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Coleman retires for health reasons, Texas Supreme Court clears way for civil arrests of AWOL Democrats, Swanson faces familiar foe in suburban Houston district, Bill targeting transgender student athletes headed to Gov. Ayobami is an engineer who lives in Fort Bend County and wrote a book in 2019 about his Christian faith and beliefs. Four Republicans and four Democrats are vying to represent this deep-red East Texas district long held by Rep. Louie Gohmert, who is retiring to run for attorney general. Hes received early support from key members of Congress, including potential House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Oliverson, a Republican from Cypress, is unopposed in his bid for reelection to a seat he's held since 2016. Thierry the incumbent runs her own law practice. Candidate. 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. 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 . The Verity Duo system is now in use. Democrat Frank Aguilar has spent the past four years learning how to be a better judge. He is campaigning against abortion, cancel culture and over-taxation. Endorsements From Conservative Republicans of Texas and Harris County. ", 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. Weber, a former state representative and Pearland city councilman, has represented the 14th Congressional District since 2013. Texas 2022 Elections Republican incumbents hold big leads in statewide March primary races, UT poll says Editorial: Luke Warford for Railroad Commissioner. Learn More Our Party Get Involved Upcoming Events $10 $50 $250 $25 $100 other amount Donate today! He sits on the board of a crisis pregnancy center in Brazosport. 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. Incumbent Dylan Osborne will face Carla Wyatt in the Democratic primary for treasurer. She says her teaching experience gives her particular insight into the needs of Houston families. Two Republicans are vying to replace Dan Huberty, who retired after representing this northeast Harris County district for a decade. Dudding is a public accountant who previously ran for a Texas House seat in 2020. Briones is a former county court at law judge, Chou is a former Harris County clerk employee who helped manage the 2020 election. 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. Editorial: We recommend Dennis Paul for House District 129, Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Beto O'Rourke for governor. The Wichita Falls native and former Texas Attorney General is seeking a third 4-year term in office. 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.. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . 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. She is ranked among the most liberal members of the chamber. Paul has represented this district, which was redrawn to be a bit redder, since 2015. Post navigation. Harris County Republican Party November 2021 Election Endorsements . GOP state Rep. Jacey Jetton narrowly won this seat in 2020, even though residents elected Democratic President Joe Biden by about 3 percentage points. If you don't find your districts listed below, that means they're not up for election in 2022. Johnson lives in Missouri City, working with North American University as a math lecturer and freshman adviser. A Houston retail worker, Schafranek is making his fourth attempt to win the primary for the 29th Congressional District. Among issues listed on her campaign website are healthier communities, flood mitigation and equipping law enforcement with the tools to keep communities safe while also holding them accountable. Morales, a former prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorneys Office, operates a private practice in Houston where she focuses on CPS and juvenile cases. Learn More Featured News This sample ballot tool includes: All candidates in every upcoming election occurring within the 100 most-populated cities in the U.S., plus all federal and statewide elections, including ballot measures, nationwide. He appeared on the ballot despite clashing with the former Harris County GOP chair over his eligibility for the seat. The sole candidate running for the Place 9 seat in the Democratic primary is Harris County Family Court Judge Julia Maldonado. March 2022 marks an unusually crowded primary season for Harris County politics, with three Harris County leaders facing reelection challenges from a number of candidates. Republicans want a precinct map that preserves their power. Tipton is a project manager in the oil and gas industry and is focused on protecting against regulations that could harm job opportunities in the industry. Updated: 10:41 PM CST January 11, 2022. Rep. McCaul is fighting to end that. He is the chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and vice chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. This would allow the surviving spouse of a disabled person to retain the tax ceiling benefit. 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. Two Democratic attorneys will battle for the chance to go up against incumbent Republican judge Randy Wilson. This redrawn district, now slightly more favorable for Democrats, picked up new territory at the southeast edge of Houston while dropping Baytown. 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. Fact check: Did the National Archives put a 'harmful content' label on U.S. founding documents? Blair, an attorney and former teacher, is the executive director of the nonprofit Conroe ISD Education Foundation. Kolkhorst, a small business owner, has served in the Texas Senate since 2014. Based on previous election trends, the new precinct boundaries shift the precinct from safely Republican Cagle won by 8 points in 2018 to likely Democratic. Jones, contacted in early February, said he had suspended his campaign and is no longer seeking the office. Heres how that played out in the 2020 election, The new faces of Houston politics that you need to know, At Harris County Dept. Greg Abbott in January and now seeks election to a full six-year term. Runoff elections can take place between the top candidates if no one reaches a 50% majority of the vote. A former Harris County judge who's held her seat on the state's highest criminal court since 2016, Keel is running unopposed. 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. Unchallenged in the Democratic primary or the general election, the former Houston City Councilmember is embarking on her third term in the Texas Senate. Any voter confused as to why felony judges in Harris County are granting any amount of bail to defendants accused of violent crimes should have the opportunity to listen to Josh Hill explain the ins and outs of the Texas Code of Criminal Conduct. A Woodlands attorney who's been licensed to practice for 28 years, Hall does not have a campaign website. These candidates have been vetted and endorsed by Township Future, a PAC founded by residents of The Woodlands that advocates for limited government and lower taxes in The Woodlands: Position 2, Jimmie Dotson Position 3, John Anthony Brown Position 4, The Rev. She was first-elected to the Legislature in 2016 when she ran unopposed. 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. Miller is the founder of the Texas Nationalist Movement, which has advocated for the secession of Texas from the United States since 2005. Burgess, a Democrat, is hoping to win a second term. She is also a leading activist in opposing the Interstate 45 expansion plan. 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. However, Democrats redrew his precinct in 2021 in part to benefit their party, making Cagle's path to re-election difficult. Step 2: Take the printed copy of your ballot to the Verity Scan machine to record your ballot and cast your vote. This Houston-area district, comprising most of the land between Houston and San Antonio, is reliably red. This amendment would guarantee residents of long-term care facilities the right to designate someone as an essential caregiver. Allen is a retired school administrator who has been in office since 2005. 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. On 01/10/2022 KETTERMAN, JULIE A filed an Other lawsuit against HARRIS COUNTY 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. Texas educator of 15 years running a grassroots campaign. Texas will hold its 2022 primary elections March 1. Find a polling location near you for early voting or Election Day. Despite the inherent awkwardness of an election rematch Morton, 49, the incumbent Democrat, ousted Hart, 51, a Editorial: Frank Aguilar for the 228th Criminal District Court. (. The county clerk now has fewer responsibilities since the Commissioners Court last year reassigned the duty of running elections to an unelected administrator. He says hes running to fight to preserve constitutional rights and promote energy independence for the nation. Former Harris County clerk Chris Hollins announces run for Houston mayor, GOP bills target Harris Countys efforts to expand voting. After redistricting, the seat is much safer for the incumbent, and in 2020 would have favored Donald Trump by 11 points. The Editorial Board recommends voters back Alexandra del Moral Mealer in the Harris County judge's race. 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.". A retired Army veteran, Leon is says U.S. House District 9 needs younger representation as he campaigns on congressional term limits, energy independence, border security, and purging voter rolls. Walle has been re-elected six times without ever drawing an opponent from either party a trend that continues this year, even after Walle upset some Democrats when he helped end a stalemate this summer over Republicans' priority elections bill. 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. 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. 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. A Waller County jury in 2014 found Kitzman, among other commissioners, guilty of violating open meetings and public records laws and secretly colluding with a landfill company. Bolanos is a certified residential appraiser. Ireson is a businessman whose family has been running cattle in Brazos County for 130 years. Lehrmann joined a dissenting opinion in March urging her colleagues to make a decision on whether the state's electric grid operator can be sued, and in June, she wrote the majority opinion ruling that families of the victims of the 2017 Sutherland Springs shooting could not sue Academy Sports and Outdoors for negligence. Lawmakers urge Bush to reconsider denial of flood aid to Houston, Harris County: Remember ERCOTs confusing winter storm tweets? Editorial: Jay Kleberg for Texas Land Commissioner. Cagle, the incumbent, faces no primary opponents. 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. He was a surprise pick of Republican Speaker Dade Phelan last year to chair the House Education Committee. 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. Editorial: Antu for the 482nd Criminal District Court. The incumbent candidate is Adrian Garcia, who faces two challengers in. Republicans, who have not won a countywide election since 2014, have a crowded field of nine candidates. Procedures for Candidates, 2019-2021. Two Democrats and two Republicans are vying to unseat incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who remains the favorite in public polling on the race despite the recent indictment of his longtime political aide on corruption charges. Rep. Hernandez Hernandez is running unopposed in House District 143, the east Houston and Harris County seat she has represented since 2005. An attorney first elected do the Senate in 1982, Whitmire is well known for his work on criminal justice issues. See the Editorial Board's full list of election recommendations. Other County officials. Cagle is up for reelection in 2022. A Marine veteran and former Colorado state legislator who now lives in Houston. 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. Cagle has no opponent in the Republican primary. They include attorney Vidal Martinez, former Army Capt. They defeated John Manlove, Richard Vega, and Daniel Jason in the Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 1, 2022. Riddle, elected to the House in 2002 and viewed for years as a staunch conservative, drew the ire of hardline members of her party after becoming an ally of moderate Republican Speaker Joe Straus. 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. 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. Republican November 2022 Candidates. State commission on Judicial conduct regarding candidates. A financial planner, he is an outspoken critic of climate-change activism and of alternative energy. 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. 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. Vance is a retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient who most recently worked at an Austin cable news station. The Great Biden Balloon Beclownment February 17, 2023. Goloby owns a wireless remote monitoring business in the oil and gas industry. The former trustee of Lone Star College says he will focus on proper oversight and accountability of the spending of taxpayers money, and says he will be an advocate for taxpayer and property owners. His foes cast Paxton's ongoing legal troubles as a liability and proof that he lacks integrity. Cypress Republican Tom Oliverson is unopposed in his bid for reelection to a seat he's held since 2016. Here are all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State. Klussmann says he will make uniting the country a priority. A retired Seguin resident who has never run for public office before. Former District Chris Daniel was the only Republican to file. 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. A Houston financial executive who touts his upbringing from migrant parents for showing him the value of hard work. Rep. Walle has represented deep-blue House District 140 in north Houston since 2009, after knocking off the incumbent Democrat. Whitmire, 73, announced a year Editorial: Janet Dudding for Texas comptroller. A Houston realtor and former TV reporter and anchor, Carmen Maria Montiel is making her second bid for Congress after narrowly losing in a Republican primary runoff in 2018. He currently serves as the vice president of the Pride Community Center, an LGBTQ advocacy group. A strident critic of Gov. County Constable Precinct 5. Counsil is a professor and rancher challenging incumbent Sid Miller, spurred by what he calls Miller's unethical behavior throughout his political career. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge that your information will be used as described in our Privacy Notice. Harris County is solidly blue. A general contractor, Bell is known for his fights in recent years against legalizing same-sex marriage. Jones, 44, an Army veteran and self-described socialist, seemed the right Editorial: Lori DeAngelo for the 184th Criminal District Court. 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. Greg Abbott and joined the court in January 2021. His name, however, remains on GOP primary ballots. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to protecting religious liberty, marriage. The Harris County Republican Party does not endorse any candidate in contested primary elections. 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. Editorial: Stephanie Morales for Texas House District 138, Stephanie Morales for Texas House District 138, Editorial: Dan Crenshaw in the 2nd Congressional District. Collier, a Houston accountant, is vying for a rematch against Patrick after losing to the lieutenant governor by fewer than 5 percentage points in 2018. Will Hickman, Dan Hochman and Audrey Young are the best suited to shape the Texas curriculum and review charter school applications. 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. Miller is running for a third term as agriculture commisisoner. By removing parts of Houston and adding more Montgomery, the district has become more Republican. Paxton is contending with serious challengers from his own party for the first time in his career, plus four Democrats. She is a member of the Bexar County Child Welfare Board. Henry is a special education teacher at Texas City High School and one of six commissioners serving on the Texas City commission. Rick Perry in 2010. In true Mattress Mack fashion, the Houston business. Greg Abbott in November, seeks a six-year term. Creedon is a retired engineer and Army colonel who worked as a mechanical manager for the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex. Whenever a case is appealed from state district court, it goes to a court of appeal for justices to decide if the law was applied properly. Step 1: Cast your ballot on the touch screen Verity Duo machine and print a copy for verification. Unlike many of his fellow Republicans in the legislature, he thinks the state should expand Medicaid. Overall, 15 House incumbents lost in 2022 primariesnine Republicans and six Democrats. This would require 10 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in the State of Texas or a practicing lawyer and judge of a state court or county court for a combined total of at least 10 years to be eligible to serve as Chief Justice or Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. Candidate. He also sued former Vice President Mike Pence to try to force him to reject electoral votes cast for President Joe Biden. The sitting Texas Land Commissioner and son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush has highlighted a need to improve border security and human trafficking prosecution. A Filipino native, Adriatico has been in the Houston area since 1999 and runs a real estate development firm. A bilingual telecommunications professional who has promised to give a 10 percent cost-of-living wage increase for all public school faculty and staff over the next four years, if elected. An attorney by trade, Hernandez serves on the influential House calendars and state affairs committees. She calls herself a "Christian constitutional conservative.". Daniel, who served as district clerk before being defeated in 2018, is vying for his old job. Harris County Republican Party 2021 Local Government Endorsed Candidates TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS DIVISION REQUEST A VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION The winner of the Republican primary will take on Democrat Stephanie Morales in the general election. An educator who ran for a seat on the Harris County Commissioners Court in 2020 but lost in the Democratic primary. Morman served two terms as Precinct 2 commissioner until being defeated by Garcia in 2018. 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. Slocum hails from a prominent Houston oil family and is an engineering compliance consultant whose work targets abandoned oil and gas wells. Wagner, a teacher, previously served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. After all, how many Democratic judicial candidates can say Editorial: Walker and McClure for Court of Criminal Appeals. Bettencourt is effectively re-elected in this district concentrated in western Harris County. Brailey, a longtime educator and social justice activist, is the vice chair of the Texas Democratic Party. Wellington is a small business owner who previously served as district director for former congressman Ted Poe. The Republican and former Harris County Tax Assessor has been in the Texas Senate since 2014. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. The former Harris County criminal court judge who was voted out in a 2018 Democratic sweep was appointed to the court in 2020. When's my deadline? Bradford most recently served as president of the Texas Eagle Forum, a conservative grassroots organization that engages and trains activists across the state. Editorial: We recommend Martina Lemond Dixon for Harris County judge in the GOP primary. Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked). So why did they try? Kalmbach, a realtor and longtime northwest Houston resident, is making her first run for the Texas House. 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.. Christian is a former state legislator elected to the commission in 2016. The past president of The Woodlands Democratic Club is campaigning against extremism and promoting pragmatic solutions. Politics Alexandra del Moral Mealer will face Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in November. 2022 Candidate's Guide - Running for State, District or County Office; 2020 Candidate's Guide - Running for Federal, State, District or County offices. In the latest fallout . Keller, a businessman and longtime Republican activist, represented much of this area on Houston City Council in the early 2000s. Hullihan is a former military attorney who now works in commercial litigation at a Houston law firm. Hes said education and helping teachers will be his priority. Incumbent: Yes. Varner is an instructional designer at San Jacinto College who is making his first run for the Texas House. Minton, a Galveston attorney, previously served as a criminal district court judge in El Paso, a position he was twice appointed to by former Gov. 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. Our specific goals are to grow the Republican Party by reaching new voters, advance the Platform, which is grounded in conservative principle, and to keep Texas prosperous and free. Jack DuBose, Chairman, Real County Republican Party & Terri DuBose, Former SREC, SD19 Bonnie Lugo, Former SREC 13 and Pres of Daughters of Liberty Republican Women David Covey, SREC 3 Deborah Kelting Fite, SREC 7 Tom Nobis, SREC 7 Karl Voightsberger, SREC 8 Tanya Robertson, SREC 11 Jill Glover, SREC 12, Legislative Priorities Cmt Chair Manlove is a former Pasadena mayor and councilman. From 2013 to 2018, he was a policy adviser to two members of the Texas Public Utility Commission. The district was redrawn to become more favorable to Republicans. McDonald is a Houston-area realtor who supports term limits for elected state officials. 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. Even just a fraction of the hustle he exhibited in 2004, as a Editorial: Penny Morales Shaw for Texas House District 148. 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. 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. 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. Paid for by Harris County Republican Party . Texas primaries will be the first 2022 test of Trump's endorsement power. Chris Watson. Texas Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to throw out nearly 127,000 Harris County votes. What should I do to avoid problems with my ID on my mail ballot application? She is also calling for better technology and a more user-friendly system for the clerk's office. Austin, TX, February 15, 2022 The Supreme Court of Texas has paused the results of an unusual civil court trial in Harris County during which a Democrat judge ordered the Republican party to disqualify judicial candidate Rachel Leal-Hudson.. Leal-Hudson filed to run for Harris County's 313 th Juvenile Court with the county's Republican party on December 13, 2021, the last day of the . Harris County Department of Education Trustee Eric Dick will compete against Kyle Scott for the Republican nomination. 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