HD 50: How Many Dems Does It Take to Hold a District?

Candidates make final efforts to reach voters

"...Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Oct. 21, and..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...political novice in the open special election. With early voting starting on Oct. 21 for the Nov. 5 election,..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Voter Groups Blast New Interim Maps

AG claims he cut a deadline deal with MALDEF, cuts everyone else out

"...down those numbers: "Under the current congressional plan, minority voters have the opportunity to elect their candidate of choice..."

Feb. 6, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legal Challenges to Redistricting Maps Begin

Rep. Garnet Coleman files complaint to Justice Department

"...To the surprise of no one, the first legal volleys against the GOP-designed redistricting maps began today. The first..."

April 29, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis House Delegation Pleased With Redistricting Proposal

Williamson, other parts of state upset with new lines

"...area, currently represented by the Legislature’s only Vietnamese American, Hubert Vo...."

April 15, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

What's a Master of Discovery?

Q&A guide to the challenge in House District 48

"...Nov. 2, Republican Neil lost to Howard by 16 votes. He demanded a recount, which cut Howard's margin to..."

Dec. 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who's in the House?

Quick hits on the House run-offs around the state

"...HD 127 Susan Curling 29.25% Dan Huberty 70.74% Retiring incumbent Joe Crabb endorsed Curling, but the..."

April 15, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Straus 85: Now It's 88

How the numbers break down, and full list of Straus supporters

"...(D) Garnet Coleman (D) Byron Cook (R) *, XI Yvonne Davis (D) Joe Deshotel (D) Dawnna Dukes (D) Jim..."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

HD-11: Round Three?

Republican challenger asks speaker to consider over-turning run-off result

"...11 to incumbent Rep. Chuck Hopson, D-Jacksonville, by 200 votes after a recount, but now he's requesting that Speaker..."

Dec. 18, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...from battleground districts in South Tex­as even getting to vote. To confound matters even further, there's the wild card..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Yes, We Have Candidates!

Filing for March primary elections officially began Dec. 3; incumbents, others stake their places on ballot

"...any Republican will inherit tough questioning over Krusee's controversial advocacy of toll roads. "There'll be repercussions because of the..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...the 2006 race, Biscoe won with 78.7% of the vote. He received his law degree from the University of..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Talmadge Heflin: Not a Name To Forget

Texas GOP hires a new exec director with a storied history.

"...Heflin managed to lose his seat to Dem newb Hubert Vo. But that's not the weird thing. Nor is..."

July 31, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Anti-Craddick Forces in Full Revolt (Updated)

"...To thunderous applause, Gallego responded, "When?" It's an incredibly volatile and historic night. Update: Rep. Fred Hill has made..."

May 25, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

State Results

"...Yvonne Schick (L) 2,263 / 4.2% State Rep., District 48..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Texas Roundup Notes

"...refreshingly well against incumbent Michael McCaul. With almost all votes counted, Ankrum, in a conservative district stretching from West..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Vo Looks Good Against Heflin

"...In 2004, Democrat neophyte Hubert Vo pulled out a squeaker win against powerful Republican..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Maxey Goes Statewide?

Is an openly gay Austin liberal the answer to rebuilding the state Democratic Party?

"...on which of the party's delegates show up to vote at the state convention June 8-10 in Fort Worth,..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Heflin Seeks Lotto Helm

Former House Appropriations Committee chair added to short list of Lottery Commissioner finalists.

"...at a commission meeting on Friday. The commission could vote on its top choice either at its next meeting..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Eligible to vote? Prove it.

"...con-sidered a good election: Let's make it harder to vote. The House Elections Committee last Wednesday heard HB 516,..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

House investigation hands seat to Vo

"...the House seat he narrowly lost to Houston Democrat Hubert Vo in November. The former 11-term lawmaker withdrew his..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...• On Saturday, Pflugerville voters passed a $70 million school bond election, which will..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Election, the Baby, and the Bathwater

Heflin challenge could reverberate statewide

"...Rooster could bring about a dramatic shift in the voting patterns of Asian Americans, who typically vote conservatively but..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...– now, only Talmadge Heflin's attempt to overturn his 33-vote loss to Hubert Vo remains. See "Beyond City Limits."..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day One: Long on Smiles and Short on Dollars

Head for the hills ... the Lege is back in town!

"...replacing Craddick with one of the few moderate GOP voices left in the House. Raising a small dissenting note,..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Top 10 Election Moments: From Their Lips to God's Ear

From their lips to God's ear

"...4) Jack Stick, an insurance-lobby favorite, said he was joking when he asked for campaign..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...White House announced over the holiday that all its favorite wannabe federal judges – including Texas' beloved Priscilla Owen..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

For the Activist Who Has Everything

Useless political gifts for the holiday season

"...– but by all means, keep your U.S. citizenship. Hubert Vo's 33-vote margin of victory in one Texas legislative..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature

Vo Faces the Challenge

New lawmaker comes to Capitol as election contest rages on

"...Freshman lawmaker Rep. Hubert Vo, D-Houston, stood on the south steps of the..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Sore Winners

The GOP seems determined to make representative government a game of 'winner-take-all'

"...on Senate debate, effectively abolishing the minority filibuster for voting on judges...."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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