The Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas Partisan Index for Counties Post-Midterm
Brad JohnsonNovember 25, 2022
This week — Here’s an updated Texas Partisan Index for counties after the 2022 midterm election.
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Elections 2022Texas Partisan Index: Rating Counties From Most Democratic to Most Republican
Daniel FriendMay 18, 2022
Here’s a breakdown of the partisan leanings of each of Texas’ 254 counties based on the 2018-2020 election.
EducationElections 2022Texas Partisan Index: Rating State Board of Education Seats From Most Republican to Most Democratic
Daniel FriendFebruary 16, 2022
Here's a breakdown of the partisan leanings of each of Texas' 15 State Board of Education districts — from red to blue.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State SenateTexas Partisan Index: Rating New Senate Seats From Most Republican to Most Democratic
Daniel FriendOctober 26, 2021
Here’s a comparison of how the partisan leanings of each of Texas’ 31 Senate districts break down before and after redistricting.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseTexas Partisan Index: Rating New House Seats From Most Republican to Most Democratic
Daniel FriendOctober 25, 2021
Here’s a comparison of how the partisan leanings of each of Texas’ 150 House districts breaks down before and after redistricting.
87th LegislatureElections 2022FederalState HouseState SenateTexas Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
Daniel FriendOctober 18, 2021
The Texas legislature gave final approval to a new congressional map after the two chambers agreed on some changes.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State SenateProposed Texas Senate Map Would Shore Up Support for Most Incumbents
Daniel FriendSeptember 20, 2021
The proposed map would create one new Republican district while eliminating most competitive seats based on recent voting patterns.
87th LegislatureAudioCivil SocietyElections 2021Early Voting to Replace Retiring Democratic State Representative Begins in Bexar County
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 20, 2021
Three Democrats and two Republicans are vying to replace retiring state Rep. Leo Pacheco (D-San Antonio), who took the seat in 2019.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Statewide NewsRepublicans Largely Out-Raise Democrats in State Legislative Fundraising Reports Before Election
Daniel FriendOctober 27, 2020
The latest state campaign finance reports show that Republicans vastly outraised many Democrats in competitive races this month.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsTexas GOP Rift Emerges Over Discontent With Gov. Abbott’s Executive Orders
Brad JohnsonOctober 12, 2020
The divide between Texas' top Republican and the party's chairman continues after Allen West joined a protest against Abbott's executive orders closing Texas' economy.
Elections 2020State HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Pledge, New Rankings of Legislative Districts, Latest Campaign Ads
McKenzie DiLulloOctober 9, 2020
This week — legislators look to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, Texas legislative districts are ranked from red to blue, and more campaign ads launch.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Statewide NewsTexas Partisan Index: Rating House Districts From Most Republican to Most Democratic
Daniel FriendOctober 7, 2020
Here's a breakdown of the partisan leanings of each of Texas' 150 house districts — from red to blue.