Chris Tackett
@cjtackett.bsky.social
I track campaign finance in Texas, connecting the “what” to the “why” with my wife, @mentack.bsky.social
Started http://seeitnameitfightit.com.
Lots of talk about numbers, campaign finance, a spotlight on Christian nationalism, and some punk rock.
Started http://seeitnameitfightit.com.
Lots of talk about numbers, campaign finance, a spotlight on Christian nationalism, and some punk rock.
We Are Gonna Take A Stand. We Are Gonna Fight.
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare visited the True Texas Project on 9/14/26.
TTP didn’t post video of Tim’s comments. But here is the second of three clips for you.
Tim is worried. He should be. November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare visited the True Texas Project on 9/14/26.
TTP didn’t post video of Tim’s comments. But here is the second of three clips for you.
Tim is worried. He should be. November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
September 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
We Are Gonna Take A Stand. We Are Gonna Fight.
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare visited the True Texas Project on 9/14/26.
TTP didn’t post video of Tim’s comments. But here is the second of three clips for you.
Tim is worried. He should be. November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare visited the True Texas Project on 9/14/26.
TTP didn’t post video of Tim’s comments. But here is the second of three clips for you.
Tim is worried. He should be. November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
This County Is Special
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare visited the True Texas Project on 9/14/26.
TTP didn’t post video of Tim’s comments. But here we have the first of several clips for you.
Tim is worried. He should be. November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty #seeitnameitfightit
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare visited the True Texas Project on 9/14/26.
TTP didn’t post video of Tim’s comments. But here we have the first of several clips for you.
Tim is worried. He should be. November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty #seeitnameitfightit
September 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
This County Is Special
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare visited the True Texas Project on 9/14/26.
TTP didn’t post video of Tim’s comments. But here we have the first of several clips for you.
Tim is worried. He should be. November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty #seeitnameitfightit
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare visited the True Texas Project on 9/14/26.
TTP didn’t post video of Tim’s comments. But here we have the first of several clips for you.
Tim is worried. He should be. November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty #seeitnameitfightit
Do You Wanna Talk About The Budget Yes or No
On 9/15/26, Tarrant County Commissioners Court met to vote on the 2027 Budget. @mentack.bsky.social called them out. And yeah, Amie copped our verbiage 🙄 And yeah, Tim tossed another guy out of the courtroom.
November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
On 9/15/26, Tarrant County Commissioners Court met to vote on the 2027 Budget. @mentack.bsky.social called them out. And yeah, Amie copped our verbiage 🙄 And yeah, Tim tossed another guy out of the courtroom.
November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
September 17, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Do You Wanna Talk About The Budget Yes or No
On 9/15/26, Tarrant County Commissioners Court met to vote on the 2027 Budget. @mentack.bsky.social called them out. And yeah, Amie copped our verbiage 🙄 And yeah, Tim tossed another guy out of the courtroom.
November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
On 9/15/26, Tarrant County Commissioners Court met to vote on the 2027 Budget. @mentack.bsky.social called them out. And yeah, Amie copped our verbiage 🙄 And yeah, Tim tossed another guy out of the courtroom.
November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
Matt, You’re Gonna Get Your 4-1 Court
On 9/15/26, Tarrant County Commissioners Court met to vote on the 2027 Budget. @mentack.bsky.social made two appearances, and this is her first one, as the first speaker in public comments.
November is coming
#wakeup #tarrantcounty #seeitnameitfightit
On 9/15/26, Tarrant County Commissioners Court met to vote on the 2027 Budget. @mentack.bsky.social made two appearances, and this is her first one, as the first speaker in public comments.
November is coming
#wakeup #tarrantcounty #seeitnameitfightit
September 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Matt, You’re Gonna Get Your 4-1 Court
On 9/15/26, Tarrant County Commissioners Court met to vote on the 2027 Budget. @mentack.bsky.social made two appearances, and this is her first one, as the first speaker in public comments.
November is coming
#wakeup #tarrantcounty #seeitnameitfightit
On 9/15/26, Tarrant County Commissioners Court met to vote on the 2027 Budget. @mentack.bsky.social made two appearances, and this is her first one, as the first speaker in public comments.
November is coming
#wakeup #tarrantcounty #seeitnameitfightit
Sit Down And Don’t Say Anything Else
During the 9/1/26 discussion ahead of the vote to cut 92 polling places, Commissioner Simmons challenged the hypocrisy and yes, they admitted the redistricting was about power. So one should assume this is too!
November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
During the 9/1/26 discussion ahead of the vote to cut 92 polling places, Commissioner Simmons challenged the hypocrisy and yes, they admitted the redistricting was about power. So one should assume this is too!
November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
September 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Sit Down And Don’t Say Anything Else
During the 9/1/26 discussion ahead of the vote to cut 92 polling places, Commissioner Simmons challenged the hypocrisy and yes, they admitted the redistricting was about power. So one should assume this is too!
November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
During the 9/1/26 discussion ahead of the vote to cut 92 polling places, Commissioner Simmons challenged the hypocrisy and yes, they admitted the redistricting was about power. So one should assume this is too!
November is coming.
#wakeup #tarrantcounty
Have you seen Tarrant County show up on the news in the past few days? Heard about the Commissioners Court eliminating 92 polling locations from 2022? And you are wanting to maybe do something to help. I can give you a nudge towards something.
September 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Have you seen Tarrant County show up on the news in the past few days? Heard about the Commissioners Court eliminating 92 polling locations from 2022? And you are wanting to maybe do something to help. I can give you a nudge towards something.
Tarrant County released their new November Election polling location plan last night. It’s a reduction of 92 Election Day sites from 2022 (316 to 224). I dove through it to see who it impacts. Any guesses? Yep. Exactly as expected.
Please watch, share, and help get the word out.
Please watch, share, and help get the word out.
August 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Tarrant County released their new November Election polling location plan last night. It’s a reduction of 92 Election Day sites from 2022 (316 to 224). I dove through it to see who it impacts. Any guesses? Yep. Exactly as expected.
Please watch, share, and help get the word out.
Please watch, share, and help get the word out.
Tarrant County is proposing to reduce Election Day voting sites for November from 316 to 224. I wrote a piece on who is actually being harmed the most by the reduction of 92 sites. Any guesses?
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Tarrant County Is Cutting 92 Voting Locations
Don’t Let the New Number Distract You
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August 28, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Tarrant County is proposing to reduce Election Day voting sites for November from 316 to 224. I wrote a piece on who is actually being harmed the most by the reduction of 92 sites. Any guesses?
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This. 100% this. @mentack.bsky.social nails it.
August 16, 2026 at 12:49 PM
This. 100% this. @mentack.bsky.social nails it.
Hey Mattie, It’s Been A While Since We’ve Talked
At the 8/11/26 Fort Worth City Council meeting, when the council had three votes on the agenda around data centers, Mendi stepped to the podium, not to talk about data centers, but to talk about Mayor Mattie Parker. It’s 🔥
Mattie didn’t recuse.
At the 8/11/26 Fort Worth City Council meeting, when the council had three votes on the agenda around data centers, Mendi stepped to the podium, not to talk about data centers, but to talk about Mayor Mattie Parker. It’s 🔥
Mattie didn’t recuse.
August 13, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Hey Mattie, It’s Been A While Since We’ve Talked
At the 8/11/26 Fort Worth City Council meeting, when the council had three votes on the agenda around data centers, Mendi stepped to the podium, not to talk about data centers, but to talk about Mayor Mattie Parker. It’s 🔥
Mattie didn’t recuse.
At the 8/11/26 Fort Worth City Council meeting, when the council had three votes on the agenda around data centers, Mendi stepped to the podium, not to talk about data centers, but to talk about Mayor Mattie Parker. It’s 🔥
Mattie didn’t recuse.
Reposted by Chris Tackett
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Community activists and Tarrant County neighbors are not the enemy. GOP hacks like Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare abuse their authority in an attempt to silence their critics.
Community activists and Tarrant County neighbors are not the enemy. GOP hacks like Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare abuse their authority in an attempt to silence their critics.
August 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
fortworthreport.org/2026/08/12/f...
Community activists and Tarrant County neighbors are not the enemy. GOP hacks like Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare abuse their authority in an attempt to silence their critics.
Community activists and Tarrant County neighbors are not the enemy. GOP hacks like Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare abuse their authority in an attempt to silence their critics.
Someone who was at the True Texas Project “Year Of The Patriot” event held on 8/1/26 shared this image with @mentack.bsky.social and I yesterday. Those on the paper were being discussed amongst a group there as “the enemies that we have to be aware of”.
“The enemies”
Looks like we made it!
“The enemies”
Looks like we made it!
August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Someone who was at the True Texas Project “Year Of The Patriot” event held on 8/1/26 shared this image with @mentack.bsky.social and I yesterday. Those on the paper were being discussed amongst a group there as “the enemies that we have to be aware of”.
“The enemies”
Looks like we made it!
“The enemies”
Looks like we made it!
84 Days Until Election Day
Beto Won In 2018. Local Dems Still Lost.
Persuasion doesn’t translate down ballot. Only turnout does. Thats why we have to support local candidates and get their message in front of potential voters.
Focus Local, Fund Local, and Win Local
focuslocalpac.com
Beto Won In 2018. Local Dems Still Lost.
Persuasion doesn’t translate down ballot. Only turnout does. Thats why we have to support local candidates and get their message in front of potential voters.
Focus Local, Fund Local, and Win Local
focuslocalpac.com
August 11, 2026 at 2:44 PM
84 Days Until Election Day
Beto Won In 2018. Local Dems Still Lost.
Persuasion doesn’t translate down ballot. Only turnout does. Thats why we have to support local candidates and get their message in front of potential voters.
Focus Local, Fund Local, and Win Local
focuslocalpac.com
Beto Won In 2018. Local Dems Still Lost.
Persuasion doesn’t translate down ballot. Only turnout does. Thats why we have to support local candidates and get their message in front of potential voters.
Focus Local, Fund Local, and Win Local
focuslocalpac.com
85 Days Until Election Day
Tarrant County candidates: The endorsement questionnaire is open at focuslocalpac.com/endorsements until end of day on 8/18
If you are on the ballot this November and you stand for bold progressive values, we’d love to see you apply!
Tarrant County candidates: The endorsement questionnaire is open at focuslocalpac.com/endorsements until end of day on 8/18
If you are on the ballot this November and you stand for bold progressive values, we’d love to see you apply!
August 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
85 Days Until Election Day
Tarrant County candidates: The endorsement questionnaire is open at focuslocalpac.com/endorsements until end of day on 8/18
If you are on the ballot this November and you stand for bold progressive values, we’d love to see you apply!
Tarrant County candidates: The endorsement questionnaire is open at focuslocalpac.com/endorsements until end of day on 8/18
If you are on the ballot this November and you stand for bold progressive values, we’d love to see you apply!
We Are Tarrant (The Candidates) - Part 2
Candidates running for all levels of government came to Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 to stand against the reduction in Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November Election. This is part 2 of those candidates speaking up 🗣️
Candidates running for all levels of government came to Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 to stand against the reduction in Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November Election. This is part 2 of those candidates speaking up 🗣️
August 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We Are Tarrant (The Candidates) - Part 2
Candidates running for all levels of government came to Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 to stand against the reduction in Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November Election. This is part 2 of those candidates speaking up 🗣️
Candidates running for all levels of government came to Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 to stand against the reduction in Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November Election. This is part 2 of those candidates speaking up 🗣️
We Are Tarrant (The Candidates) - Part 1
Candidates running for all levels of government came to Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 to stand against the reduction in Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November Election. This is part 1 of those candidates speaking up 🗣️
Candidates running for all levels of government came to Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 to stand against the reduction in Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November Election. This is part 1 of those candidates speaking up 🗣️
August 6, 2026 at 11:50 AM
We Are Tarrant (The Candidates) - Part 1
Candidates running for all levels of government came to Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 to stand against the reduction in Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November Election. This is part 1 of those candidates speaking up 🗣️
Candidates running for all levels of government came to Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 to stand against the reduction in Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November Election. This is part 1 of those candidates speaking up 🗣️
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 is still on-going, but I was able to catch a few minutes of a resolution put forth by Commissioner Matt Krause.
It was a poison pill. I wrote about it and walk through the why.
Give it a read.
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It was a poison pill. I wrote about it and walk through the why.
Give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/christac...
The Poison Pill
How Tarrant County Turned a War Hero Into a Culture War Prop
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August 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court on 8/4 is still on-going, but I was able to catch a few minutes of a resolution put forth by Commissioner Matt Krause.
It was a poison pill. I wrote about it and walk through the why.
Give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/christac...
It was a poison pill. I wrote about it and walk through the why.
Give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/christac...
91 Days Until Election Day
You can’t be focused everywhere at once. None of us have unlimited resources. So how do we decide where to dig in?
We dive into the data, looking at history in a precinct, trends, and specifically non-voters, and how those numbers change based on the election cycle.
You can’t be focused everywhere at once. None of us have unlimited resources. So how do we decide where to dig in?
We dive into the data, looking at history in a precinct, trends, and specifically non-voters, and how those numbers change based on the election cycle.
August 4, 2026 at 12:41 PM
91 Days Until Election Day
You can’t be focused everywhere at once. None of us have unlimited resources. So how do we decide where to dig in?
We dive into the data, looking at history in a precinct, trends, and specifically non-voters, and how those numbers change based on the election cycle.
You can’t be focused everywhere at once. None of us have unlimited resources. So how do we decide where to dig in?
We dive into the data, looking at history in a precinct, trends, and specifically non-voters, and how those numbers change based on the election cycle.
Right at a year ago, Tim O’Hare, Matt Krause, and Manny Ramirez decided to reduce Tarrant County polling locations ahead of the November 2025 election. That’s nothing compared to what they are planning to reduce for the November 2026 election.
This is Mendi using her one minute to push back in 2025
This is Mendi using her one minute to push back in 2025
August 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Right at a year ago, Tim O’Hare, Matt Krause, and Manny Ramirez decided to reduce Tarrant County polling locations ahead of the November 2025 election. That’s nothing compared to what they are planning to reduce for the November 2026 election.
This is Mendi using her one minute to push back in 2025
This is Mendi using her one minute to push back in 2025
Saturday August 8, 10am to 12pm at Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth, the League of Women Voters - Tarrant County, along with a slew of other orgs, are hosting a panel discussion on Faith, Freedom, and Democracy. It’s about the impact of white Christian nationalism on our communities.
July 31, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Saturday August 8, 10am to 12pm at Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth, the League of Women Voters - Tarrant County, along with a slew of other orgs, are hosting a panel discussion on Faith, Freedom, and Democracy. It’s about the impact of white Christian nationalism on our communities.
95 Days until Election Day (11/3)
@menditackett.bsky.social reminds us that in 2024, 475,000 registered voters made the decision not to vote in the Presidential race in Tarrant County. We don’t have to convert or persuade the other side to win. We just need to focus on values and make connections.
@menditackett.bsky.social reminds us that in 2024, 475,000 registered voters made the decision not to vote in the Presidential race in Tarrant County. We don’t have to convert or persuade the other side to win. We just need to focus on values and make connections.
July 31, 2026 at 6:24 PM
95 Days until Election Day (11/3)
@menditackett.bsky.social reminds us that in 2024, 475,000 registered voters made the decision not to vote in the Presidential race in Tarrant County. We don’t have to convert or persuade the other side to win. We just need to focus on values and make connections.
@menditackett.bsky.social reminds us that in 2024, 475,000 registered voters made the decision not to vote in the Presidential race in Tarrant County. We don’t have to convert or persuade the other side to win. We just need to focus on values and make connections.
They Don’t Want You To Vote
Tarrant County Commissioners Court is reducing polling locations in November.
Tarrant had 199 locations for the Primary. We had 25% turnout and many locations with long lines.
In November, with turnout expected in the mid 50s, 176 locations. WTF.
They are scared of you
Tarrant County Commissioners Court is reducing polling locations in November.
Tarrant had 199 locations for the Primary. We had 25% turnout and many locations with long lines.
In November, with turnout expected in the mid 50s, 176 locations. WTF.
They are scared of you
July 31, 2026 at 2:39 PM
They Don’t Want You To Vote
Tarrant County Commissioners Court is reducing polling locations in November.
Tarrant had 199 locations for the Primary. We had 25% turnout and many locations with long lines.
In November, with turnout expected in the mid 50s, 176 locations. WTF.
They are scared of you
Tarrant County Commissioners Court is reducing polling locations in November.
Tarrant had 199 locations for the Primary. We had 25% turnout and many locations with long lines.
In November, with turnout expected in the mid 50s, 176 locations. WTF.
They are scared of you
Focus Local PAC isn’t on BlueSky, but I am!
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97 Days to Election Day (11/3)
This is the first of what we are thinking will be a series of posts diving into what is happening in Tarrant County. In this one, Chris touches on the myth of the “red” county.
You should check out focuslocalpac.com 🤓🗳️
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97 Days to Election Day (11/3)
This is the first of what we are thinking will be a series of posts diving into what is happening in Tarrant County. In this one, Chris touches on the myth of the “red” county.
You should check out focuslocalpac.com 🤓🗳️
July 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Focus Local PAC isn’t on BlueSky, but I am!
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97 Days to Election Day (11/3)
This is the first of what we are thinking will be a series of posts diving into what is happening in Tarrant County. In this one, Chris touches on the myth of the “red” county.
You should check out focuslocalpac.com 🤓🗳️
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97 Days to Election Day (11/3)
This is the first of what we are thinking will be a series of posts diving into what is happening in Tarrant County. In this one, Chris touches on the myth of the “red” county.
You should check out focuslocalpac.com 🤓🗳️
Do You Stand On The Side Of Civil Rights?
Mindia was zeroed in on court filings and Shayma Alzubi at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting on 7/21/26, pulling zero punches.
Shayma Alzubi was cleared in the investigation. Make her the principal of Western Hills High School.
Mindia was zeroed in on court filings and Shayma Alzubi at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting on 7/21/26, pulling zero punches.
Shayma Alzubi was cleared in the investigation. Make her the principal of Western Hills High School.
July 23, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Do You Stand On The Side Of Civil Rights?
Mindia was zeroed in on court filings and Shayma Alzubi at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting on 7/21/26, pulling zero punches.
Shayma Alzubi was cleared in the investigation. Make her the principal of Western Hills High School.
Mindia was zeroed in on court filings and Shayma Alzubi at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting on 7/21/26, pulling zero punches.
Shayma Alzubi was cleared in the investigation. Make her the principal of Western Hills High School.
All I See Is A Drained Swimming Pool
Whoa. Sabrina brought it at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting on 7/21/26, pulling zero punches going right at the Abbott / Morath / TEA appointed Superintendent (Licata) and Board of Managers President (Geren).
The connections she’s making are spot on.
Whoa. Sabrina brought it at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting on 7/21/26, pulling zero punches going right at the Abbott / Morath / TEA appointed Superintendent (Licata) and Board of Managers President (Geren).
The connections she’s making are spot on.
July 22, 2026 at 1:59 PM
All I See Is A Drained Swimming Pool
Whoa. Sabrina brought it at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting on 7/21/26, pulling zero punches going right at the Abbott / Morath / TEA appointed Superintendent (Licata) and Board of Managers President (Geren).
The connections she’s making are spot on.
Whoa. Sabrina brought it at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting on 7/21/26, pulling zero punches going right at the Abbott / Morath / TEA appointed Superintendent (Licata) and Board of Managers President (Geren).
The connections she’s making are spot on.