2010 elections

SBOE 12: Miller Loses to Political Unknown Clayton

By Abby Rapoport March 3, 2010

With all precincts reporting, State Board of Education member Geraldine "Tincy" Miller has lost her seat to challenger George Clayton in the GOP primary for District 12. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
HD-127: Huberty and Curling in a Runoff

By Reeve Hamilton March 3, 2010

Dan Huberty will face Humble anesthesiologist Dr. Susan Curling in the race to replace retiring state Rep. Joe Crabb, R-Atascocita. Full Story
CD-23: Canseco and Hurd in a Runoff

By Morgan Smith March 3, 2010

Numbers early Wednesday morning show Will Hurd and Francisco "Quico" Canseco will be competing in an April runoff for the Republican nod in Congressional District 23. Full Story
HD-36: Muñoz Jr. Defeats Rodriguez

By Julián Aguilar March 3, 2010

Muñoz defeats Rodriguez in the race to replace state Rep. Ismael "Kino" Flores. Full Story
Sup. Ct. 3: Green on Top, but Runoff Certain

By Morgan Smith March 3, 2010

As of early Wednesday morning, Rick Green has barely broken from the crowd of six GOP candidates vying for the open spot on the High Court, and a runoff is guaranteed. What's unclear is who his opponent will be — Rebecca Simmons, Jim Moseley, and Debra Lehrmann are all hovering close behind. It's likely Jeff Brown, who narrowly trails those three, won't make the cut. The only clear loser of the night is Rick Strange, who didn't keep up with the pack. Full Story
HD-66: Jackson and Taylor in a Runoff

By Reeve Hamilton March 3, 2010

With nearly all the votes counted, former Plano City Councilwoman Mabrie Jackson and Plano businessman Van Taylor are in a run-off to replace state Rep. Brian McCall, R-Plano. Full Story
10th Ct. App. 3: Scoggins ousts Reyna

By Morgan Smith March 3, 2010

Felipe Reyna did not survive the onslaught of Ellis County District Court Judge Al Scoggins, who trounced the 10th Court of Appeals judge at the polls Tuesday. Full Story

Credit: Jacob Villanueva
HD-76: Chavez and Gonzalez Head to Runoff

By Brandi Grissom March 3, 2010

Democratic state Rep. Norma Chavez and El Paso attorney Naomi Gonzalez will likely continue their bare-knuckle battle in the runoff next month. Gonzalez ended the night with a slight lead over the Chavez, but neither were able to break the 50-percent threshold to avoid a runoff. Full Story

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HD-78: Margo vs. Moody Repeat

By Brandi Grissom March 3, 2010

Second verse same as the first in El Paso’s HD-78, where Republican Dee Margo and Democrat state Rep. Joe Moody will face each other again in the November general election. El Paso businessman Margo beat first-time GOP candidate Jay Kleberg in the race to represent West and Northeast El Paso in the Texas House. Full Story

Credit: Brandi Grissom
HD-52: Gonzales, Gordon Appear Headed to Runoff

By Brian Thevenot March 3, 2010

Gonzales and Gordon appear to be in a dogfight, and may face a runoff. The winner will take on freshman incumbent Diana Maldonado, D-Round Rock. Full Story
HD-43: Rios Ybarra Loses to Lozano

By Julián Aguilar March 2, 2010

Freshman incumbent Tara Rios Ybarra, D-South Padre Island, lost her bid for re-election on Tuesday to Kingsville businessman J.M. Lozano. Full Story
HD-7: Merritt Officially Loses

By Abby Rapoport March 2, 2010

With all precincts reporting, Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, has lost his seat by just over 5 percentage points. Full Story

Credit: Abby Rapoport
HD-20: AP Calls it for Schwertner

By Elise Hu March 2, 2010

The AP calls the HD-20 race for state Rep. Dan Gattis' seat for orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles Schwertner, who outspent the three other candidates. Full Story

Credit: courtesy Charles Schwertner campaign
HD-102: With Most Precincts In, Carter Way Ahead

By Emily Ramshaw March 2, 2010

Former Collin County prosecutor Stefani Carter appears to have handily defeated Geoffrey Bailey, a consultant to T. Boone Pickens, in the District 102 Republican primary. With 92 percent of precincts in, she has 75 percent of the vote. It looks like she'll be running against incumbent Democratic Rep. Carol Kent in the general election. Full Story

Credit: courtesy Stefani Carter campaign
HD-101: Burkett Wins, Narrowly Avoids Runoff

By Emily Ramshaw March 2, 2010

Mesquite businesswoman Cindy Burkett narrowly avoided a runoff in the District 101 Republican primary, winning just over 50 percent of the vote to defeat former Mesquite Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Greg Noschese and former state Rep. Thomas Latham. She will face freshman Democratic Rep. Robert Miklos in November. Full Story
HD-105: Haldenwang Defeats Limberg

By Emily Ramshaw March 2, 2010

With all precincts reporting, Irving business consultant Loretta Haldenwang defeated former Texas Department of Transportation director Kim Limberg in the House District 105 Democratic primary. Full Story
RRC: Porter Leads Carillo by Wide Margin

By Brian Thevenot March 2, 2010

An upset seems likely if not certain in the Republican primary for Railroad Commissioner. Victor Carrillo, the incumbent, is trailing challenger David Porter by 21 percent with nearly 80 percent of precincts counted. Full Story
HD-4: Brown Loses by 108 Votes

By Ross Ramsey March 2, 2010

Rep. Betty Brown, R-Terrell, is 121 votes behind Lance Gooden — a former aide — with two precincts left to count. Full Story
HD-83: Jones and Perry Will Go to Runoff

By Abby Rapoport March 2, 2010

With all precincts reporting, Rep. Delwin Jones, R-Lubbock, has 39 percent of the vote — a plurality, but not enough to win the District 83 GOP primary. He'll face Charles Perry in next month's runoff. Full Story

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Rick Perry Victory Speech

By Matt Stiles March 2, 2010

Gov. Rick Perry told supporters that "conservatism has never been stronger than it is today, and we're taking our country back." Full Story