Who Picks the Mayor? In Houston, the Average Voter is Over 60 Years Old
Houston's average voter is over 60 years old. According to fellow Mark P. Jones, several factors drive up turnout in older voters. One is a person's duration in their community, with older voters more likely to have more established roots:
Editorial: In Eagle Pass, Political Ploys, Not Deterrents, Line the Border
"There are ... few policies that enjoy more enthusiasm, and enjoy such unanimous support among Republicans, as does border security," fellow Mark P. Jones said of the continuation of Gov. Greg Abbott's 2021 border-related disaster declaration.
In Houston, a Far-Left Insurgent Challenges a Democratic Incumbent on Israel
Following a state redistricting process, first-time candidate Pervez Agwan sees an opportunity to unseat Rep. Lizzie Fletcher in Houston. With a heavily Democratic district, it may be too soon to write off Agwan, fellow Mark P. Jones points out.
Trial Starts For First of 21 GOP Lawsuits Targeting Harris County's November Election Results
The first of 21 lawsuits to overturn Harris County Nov. elections will soon go to trial. The GOP claim that officials caused ballot paper shortages in Republican areas, but it may be hard to prove this impacted election outcomes, fellow Mark P. Jones said.
Whitmire, Jackson Lee Lead Mayoral Race, With Whitmire Poised for Double-Digit Runoff Win
In a new poll, Sen. John Whitmire and Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee prove to lead the Houston mayoral race. Although Jackson Lee maintains the highest name recognition, fellow Mark P. Jones said those "who have a positive opinion of her still favor Whitmire.”