If you have ever voted in a primary election in Harris County, I can guarantee it’s been in what’s called a “split primary.” What exactly is a split primary, though and how is it different from a joint primary?
Author: Sam Somogye
Houston Chronicle: Why Harris County Republicans agreed to a joint primary (Opinion) by Chairman Cindy Siegel%3$s>
Harris County GOP Reluctantly Agrees to Joint Election%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
HOUSTON — This weekend, the Harris County GOP reluctantly came to an agreement with the Harris County Clerk’s office to have a joint election for the upcoming primary.
Harris County GOP Responds To Democrats Pandering Over Upcoming Primary Election%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
HOUSTON — Today at Harris County Commissioners Court, statements were made that misrepresent the Harris County Republican Party’s position on the upcoming primary election. Having a joint primary would mean Democrats would be running a Republican primary election, something the Harris County GOP does not plan on letting happen anytime soon.
Harris County GOP-Endorsed Candidates Dominate Runoff Elections%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
HOUSTON — The December 9 runoff election has concluded, all polling locations have reported, and Harris County GOP-endorsed candidates dominated the night.
November 13, 2023, Harris County GOP Executive Committee Adopted Resolutions%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
Whereas: The Harris County Republican Party can, either by action of its Advisory Board or Executive Committee, endorse candidates for nonpartisan offices based on their qualifications, Republican voting history, and the unique considerations of each race, and
County Judge Lina Hidalgo Owes Us Answers%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
HOUSTON — Last night, the Texas Rangers issued five new search warrants to continue investigating the bid-rigging scandal perpetrated by County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office. Over a year ago, it came to light that senior staff, including Judge Hidalgo’s chief of staff, allegedly rewarded an inexperienced, one-person Democrat consulting firm an $11 million contract in an apparent act of political favoritism at the cost of Harris County taxpayers.
Harris County GOP-Endorsed Candidates Win Big On Election Day%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
HOUSTON — The unofficial results from the November 7, 2023 election are in, and Harris County GOP-endorsed candidates delivered. Nearly 75 percent of endorsed candidates won their respective races or are headed to a runoff.
Harris County GOP Responds To Texas Secretary of States Harris County Audit Preliminary Findings%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
HOUSTON — Today, the Texas Secretary of State released its preliminary findings regarding the audit of the November 2022 election run by the Harris County Democrat-appointed and unelected Elections Administrator.
Harris County GOP Passes Resolution Supporting the Orange County Republican Party Censure of Speaker Dade Phelan%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
HOUSTON — Last night, the Harris County Republican Party held its quarterly Executive Committee Meeting, with over 200 precinct chairs in attendance. A resolution supporting the Orange County Republican Party Censuring Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan was presented to the body, which overwhelmingly passed.
September 18, 2023, Harris County GOP Executive Committee Adopted Resolutions%3$s>
By Sam Somogye
Resolution Appointing the Primary Committee for the 2024 Republican Primary in Harris County, Texas
WHEREAS, the Texas Election Code states that a Primary Committee may be established in each county having a County Executive Committee and that the County Chair serves as chair of the primary committee, to perform certain primary election duties; therefore, be it