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League of Women Voters of Richardson put proposed constitutional amendments on website

Preprinted copies of the state Voters Guide will be available at the Richardson Library and the Civic Center.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Audio: Adell Campbell discusses upcoming November elections

Tarrant County Elections Supervisor Steve Rabun and Barbara Weinstein from the Dallas League of Women Voters join Campbell.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

Rep. Carol Kent, other lawmakers, to discuss constitutional amendments Oct. 20

During the 81st legislative session, the Texas Legislature passed 11 resolutions calling for amendments to the Texas Constitution.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Governor Rick Perry still doesn’t think Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison will run against him

Perhaps it's that amazing hair that gives him such confidence.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

Kay Bailey Hutchison will resign senate seat to focus on gubernatorial campaign

In four or so months, no less. Maybe.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Tom Schieffer announces Texas gubernatorial bid outside Fort Worth elementary school

The Fort Worth native is the younger brother of CBS newsman Bob Schieffer.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison says she’ll run for governor of Texas

(Well, she TYPES it, actually...)

Friday, June 12, 2009

Texans for Public Justice reports 21% jump in PAC spending in 2008 elections

Texas political action committees (PACs) spent almost $120 million during the 2008 elections.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Irving ballot official accepted 12 ballots recommended to be rejected

The ballot chairwoman used Wite-out (oh god no!) making up her mind whether to accept or reject ballots.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008

Texas Democratic Party drops appeal in District 105 race

The move clears the last barrier for elections officials to certify the race and declare incumbent State Rep. Linda Harper Brown (R-Irving) the winner.

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008

Kay Bailey Hutchison gets closer to governor seat in Texas

The senator sets herself up for a Hutchison-Perry Republican battle royale.

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008

Kim Brimer not conceding victory to Wendy Davis

It's a definite possibility that Brimer really isn't ready to let go and that he'll continue to challenge Davis' eligibility even after her election.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

UPDATED: Rep. Linda Harper-Brown wins re-election in Texas House District 105 race

Harper-Brown got 19,833 votes; Romano garnered 19,808.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Myra Crownover elected to Texas House District 64 seat

Incumbent Crownover (R) defeated John McClelland (D) and Jason Jordan (L).

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Brian McCall elected to Texas House District 66 seat

Incumbent McCall (R) defeated Benjamin Westfield with 84.98% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

2008 elections in Dallas-Fort Worth ruled by same-old incumbents and Republicans

But at least we can drown our sorrows, with Irving, Fort Worth, and Southlake legalizing sales of beer, wine, and alcohol.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Sen. John Carona elected to Texas Senate District 16 seat

Carona defeated Rain Levy Minns and Paul E. Osborn, garnering 61% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Angie Chen Button elected to Texas House District 112 seat

Button defeated Sandra Phuong Vule and Philip M. White, garnering 56% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Rafael Anchia elected to Texas House District 103 seat

Anchia defeated David R. Mason, garnering 89% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Carol Kent elected to Texas House District 102 seat

Kent defeated Tony Goolsby, garnering 53% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Diane Patrick elected to Texas House District 94 seat

Patrick defeated Geoffrey A. Adams.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Terri Hodge elected to Texas House District 100 seat

Hodge defeated Robert M. Pritchett, garnering 94% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Robert Miklos elected to Texas House District 101 seat

Miklos defeated opponent Mike Anderson by a mere 527 votes.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Todd Smith elected to Texas House District 92 seat

Smith defeated Kalandra N. Wheeler.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Jerry Madden elected to Texas House District 67 seat

Madden defeated Jeffrey Joyner, garnering 78% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Dan Branch elected to Texas House District 108 seat

Branch, an incumbent, defeated Democrat Emil Reichstadt by 33,404 to 21,715.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Chris Turner elected to Texas House District 96 seat

Turner (D) defeated Incumbent Bill Zedler (R) and Todd Litteken (L) with 51.26% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson elected to U.S. House of Representatives District 30 seat

Johnson defeated Fred Wood and Jarrett Woods, garnering 84% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Kelly Hancock elected to Texas House District 91 seat

Hancock defeated Chris Utchell and Paul Mastin.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Burt Solomons elected to Texas House District 65 seat

Incumbent Solomons defeated opponent Lee Hooper by a wide margin.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Charlie Geren elected to Texas House District 99 seat

Incumbent Geren (R) defeated Sheila Ford (D) and Robin Chester (L) with 64.81% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Ralph M. Hall elected to U.S. House of Representatives District 4 seat

Hall defeated Glenn Melancon and Fred Annett, garnering 68% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Lon Burnam elected to Texas House District 90 seat

Burnam defeated Larry Keilberg.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Tan Parker elected to Texas House District 63 seat

Parker defeated Jesus Carrillo (D) and John Turner (L).

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Kirk England elected to Texas House District 106 seat

England defeated Karen Wiegman and Gene Freeman, garnering 55.53% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Helen Giddings elected to Texas House District 109 seat

Giddings defeated Kevin Jackson, garnering 95% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Allen Vaught elected to Texas House District 107 seat

Vaught defeated Bill Keffer and Brandon Parson, garnering 50.46% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Chris Harris elected to Texas Senate District 9 seat

Harris (R) defeated Melvin Willms (D) and Carl Nulsen (L).

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Joe Driver elected to Texas House District 113 seat

Driver defeated Eric Brandler by a 58.60% - 41.39% margin.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Sam Johnson elected to U.S. House District 3 seat

Johnson, a big fan of Sarah Palin, defeated Libertarian Christopher Claytor and Democrat Tom Daley.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008


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