The Signal spoke to Becca Blais, Bluebonnet Data’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, and Christina Hahn, the organization’s Communications Director, in order to gain a thorough understanding of the data infrastructure/talent gap in Democratic politics and how...
2022 Elections
back to archiveRochelle Garza’s Campaign to Bring Dignity Back to Austin
In a recent conversation, The Signal spoke with Democratic nominee Rochelle Garza about her run for attorney general, including how she will restore dignity to the office long-held by the indicted Ken Paxton and use the powers of the office to protect everyday Texans...
Beto O’Rourke Launches 49-Day Texas Tour
On Tuesday, gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke kicked off a 49-day tour of Texas. Speaking to a crowd in his hometown of El Paso where the tour set off, O’Rourke blasted Gov. Greg Abbott for prohibiting abortion in the state, failing to stop mass shootings, and...
Texas Candidates Reflect on “The Fight of Our Lives”
Throughout the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention, candidates up and down the ballot had a chance to reconnect with the activists and volunteers that fuel the party. Now, with the convention in the rear-view, candidates are making the mad dash to November, touting the...
Beto Outraises Abbott As the Race Tightens
On Friday, Texas’ two gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Beto O’Rourke and incumbent Republican Greg Abbott, announced their fundraising hauls for the Feb. 20 and June 30 reporting period. O’Rourke raised $27.6 million in contributions while Abbott raised $24.9...
Beto announces 49-day Texas tour
On Monday Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke announced a 49-day tour through Texas, promising to visit more than 65 counties and hold more than 70 public events. The 5,600-mile tour will begin next week in O'Rourke’s hometown of El Paso and wrap up in...
Democrats Lead Midterm Polling Following SCOTUS Decision on Abortion
For much of the midterm season, Democrats had lagged behind Republicans in generic ballot polling. Much of this shift against Democrats can be attributed to global inflation, lack of action on much of President Biden’s Build Back Better campaign promises, and the...
John Lira on His Run for Congress in TX-23
TX-23 congressional candidate John Lira said he is running to continue his passion for public service. He faces Republican incumbent Congressman Tony Gonzalez, who currently ranks 92 percent favorability with the National Rifle Association. Notably, Uvalde,...
In Dallas, Beto O’Rourke Pledges Concrete Action to Curb Gun Violence
At a town hall in Dallas, gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke heard everything: chants, clapping, and even tears. The town hall, coming six days after the tragic shooting in Uvalde which killed 19 children and 2 teachers, was a chance for O’Rourke to not only...