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Political Buzz: No politics at play in vaccine vacillations, Henry says
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Political Buzz: No politics at play in vaccine vacillations, Henry says

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Jan 20, 2021
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Two Galveston figures of note are among Donald Trump's dream for a monument to American heroes.

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Political Buzz: Tabor to run for second term as Santa Fe mayor
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Political Buzz: Tabor to run for second term as Santa Fe mayor

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Jan 13, 2021
  • 1

Ballots are open for hopefuls who want to run for office in the May 2021 elections.

Political Buzz: A mob storms Capitol, Weber wishes he were armed
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Political Buzz: A mob storms Capitol, Weber wishes he were armed

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Jan 6, 2021
  • 25

Galveston County's congressman has been among the leaders who protested and sought to block certification of electoral college votes.

Political Buzz: Cox reprimanded over primary election endorsement
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Political Buzz: Cox reprimanded over primary election endorsement

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Dec 30, 2020
  • 1

Galveston County District Court Judge Lonnie Cox this month received a written warning from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct over public comments he made during this year’s Republican primary election.

Political Buzz: Weber one of few to vote against 'bloated' spending plan
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Political Buzz: Weber one of few to vote against 'bloated' spending plan

  • John Wayne Ferguson
  • Dec 23, 2020
  • 4

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber argues the $2.3 trillion government spending bill "failed to prioritize American families."

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Political Buzz: Low turnout doomed Quiroga's mayoral bid
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Political Buzz: Low turnout doomed Quiroga's mayoral bid

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Dec 16, 2020
  • 7

Voter burnout was expected in the runoff elections, but Roger Quiroga suffered more from it.

Political Buzz: Campaign reports highlight GOP backing of Quiroga
Political Buzz

Political Buzz: Campaign reports highlight GOP backing of Quiroga

  • John Wayne Ferguson
  • Dec 9, 2020
  • 36

The Galveston County Republican Party has spent more on ads for Roger Quiroga than Quiroga has spent on himself.

Political Buzz: Has a new player entered Texas casino game?
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Political Buzz: Has a new player entered Texas casino game?

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Dec 2, 2020
  • 1

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber joined other reps to criticize Attorney General William Barr for not doing enough to investigate voter fraud.

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Political Buzz: How Galveston County neighborhoods voted in the presidential election
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Political Buzz: How Galveston County neighborhoods voted in the presidential election

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Nov 25, 2020
  • 3

In topographical terms, local results of the 2020 election in Galveston County would be a sea of deep red surrounding a blue peninsula and some small blue islands.

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Political Buzz: Texas secessionists crow after Weber memes about Texit
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Political Buzz: Texas secessionists crow after Weber memes about Texit

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Nov 18, 2020
  • 12

Does a meme mean that a local representative wants to leave the Union?

Political Buzz:  Galveston County voters demolish records
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Political Buzz: Galveston County voters demolish records

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Nov 4, 2020
  • 10

While more people voted, the balance of power in the county remained about the same as it has been in recent elections: with Republicans in a strong position to stay in power.

Political Buzz: Quiroga leads in Galveston mayoral money race
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Political Buzz: Quiroga leads in Galveston mayoral money race

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Oct 28, 2020
  • 0

Expect to see voter turnout records start to officially fall by Thursday.

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Political Buzz: La Marque council members spar over social media accusations
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Political Buzz: La Marque council members spar over social media accusations

  • John Wayne Ferguson
  • Oct 21, 2020
  • 55

La Marque City Councilwoman Casey McAuliffe pushed back against criticism about organizing a Drag Queen Story Time event in Galveston.

Video: J. David Robertson interview
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  • Oct 9, 2020
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Watch an interview with Galveston District 2 candidate J. David Robertson.

Video: Jason Hardcastle interview
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Video: Jason Hardcastle interview

  • Oct 9, 2020
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Watch an interview with Galveston District 4 incumbent Jason Hardcastle.

Video: Jackie Cole interview
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Video: Jackie Cole interview

  • Oct 9, 2020
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Watch an interview with Galveston District 6 incumbent Jackie Cole.

Video: Roger “Bo” Quiroga interview
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Video: Roger “Bo” Quiroga interview

  • Oct 9, 2020
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Watch an interview with Galveston Mayoral candidate Roger “Bo” Quiroga.

Political Buzz: Is there intrigue rising in county judicial races?
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Political Buzz: Is there intrigue rising in county judicial races?

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Oct 7, 2020
  • 1

More and more money is being spent in the Galveston City Council race.

Political Buzz: Voter registration lost in the mail? Here's what to do
Political Buzz

Political Buzz: Voter registration lost in the mail? Here's what to do

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Sep 30, 2020
  • 20

Clerks from two of the state's biggest counties say there should be no delays to the start of early voting.

Political Buzz: Galveston County Judge Henry joins GOP lawsuit to block earlier voting start
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Political Buzz: Galveston County Judge Henry joins GOP lawsuit to block earlier voting start

  • By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON The Daily News
  • Sep 23, 2020
  • 68

Expect to spend more than a little while in the voting booth this year. Some voters will be able to cast votes on nearly 50 different races and propositions on Election Day.

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