Houston-area Democrats and Republicans oppose Houston ISD bond in rare show of solidarity
While the two political parties, union representatives and civil rights groups gathered Thursday to speak out against the district's $4.4 billion bond proposal, a group of other local organizations voiced support for the measure.
Judge in Harris County orders new election in final Republican challenge stemming from 2022 results
Republican candidate Tami C. Pierce lost to Democratic Judge DaSean A. Jones by fewer than 500 votes out of more than 1 million cast. Judge David Peeples held that more than 1,400 of those votes were illegal, and it was impossible to determine which candidate received them.
Harris County Republican and Democratic Parties agree to hold first ever joint primary
Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel explained her reversal of her previous opposition as regrettable but necessary to comply with a state law passed last year, Senate Bill 924.
Harris County will not hold a joint primary in March – here’s why
Democrats argue a joint, rather than the traditional shared, primary would save the county critical resources. Republicans are skeptical.
Harris County Democrats’ admonishment of District Attorney Kim Ogg threatens party’s dominance in November 2024 elections, expert says
Rice University political scientist Bob Stein said the split in Democrats’ ranks could provide openings for Republican candidates for DA.
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