Elections and Politics
This guide includes major election sites, information on political parties, on the Presidency, US Senate and House of Representatives, Gubernatorial, County Judge, and information on elections and voting in Harris County & Texas.
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FactCheck.org Houston Chronicle Elections & Politics News and resources on local, state and national elections and politics. Voter tools include maps, parties, and a list of incumbents. "Civic education in the real world." "Every political leader on every issue." "A guide to the money in US elections." Independent guide to political races. Includes all state races for Texas. "A national library of factual information" on candidates. Project to get young people registered to vote. Sponsored by MTV. Harris County Voter Registration Information on registration requirements, applications (you can register to vote at any library branch), a guide Precincts, voter registration database, and other voter services. Election information, early voting information, election results, and how to use the eSlate voting system. League of Women Voters - Houston Information on elections in Texas including candidates, voter registration information, and polling locations. Texas Secretary of State Elections Important dates, candidates - including who's on the ballot in Texas, returns, registration, and electoral college information. Information on the new voting machines. The Democratic Party| Texas | Harris County Republican National Committee | Texas | Harris County Third Parties Constitution Party | Texas | Harris County Green Party of the US | Texas | Harris County Libertarian Party | Texas | Harris County Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas US Offices The President and Vice President are elected to four year terms. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution established a two term limit. President Barack Obama & Vice President Joe Biden (D) were elected in the 2008 election. Their primary opponents were John McCain & Sarah Palin (R). Senators have six year staggered terms. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) Mayor of Houston Annise Parker (D) 2010 Election Results Rick Perry (R) Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst (R) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Greg Abbot (R) | Office of the Attorney General US House of Representatives Official Site All Representatives come up for election every two years. District 2 Ted Poe (R) District 7 John Culberson (R) District 9 Al Green (D) District 10 Michael McCaul (R) District 18 District 22 Pete Olson (R) District 29 Gene Green (D) Harris County Offices Ed Emmett (R) County Commissioners District 2 District 4 R. Jack Cagle (R) |
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