Democrats in Harris County are Continuing to flex muscle as the 2018 Primary Early Voting Cycle Rolls on in the Lone Star State
ANALYSIS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR
Harris County Democrats are placing a wakeup call to anyone who believed their sweeping victories back in the 2016 Presidential Election was some sort of fluke. In case you don’t remember, back on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party by roughly 70,367 straight-ticket votes. This gigantic lead in straight-ticket votes enabled the Harris County Democrats to sweep their Republican counterparts out of every countywide office on the ballot. Get this, 472,030 Harris County Democrats voted a straight-ticket, compared to only 401,663 Harris County Republicans. The voter turnout was 61.33% -- as only 1,338,898 of the 2,182,980 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.
REPUBLICANS ARE STARTING TO FEEL THE HEAT
First Governor Greg Abbott, issued a plea for conservatives to rise to the occasion on Monday, February 26, 2018. Then, on yesterday, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet calling for conservatives to step up and show their support for several statewide Republicans in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Republican Party Primary in Texas.
ANALYSIS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR
Harris County Democrats are placing a wakeup call to anyone who believed their sweeping victories back in the 2016 Presidential Election was some sort of fluke. In case you don’t remember, back on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party by roughly 70,367 straight-ticket votes. This gigantic lead in straight-ticket votes enabled the Harris County Democrats to sweep their Republican counterparts out of every countywide office on the ballot. Get this, 472,030 Harris County Democrats voted a straight-ticket, compared to only 401,663 Harris County Republicans. The voter turnout was 61.33% -- as only 1,338,898 of the 2,182,980 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.
REPUBLICANS ARE STARTING TO FEEL THE HEAT
First Governor Greg Abbott, issued a plea for conservatives to rise to the occasion on Monday, February 26, 2018. Then, on yesterday, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet calling for conservatives to step up and show their support for several statewide Republicans in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Republican Party Primary in Texas.
GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT
A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR ABBOTT'S CAMPAIGN
Here is an excerpt from an email that was sent out by Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign on Monday, February 26, 2018:
"I’ll be blunt: Democrat voter turnout is surging statewide during Early Voting.
Numbers for the first week of Early Voting should shock every conservative to their core. On the first day of Early Voting, more than half of Texans who voted early voted in the Democrat Primary. And you would have to go back to the mid-1990s to find the last time Democrats had such a swell in Early Voting numbers in a Primary during a gubernatorial election cycle.
In multiple counties across the state, Democrat turnout was up compared to 2014. Democrat turnout has even increased compared to 2016 when President Trump only carried our state by a single-digit margin. Meanwhile, in many major counties--even deep red Tarrant County--Republican turnout was DOWN!
If these trends continue, we could be in real trouble come Election Day.
In 2010, over 15,000 Democrats cast ballots on the first day of Early Voting in the top 15 counties with registered voters. That number has almost DOUBLED this year. If we let Democrats overwhelm us with turnout in the Primary, they’ll only grow more emboldened as we get closer to November and we could see our worst fears come true.
We’ve got to stop this—right now..."
A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR ABBOTT'S CAMPAIGN
Here is an excerpt from an email that was sent out by Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign on Monday, February 26, 2018:
"I’ll be blunt: Democrat voter turnout is surging statewide during Early Voting.
Numbers for the first week of Early Voting should shock every conservative to their core. On the first day of Early Voting, more than half of Texans who voted early voted in the Democrat Primary. And you would have to go back to the mid-1990s to find the last time Democrats had such a swell in Early Voting numbers in a Primary during a gubernatorial election cycle.
In multiple counties across the state, Democrat turnout was up compared to 2014. Democrat turnout has even increased compared to 2016 when President Trump only carried our state by a single-digit margin. Meanwhile, in many major counties--even deep red Tarrant County--Republican turnout was DOWN!
If these trends continue, we could be in real trouble come Election Day.
In 2010, over 15,000 Democrats cast ballots on the first day of Early Voting in the top 15 counties with registered voters. That number has almost DOUBLED this year. If we let Democrats overwhelm us with turnout in the Primary, they’ll only grow more emboldened as we get closer to November and we could see our worst fears come true.
We’ve got to stop this—right now..."
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FEELS THE URGENCY
Here is a tweet sent out by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, imploring Texans to support a few of his friends in Texas:
“I want to encourage all of my many Texas friends to vote in the primary for Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton…they are helping me to Make America Great Again! Vote early or on March 6th."
HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATS SURGING
In case you haven't already heard, on yesterday, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, a total of 6,121 Democrats went to the polls to vote early by personal appearance. So far, 36,785 Democrats have gone to the polls to vote in-person through the first eight days of early voting. Comparatively speaking, 33,140, Republicans have gone to the polls to vote in-person through the first eight days of early voting. In case you haven't been keeping track, Democrats have now taken the lead in "OVERALL EARLY VOTING PRIMARY PARTICIPATION" as the early voting cycle rolls on in Harris County, Texas. Through eight days of early voting, 49,699 Democrats have taken part in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary. 36,785 by personal appearance -- and 12,914 by mail-in ballot. On the Republican side, 48,652 Republicans have taken part in the Harris County Republican Party Primary. 33,140 by personal appearance -- and 15,512 by mail-in ballot.
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FEELS THE URGENCY
Here is a tweet sent out by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, imploring Texans to support a few of his friends in Texas:
“I want to encourage all of my many Texas friends to vote in the primary for Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton…they are helping me to Make America Great Again! Vote early or on March 6th."
HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATS SURGING
In case you haven't already heard, on yesterday, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, a total of 6,121 Democrats went to the polls to vote early by personal appearance. So far, 36,785 Democrats have gone to the polls to vote in-person through the first eight days of early voting. Comparatively speaking, 33,140, Republicans have gone to the polls to vote in-person through the first eight days of early voting. In case you haven't been keeping track, Democrats have now taken the lead in "OVERALL EARLY VOTING PRIMARY PARTICIPATION" as the early voting cycle rolls on in Harris County, Texas. Through eight days of early voting, 49,699 Democrats have taken part in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary. 36,785 by personal appearance -- and 12,914 by mail-in ballot. On the Republican side, 48,652 Republicans have taken part in the Harris County Republican Party Primary. 33,140 by personal appearance -- and 15,512 by mail-in ballot.
A GLANCE AT THE HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY EARLY VOTING TURNOUT THROUGH THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS OF EARLY VOTING
On Tuesday, 3,833, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Wednesday, 3,143, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Thursday, 3,920, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Friday, 5,214 Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Saturday, 6,142, Democrats vote early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Sunday, 2,683, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Monday, 5,729, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, 6,121, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas.
On Tuesday, 3,833, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Wednesday, 3,143, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Thursday, 3,920, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Friday, 5,214 Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Saturday, 6,142, Democrats vote early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Sunday, 2,683, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Monday, 5,729, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, 6,121, Democrats voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas.
A GLANCE AT THE HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY EARLY VOTING TURNOUT THROUGH THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS OF EARLY VOTING
On Tuesday, 3,509 Republicans voted early by personal appearance. On Wednesday, 3,167 Democrats voted early by personal appearance. On Thursday, 4,105 Republicans voted early by personal appearance. On Friday, 5,272 Republicans voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Saturday, 4,677, Republicans voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Sunday, 1,664, Republicans voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Monday, 5,103, Republicans voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, 5,643, Republicans voted early by personal appearance in Harris County, Texas.
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 2018 IS THE LAST TIME TEXAS WILL BE ABLE TO VOTE A STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET
In case you don’t already know, this will be this last time Texas voters will be able to vote a straight-party-ticket in the state of Texas. What can you do? You are strongly encouraged by Houston Business Connections Magazine© to remind everyone you come into contact with between now, and Tuesday, November 6, 2018, about the historic battle that’s about to go down in the Lone Star State.
A LOOK BACK AT THE 2016 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS
Back on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 472,030 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 401,663 Republicans. The voter turnout was 61.33% -- as only 1,338,898 of the 2,182,980 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.
A LOOK BACK AT THE 2014 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS
Back on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, the Harris County Republican Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Democratic Party. In case you don’t remember, 254,006 Republicans voted a straight ticket, compared to only 210,018 Democrats. The voter turnout was 33.65% -- as only 688,018 of the 2,044,361 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.
A LOOK BACK AT THE 2012 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS
Back on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 406,991 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 404,165 Republicans. The voter turnout was 61.99% -- as only 1,204,167 of the 1,942,566 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.
A LOOK BACK AT THE 2010 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS
Back on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, the Harris County Republican Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Democratic Party. In case you don’t remember, 290,355 Republicans voted a straight ticket, compared to only 240,479 Democrats. The voter turnout was 41.67% -- as only 798,995 of the 1,917,534 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.
A LOOK BACK AT THE 2008 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS
Back on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 391,488 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 343,919 Republicans. The voter turnout was 62.81% -- as only 1,188,731 of the 1,892,656 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.
Aubrey R. Taylor, the president, and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. Taylor has more than 26-years of experience in marketing branding, public relations and political consulting. He’s publicly promoted Republican and Democratic candidates in statewide elections and in local municipalities throughout the Lone Star State. He’s also publicly promoted (through his publications) such corporations and institutions as Shell Oil, The City of Houston, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Chevron, Waste Management, Nationwide Insurance, Momentum Jaguar/BMW, State Farm Insurance, and Allstate Insurance to name a few. A visionary in his own right, Taylor has also helped many incumbent Democrats and Republicans to hold onto their seats amidst stiff challenges from political rivals -- but he’s also played strategic roles in developing strategies to help his clients unseat more than a few incumbents as well. His private group of “nonpartisan” HBC Magazine© Readers has assisted him with picking the best candidates to recommend in “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS” and “MIDTERM ELECTIONS” on a regular basis. In case you don’t remember, back in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION” his “nonpartisan” group of Houston Business Connections Magazine© Readers made “RECOMMENDATIONS” in sixty-seven (67) races on the ballot in Harris County, Texas. The Houston Chronicle (EDITORIAL BOARD) made endorsements in the same sixty-seven (67) races.
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