Election 2013

Election coverage from the Houston Chronicle and KUHF.

3rd & 7 37yd

Good morning, and welcome to today's live election blog, a collaboration between the Houston Chronicle and KUHF. The polls just opened, and we'll have some items for you shortly.

by Dwight Silverman 11/5/2013 1:01:21 PM
If you're looking for where to vote in Harris County, you can find your polling place at the HarrisVotes.org website. HarrisVotes.org

by Dwight Silverman 11/5/2013 1:04:14 PM
by Dwight Silverman 11/5/2013 1:05:22 PM
We've got Houston Chronicle election information on both our free and premium sites. Chron.com and HoustonChronicle.com

by Dwight Silverman 11/5/2013 1:08:54 PM
Confusion reigns when voters who usually vote early forget they've got to vote close to home on #ElectionDay . #houvote Check precinct!

by Lisa Falkenberg via twitter 11/5/2013 7:35:56 PM
I'd say about 1 in 5 people actually get to vote at the Montrose multiservice center. Most sent to another precinct. #houvote

by Lisa Falkenberg via twitter 11/5/2013 7:36:00 PM
The most oft-repeated phrase at the multiservice center in Montrose. "But I always vote here!" #houvote

by Lisa Falkenberg via twitter 11/5/2013 7:36:08 PM
If unsure where to vote in Harris County, visit harrisvotes.org to make certain. Best to check before you leave home/work. #houvote

by MartinHajovsky via twitter 11/5/2013 7:49:18 PM
One couple will cancel each other out on #Astrodome proposal Gae Bowman wants it preserved -Her husband doesn't want taxes to go up #houvote

by Laura Isensee via twitter 11/5/2013 9:07:21 PM
Out at Pleasantville Elementary with supporters & voters! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYVTTgsCQAAp3f3.jpg

by Ben Hall via twitter 11/5/2013 9:09:41 PM
Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart has a few words of advice to voters:

by Valerie Lawhorn 11/5/2013 9:10:54 PM
Volunteers at @anniseparker campaign HQ working the phonebank. Still not too late to vote today. #houvote http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYVKfMHCEAEeGd4.jpg

by cozmodiva via twitter 11/5/2013 9:11:00 PM
Election coverage starts @ 7:00 tonight on KUHF 88.7 FM and kuhf.org #houvotes appsto.re/us/NwV5t.i

by Gail Delaughter via twitter 11/5/2013 9:20:25 PM
Any idea what the exit polls say about Prop 2?

by Michael Troutman 11/5/2013 9:41:08 PM
KUHF reporter Pat Hernandez gives us an Election Day overview from southwest Houston.

by Valerie Lawhorn 11/5/2013 9:46:08 PM
To the voter who wanted to use a veteran ID, only an active-duty military ID will work. That's why driver license was required.

by Laurie Johnson 11/5/2013 9:47:18 PM
Here's KUHF Education reporter Laura Isensee's article about the Houston School Board race.

by Valerie Lawhorn 11/5/2013 10:37:48 PM
Things are slow at Houston voting precincts as voters cast ballots in number of high profile races. KUHF's Gail Delaughter is at a voting location near downtown.

by Valerie Lawhorn 11/5/2013 10:42:00 PM
Do we have any current standings? Where would we find them?

by Student4change 11/5/2013 10:43:00 PM
@Student4change: No results yet. Early voting numbers aren't released until after the polls close. We'll post highlights here, and full results will be available at chron.com.

by Dwight Silverman 11/5/2013 10:44:34 PM
Everyone seems to have questions about when polling results come in. Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart says after 7 p.m., early voting returns will be posted.

by Valerie Lawhorn 11/5/2013 10:55:06 PM
Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart discusses how the ballots are stored electronically.

by Valerie Lawhorn 11/5/2013 10:58:26 PM
A reminder: The polls close at 7, but if you are in line at the time, you will still be allowed to vote.

by Dwight Silverman 11/5/2013 11:04:19 PM
It's not too late. Polls close in two hours.. Go Vote! #GrindDoesntStop #Eday #HouVote instagram.com/p/gWcSAqi4qY/

by ashleydene via twitter 11/5/2013 11:07:20 PM
VOTED! but super mega bummed that they didn't have "I voted" stickers... boo hiss #houvote

by Mohi Kumar via twitter 11/5/2013 11:07:32 PM
If you're tweeting about today's Houston-area elections, please use #houvote and we'll share it on our live blog: bit.ly/1b3nWGG

by Houston Chronicle via twitter retweeted by mmorris011 11/5/2013 11:31:35 PM
KUHF's Pat Hernandez reports from the West Gray Multi-Service Center. Voting has picked up.

by Valerie Lawhorn 11/5/2013 11:31:43 PM
I'll be tweeting from the #Astrodome watch party tonight. Stay tuned... #houvote

by nsarnoff via twitter 11/5/2013 11:33:23 PM
Only media at @anniseparker watch party. It's still early. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYWayrKCMAAauqF.jpg

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 1:12:58 AM
Only media at @anniseparker watch party. It's still early. #houvote https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYWbEs8CMAAMXNm.jpg

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 1:14:11 AM
Also very close in At-Large 3: Kubosh 29%
@RogeneCalvert 17.2%
Morales 17.1%
@JeniferRenePool 17.0%
#houvote

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 1:15:02 AM
In Controller's race, incumbent Green (53%) leads challenger Frazer (47%). #houvote

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 1:16:49 AM
Last time voters rejected a Harris County bond referendum was in 2007. And that rejection was the first in 20 years. #houvote

by Kiah Collier via twitter 11/6/2013 1:17:38 AM
Dome glows in the night as it awaits its fate #houvotes http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYWcFhSCUAAm2CZ.jpg

by Gail Delaughter via twitter 11/6/2013 1:18:37 AM
If absentee & early vote holds, @anniseparker wins re-elex as mayor & #Astrodome rehab vote fails #houvote

by Cindy George via twitter 11/6/2013 1:19:04 AM
Dome mobile guys confident on prop 2: we've been interacting with voters for the past 2 weeks. #houvote #astrodome

by nsarnoff via twitter 11/6/2013 1:20:04 AM
Early vote: In At-Large Position 2, Andrew Burks has slight lead with about 41% of the vote over David Robinson, 39.5% #houvote

by Anita Hassan via twitter retweeted by mmorris011 11/6/2013 1:20:27 AM
Looks like the Dome party has better snacks! “@Gail_kuhf : Dome glows in the night as it awaits its fate #houvote http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYWcFhSCUAAm2CZ.jpg”

by Laurie Johnson via twitter 11/6/2013 1:20:46 AM
#HISD incumbent Anna Eastman and City Councilwoman Wanda Adams have strongest leads in #HISD board races, based on early results. #houvote

by e_mellon via twitter retweeted by mmorris011 11/6/2013 1:25:20 AM
Prop 6, the water plan, getting 78% of vote in Harris early returns. Supporters were worried because we've been wet lately. #houvote

by georgehaj via twitter 11/6/2013 1:25:21 AM
Waiting on today's live votes from 775 precincts; Stan Stanart said it will probably be 8:30 before those returns start posting #houvote

by Cindy George via twitter retweeted by mmorris011 11/6/2013 1:25:34 AM
Light turnout so far at the dome watch party. #houvote #astrodome http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYWegHzCYAAT1O5.jpg

by nsarnoff via twitter 11/6/2013 1:30:33 AM
.@morncoffeemix @HoustonChron – #Astrodome losing in early & mail ballots #houvote #confirmed http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYWe3RmCMAAJiSI.jpg

by Cindy George via twitter 11/6/2013 1:31:19 AM
We just went delightfully retro at the @Benhallforall party. #iwantyouback #jackson5 DJ setting festive.

by Dug Begley via twitter 11/6/2013 1:32:38 AM
Final early vote totals:
2007: 50,264
2009: 80,516
2011: 58,345
2013: 111,925
#houvote

by Mike Morris via twitter 11/6/2013 1:34:23 AM