Nationally known civil rights attorney who has represented George Floyd's family and other victims of police violence says he wants to address the intersection of untreated mental health and police encounters. GOP state Rep. Jacey Jetton narrowly won this seat in 2020, even though residents elected Democratic President Joe Biden by about 3 percentage points. Smith works for the U.S. Pastor Council. In true Mattress Mack fashion, the Houston business. Democratic Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia narrowly won his seat in 2018, though his party in October redrew the precinct boundaries in part to make his re-election easier. Westley is a pastor and the historian for the Texas Republican Party. We will only endorse candidates who share in our mission to ensure Texas is a state in which religious liberty flourishes, families prosper, and every human life is valued. He's looking to make his new job official by getting elected for his first full term. Toth, one of the most conservative members of the Texas House, last year authored legislation to limit the teaching of so-called critical race theory and audit the 2020 election results in large Texas counties. The two candidates in the Republican primary for Harris County treasurer see the office in starkly contrasting ways. Daniel, who served as district clerk before being defeated in 2018, is vying for his old job. Editorial: Guiney for the 183rd Criminal District Court. His foes cast Paxton's ongoing legal troubles as a liability and proof that he lacks integrity. The Harris County election chief resigned as both parties demanded answers about the county's fumbled vote count. The mediator and former Galveston mayor who wants to create a civil rights division in the office and use the office to lead a statewide effort to legalize recreational marijuana. Huberty, the incumbent, has endorsed Humble City Councilman Charles Cunningham in the race to succeed Huberty in the Texas House. The winner of the GOP primary will face Democrat Mohamad Maarouf in November. They defeated John Manlove, Richard Vega, and Daniel Jason in the Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 1, 2022. Adv. Montgomery is a Porter resident who says he is self-employed, plans to fund his own campaign and supports term limits for members of Congress. He has twice run for the 15th Congressional District, which stretches from the San Antonio area to the southern border. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Branch previously served as commissioner of the Port of Houston. A New Orleans native who is a media company owner and communications consultant. If you don't find your districts listed below, that means they're not up for election in 2022. Houston Public Media details four key races on the ballot this fall three of them are statewide contests and the other is in Harris County. Harris County. Stanart, whom Democrat Diane Trautman beat in 2018 before resigning for health reasons, hopes to win his old post back. On 01/10/2022 KETTERMAN, JULIE A filed an Other lawsuit against HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY. Harris County Judge Lina . Republican incumbents bring more experience and their own diverse backgrounds. A 19-year veteran of the Harris County District Attorney's office intake division, Broadnax is calling for an increase in juror pay and pledges to implement an outreach campaign in the county's underserved communities. It includes parts of Humble and Atascocita. Cagle is up for reelection in 2022. Johnson is a lawyer and small-business owner who participated in the walkouts over Republican voting legislation and made an impassioned speech against the anti-transgender student athlete bill last year. Hull serves on the House human services and insurance committees. Houston was a train wreck for Democrats in 2020. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 When's my deadline? Shes a certified public accountant focused on being a government watchdog for the people. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. The attorney and municipal judge thinks the all-Republican court could use "more diversity of experience.". Former Harris County criminal court-at-law judge who switched parties in late 2018 after he broke with members of his party to support poor defendants advocating for affordable or cash-free bond for low-level offenders. Dawn Buckingham. County Constable Precinct 5. Former high school head football coach and public speaker says the Jan. 6 Capitol attack inspired him to run for office and hipes to create a "Business Innovation Grants" program. A Houston retail worker, Schafranek is making his fourth attempt to win the primary for the 29th Congressional District. He also ran in 2020 for the 26th district. Stewart is a Navy veteran who owns two Dickeys Barbecue Pit franchises. Democratic District Clerk Marilyn Burgess faces one primary challenger, Desiree Broadnax. U.S. Rep. Brian Babin is running uncontested in the Republican primary for the solidly red 36th Congressional District, which runs from the Johnson Space Center and Houston Ship Channel to the Louisiana state line. Each voter must select either a Republican or Democratic ballot, and pick candidates only in that party's primary. Unchallenged in the Democratic primary or the general election, the former Houston City Councilmember is embarking on her third term in the Texas Senate. The Beaumont pastor has previously run for lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate and is the president of the Beaumont branch of the NAACP. That's why 68 Republican judicial candidates have stepped up to run for office this November. The redrawn 2nd Congressional District now stretches from Harris County into Montgomery County, picking up The Woodlands, New Caney and Splendora, which had been previously in the 8th Congressional District. He has faced scrutiny from the Texas Rangers on several occasions for allegedly mixing his personal and political interests. The Republican and former Harris County Tax Assessor has been in the Texas Senate since 2014. Republican primary election. Democrat Frank Aguilar has spent the past four years learning how to be a better judge. Moran has served as Smith County judge since 2016 and is running with the backing of some big Texas GOP names, including state Sen. Bryan Hughes. The latest addition to the state's highest civil court, appointed by Gov. Kingwood Republican Deanna Robertson is making her first run for office on a platform that includes opposing vaccine mandates and boosting election integrity. He is a staunch conservative and chair of the Senates education committees whos recently pushed for a welcome overhaul of community college infrastructure and increased school safety measures. How do I request a mail-in ballot? The Harris County Republican Party may endorse candidates in contested non-partisan elections and general elections. Critics are pouncing on Harris County's election fumbles, real and concocted, to fuel legal challenges. ", Buckingham, an eye surgeon from Lakeway who has served in the Texas Senate since 2017, is backed by former president Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and dozens of her fellow GOP state lawmakers. After running unsuccessfully for three different Harris County courts, Democrat Lori Chambers Gray finally broke through in 2018, winning the election to preside over the 262nd District Court. In one of Houstons marquee political battles this year, five Republicans are competing to represent a Texas House district in the citys affluent and diversifying western suburbs. The retired Marine is a commercial airline pilot who is critical of what he calls a constitutional overreach throughout the federal government, including vaccine mandates and economic shutdowns. Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the upcoming March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats. Miller is the founder of the Texas Nationalist Movement, which has advocated for the secession of Texas from the United States since 2005. Thomas, 30, is a native Houstonian Editorial: Andrea Beall for the 185th Criminal District Court. U.S. Army veteran who lost in 2020 to U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher in the 7th Congressional District. County to finance Development Through Bonds, This would allow a county to issue debt to finance transportation infrastructure, excluding toll roads, in underserved parts of the county.State Republican Executive Committee has issued a resolution against this proposition 62-0. The Dallas native runs a commercial real estate business and served one term in the Texas Senate. Deer Park Republican Rep. Briscoe Cain has drawn one Democratic challenger, Charles "Chuck" Crews of Baytown, in his campaign for another term representing this solidly red eastern Harris County district. Greg Abbott and joined the court in January 2021. She has called for diversifying the state's revenue stream by legalizing marijuana, which has brought in new tax dollars in other states. He's endorsed by Texas Right to Life, an anti-abortion group. Public comment in NCGA committee meetings (on HB324, SB173 2021-2022 Session) and working relationships with current NCGA legislators, future colleagues. A rematch from the 2020 election is set between Republican Lily Truoung of the Alief ISD board and Democratic Rep. Hubert Vo, who won their last race in 2020 by about 10,000 votes or nearly 20 percentage points. The 1st amendment provides Congress will make no law prohibiting free exercise of religion. Miller is running for a third term as agriculture commisisoner. Democrat Kat Marvel the lone challenger as Republican state Rep. Dennis Paul seeks a fourth term in this district stretching south of Houston. ", Harris County presiding family court judge who has stressed the "importance and need (for) diverse and qualified jurists at the highest level of the Texas judicial system.". Natalie Blasingame . The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. Jay Kleberg is focused on the core mission of the General Land Office disaster relief, school funding, veterans and public lands not the divisive distractions raised by Sen. A retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, West served one term in Congress in Florida and was the chairman of the Republican Party of Texas last year. Even just a fraction of the hustle he exhibited in 2004, as a Editorial: Penny Morales Shaw for Texas House District 148. House Speaker Dade Phelan is backing her re-election bid. She says her teaching experience gives her particular insight into the needs of Houston families. (Those figures include Republican Bob Gibbs (OH-07), who unofficially withdrew but whose name still appeared on the ballot.) Suh is an Austin attorney, policy advocate and the founder of Immunize Texas, which she describes as a "grassroots network dedicated to supporting pro-vaccine legislation.". Babin, a Woodville dentist and one of the most conservative members of Congress, has pushed consistently to bolster funding for NASA during his time in the House. Also running are Ann Williams and Jeffrey Stauber. Ashley participates in Wake County and North Carolina Republican Party as a delegate to respective Conventions as well as gives to the work of the Party through personal and volunteer contributions. He has drawn the support of Perry, Lt. Gov. Counsil is a professor and rancher challenging incumbent Sid Miller, spurred by what he calls Miller's unethical behavior throughout his political career. He appeared on the ballot despite clashing with the former Harris County GOP chair over his eligibility for the seat. 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 county or state party chair, as appropriate (see chart). Adams was a justice on the court for six months after being appointed by Gov. Burrows, who describes herself as a mother and business woman, says she supports vouchers to offset the cost of private schools and has questioned the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. Editorial: Jay Kleberg for Texas Land Commissioner. Wellington is a small business owner who previously served as district director for former congressman Ted Poe. This is primarily due to the high cost of campaigning county-wide in such a large county. A web site dedicated to the promotion of the Harris County Republican Party, the local, state, and federal Republican candidates, and the ideals of the Republican party. Guillory, a hotel developer and born-and-raised Houstonian, says it's time for change and plans to focus on how the state can help improve public schools. Johnson is a former educator who says she is running to "fully support Texas public schools" and prevent students from becoming "a political football for extremists.". Mealer, a 37-year-old former Army captain, garnered a little over 75% of the votes in the Republican . GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Michigan Republican Party has picked its endorsements for statewide races like attorney general, secretary of state, state board of education and more ahead of the 2022 . Dan Hannon October 15th, 2020 2020 Tea Party Voter Guide by TexasGOPVote This redrawn district, now slightly more favorable for Democrats, picked up new territory at the southeast edge of Houston while dropping Baytown. Rep. Wu is a former prosecutor for Harris County seeking his sixth term in office. Harris County Republican Voting Center Check voter status Register to vote Request mail ballot Find precinct chair Find polling place Report Election Fraud become an election worker Upcoming Election Information Early Voting Begins Monday, October 24, 2022 Early Voting Ends Friday, November 4, 2022 Election Day Tuesday, November 8, 2022 More than 120 candidates have filed for Harris County positions ahead of the March 2022 primaries, as of the candidate filing deadline Dec. 13, according to the Texas Secretary of State. Atholi is a former Gohmert staffer, who is billing himself as a "roughneck for Congress" as he runs a campaign with an emphasis on local control. Flowers holds a Ph.D. and her work is in promoting STEM education; her campaign website saying she has raised millions toward closing achievement gaps. However, Democrats redrew his precinct in 2021 in part to benefit their party, making Cagle's path to re-election difficult. Two Republicans will vie against each other for the chance to take on freshman Rep. Ann Johnson. Manlove is a former Pasadena mayor and councilman. Seven Republicans are vying to take on Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, once seen as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the House whose West Houston district was redrawn to be much safer for the two-term congresswoman. An oil and gas engineer who has served on the Republican Party of Texas Executive Committee and stresses following the Constitution. Shaw is an attorney who previously worked for the NAACP legal clinics and helped lobby Congress for the International Violence Against Women Act. But that changed as Democrats . Barton, a police detective and former a staffer in the U.S. Senate and the White House, says he's running because education in Texas needs change and he can help as a voice from "outside the education machine.". Subramanian is a high school math teacher, studying for a master's in education from Johns Hopkins University. The Pasadena-born pastor touts his conservative credentials and lists issues on his campaign website simply as defending police, education, environment, infrastructure/flooding, government overreach, mismanagement of taxpayers money, keep property taxes down and voter registration integrity. Dan Patrick is his pipeline to Texas primary politics: 'Whatever you want, Dan', Patrick's rise to GOP shot-caller charts the shift in Texas politics, Trump endorses AG Ken Paxton over George P. Bush, Bush turns to border security to bolster his conservative image, Republican candidates for Texas Attorney General go into attack mode: Gutter politics., Texas comptroller abandons plan to hide details of controversial tax break program, Millions in online sales taxes are being quietly funneled to a handful of Texas towns, Trump wades deeper into Texas politics with endorsement in land commissioner race, Eight Republicans run to replace George P. 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Kevin Brady of The Woodlands to retire in 2022, Congressional panel launches Astroworld investigation, Houston Rep. Al Green leads Texas Democrats in push for infrastructure deal, Houston Rep. Al Green launches third attempt to impeach Trump, Houston Republicans urge Buttigieg to lift pause on I-45 expansion project, Rep. McCaul pleads for evacuation of Americans in Afghanistan. Lawmakers urge Bush to reconsider denial of flood aid to Houston, Harris County: Remember ERCOTs confusing winter storm tweets? This largely rural district west of Houston was redrawn to be quite a bit more red after close reelection campaigns for Rep. Michael McCaul in 2018 and 2020. Travis, a commercial litigation lawyer, represented District G on Houston City Council for six years before resigning to run for House District 133. Walker, who won his last general election by 1.2 million votes, seeks a second term. Truong, an Alief ISD school board member since 2015, has advocated for fiscal responsibility at the local level. A community activist and critic of Houston ISD seeks to bring his mission of improving Texas schools to the statehouse. Natural gas companies, which the commission regulates, made billions in profit from the crisis. Bonnen is a neurosurgeon and five-term incumbent who serves on the House appropriation and insurance committees. Now he seeks the lead role on the bench. Ik-Ejiofor is a legislative budget analyst intern, according to her Linkedin, which says she speaks four languages English, French, Igbo and Korean. She faces weak opposition in the Democratic primary, namely former Precinct 1 Constable's Office employee Erica Davis. Armenta is a Houston business consultant who says he would work to improve the quality of Texas veterans homes and "fight to ensure the true history of the Alamo is preserved for future Texans. During her first term in Austin, she supported each of the GOP priority bills favored by hardline conservatives, including new laws restricting abortion and allowing permitless carry of handguns. Rep. Johnson, first elected to represent this northwest Houston district in a 2016 special election, is running unopposed in the Democratic primary and general election. Current Board Member Audrey Young is the only candidate who filed in either party's primary for this solidly Republican seat, which she has held since last year. He ran as a Republican in 2010 for a state House seat in El Paso. Willing to critique his own partys extremists, the representative is a consistent conservative voice who has delivered federal funding for projects that benefit the district. While we admire her persistence, Grays first term has Editorial: Chris Morton for the 230th Criminal District Court. As the Harris County Republican Party, we are committed to ensuring that Harris County continues to provide prosperity and opportunity for current residents and for generations to come. Cy Fair ISD Position 5. Franklin is a managing director for Lime Rock Partners, a private equity investment firm in the oil and gas sector, who is making his first foray into politics. Schofield in 2020 regained his seat after losing it to Democrat Gina Calanni two years earlier, but redistricting gives him an edge over new Democratic challengers. The self-employed small business owner from Conroe says hes running because the area lacks true Republican representation in Washington, D.C. HCRP declined to endorse in these races, but encourages Republicans to campaign to turn out conservative voters in all those districts to help to bring needed conservative reform to Houston's ailing school systems. He says he's running to refocus the Department of Agriculture away from politics and back toward the nuts-and-bolts of supporting Texas farmers and families. A longtime GOP activist, she previously served on the State Republican Executive Committee. Lina Hidalgo, the political novice who won in a stunning upset four years ago, is seeking a second term as county judge. First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories . The Great Biden Balloon Beclownment February 17, 2023. Incumbent Joan Huffman has no opposition in the GOP primary. The former Harris County criminal court judge who was voted out in a 2018 Democratic sweep was appointed to the court in 2020. After redistricting, the seat is much safer for the incumbent, and in 2020 would have favored Donald Trump by 11 points. Editorial: Antu for the 482nd Criminal District Court. Lehrmann has served on the court since being appointed by Gov. The longtime deputy with the Harris County Sheriff Office is making his second run for the Democratic nomination for Precinct 4 Commissioner. February 3, 2023. State BOARD OF EDUCATION. Cagle, the incumbent, faces no primary opponents. Greg Abbott in October 2021, this is Huddle's first time before Texas voters. Hes received early support from key members of Congress, including potential House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Engelhart has been the judge of the 151st Civil District Court in Harris County since 2009. Step 1: Cast your ballot on the touch screen Verity Duo machine and print a copy for verification. Reynolds is seeking his seventh term in the Texas House. Kalmbach, a realtor and longtime northwest Houston resident, is making her first run for the Texas House. Swanson, a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, authored the bill passed last year restricting which teams transgender student athletes can join. Allen is a retired school administrator who has been in office since 2005. Tutt, who works in the information technology field, is running as a progressive. Cunningham has said he is running to ensure the Texas dream is alive and well for future generations, hoping to stand against progressive and mob mentality political ideologies. This Harris County criminal district court judge in 2016 unseated Lt. Gov. Both uncontested in their respective primaries, April Farris, the Republican incumbent, and Democrat Mike Engelhart will compete in the general election race this November. Find a polling location near you for early voting or Election Day. Flynn, a former member of the Harris County Department of Education board of trustees, sought the Republican nomination for House District 138 in 2020. Osborne, elected in 2018, is seeking a second term. Weber, a former state representative and Pearland city councilman, has represented the 14th Congressional District since 2013. Incumbent Will Metcalf, a Republican, is running unopposed in this red East Texas district north of Houston. He serves on two committees Transportation and Infrastructure; Science, Space and Technology and is ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. This strong Republican district stretches from the River Oaks in Houston to the Texas coastline, picking up all of Matagorda and parts of Brazoria counties. State Sen. Borris Miles, a Houston Democrat, is poised to win a third term in the upper chamber after failing to draw any Democratic or Republican opposition. A teacher and elected president of his municipal utility district whose priorities are to "end the socialist indoctrination of our children" and end property taxes. The red-leaning seat, which picked up more GOP territory during redistricting, runs along the Gulf Coast from the Louisiana border to just beyond Freeport. A Filipino native, Adriatico has been in the Houston area since 1999 and runs a real estate development firm. Eight Republicans and four Democrats are running to succeed Land Commissioner George P. Bush as head of the Texas General Land Office, which 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.

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