@JimGranato

Dean of @hobbyschooluh at @UHouston

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Joined September 2011
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A @hobbyschooluh report found divisions between rural voters and those from elsewhere in the state. Other voters, including Latino and independent voters, are shifting away from the rightward tilt recorded in 2024. bit.ly/4BkDo36

Hobby School Survey Finds Strong Advantage for Texas Republicans Among

With less than two weeks to go before Election Day, the races at the top of the Texas ballot remain too close to call. But a deeper dive into the preferences of likely voters found sharp divisions bet

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With less than two weeks until Election Day, a new statewide survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs examines the preferences of Latino and rural voters. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/texas2026/rural….
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Political commentator @ChrisStirewalt examined the evolving media landscape, political polarization, the midterm elections and engaging across differences in the latest Hobby Talks podcast episode. Listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app or at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytalks.
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Watch live: @HoustonPubMedia, @HoustonChron, @nmasunivision45, and @hobbyschooluh hosts a debate between Harris County Judge candidates Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez during early voting. youtube.com/live/4J6NFUmNko4…

Harris County Judge Candidates Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez...

Harris County Judge candidates Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez ...

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I was excited to share the stage with civic and business leaders at the Data Summit hosted by @HispanicHouston. The SPACE City Panel will track opinions over time, providing insights into our region and the data needed to make informed decisions about the future.
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During early voting, Harris County Judge candidates Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez take the stage on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. for a live televised debate. The debate is presented by @HoustonPubMedia in partnership with @nmasunivision45, the @HoustonChron and @hobbyschooluh.
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Congratulations to the Richard Murray Endowed Scholars Ariana Castañeda, Orlando Martinez and Francine White. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to public service. Read more about the scholars at uh.edu/hobby/community/murra….
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A Hobby School of Public Affairs survey of likely Texas voters examines views on key statewide races and the direction of the state and nation. Early voting runs through Oct. 30, with Election Day on Nov. 3. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/texas2026.
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Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate, while Republican candidates in other statewide races hold small leads in what is shaping up to be an unusually tight election. uh.edu/news-events/stories/2…
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The 9th Congressional District is one of five redrawn during a mid-decade redistricting effort to increase the number of Republicans Texans send to Congress. uh.edu/news-events/stories/2…

Hobby School Survey: Mealer Has Six-Point Lead in 9th Congressional Di

In a new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs, Republican Alex Mealer is leading Democratic challenger Leticia Gutierrez by six points in the race for Texas’ 9th Cong

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A new Hobby School of Public Affairs report examines how likely voters plan to cast their ballots in the general election for the redrawn Texas Congressional District 9. Read the findings ahead of early voting at uh.edu/hobby/congress2026.
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A survey of likely voters by the @hobbyschooluh found Harris County voters dissatisfied with the status quo – 71% said the county is headed in the wrong direction – but suggests Democrats retain the lead over their Republican challengers. uh.edu/news-events/stories/2…

Hobby School Survey: Plummer Leads Sanchez in Race for Harris County J

In a new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs, Democrat Letitia Plummer leads Republican Orlando Sanchez by seven points in the race for Harris County Judge, with sup

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A new Harris County election survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs examines where likely voters in the state’s largest county stand on key races and issues ahead of early voting. Read the findings at uh.edu/hobby/harris2026.
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Join @ChrisStirewalt for a conversation on today's political landscape, polarization and digital disruption as part of the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center's Democracy in America series. Learn more at uh.edu/hobby/edr-center/even….
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In the latest edition of “Letter from Texas,” Richard Murray analyzes recent polling and considers whether Democrats can overcome the structural advantages that have kept Republicans dominant in statewide races for decades. Read the issue at bit.ly/4i7L6WE.
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Join the Hobby School on Nov. 11 as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Civic Houston Internship Program. The evening will offer opportunities to reflect on the program’s impact on civic leadership and public service. Tell us you’re coming at forms.gle/JroRCQKWXSxMoaot8.
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The Civic Engagement Boot Camp included sessions on finding your civic purpose with @HoustonVoting, a Civic Escape Room with Engaged Voters, developing a voting plan with @BakerRipley, delivering public testimony with Mi Familia en Acción, and a mock election from @HarrisVotes.
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Andrew Marantz of @NewYorker kicked off the Democracy in America lecture series sponsored by the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center. He also joined Hobby Talks to discuss democratic backsliding and a free press. Listen at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytalks or on your favorite podcast app.
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October brings opportunities for workshops, conversations and civic engagement, along with deadlines to recognize public service impact and a lecture with political commentator Chris Stirewalt. See what’s happening this month at the Hobby School at uh.edu/hobby/community/event….
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I reflect on my first meeting with Garnet Coleman in the summer of 2006 and on what unfolded over the next 20 years, largely due to his leadership, beginning with his efforts behind the Center for Public Policy, the precursor to the Hobby School. uh.edu/hobby/about/dean/dean…

Garnet Coleman: A Remembrance from the Dean

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