Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Alexandra Mealer for judge. Weber, a former state representative and Pearland city councilman, has represented the 14th Congressional District since 2013. Dan Patrick and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. 2022 Candidate's Guide - Running for State, District or County Office; 2020 Candidate's Guide - Running for Federal, State, District or County offices. Texas primaries will be the first 2022 test of Trump's endorsement power. United Republicans of Harris County is a Political Action Committee (PAC) that was formed in 1992 to aid the local party in its organizing efforts. State BOARD OF EDUCATION. It takes a special kind of resolve to spend your professional life prosecuting child homicides, but Andrea Beall has willingly taken on that responsibility for the past eight years, fighting on behalf of murder victims who have experienced Editorial: Heather Hudson for the 208th Criminal District Court. The longtime deputy with the Harris County Sheriff Office is making his second run for the Democratic nomination for Precinct 4 Commissioner. In the special election in 2019 for northeast Houston's District 148, McConnico garnered about 10 percent of the vote and came in fourth, missing the runoff. None of the nine Republican contenders garnered more than 50% of the vote. The law school student originally from Uganda has made his Christian faith a core part of his campaign message, and vows to defend the U.S. against socialism and Marxism. Harris County election chief resigns as political parties demand answers over fumbled vote count. A political newcomer from Houston running for office for the first time. Greg Abbott in October 2021, this is Huddle's first time before Texas voters. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . In the latest fallout . State Sen. 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Howell is the president of Employers Risk Insurance and a lifelong Harris County resident. On 01/10/2022 KETTERMAN, JULIE A filed an Other lawsuit against HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY. McDonald is a Houston-area realtor who supports term limits for elected state officials. Political Office: Texas Railroad Commission (Assumed office: 2017) Texas House of Representatives (1997-2013) Biography: Christian received a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. 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. Watch: Hidalgo asks Mealer if she accepts Biden's win in 2020, Editorial: We recommend supporting Katy ISDs tax rate election, Editorial: Chris Daniel for Harris County district clerk, Editorial: John Whitmire for Texas Senate District 15, Editorial: Carla Wyatt for Harris County Treasurer, Editorial: We recommend Cameron Campbell for House District 132. When Democrat DaSean Jones ran for judge four years ago, he campaigned on rectifying the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on persons of color. Cagle, the incumbent, faces no primary opponents. Jack Morman and Jerry Mouton advanced to a runoff. Barineau, an attorney, runs an affordable housing management company with her husband and has long been active in local Republican circles, serving as a precinct chair and in other activist roles. Counsil is a professor and rancher challenging incumbent Sid Miller, spurred by what he calls Miller's unethical behavior throughout his political career. 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 is backed by several conservatives in Congress, including Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Madison Cawthorn. Download a printable ballot application. Texas 2022 Primary Voter Guide: May 24 runoff election - Houston Chronicle Daniel, a Spring resident, is an ordained minister. In 50 races in the March 1. Democrat Frank Aguilar has spent the past four years learning how to be a better judge. Medicaid makes parents choose treatment or hospice for sick kids. He'd previously been a Harris County district judge for 15 years, and the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists has twice chosen him as Trial Judge of the Year. Ayobami is an engineer who lives in Fort Bend County and wrote a book in 2019 about his Christian faith and beliefs. 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Gov. Cy Fair ISD Position 5. Patrick has championed some of Texas most conservative legislation over the years and has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. One of the most senior members of the Texas congressional delegation, Rep. Jackson Lee has also become one of its most recognizable members as she has represented this Houston district since 1995. An attorney from Wise County who has never run for office before and has advocated loosening Texas restrictions on gambling to produce revenues that could lower property taxes. Houston is president of the Aldine ISD chapter of the American Federation of Teachers and has received the support of the Texas AFL-CIO and Annie's List, a group that supports progressive women running for office in Texas. The Pearland resident has been the president of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership since 2007. Hes been in the Texas House since 2018, where he represented parts of Galveston. Visit our Election Information page for more info on how to vote. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 A handful of GOP activists and candidates had asked the state's highest civil court to rule . Creedon is a retired engineer and Army colonel who worked as a mechanical manager for the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex. 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. 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. He has been in Congress since 2005. Dunn is running as a "fiscally responsible" and "compassionately progressive" Democrat, whose website lists his top 3 issues as: "Covid 19, Covid 19, Covid 19.". Dante, who has been linked to the QAnon conspiracy movement, is making his first run for Congress. Democrat Crews is lone challenger to incumbent Rep. Cain in 2022; he did not respond to an interview request and doesn't have a campaign website. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee faces one Republican and no Democratic primary challengers for this solidy blue Houston district after winning 77 percent of the vote over six Democrats in 2020. 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. Other County officials. The Harris County Republican Party may endorse candidates in contested non-partisan elections and general elections. Mahoney is an attorney and writer in Austin who ran against Hegar in 2018. It's critical that we elect experienced and qualified judges to restore law and order and make public safety the top priority in Harris County lives quite literally depend on it. 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 judges swept out by voters in Harris County election - Chron 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. He was defeated by Democrat Marilyn Burgess in 2018. Pol. The sole candidate running for the Place 9 seat in the Democratic primary is Harris County Family Court Judge Julia Maldonado. Hes said education and helping teachers will be his priority. In his campaign, he emphasizes the need to build out the state's Bitcoin infrastructure. 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. 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. They defeated John Manlove, Richard Vega, and Daniel Jason in the Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 1, 2022. Mabry is a Conroe criminal defense lawyer who has been practicing for 29 years with a speciality in civil appellate law and criminal law. Two Republicans are vying to replace Dan Huberty, who retired after representing this northeast Harris County district for a decade. He did not report any fundraising in his latest campaign filing and did not appear to have a website for his campaign. 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." Texas will hold its 2022 runoff elections May 24 to finalize which Democratic and Republican primary candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. Lehrmann has served on the court since being appointed by Gov. Baylor is a Navy veteran whose policy platform includes removing mandatory criminal sentencing minimums, promoting nuclear energy and legalizing marijuana. Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. Former justice on the Texas Supreme Court, the highest civil court in the state, Guzman made history in 2016 as the first Latina elected to statewide office with 5 million votes, the most in Texas in that year's election. Both uncontested in their respective primaries, Republican Terry Adams and Democrat Julie Countiss will sail on to a general election race this November. 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. A retired Seguin resident who has never run for public office before. Runoff elections can take place between the top candidates if no one reaches a 50% majority of the vote. Huberty, the incumbent, has endorsed Humble City Councilman Charles Cunningham in the race to succeed Huberty in the Texas House. Gurski is a trial lawyer who previously served as chief of staff to former Houston state representative Dwayne Bohac and as a prosecutor in the Galveston County District Attorney's Office. Can I still vote? 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. Editorial: We recommend Lemond Dixon for Harris County judge in the GOP Texas voting 2022: What you need to know | The Texas Tribune Five Republicans are running for the GOP nod, including Deer Park Mayor Jerry Mouton and Jack Morman, a two-term Precinct 2 commissioner Garcia beat four years ago. Running for Local Offices; Notable Links . A Filipino native, Adriatico has been in the Houston area since 1999 and runs a real estate development firm. Kilgore businessman is running as an "outsider" who isn't part of the "Smith County political bubble.". of Education, critics take control of board, District Clerk Marilyn Burgess recommends tenfold increase in Harris County juror pay, Harris County District Clerk Chris Daniel says juror appearance rate on the rise, Robert Eckhart robert.eckhart@chron.com @rweckhart, Taylor Goldenstein taylor.goldenstein@chron.com @taygoldenstein, Edward McKinley edward.mckinley@chron.com @byedmckinley, Jeremy Blackman jeremy.blackman@chron.com @jblackmanchron, Cayla Harris cayla.harris@express-news.net @caylajharris, Jasper Scherer jasper.scherer@chron.com @jaspscherer, Zach Despart zach.despart@chron.com @zachdespart, Jeremy Wallace jeremy.wallace@chron.com @jeremyswallace, Benjamin Wermund ben.wermund@chron.com @benjaminew, Alexandra Kanik alexandra.kanik@chron.com @act_rational, Rebecca Hennes rebecca.hennes@chron.com @beccaghennes, Evan Wagstaff evan.wagstaff@hearst.com @EvanWagstaff, Brittany Schell brittany.schell@hearst.com @BrittLynnS. 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. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 Six incumbent losses were inevitable in 2022 due to primaries featuring two incumbents. 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. Harris County Republican Party November 2021 Election Endorsements . No Democrats are running. He says on his campaign website he is willing to lead the fight, to put America first, and socialists last.. The general election matchup for this solidly blue district is already set, with just one Republican filing to run against the incumbent, Democratic Rep. Penny Morales Shaw. Engelhart has been the judge of the 151st Civil District Court in Harris County since 2009. 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. Johnson serves on the House appropriations and urban affairs committees. Democrat Carol Alvarado is effectively re-elected in this district centered in the East End of Houston. A longtime GOP activist, she previously served on the State Republican Executive Committee. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. But that changed as Democrats . Bishop is a paralegal who says she would focus on education-related issues if elected. Abbott, West has taken a strong stance against COVID-19 restrictions and mandates. The Houston resident runs a consulting and management firm and touts her background as a first-generation American whose parents fled authoritarian rule in Ethiopia. In a perfect world, both Kristin Guiney and Gemayel Haynes would end up on a criminal district Editorial: Melissa Morris for the 263rd Criminal District Court. Texas educator of 15 years running a grassroots campaign. Alexandra del Moral Mealer came in first place with close to 30%, while Vidal Martinez came in second place with just less. On Saturday (08/20), the EDC GOP will be having an amazing and fun event at the Serene Ranch in Gold Hill to support conservative candidates for our local boards! Four Republicans are vying for the nomination after incumbent board member Matt Robinson declined to run for reelection in this red-leaning district. The Democratic redistricting likely will have a great effect on the race for Precinct 4 commissioner, to the detriment of incumbent Republican Jack Cagle. The two-term congresswoman and former State Senator is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Please don't forget to vote early for the candidates of your choice on "MAY 24TH" in the 2022 Democratic Party Primary or Republican Party Primary "RUNOFF ELECTION" for Harris County, Texas. Elections Page - Harris County Republican Party 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. His foes cast Paxton's ongoing legal troubles as a liability and proof that he lacks integrity. Allen currently serves as a Democratic member on the state Board of Education, a position he has held since 2005. Gilani, of Sugar Land, is a realtor who worked as an election judge in 2020 and 2021. 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. Bates is a surgical technician who says she wants to purge the Republican party of its failed leadership that simply can not make the tough choices to put America first.. This would allow charitable raffles to be conducted at rodeo events hosted or sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. 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. Miles, who previously served in the Texas House, has faced health issues in recent years, receiving a kidney transplant in 2019. He was a surprise pick of Republican Speaker Dade Phelan last year to chair the House Education Committee. The Missouri City resident is a teacher and small business owner making his first run for public office. A longtime Republican activist, Rehman is calling for a balanced budget, investment in infrastructure and a stronger military. Endorsements - Harris County Republican Party If he wins, he'll tie the record for a Texas governor. Small business owner and father of four girls who does not appear to have a campaign website. 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. State commission on Judicial conduct regarding candidates. He has framed himself as an "outsider who is unafraid to take on the establishment. A New Orleans native who is a media company owner and communications consultant. The latest addition to the state's highest civil court, appointed by Gov. McGilvrey, a private investigator and president of a property management company, said she decided to run for the seat after Swanson "shut me down immediately and without a second thought" when she asked Swanson's office for help with a work-related matter in 2018. Subramanian is a high school math teacher, studying for a master's in education from Johns Hopkins University. Editorial: Jay Kleberg for Texas Land Commissioner. This amendment would extend the Commission's authority to impose the same standards on all judicial candidates as it does for those who are already judges, therefore ensuring all candidates for judicial positions are treated equally. The Republican nominee will face Democrat Laura Jones in the general election. 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. She was raised in Mexico where her parents were American missionaries. Thomas, 30, is a native Houstonian Editorial: Andrea Beall for the 185th Criminal District Court. He has been calling for tougher border policies and the abolition of property taxes. Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2. Zoes is a native Houstonian and longtime businessman. Retired law enforcement officer and educator who does not appear to have a campaign website. Dorris is a lifelong Houston resident and architect. This redrawn district, now slightly more favorable for Democrats, picked up new territory at the southeast edge of Houston while dropping Baytown. 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. Abbott has made border security and defending law enforcement his top priorities as he faces the most competitive Republican primary of his 30-year career in politics. A civil rights attorney and former Houston NAACP leader, Rep. Al Green has represented this district since 2005. The Judge overseeing this case is BEAU MILLER. She is also a political activist who recently fought against a proposal to incorporate The Woodlands township into a city. 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. 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. Currently, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct may only handle complaints against existing judges. 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. Briones is a former county court at law judge, Chou is a former Harris County clerk employee who helped manage the 2020 election. Slocum hails from a prominent Houston oil family and is an engineering compliance consultant whose work targets abandoned oil and gas wells. 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. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets. (. If you don't find your districts listed below, that means they're not up for election in 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. Bettencourt is effectively re-elected in this district concentrated in western Harris County. 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.". The REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS Mission We are committed to advancing limited government, lower taxes, less spending and individual liberty. He sits on the board of a crisis pregnancy center in Brazosport. Building the Republican Party in Dallas County! Voter Resource Guide - Harris County Republican Party Harris County leaders face a slew of challengers this election season Bradford most recently served as president of the Texas Eagle Forum, a conservative grassroots organization that engages and trains activists across the state. The former Congressman and city council member from El Paso narrowly lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. Sometimes, we wish state Rep. Hubert Vo would put half as much energy into representing Texas House District 149 as he did in becoming a millionaire businessman by the age of 40. Heres how that played out in the 2020 election, The new faces of Houston politics that you need to know, At Harris County Dept. Troy Nehls, a Republican and former sheriff of Fort Bend County, was elected to Congress in 2020, Texas Republicans shored up his district by dramatically reshaping it. Alexandra del Moral Mealer will face Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo The state's highest criminal court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, is the proving ground for death penalty appellate cases. Goloby owns a wireless remote monitoring business in the oil and gas industry. Bailes grew up on a dairy and cattle ranch and now runs an artificial insemination business. The district was redrawn to become more favorable to Republicans. He is a self-described "strict conservative constructionist. Democrat Katherine Thomas and Republican Lori DeAngelo present an interesting generational contrast. 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. The winner of the GOP primary will face Democrat Mohamad Maarouf in November. Ireson is a businessman whose family has been running cattle in Brazos County for 130 years. Texas 2022 election: Your primary sample ballot Though they may put certain guidelines in place, these facilities would not be allowed to prohibit residents from visiting with their designated caregivers. KETTERMAN, JULIE A vs. HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY - UniCourt 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. 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. 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). Dan Patrick boosts 5 Texas Senate candidates in unprecedented bid to extend his reach, Trump wades deeper into Texas politics with 20 endorsements in 2022 primaries, Bandit signs already are illegal. 2022 Election Guide: Harris County and Texas races to watch 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. Walker, who won his last general election by 1.2 million votes, seeks a second term. 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