Latest campaign finance reports show that Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer raised nearly $5 million dollars; more than most state-wide candidates.
O'Rourke has focused heavily on rural areas during his campaign tours but new polling suggests Harris County might be closer than he would hope.
Although Hidalgo has declined all debate invitations, the candidates have publicly sparred over law enforcement funding and public safety.
In retaliation, Commissioner Garcia flagged projects to be held in GOP precincts including road repairs, intersection improvements, and a flood and drainage master plan.
As family members shared stories of murdered loved ones, many expressed anger towards elected officials over rising crime in the community.
Republicans boycotted a tax increase vote, and in retaliation, Commissioner Adrian Garcia halted proposed projects in their precincts.
Alexandra del Moral Mealer called for a plan to increase county law enforcement staffing by 1,000 officers to combat a dramatic rise in crime since 2019.
The city’s police chief reported that overall crime is down from last year while still well above 2019 levels.
The county defended taking rollover funds from law enforcement agencies, but Lina Hidalgo and commissioners will keep such funds in the proposed budget.
Hidalgo, facing a fierce challenge from a Republican, struck out at fellow Democratic officials over what she called “misinformation” about public safety.
Incumbent Lina Hidalgo leads by 1 percent, while del Moral Mealer has a slight advantage with Latino voters and a net favorability rating of +17 percent to Hidalgo’s +7 percent.
At the Texas GOP convention, reporters for The Texan talked with candidates across the Lone Star State.
