SD-5: Incumbent Ogden Leading by Huge Margin
State Sen. Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, appears to have beaten challenger Ben Bius quite badly after an ugly campaign. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/1e38f667fc705bf6dacd28b5d79c7e49/BD%20INC%20Steve%20Ogden%2002%202009)
-
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
SBOE 5: Tuggey Concedes to Mercer
Tim Tuggey conceded the race for the GOP nomination to incumbent Ken Mercer in State Board of Education District 5. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
SD-22: Averitt, In Spite of Himself
Waco state Sen. Kip Averitt, who doesn't want to serve another term and didn't lift a finger or spend a dime to win the Republican primary, is nevertheless leading in incomplete returns. His challenger, Darren Yancy of Burleson, was lagging by almost two-to-one with well over half of the precincts counted. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/averitt.JPG)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Governor: Shami Concession Statement
"Do not give up hope." Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/111909_Farouk_Shemi_Announcement_Floor_002_sm_TW.jpg)
![Farouk Shami on November 19, 2009]()
Credit: Todd Wiseman -
KBH Concession Speech
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison told supporters "we have fought valiantly for our principles, but we did not win." Full Story
-
HD-100: Johnson Claims Victory
With 60 percent of precincts counted, Dallas attorney Eric Johnson has a more than 40 percentage point lead over incumbent Rep. Terri Hodge in the District 100 Democratic primary. Hodge pled guilty last month in a citywide corruption scandal. Because there is no Republican or Libertarian running for the seat in the general election, Johnson doesn't have to wait until November to claim victory. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/johnsoneric.jpg)
![Democrat Eric Johnson campaigns to replace incumbent Dallas Rep. Terri Hodge in House District 100. Hodge has pleaded guilty to lying on her tax return.]()
Credit: Eric Johnson campaign -
Bill White Victory Speech
Former Houston Mayor Bill White speaking to supporters after his primary election victory. Full Story
-
Land Commissioner: Uribe Barely Beating Burton in Early Returns
Hector Uribe is just slightly ahead in the Democratic primary. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/hector_uribe.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
HD-43: Rios Ybarra in a Dead Heat After Early Returns
HD-43 incumbent Rep. Tara Rios Ybarra is in a close fight in her bid to return to the Legislature next year. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/JMLozanoandTaraRiosYbarra.jpg)
![J.M. Lozano and Tara Rios Ybarra]()
-
HD-84: Griffin Holds Early Lead
Griffin holds an early lead in his bid to replace Lubbock County's Carl Isett. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/markgriffin.jpg)
![Mark Griffin]()
-
HD-98: Truitt Holds Her Lead
Rep. Vicki Truitt, R-Southlake, was holding off three primary challengers in early returns, trying to stay out of a runoff as she defends a seat she's held since 1999. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/vicki-truitt.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
HD-20: Schwertner Leading in Four-Way Race
Early returns show the four-way scrum for the Texas House seat of outgoing state Rep. Dan Gattis, R-Georgetown, isn't as close as some had predicted. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles Schwertner is way up. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/charles_schwertner.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: courtesy Charles Schwertner campaign -
Agriculture Commissioner: Gilbert has solid lead on Friedman
Hank Gilbert maintains a sizable lead over Kinky Friedman with nearly half of votes counted. Full Story
Credit: Graphic by Bob Daemmrich, Marjorie Cotera -
HD-11: Hopson Takes It
Chuck Hopson is leading two challengers in a very closely watched Republican primary in HD-11. In early returns, Hopson was over the critical 50 percent mark, with Allan Cain and Michael Banks tied somewhere behind. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/110609_chuckhopson001_go.jpg)
![Photo of Chuck Hopson]()
Credit: chuckhopson.com -
HD-36: Muñoz Jr. Leads Rodriguez In Early Vote
After early returns, Sergio Muñoz Jr. leads opponent Sandra Rodriguez in his bid to replace embattled state Rep. Ismael "Kino" Flores in HD-36. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/munozandrodriguez.jpg)
![Sergio Muñoz and Sandra Rodriguez]()
Credit: Julian Aguilar -
Lt. Gov: Chavez-Thompson Grabs Early Lead
Linda Chavez-Thompson announces victory over Ronnie Earle and Marc Katz in the race for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. The winner of that contest will face incumbent Republican David Dewhurst in November. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/chavez_thompson_linda_eh.jpg)
![Democrat Linda Chavez-Thompson on January 4, 2010]()
Credit: Elise Hu -
Game On: It's Perry vs. White
Gov. Rick Perry and former Houston Mayor Bill White claimed their parties' gubernatorial nominations Tuesday night. U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison conceded the GOP primary, congratulating Perry on his 11th consecutive statewide victory. White, meanwhile, had enough votes to call an early victory over Farouk Shami and five other Democrats, declaring, "We're gonna have some fun, and Texans are going to come together." Later, he sent a message about a conversation with Shami: "Just spoke to Farouk Shami. Very gracious. He'll help me. I do like his idea of building solar panel factories in Texas." Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/030310-PerryWhite001.jpg)
![Rick Perry, Bill White]()
Credit: Caleb Bryant Miller, Callie Richmond -
2010: Norma Chavez Boils Over
The El Paso state representative, who's in hard-fought primary today, got into a verbal sparring match on live radio with a reporter. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/normachavez.jpg)
![Norma Chavez]()
-
HuTube: At the Polls
Photographer Justin Dehn and I hit up some polling places around Austin to see what was on voters minds. We selected some timely music for our drive. Full Story
-
Voices of the Voters
It's primary election day. Join us for a ride to some polling places and come along as we attempt to talk to voters. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/IMG_2538_.JPG)
![Article thumbnail]()
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9f8dccb47c3e0fe49695de3c029fef82/BD%20INC%20Ken%20Mercer%202010)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/92d72946d9d626bda351d438e6bbc430/DONT%20USE%20Kinky%20and%20Hanks%20Split%202010)