Hays is an attorney from rural West Texas who advised prospective Texas hemp producers after the law changed to allow the crop in 2019, and she is centering her campaign around anger at Sid Miller after his political aide was arrested in May 2021 for allegedly soliciting thousands in cash and campaign donations in exchange for hemp production licenses. Exempt from School tax surviving spouse of disabled if 55+. Democrat Frank Aguilar has spent the past four years learning how to be a better judge. He sits on the House appropriations and calendars committees, and is a vice chair of the transportation committee. Attorney of 16 years who has specialized in appellate law for the past six years. Brailey, a longtime educator and social justice activist, is the vice chair of the Texas Democratic Party. Incumbent board member Will Hickman faces one Republican primary challenger in this competitive district that spreads through northern Harris County into the southern half of Montgomery County. Every so often, the political stars align in such a way that voters are actually given two stellar candidates to choose from in the general election. Editorial: Jon Rosenthal for House District 135. Johnson lives in Missouri City, working with North American University as a math lecturer and freshman adviser. Gerald W. (Jerry) Jones. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 . A Houston retail worker, Schafranek is making his fourth attempt to win the primary for the 29th Congressional District. A Houston financial executive who touts his upbringing from migrant parents for showing him the value of hard work. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. A Woodlands attorney who's been licensed to practice for 28 years, Hall does not have a campaign website. 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. Thomas, 30, is a native Houstonian Editorial: Andrea Beall for the 185th Criminal District Court. Influential House Republican Greg Bonnen faces a sole Democratic challenger in this predominantly white district north of Galveston. The Harris County Republican Party may endorse candidates in contested non-partisan elections and general elections. The Houston real estate investor is taking her third run at the 29th Congressional District seat. He previously served on the Texas Real Estate Commission and has been endorsed by Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Republicans want a precinct map that preserves their power. Creighton, viewed as one of the most conservative senators in the chamber, has authored bills in recent sessions that would have made it harder for cities and counties to relocate Confederate monuments and banned local governments from enacting paid sick leave ordinances. Candidate. The Harris County election chief resigned as both parties demanded answers about the county's fumbled vote count. The attorney and municipal judge thinks the all-Republican court could use "more diversity of experience.". Haire is a retired nuclear scientist who says he believes in science and in trusting consensus expert opinion. Haire was motivated to run for Congress, he says, because our countrys democracy is in danger, citing new state voting laws and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Republican November 2022 Candidates. Dawn Buckingham. Kolkhorst, a small business owner, has served in the Texas Senate since 2014. The three-member Texas Railroad Commission regulates the state's oil and gas industry. 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. A former school teacher, Gracia was president of Latinos for Trump and previously was the Hispanic engagement director for the Republican Party of Texas. Four Republicans and a Democrat are running for House District 23 in the hopes of succeeding state Rep. Mayes Middleton, a Wallisville Republican who is running for an overlapping state senate seat. Appointed by Gov. The winner of the Republican primary will take on Democrat Stephanie Morales in the general election. However, Democrats redrew his precinct in 2021 in part to benefit their party, making Cagle's path to re-election difficult. Mallet-Fontenot is a teacher in Houston ISD, where she ran for school board in 2013. 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. 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. 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. 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. The New Jersey native is a comedian and entertainer who is campaigning as a political outsider. McDonald is a Houston-area realtor who supports term limits for elected state officials. 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 former U.S. Army combat medic, Stroud is running against vaccine mandates and other policies he has deemed too "radical.". Carter has served as judge of the 125th District Court since 2009 and is president of the Texas Association of District Judges. Harris County is solidly blue. Former ACLU attorney from Brownsville whose campaign is focused on health care, voting rights and reproductive rights. Harris County assistant district attorney hoping to try his hand on the state's top criminal court. Huberty, the incumbent, has endorsed Humble City Councilman Charles Cunningham in the race to succeed Huberty in the Texas House. Jordan is a family law attorney operating a private practice in Sugar Land. His district became even more blue during redistricting. 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.". Dante, who has been linked to the QAnon conspiracy movement, is making his first run for Congress. A prosecutor and former judge who has been in the Texas Senate since 2008, Huffman has no opposition in the Republican Primary. This is primarily due to the high cost of campaigning county-wide in such a large county. Texas election news delivered to your inbox, curated by our Austin Bureau. He previously ran for sheriff. Wesley Hunt announces 2022 bid for Congress, but waits to decide on a district, Houston lawmakers proposal to slash number of appellate courts threatens diversity, critics say, After $250K in political support, Texas Supreme Court does a rare double take, Gov. In the latest fallout . The 1st amendment provides Congress will make no law prohibiting free exercise of religion. Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Alexandra Mealer for judge. The Republican-leaning district includes most of the Energy Corridor, along with Cypress and Tomball. Eric Dick, president of the Harris County Board of Education, sees the. The emergency room nurse is making her first run for office after being a volunteer on Beto ORourke's U.S. Senate campaign in 2018. 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. 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Even just a fraction of the hustle he exhibited in 2004, as a Editorial: Penny Morales Shaw for Texas House District 148. He also campaigned for Fort Bend County Court in 2010, winning the Democratic primary but losing in the general. She has called for diversifying the state's revenue stream by legalizing marijuana, which has brought in new tax dollars in other states. Texas 2022 Elections Republican incumbents hold big leads in statewide March primary races, UT poll says HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's political future is on the line for 2022. Though they may put certain guidelines in place, these facilities would not be allowed to prohibit residents from visiting with their designated caregivers. 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. Overall, 15 House incumbents lost in 2022 primariesnine Republicans and six Democrats. In this rematch, Daniel makes the best case for rectifying reported courthouse record issues and further modernizing the office. 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. Endorsements From Conservative Republicans of Texas and Harris County. . Paxton is contending with serious challengers from his own party for the first time in his career, plus four Democrats. The all-Republican court has shown some independence from party politics with these two incumbents playing a decisive role. 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. District Name Email Website; U.S. Representative District 2: District: Name: Email: Website: CD 2: Dan Crenshaw [email protected] . First elected in 2018, Morales runs a funeral home in Houston. He says hes running to fight to preserve constitutional rights and promote energy independence for the nation. 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. This Houston-area district, comprising most of the land between Houston and San Antonio, is reliably red. Upcoming Municipal & School Board Elections. Democrat Michelle Palmer, who narrowly lost to Hickman in 2020, will face the winner of the GOP primary. He appeared on the ballot despite clashing with the former Harris County GOP chair over his eligibility for the seat. Jack Morman and Jerry Mouton advanced to a runoff. Dorris is a lifelong Houston resident and architect. 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. She won three Division 1 heptathlon national championships in college. 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. Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale has endorsed Republican candidate Alexandra del Moral Mealer in her bid to win Harris County Judge in 2022. The Great Biden Balloon Beclownment February 17, 2023. The district was redrawn to become more favorable to Republicans. Cy Fair ISD Position 5. Retired law enforcement officer and educator who does not appear to have a campaign website. What should I do to avoid problems with my ID on my mail ballot application? Texarkana native Jefferson is an R&B singer running his third race for elected office after most recently coming up short in a 2020 bid to be mayor of Sacramento, Calif. Running as a progressive Democrat, Kocen says he decided to run for Congress after the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. 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 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. Learn More Our Party Get Involved Upcoming Events $10 $50 $250 $25 $100 other amount Donate today! Jetton, a small business owner, is running for his second term in the Texas House. A longtime GOP activist, she previously served on the State Republican Executive Committee. Republican incumbents bring more experience and their own diverse backgrounds. Editorial: Al Green for the 9th Congressional District. On 01/10/2022 KETTERMAN, JULIE A filed an Other lawsuit against HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY. Adams was a justice on the court for six months after being appointed by Gov. Nehls serves on the House Veterans Affairs and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. Why We Fight February 24, 2023. Harris County. DOWNLOAD: HARRIS COUNTY GOP VOTER GUIDE. He is a self-described "strict conservative constructionist. As a longtime criminal defense attorney in Harris County, Melissa Morris has had clients who have benefited from judges with a more liberal perspective on bail decisions. Since he beat an entrenched Republican by 33 votes in 2004, Rep. Vo is the first and only Vietnamese-American to serve in the Texas House. Harris County crime rates have skyrocketed under the Democrats' leadership. Burgess, a Democrat, is hoping to win a second term. 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. Texas primaries will be the first 2022 test of Trump's endorsement power. 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. Rep. Hernandez Hernandez is running unopposed in House District 143, the east Houston and Harris County seat she has represented since 2005. Texas Army National Guard veteran, teacher and former Waller County commissioner endorsed by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Each party will choose its candidate for seven statewide seats governor, lieutenant governor, attorney . Crews would focus on people and policy, not partisan noise. Greg Abbott in November, seeks a six-year term. He will face the GOP nominee in November. A community activist and critic of Houston ISD seeks to bring his mission of improving Texas schools to the statehouse. Can I still vote? Here's your Texas 2022 March primary ballot. 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. Surman says his background in local Republican politics and years as a teacher position him well for a spot on the board. 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. Will Hickman, Dan Hochman and Audrey Young are the best suited to shape the Texas curriculum and review charter school applications. Mahoney is an attorney and writer in Austin who ran against Hegar in 2018. 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. 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. Kingwood Republican Deanna Robertson is making her first run for office on a platform that includes opposing vaccine mandates and boosting election integrity. With the retirement of State Sen. Larry Taylor, this heavily Republican Galveston-based district has a wide open Republican primary. State Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, has now gone uncontested in the Republican primary in all three of his re-election bids in this bright red district, which covers most of Montgomery County and runs south along the eastern edge of Harris County, taking in Chambers and Jefferson counties along the coast. He sits on the board of a crisis pregnancy center in Brazosport. In 50 races in the March 1. Rep. Walle has represented deep-blue House District 140 in north Houston since 2009, after knocking off the incumbent Democrat. He retired from the school board last year and says he now has the time and ability to bring his leadership experience to the Texas House. Welcome to the Website of the Conservative Coalition of Harris County CCHC PAC encourages the public to vote for conservative candidates in the general election and therefore recommends voting for Republican Party candidates in the Federal, State and County Races. 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. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . A Dallas-based physician assistant, John Porro is running on a platform calling for a balanced federal budget and against critical race theory in schools. He has been critical of the 313 program and has also been critical of race-centered curriculum in public schools. Creedon is a retired engineer and Army colonel who worked as a mechanical manager for the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex. Martinez describes herself as a "mental wellness policy advocate" who was born and raised in San Antonio, where she still resides. Hes said education and helping teachers will be his priority. Incumbent Ernest Bailes is facing a four-way primary race as he goes for a fourth term in this Republican district, which runs north of Houston. Jones, 44, an Army veteran and self-described socialist, seemed the right Editorial: Lori DeAngelo for the 184th Criminal District Court. Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. 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. Former Harris County clerk Chris Hollins announces run for Houston mayor, GOP bills target Harris Countys efforts to expand voting. 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. Recommend Voting a Straight Republican Ticket. A Houston insurance agent who was the GOP nominee for the 29th Congressional District in 2016, but lost in the general election. ", 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. With Harris County slipping from its grasp, the GOP's road to political safety in Texas and beyond grows more perilous as Democratic candidates from the top to the bottom of the ballot siphon . The winner of the GOP primary will face Democrat Mohamad Maarouf in November. Beckley, a pet shop owner from Carrollton, is a two-term member of the Texas House of Representatives. A crowded field of Republicans is vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, in the newly configured 8th Congressional District. 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. Its not just his balanced experience as a prosecutor and a public defender that makes Danilo Danny Lacayo a respected criminal court judge. The filing deadline is today for those who wish to run for office in the 2018 primary races. Howard is a former president of the Brazoria County NAACP who lists voting rights, police reform and education among his top issues. 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. See the Editorial Board's full list of election recommendations. Swanson, a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, authored the bill passed last year restricting which teams transgender student athletes can join. The Verity Duo system is now in use. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. A former Harris County judge who's held her seat on the state's highest criminal court since 2016, Keel is running unopposed. 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. He is the chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and vice chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. The County Party stands ready to endorse in November, in case of any runoffs. A retired Spring Branch Schools Superintendent from Jersey Village. Republicans hold all nine seats in the Texas Supreme Court, the state's highest civil court. 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! He will face Democrat Jon Haire in the general election. Morman served two terms as Precinct 2 commissioner until being defeated by Garcia in 2018. Whitmire, 73, announced a year Editorial: Janet Dudding for Texas comptroller. He has drawn the support of Perry, Lt. Gov. Dutton has been embroiled in several intra-party clashes in recent years, mostly arising from his support for charter schools and a state takeover of Houston ISD's school board. Ayobami is an engineer who lives in Fort Bend County and wrote a book in 2019 about his Christian faith and beliefs. Now he seeks the lead role on the bench. Keller, a businessman and longtime Republican activist, represented much of this area on Houston City Council in the early 2000s. Gonzalez, a Houston native, served 30 years in the Harris County Sheriff's Office before retiring in 2018. Le is a business owner who lives in Katy. If he wins, he'll tie the record for a Texas governor. Bettencourt is effectively re-elected in this district concentrated in western Harris County. Ireson is a businessman whose family has been running cattle in Brazos County for 130 years. 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 Lange is a Houston-area investment manager who previously served as a presidential delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2016. An attorney by trade, Hernandez serves on the influential House calendars and state affairs committees. Mitchell is a pipeliner who wants to resume the Keystone XL pipeline project and abolish the federal agency that regulates firearms. 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 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. A New Orleans native who is a media company owner and communications consultant. 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. Dan Patrick's son from his seat on the bench. The Morgans Point resident is a medical marijuana advocate who has never held elective office. Kleberg is a conservationist whose family owns the massive King Ranch property in south Texas. Hegar is a former state representative and senator first elected as comptroller in 2014.
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