Casey, an accountant, is challenging Weber in the Republican primary for the third time in the last four cycles, most recently winning 5 percent of the vote in 2018. The incumbent candidate is Adrian Garcia, who faces two challengers in. Jewell was elected to the court in 2016 and previously was an appellate lawyer with more than two decades of experience. She calls herself a "Christian constitutional conservative.". Dass is a Tyler native who argues that most voters in the district are politically independent and that without Gohmert on the ballot, there's a chance Democrats could pull off an upset. Weber, a former state representative and Pearland city councilman, has represented the 14th Congressional District since 2013. He was defeated by Democrat Marilyn Burgess in 2018. Nehls serves on the House Veterans Affairs and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. Bolanos is a certified residential appraiser. Houston Rep. Senfronia Thompson is Democrats' breakout star in D.C. 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Candidates such as Chris Morton and Brad Hart restore our faith that tribal politics havent completely taken over the judiciary. Also running are Ann Williams and Jeffrey Stauber. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. Longoria is a south Texas native and Army veteran who works as an emergency medicine physician in Galveston. Republican state Rep. Steve Toth is running for a fourth term representing this red-leaning district that covers The Woodlands and parts of unincorporated Montgomery County. GOP state Rep. Jacey Jetton narrowly won this seat in 2020, even though residents elected Democratic President Joe Biden by about 3 percentage points. Williams is a Kemah attorney and mediator who previously ran for the 14th Congressional District in 2020, finishing fourth of five candidates in the Democratic primary. Hegar is a former state representative and senator first elected as comptroller in 2014. 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. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets. Creedon is a retired engineer and Army colonel who worked as a mechanical manager for the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex. He's handled several major cases in the Houston area and throughout Texas, including that of a mentally ill rape victim who was jailed for a month to ensure she'd show up as a witness in another case, as well as the case of a woman whose home police mistakenly raided. Democrat Katherine Thomas and Republican Lori DeAngelo present an interesting generational contrast. Natalie Blasingame . Farris, former Texas Assistant Solicitor General, was appointed to the court by Gov. Leo-Wilson, a retired educator and former member of the State Board of Education, says she would "fight back against critical race theory and liberal indoctrination in the classroom." The Humble High School graduate runs Harrison Landscape and Design in Plano and is pitching himself as an independent, anti-establishment candidate who will support legalized marijuana and expanding gambling in Texas. Republican The two-term incumbent, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is seeking a third term amid lingering legal troubles, including a more than six-year-old indictment on felony. Paul has represented this district, which was redrawn to be a bit redder, since 2015. Two of the Democratic candidates, Erin Nowell and Amanda Reichek, would bring impressive records from their time on intermediate courts of appeal. by Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Dec. 9, 2022. Engelhart has been the judge of the 151st Civil District Court in Harris County since 2009. The Pearland resident has been the president of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership since 2007. He previously ran for sheriff. 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. This Houston native and Fifth District Court of Appeals judge elected in a blue wave in 2018 has set her sights on the state's highest civil court as her next stop. Abbott launched into full campaign mode as Beto O'Rourke mulled running, Greg Abbott and Beto ORourke fire away at each other, Abbotts GOP rivals Allen West and Don Huffines crisscross Texas as voting begins, Patrick boosts 5 Texas Senate candidates in unprecedented bid to extend his reach, Trump reveals Lt. Gov. Bishop is a paralegal who says she would focus on education-related issues if elected. 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. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1, and early voting for the primaries runs from Monday, Feb. 14, through Friday, Feb. 25. Thomas, 30, is a native Houstonian Editorial: Andrea Beall for the 185th Criminal District Court. She is also calling for better technology and a more user-friendly system for the clerk's office. Democrats redrew his precinct to his likely political advantage. Tribal elections are not included. 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. Adv. A longtime Republican activist, Rehman is calling for a balanced budget, investment in infrastructure and a stronger military. Democratic District Clerk Marilyn Burgess faces one primary challenger, Desiree Broadnax. He has emphasized his bicultural background and involvement in several local community groups. Abbott's desk, 12 Hidalgo challengers among dozens who file for Harris County races, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo files for re-election bid, Group calls for Brown to resign as controller over land deal, Shredding event reflects Harris County Precinct 2 partnership with Friendswood, Harris County Democrats approve new precinct boundaries, aimed at expanding their power. Bailes grew up on a dairy and cattle ranch and now runs an artificial insemination business. He also sponsored legislation in the spring to clamp down on "critical race theory" in Texas schools. 4,543 were here. Here are all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State. TEA Party Candidates endorsed or supported by TEAParty911.com are principled conservative constitutionalists dedicated to preserving liberty. Jones, contacted in early February, said he had suspended his campaign and is no longer seeking the office. Subramanian is a high school math teacher, studying for a master's in education from Johns Hopkins University. Both uncontested in their respective primaries, Republican Terry Adams and Democrat Julie Countiss will sail on to a general election race this November. Smith, a Bacliff psychologist, operates a private practice in League City focusing on veterans and first responders. With incumbent Lawrence Allen Jr. leaving his seat behind to run for the state House, five Democrats have lined up in the primary for this safely blue seat that includes much of Houston. Aleif ISD Position 5. A longtime public servant, the incumbent representative knows her district well and how best to serve them. Yes. 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. State commission on Judicial conduct regarding candidates. Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale has endorsed Republican candidate Alexandra del Moral Mealer in her bid to win Harris County Judge in 2022. State Rep. Valoree Swanson, elected as a tea party favorite to represent this fast-growing north Harris County district in 2016, faces a rematch in this year's GOP primary against Debbie Riddle, the former lawmaker who she unseated six years ago. Holt is a former teacher and small business owner whose top issues are border security, stricter voting standards and reducing property taxes. Hochman is a science professor and the lone Democrat who filed to run in this Republican-leaning district that stretches from suburban Houston into the southeast corner of the state. The new map has encouraged a crowded Democratic primary field, with four candidates vying to challenge the Republican incumbent. Daniel Hochman, a science professor, is the lone Democrat. Greg Abbott and joined the court in January 2021. He is campaigning against abortion, cancel culture and over-taxation. 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. Fayetteville-area insurance agency owner who served for 28 years on the Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees, Roberts now has a middle school in the district named after him. This redrawn district, now slightly more favorable for Democrats, picked up new territory at the southeast edge of Houston while dropping Baytown. Summers, 69, was killed in a traffic crash on Feb. 8 in Midland, where he made an afternoon campaign appearance. Incumbent Will Metcalf, a Republican, is running unopposed in this red East Texas district north of Houston. The latest addition to the state's highest civil court, appointed by Gov. Spiers is a Houston attorney and former heart surgeon who first ran for public office in 2018, when he failed to reach the runoff in the Republican primary for Texas' 2nd Congressional District. Swanson, a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, authored the bill passed last year restricting which teams transgender student athletes can join. He was also one of the Republicans targeted in 2019 by former House Speaker Dennis Bonnen for voting against a bill banning taxpayer funded lobbying. Gitau says Democrats are turning Houston into a "hotbed of terror" and has warned of growing national debt, while advocating for personal finance education in schools. Whitmire, 73, announced a year Editorial: Janet Dudding for Texas comptroller. Rep. McCaul is fighting to end that. She's facing challengers from within her own party, and a crowded GOP field. Two Republicans will vie against each other for the chance to take on freshman Rep. Ann Johnson. Editorial: Luke Warford for Railroad Commissioner. They were reviewed by regulators, word for word, Charles Cunningham announces candidacy for District 127, Texas Republicans swarm 2022 primaries while Democrats lament lack of battleground races, Texas Republicans quietly reduced penalties for honest voting mistakes. See the Editorial Board's full list of election recommendations. .css-2b097c-container{position:relative;box-sizing:border-box;}. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to protecting religious liberty, marriage. Alexandra del Moral Mealer, Humble Independent School District board president Martina Lemond Dixon and Randy Kubosh, brother of Houston Councilman Michael Kubosh. The Texas Supreme Court is the highest state appeals court for. The solidly Democratic district takes in areas just west of downtown, including Hyde Park, Bellaire and West University Place. ", Avila is a former Immigation and Customs Enforcement agent who in 2020 published a book about his encounter with a Mexican drug cartel that left his partner dead. Wolfe is a trustee on the Harris County Department of Education Boad, where he faced sexual harassment allegations and was censured by the other members of the board. 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. The all-Republican court has shown some independence from party politics with these two incumbents playing a decisive role. He has been calling for tougher border policies and the abolition of property taxes. Certified public accountant and business owner Stephenson has held this seat for almost a decade. He says on his campaign website he is willing to lead the fight, to put America first, and socialists last.. An energy attorney from Midland, Stogner is self-funding her campaign to show independence from wealthy oil and gas contributors. Briones is a former county court at law judge, Chou is a former Harris County clerk employee who helped manage the 2020 election. They defeated John Manlove, Richard Vega, and Daniel Jason in the Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 1, 2022. Nuno is an Austin-based health care worker making her first run for Congress, calling for a "rural rescue plan" to address health care and food deserts in rural Texas. Lee is an attorney, according to his campaign filing. 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. DeAyala, chairman of the Hispanic Republicans of Texas, which operates a political action committee that supports GOP candidates, has served since 2017 on a nine-person board that oversees the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Here's your Texas 2022 March primary ballot. Boettcher is a mechanical engineer who previously ran for District 85 in 2020, losing in the primary. Adams was a justice on the court for six months after being appointed by Gov. The Wichita Falls native and former Texas Attorney General is seeking a third 4-year term in office. Outspoken Tea Party-aligned Congressman and former judge was one of 147 Republicans to vote to overturn the results of the 2020 US presidential election. The Morgans Point resident is a medical marijuana advocate who has never held elective office. Unchallenged in the Democratic primary or the general election, the former Houston City Councilmember is embarking on her third term in the Texas Senate. Democrat Kat Marvel the lone challenger as Republican state Rep. Dennis Paul seeks a fourth term in this district stretching south of Houston. You can vote by mail if you: will be away from your county on Election Day and during the hours that early voting is conducted; are sick or disabled; are 65 years of age or older on Election Day; are expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or you are in jail. Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2. Recommend Voting a Straight Republican Ticket. She was first-elected to the Legislature in 2016 when she ran unopposed. Kolkhorst, a small business owner, has served in the Texas Senate since 2014. He has twice run for the 15th Congressional District, which stretches from the San Antonio area to the southern border. Candidate. He has framed himself as an "outsider who is unafraid to take on the establishment. We are proud to have remained active participants for 30 YEARS in the political landscape of Harris County, the third largest county in the United States. He also sued former Vice President Mike Pence to try to force him to reject electoral votes cast for President Joe Biden. The past president of The Woodlands Democratic Club is campaigning against extremism and promoting pragmatic solutions. Childs is the founder of a nonprofit called "Girl Talk University" and works as a defense attorney with a private practice in Houston. Greg Abbott has appointed Mitchell to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee and to the Gulf Coast Protection District Board of Directors. Miller is running for a third term as agriculture commisisoner. DOWNLOAD: HARRIS COUNTY GOP VOTER GUIDE. Unlike many of his fellow Republicans in the legislature, he thinks the state should expand Medicaid. On her website, she vows to "protect our proud Texas history and fight back against the Biden Administration's assault on our state's oil and natural gas industry.". This Harris County criminal district court judge in 2016 unseated Lt. Gov. Fletcher is a former oil and gas attorney who has represented this West Houston district since she ousted longtime Republican Rep. John Culberson in 2018. Each voter must select either a Republican or Democratic ballot, and pick candidates only in that party's primary. Dick is a Harris County Department of Education trustee. He is a self-described "strict conservative constructionist. Procedures for Candidates, 2019-2021. He's endorsed by Texas Right to Life, an anti-abortion group. Visit our Election Information page for more info on how to vote. Harris County Republican Party November 2021 Election Endorsements . The proposals were filed in response to Harris County's problems at the polls in recent . Each party will choose its candidate for seven statewide seats governor, lieutenant governor, attorney . Harris County GOP 'pretty fired up' In north Harris County, state Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, is set for a rematch against Tomball Republican Debbie Riddle, whom Swanson beat in 2016. Allen is a retired school administrator who has been in office since 2005. Four Republicans are vying for the nomination after incumbent board member Matt Robinson declined to run for reelection in this red-leaning district. Unger, 59, a Democrat, has worked tirelessly as a judge to make the system more accommodating for Editorial: Rolland McLaughlin for 262nd Criminal District Court. He currently serves as the vice president of the Pride Community Center, an LGBTQ advocacy group. Westley is a pastor and the historian for the Texas Republican Party. After redistricting, the seat is much safer for the incumbent, and in 2020 would have favored Donald Trump by 11 points. Stewart is a Navy veteran who owns two Dickeys Barbecue Pit franchises. Tutt, who works in the information technology field, is running as a progressive. Kleberg is a conservationist whose family owns the massive King Ranch property in south Texas. Alexandra del Moral Mealer came in first place with close to 30%, while Vidal Martinez came in second place with just less. Risner is a justice of the peace in east Harris County, Harrison served 33 years in government, including with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. This mechanical engineer who was first elected in 2019 and named Freshman of the Year by the Legislative Study Group, a caucus of the Texas House. A general contractor, Bell is known for his fights in recent years against legalizing same-sex marriage. Mahoney is an attorney and writer in Austin who ran against Hegar in 2018. Voters chose former President Donald Trump there by more than 20 points in 2020. 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. This would mean a governmental entity could not limit or prohibit religious services. Greg Abbott, but lost in the November 2020 election to Democrat Amparo Guerra by just over 4,500 votes, or 0.2 percentage points. Even just a fraction of the hustle he exhibited in 2004, as a Editorial: Penny Morales Shaw for Texas House District 148. Zoes is a native Houstonian and longtime businessman. Editorial: We recommend Dennis Paul for House District 129, Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Beto O'Rourke for governor. He serves on two committees Transportation and Infrastructure; Science, Space and Technology and is ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. State District Judge Brian Warren is a poster child for why Democrats should linger in the voting booth long enough to venture down-ballot and Republicans should split their tickets. Thomas has been practicing law for 17 years, including some time as staff attorney for this appellate court. All nine judges are Republicans. State lawmakers dramatically reshaped the district last year, keeping it solidly red but adding a large chunk of west Harris County while removing part of south Montgomery County. Fill out an application for ballot by mail and turn it in to your county elections office. We believe Morales Shaw will serve as a powerful, clear-eyed advocate for a constituency thats set to include more working-class families with bread-and-butter concerns rather than partisan battles to pick. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Rick Perry. Republican Gary Gates is vying for a second term in this suburban Houston district that voted narrowly for Trump in 2020 but has since been redrawn, giving the GOP a more sizable advantage. He will face the GOP nominee in November. The three-member Texas Railroad Commission regulates the state's oil and gas industry. Atencio is making his second run for Congress, this time as a Republican after previously campaigining in Washington as a Whig, a Democrat, and eventually a self-proclaimed gay, liberal Republican. Atencio touts his immigrant father's story and says he is campaigning against "corrupt socialism.". Republican primary candidates Michael McCaul (Incumbent) District 11 Republican primary candidates August Pfluger (Incumbent) District 12 Republican primary candidates Kay Granger (Incumbent) Ryan Catala Alysia Rieg Did not make the ballot: Chris Putnam Chris Rector = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Dan Patrick is facing a handful of opponents in the GOP primary for his seat, but hes widely considered the favorite with a commanding fundraising lead. Young previously clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia after graduating from Yale Law School and spent nearly a year in Baghdad to help lead the U.S. government's "rule of law" mission while working for the Justice Department. Bettencourt is effectively re-elected in this district concentrated in western Harris County. It covers Wharton, Austin, Fayette and Colorado counties, where Donald Trump got 66 percent of the vote in 2020. Morman served two terms as Precinct 2 commissioner until being defeated by Garcia in 2018. This would allow charitable raffles to be conducted at rodeo events hosted or sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Thierry the incumbent runs her own law practice. She was raised in Mexico where her parents were American missionaries. A business owner and Republican who does not appear to have a campaign website. How do I check if I'm registered to vote? Will Hickman, Dan Hochman and Audrey Young are the best suited to shape the Texas curriculum and review charter school applications. Greg Abbott in October 2021, this is Huddle's first time before Texas voters. A political newcomer from Houston running for office for the first time. A longtime GOP activist, she previously served on the State Republican Executive Committee. Because of the large number of GOP candidates and the lack of a well-known name, the race is likely headed to a runoff on May 24. A substitute teacher, Marvel is running her first election campaign seeking an upset over three-term incumbent Rep. Paul. The Harris County Republican Party may endorse candidates in contested non-partisan elections and general elections. District Name Email Website; U.S. Representative District 2: District: Name: Email: Website: CD 2: Dan Crenshaw [email protected] . After all, shes the only Republican out of the countys 23 felony district judges, and she wasnt elected. 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. Martinez is a conservative activist from San Antonio who has twice run unsuccessfully for the Texas Raildroad Commission. Bradford most recently served as president of the Texas Eagle Forum, a conservative grassroots organization that engages and trains activists across the state. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's political future is on the line for 2022. Abbotts warrant for his arrest, New Texas law aims to protect parents wrongly accused of child abuse, Hull faces familiar foe in suburban Houston district, GOP primary for House seat in west Houston divides conservative grass roots, Concrete company, after scrapping Acres Homes batch plant project, to move out of neighborhood, Listen: Jarvis Johnson talks teeth, slavery and the case for independent oversight of Texas prisons, New law requires Texas landlords to notify renters of flood risk, Texas House ready for business as three Houston Democrats return. The Missouri City resident is a teacher and small business owner making his first run for public office. He is the chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and vice chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Daniel, a Spring resident, is an ordained minister. There are 15 members of the state Board of Education, which sets policies and standards for Texas public schools, including the curriculum and graduation requirements. 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. Shes a certified public accountant focused on being a government watchdog for the people.

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