2019, Election 2021, Election 2023, Election 2025, Harris County, Hood County, Houston, Houston City Council, Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, Leigh Wambsganss, Mitchell Bend, polls, Robert Slater, runoff, SD09, Senate, special election, Sylvia Garcia, Taylor Rehmet, Texas, turnout | 4 Comments

November 2025 election results: Local and state

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Quick hits here, as I was up past my bedtime… All 17 constitutional amendments were on the path to passing. Most of them merited a No vote, but once these things get on the ballot they usually pass. Some Democratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Alejandra Salinas, Amanda Edwards, At Large #4, Audrey Nath, Austin, Bridget Wade, Carmen Montiel, CD18, Christian Menefee, Cleveland Lane, Congress, Constitution, constitutional amendments, Cy-Fair ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks, Dwight Boykins, Election 2025, Harris County, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Jordan Thomas, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Kendall Baker, Kendra Yarbrough Camarena, Leigh Wambsganss, Lesley Guilmart, Maria Benzon, Michael McDonough, Monica Flores Richart, property taxes, Renee Jefferson Smith, runoff, SD09, Senate, Sonia Rivera, special election, Tarrant County, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | Comments Off

Checking in on SD09

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Our attention here in Houston is focused on the long-overdue special election in CD18, but it’s not the only special election of consequence on the ballot. One could argue that the special election in SD09, which was called to fill … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Election 2025, John Huffman, Kelly Hancock, Leigh Wambsganss, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | Comments Off

SD09 special election set for November

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

This could, and hopefully will, be interesting. Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday set a special election for Nov. 4 to fill the Texas Senate seat vacated by Republican Kelly Hancock, who resigned from the Legislature earlier this month to become the acting state comptroller. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2025 | Tagged Comptroller, Election 2018, Election 2025, Election 2026, Glenn Hegar, Greg Abbott, Gwenn Burud, Kelly Hancock, Leigh Wambsganss, Nate Schatzline, SD09, Senate, special election, Taylor Rehmet, Texas | Comments Off

Abbott appoints Sen. Hancock as Comptroller

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

New guy alert. Republican state Sen. Kelly Hancock launched his campaign for state comptroller Thursday shortly after taking a senior position at the comptroller’s office. His appointment as chief clerk to Comptroller Glenn Hegar paves the way for Hanock, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2026 | Tagged Christi Craddick, Comptroller, Don Huffines, Election 2024, Election 2025, Election 2026, Glenn Hegar, Greg Abbott, Nate Schatzline, SD09, special election, Texas | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: State Senate and SBOE 2022

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

PREVIOUSLY: State House 2022 A comparison with 2012 Congress 2022 As with Congress there won’t be much to see here. The fewer the districts, the more precise the redistricting can be. Here’s the State Senate: Dist Abbott Abb% Beto Beto% … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Angela Paxton, Eddie Lucio, Election 2022, Election 2024, Morgan LaMantia, precinct analysis, redistricting, SBOE, SD02, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD11, SD12, SD19, SD20, SD21, SD25, SD27, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: The new Senate map

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Previously: New State House map, New Congressional map, new SBOE map. The good news is that all 31 Senate seats will be on the ballot this year, as it is a post-redistricting year. The bad news is that the only … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged demography, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, precinct analysis, redistricting, SD02, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD12, SD17, SD19, SD20, SD27, SD30, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

The filings I’m still looking for

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Today is Filing Deadline Day. By the end of today, we’ll know who is and isn’t running for what. While we wait for that, let’s review the filings that have not yet happened, to see what mysteries may remain. Congress: … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Adrian Garcia, Alex Cornwallis, Ana-Maria Ramos, Art Fierro, Carl Sherman, Carla Brailey, CD07, CD15, CD16, CD22, CD26, CD30, CD31, CD34, CD35, CD37, CD38, Centrell Reed, Claudia Ordaz-Perez, Commissioners Court, Congress, Court of Criminal Appeals, Daniel Caldwell, Democratic primary, Donna Imam, Eddie Berniece Johnson, Eddie Rodriguez, Election 2022, Erica Davis, filing deadline, George Risner, Georgina Perez, Governor, Greg Casar, Gwenn Burud, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Judge, HD102, HD106, HD109, HD126, HD129, HD133, HD14, HD150, HD22, HD25, HD27, HD28, HD29, HD50, HD52, HD55, HD61, HD66, HD67, HD76, HD79, HD84, HD96, HF57, Innocencio Barrientez, James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, Joe Deshotel, Jonathan Cocks, Juan Juarez, Julia Maldonado, Julie Oliver, Justice of the Peace, Lawrence Allen, Lite Gov, Lizzie FLetcher, Lloyd Doggett, Luis Sifuentes, Melissa Ortega, Michael Cooper, Michelle Palmer, Miguel Gonzalez, Misty Bishop, Rebecca Bell-Metereau, Rebecca Viagran, redistricting, Robert Johnson, Ron Reynolds, Ruben Cortez, SBOE, SD04, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD17, Supreme Court, Teneshia Hudspeth, Texas, The Lege, Veronica Escobar, Vicente Gonzalez | 3 Comments

Sen. Jane Nelson to retire

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

More changes coming. State Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, announced Monday she is not running for reelection. Nelson has been the top budget writer in the Senate and is the most senior Republican in the chamber. “It has been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2022 | Tagged Election 2020, Election 2022, James White, Jane Nelson, primaries, redistricting, SD08, SD09, SD12, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Precinct analysis: The median districts

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Introduction Congressional districts State Rep districts Commissioners Court/JP precincts Comparing 2012 and 2016 Statewide judicial Other jurisdictions Appellate courts, Part 1 Appellate courts, Part 2 Judicial averages Other cities District Attorney County Attorney Sheriff Tax Assessor County Clerk HCDE Fort … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Barack Obama, Chrysta Castaneda, Craig Eiland, Dale Henry, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2020, Grady Yarbrough, HD102, HD105, HD107, HD108, HD112, HD113, HD114, HD134, HD138, HD23, HD31, HD54, HD66, HD92, HD97, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, MJ Hegar, Paul Sadler, precinct analysis, Railroad Commission, redistricting, SD08, SD09, SD16, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Precinct analysis: State Senate district comparisons

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Barack Obama, Bell County, Coryell County, demography, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Ellis County, Fort Bend County, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Johnson County, Latino voting, Mitt Romney, Montgomery County, precinct analysis, redistricting, SD03, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD12, SD14, SD15, SD16, SD17, SD18, SD19, SD20, SD21, SD22, SD23, SD24, SD25, SD26, SD27, SD29, SD30, Senate, Texas, Travis County, turnout | 6 Comments

Precinct analysis: State Senate districts 2020

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, precinct analysis, redistricting, SD03, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD14, SD16, SD17, SD19, SD20, SD21, SD25, SD26, SD27, SD30, Senate, Texas | 5 Comments

Precinct analysis: 2018 State Senate

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The day I look forward to since November has finally arrived – all the data from the last election is now available on the Texas Legislative Council webpage. You know what that means: It’s statewide precinct analysis time! Let’s start … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Angela Paxton, Barack Obama, Beto O'Rourke, Charles Schwertner, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, Election 2022, Hillary Clinton, Joan Huffman, Justin Nelson, Lupe Valdez, Mark Phariss, Mike Collier, Pete Flores, precinct analysis, Roman McAllen, SD02, SD05, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD11, SD12, SD16, SD17, SD19, SD25, Senate, Texas, turnout | 3 Comments

July 2018 campaign finance reports: State Senate

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to having a full slate of Congressional candidates for the first time since the 90s, we have a nearly-full slate of contenders for the State Senate as well. Of the twelve Republican-held Senate seats up for election this … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Beverly Powell, campaign finance reports, David Romero, Election 2018, fundraising, Gwenn Burud, Kendall Scudder, Kevin Lopez, Mark Phariss, Meg Walsh, Nathan Johnson, Rita Lucido, SD02, SD03, SD05, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, SD25, SD30, Senate, Shirley Layton, Steven Kling, Texas | 1 Comment

Filing roundup: State Senate

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

In 2014, Democrats contested five of the eleven Republican-held State Senate seats on the ballot, plus the seat that was vacated by Wendy Davis, which was won by Republican Konni Burton. This year, Democrats have candidates in eleven of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Allison Campolo, Angela Paxton, Beverly Powell, Bob Hall, Brian Chaput, Brian Cronin, Charles Schwertner, Craig Estes, David Romero, Democratic primary, Don Huffines, Donna Campbell, Election 2014, Election 2018, Fran Watson, Glenn Williams, Gwenn Burud, Jack Guerra, Joan Huffman, Joe Bogen, Kelly Hancock, Kendall Scudder, Kevin Lopez, Konni Burton, Mark Phariss, Meg Walsh, Nathan Johnson, Phillip Huffines, Rita Lucido, Robert Nichols, SD02, SD03, SD05, SD07, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, SD25, SD30, Senate, Shirley Layton, Steven Kling, Texas, Wendy Davis | 2 Comments

July 2017 campaign finance reports: State Senate targets

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

The Trib highlights a couple of races of interest. Senate District 8 State Sen. Van Taylor, R-Plano, has not yet announced he’s running for Congress — he is expected to after the special session — but the race to replace … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Ahmad Hassan, Allison Campolo, Beverly Powell, campaign finance reports, CD03, Don Huffines, Election 2018, Fran Watson, fundraising, Joan Huffman, Joe Bogen, Kelly Hancock, Konni Burton, Matt Shaheen, Nathan Johnson, Phillip Huffines, Sam Johnson, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, Senate, Texas, Van Taylor | 1 Comment

Our first look at Senate district data

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

The Trib looks at the data we now have. In the state Senate, one Republican — Don Huffines of Dallas — is now representing a district that Clinton easily won, while two more — Konni Burton of Colleyville and Joan … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016 | Tagged Brazoria County, Collin County, Court of Criminal Appeals, Dallas County, Don Huffines, Donald Trump, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2018, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Hillary Clinton, Joan Huffman, Kelly Hancock, Konni Burton, precinct analysis, President, SD08, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, Senate, Tarrant County, Texas, Van Taylor | 2 Comments

Counting to 19 on SB6

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

That’s the number of votes needed to move the Patrick potty bill to the floor of the Senate for a full vote. At times, it seemed like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was a bit like a man on an island … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged Dan Patrick, Don Huffines, Election 2018, Joan Huffman, Kelly Hancock, Konni Burton, Lois Kolkhorst, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, Senate, Texas, The Lege, transgender rights | 1 Comment

It’s all bathrooms, all the time

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

People are paying attention to Dan Patrick’s anti-LGBT bathroom bill, and for the most part they do not like it. In early February, the Super Bowl will be in Houston and in late March, the women’s Final Four will be … Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | Tagged boycott, Dan Patrick, Don Huffines, Election 2018, gay rights, Joan Huffman, Kelly Hancock, Konni Burton, Lois Kolkhorst, North Carolina, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, Senate, Texas, Texas Association of Business, The Lege, transgender rights | 1 Comment

Taking back the Texas Senate

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Colin Strother says the Democrats should not overlook opportunities to make gains in the upper chamber of the Legislature. The conventional wisdom is that Democrats need a miracle to pick up any single seat, much less turn the chamber Blue. … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | Tagged Barack Obama, Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Joan Huffman, John Carona, John McCain, Kelly Hancock, Mark Shelton, Mitt Romney, redistricting, SD09, SD10, SD16, SD17, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 4 Comments

Precinct analysis: Comparing 2012 and 2008, Senate and SBOE edition

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

To follow up on my previous examination of how the 2012 election returns looked in State House districts compared to the 2008 returns, I now have the data to look at other types of districts as well. You can find … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Election 2008, Election 2012, Election 2014, Election 2016, Martha Dominguez, precinct analysis, redistricting, Ruben Cortez, SBOE, SD09, SD10, SD14, SD15, SD16, SD17, SD19, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | 4 Comments

Filing season opens today

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

It’s supposed to open today, anyway. It may get pushed back a day or two until the remaining legal actions get sorted out. As we know, after being turned down by the San Antonio federal Court, AG Greg Abbott is … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged CD06, CD10, CD14, Chet Edwards, Congress, Dan Grant, District Attorney, Election 2008, Election 2012, Greg Abbott, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Joe Barton, Laura Ewing, lawsuit, Nick Lampson, redistricting, SCOTUS, SD09, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 5 Comments

DC court denies summary judgment on preclearance

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

It’s official, the maps the Lege drew for itself and for Congress will not be used in the 2012 election. A Washington-based federal court on Tuesday rejected Texas’ request to approve new political districts without a trial. In a brief … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Congress, DC Circuit Court of Appeals, Election 2012, Florence Shapiro, Greg Abbott, John Carona, lawsuit, LULAC, redistricting, SD09, SD10, Senate, Texas, The Lege, Wendy Davis | 1 Comment

Sen. Chris Harris and Rep. Will Hartnett to retire

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

One more out the door of the upper chamber. State Sen. Chris Harris, R-Arlington, announced [Monday] afternoon that he will not seek reelection — the fourth veteran lawmaker to announce their retirement from the Upper Chamber. He is the longest … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Chris Harris, Dallas County, Election 2008, Election 2012, HD114, lawsuit, redistricting, SD09, SD10, Senate, Tarrant County, Texas, The Lege, Wendy Davis, Will Hartnett | Comments Off

Jackson to run for Congress, Anderson to primary Harris

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

State Sen. Mike Jackson makes official what had been speculated. As expected, state Sen. Mike Jackson, R-La Porte, will run for Congress next year instead of for re-election to the Texas Senate. He’ll be running in the newly created CD-36. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012 | Tagged Chris Harris, Congress, Election 2012, Larry Taylor, lawsuit, Mike Jackson, redistricting, Rodney Anderson, SD09, SD10, SD11, Senate, Texas, Wendy Davis | Comments Off

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