Learn all about the 2022 Democratic Candidates: >>Harris County Democratic Party Voter Guide(PDF) Biden was no asset to Democrats in 2022, but Trump was equally damaging. When candidate attributes appeared similar, we preferred the more moderate (or centralist) candidate who could appeal to more mainstream voters. Saturday, March 22, 2014 Registration 8:00 AM. Schofield in 2020 regained his seat after losing it to Democrat Gina Calanni two years earlier; the district became even redder through redistricting, giving him more of an edge. This Galveston-based district will not be on the ballot because former State House member Mayes Middleton won the Republican primary and has no opposition in November. Democrat Kat Marvel is challenging Republican state Rep. Dennis Paul as he seeks a fourth term in this district stretching south of Houston. Daniel, who served as district clerk before being defeated in 2018, is vying for his old job. Dutton will serve a 20th term representing this northeast Houston district. The event marked the first in-person donor conference of Keep scrolling for a full review of the key state and local races on the ballot, including the candidates for Harris County Judge and Texas governor, as Gov.
Q&A: Get to know the Democratic candidates for Harris County Durrani has served as a Democratic election judge for 15 years, and he confirmed that the quality of training has declined. For an election guide, please visit: League of Women Voters of Texas: Nonpartisan Voting Guide (PDF) 1, Judge, County Criminal Court-At-Law No. 7, Judge, County Criminal Court-At-Law No. Scott is a former trustee of Lone Star College. Charlotte Lampe has worked Harris County elections since the 1970s, first as a clerk, then as a judge. Crenshaw is a retired Navy SEAL who grew up in Katy and is seeking a third term in Congress. Cain chairs the House Elections Committee and has represented this district since 2017. 4- Dual Endorsement, 2023 by Texas Coalition of Black Democrats - Harris County. Former high school head football coach and professional public speaker says the Jan. 6 Capitol attack inspired him to run for office and hopes to create "business innovation" grants. A Democratic attorney will battle for the chance to go up against incumbent longtime Republican judge Randy Wilson. You can check out this helpful video for instructionson voting with a two-page ballot. Jones previously served on the Houston City Council and Houston ISD board. State Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, faces Democrat Misty Bishop in this bright red district, which covers most of Montgomery County and runs south along the eastern edge of Harris County, taking in Chambers and Jefferson counties along the coast. A general contractor, Bell is known for his fights in recent years against legalizing same-sex marriage. What should I do to avoid problems with my ID on my mail ballot application? And with more than two dozen lawmakers in the Texas Legislature departing or running for a different seat next year, there are a slew of vacancies that could push both chambers to become redder and more polarized. The incumbent Abbott appointee seeks voter approval to serve a full term, while a Harris County civil judge vies for a chance on the state appellate court. In order to become the Republican or Democratic Party nominee for a particular office, you must file an application (PDF) for a place on the ballot with the Cody Vasut is running unopposed in this newly redrawn Republican district, which encompasses Lake Jackson. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. In support of informed voting, the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board interviewed candidates in more than 60 races to make the following recommendations in contested Harris County races. He was defeated by Democrat Marilyn Burgess in 2018. Dan Patrick and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. McClure was appointed to finish out an existing court term after being ousted in 2018 as the Harris County criminal court judge. Rooted in Houstons East End, this heavily Democratic district includes parts of Pasadena and runs along the Sam Houston Tollway to pick up Aldine and surrounding areas. Dutton has been embroiled in several intraparty clashes in recent years, mostly arising from his support for charter schools and a state takeover of Houston ISD's school board. Demond is an attorney who's handled several major cases in the Houston area and throughout Texas, including upholding the right for a rape victim who was jailed for a month after a mental breakdown to sue the county. Ken Paxton, widely seen as the most vulnerable Republican running statewide, is in for the toughest re-election fight of his political career against Democratic opponent Rochelle Garza, whose campaign has focused heavily on his felony securities fraud indictment and corruption allegations reported to the FBI by some of his top aides last year.
Harris County Young Democrats - Home Contact Tom Gederberg, tgederberg@gmail.com , 713-202-1045, Carol Wheeler, sd17hcdp@gmail.com , 281-989-5444 for more information. Democrat County Court at Law Judge Lesley Briones looks to seize the opportunity. Jordan is a family law attorney operating a private practice in Sugar Land.
Christale Spain becomes first Black woman to lead SC Democrats Seeking his second term, Commission Chairman Christian faces an upstart Democrat who is framing the race as a referendum on last year's deadly blackouts and the commissioners' close ties to the industry. Get to the polls prepared! Voters just need to inform bus operators and fare inspectors that they are heading to or returning from the polls. Her campaign is focused on legalizing marijuana, improving rural healthcare and promoting sustainable agriculture. Rep. Gene Wu, first elected in 2012, faces a Libertarian challenger after no Democrat or Republican ran against him in the primary elections. 6:30 p.m. A Houston attorney and past Libertarian statewide candidate, Ash has presented himself as the balance between two extremes from the major parties. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. For example, on abortion, he says he "would not interfere in the doctor-patient relationship.". Kelsey, an Austin flight instructor, is a Libertarian and self-described peace advocate who says his greatest political goal is to "challenge the notion that the state has the right to choose friends and enemies for its citizens.". She is campaigning on a platform of eliminating property taxes and legalizing marijuana. Depending on whom you ask, Tatums office may slowly be learning lessons from the past few years.
Biden's Running. Which Republican Has the Best Chance of Elected to the Fifth District Court of Appeals in a blue wave in 2018, Nowell is the only Black jurist on any of the state appellate courts and is now seeking to join the state's highest civil court. Carla Wyatt. Harris County voters this year should remember to vote the entire ballot. Wyatt is a 20-year veteran of Harris Countys budget office and its Universal Services Department. Harren is a Houston gym owner who also ran for the seat as a Libertarian in 2020. Shaw is an attorney who previously worked for NAACP legal clinics and helped lobby Congress for the International Violence Against Women Act. Countiss, a former civil litigator and assistant county attorney in Harris County, was elected to the court in 2018. Jones is a former chair of the San Jacinto County Democratic Party who lists flood mitigation and expanding internet access in rural areas among her priority issues. 12, Judge, County Criminal Court-At-Law No. WebSD17 Senatorial District Convention. Briones is a former county court at law judge. Greg Abbott in October 2021, this is Huddle's first time before Texas voters. Wright is a Conroe attorney who has practiced for 36 years and served as lead counsel on 117 appeal cases, which he says makes him the "most experienced candidate in the race."
How Democrats across the country feel about Biden 2024 - The Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum speaking at Central Count inside NRG Arena, October 13, 2022. The State Commission on Judicial Conduct began reviewing in 2020 allegations that he improperly favored certain private defense attorneys over the county's Public Defender's Office. She supports Medicaid expansion and has called for diversifying the state's revenue stream by legalizing marijuana, which would bring in new tax dollars. Previously, she served in the Texas House for 13 years. A majority of the states top elected officials, who are all Republican, are white.
Layoffs in Harris County elections offices may explain some 2022 2022 primary election: Houston Chronicle Editorial State Sen. Borris Miles, a Houston Democrat, is poised to win a third term in the upper chamber because no other candidates challenged him. While 38 percent of Arizona voters said they cast their votes to oppose Biden, according U.S. Rep. Al Green faces Republican challenger Jimmy Leon, a retired Army veteran, as the Democrat seeks a 10th term representing this district covering southern Houston and portions of Fort Bend and Brazoria counties, where Green won 75 percent of the vote in 2020. After coming out on top in the GOP primary, Humble City Councilman Charles Cunningham is the lone candidate to replace Republican Dan Huberty, who retired after representing this northeast Harris County district for a decade. With state Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Houston, opting not to seek re-election, the race for his seat has come down to Republican Mano DeAyala, Democrat Mohamad Maarouf and Libertarian James Patrick Harren. failing to proactively address the violent crime wave, reckless bail bond decisions, allegations of corruption, scandals, general incompetence, etc.) Keel has held her seat on the state's highest criminal court since 2016 and is running unopposed. Monroe is a community activist and critic of Houston ISD who seeks to take his mission of improving Texas schools to the statehouse. Troy Nehls says Capitol Police snooped in his office after criticism for Jan. 6 failures, That looks like Troy: Fort Bend Congressman Nehls faces Capitol rioters in viral photos, Nehls defeats Kulkarni in Fort Bends 22nd Congressional District. The vacancy on this court was created by the departure of Judge Charles Kreger who is not running for re-election after almost 18 years on the bench.
Last day to receive ballot by mail: November 8. Weber, R-Friendswood, is seeking a sixth term representing this southeast Texas district, which runs along the Gulf Coast from the Louisiana border to just beyond Freeport. State Rep. Mike Schofield will defend his seat after having just won it back from a Democrat in 2020. Last day for local elections clerk to receive mail ballot requests. Download a printable ballot application. Incumbent Will Metcalf faces no opposition in the general election. Elections officials must receive your mail-in ballot by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 Election Day if the carrier envelope is not postmarked. An attorney first elected to the Senate in 1982, Whitmire is well known for his work on criminal justice issues. Kay Smith was the lone Republican who filed to run against the incumbent, Democratic Rep. Penny Morales Shaw, in this solidy blue district. After facing a Republican opponent each cycle since she was first elected in 2012, Rep. Perez avoided drawing opposition from either party this year. Baggett says he's running because "Texans have to clean house in Austin," offering the example of the Republican-backed election overhaul bill, Senate Bill 1, which he called a "mess created by professional politicians. The office administers disaster recovery after major storms, oversees the Alamo, manages Texas' state-run veterans homes and contributes oil and gas royalties to the state's $44 billion public school endowment. 1, Place 2, Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. Incumbent Rep. Shawn Nicole Thierry is the lone candidate running for this overhelmingly Democratic seat in south Houston. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Democratic Party Primary Runoff Candidates for Harris County by Aubrey R. Taylor Communications - Issuu Duncan F. Klussmann, Diana Martinez Alexander, Michelle Beckley, Mike Collier, Joe Jaworski, Rochelle Mercedes Garza, Janet T. Dudding, Angel Luis Haire is a retired nuclear scientist who says he believes in science and in trusting consensus expert opinion. Haire was motivated to run for Congress, he says, because our countrys democracy is in danger, citing new state voting laws and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The ruling means the new maps, which could increase the Harris County Commissioners Courts Democratic majority, will stand for the 2022 election. 2, Place 2, Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. 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