Tutt, who works in the information technology field, is running as a progressive. Both uncontested in their respective primaries, April Farris, the Republican incumbent, and Democrat Mike Engelhart will compete in the general election race this November. 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. 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. Cagle is up for reelection in 2022. Heres how that played out in the 2020 election, The new faces of Houston politics that you need to know, At Harris County Dept. Harless, who co-owns an auto dealership with his wife, Patricia, serves on the Homeland Security, Public Safety and State Affairs committees. 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. Republican primary election. Surman says his background in local Republican politics and years as a teacher position him well for a spot on the board. Greg Abbott and joined the court in January 2021. Incumbent Dylan Osborne will face Carla Wyatt in the Democratic primary for treasurer. After U.S. Rep. Gov. Wellington is a small business owner who previously served as district director for former congressman Ted Poe. 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. Alexandra del Moral Mealer, Humble Independent School District board president Martina Lemond Dixon and Randy Kubosh, brother of Houston Councilman Michael Kubosh. Farris, former Texas Assistant Solicitor General, was appointed to the court by Gov. Le is a business owner who lives in Katy. The case status is Pending - Appeal. He is backed by several conservatives in Congress, including Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Madison Cawthorn. 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. See the Editorial Board's full list of election recommendations. 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 . Countiss, a former civil litigator and assistant county attorney in Harris County, was elected to the court in 2018 and hopes to earn a promotion to chief justice this year. State BOARD OF EDUCATION. The former journalist with KUT radio in Austin is making her first run for public office. Howard is a former president of the Brazoria County NAACP who lists voting rights, police reform and education among his top issues. 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. The two candidates in the Republican primary for Harris County treasurer see the office in starkly contrasting ways. Harris County. 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. Dan Patrick and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. Bolanos is a certified residential appraiser. Our 2022 Candidates. Learn More Our Party Get Involved Upcoming Events $10 $50 $250 $25 $100 other amount Donate today! 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. Garcia faces two primary challengers, Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace George Risner and Gary Harrison. 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. Boettcher is a mechanical engineer who previously ran for District 85 in 2020, losing in the primary. 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. Step 2: Take the printed copy of your ballot to the Verity Scan machine to record your ballot and cast your vote. He did not report any fundraising in his latest campaign filing and did not appear to have a website for his campaign. Here's why. He has twice run for the 15th Congressional District, which stretches from the San Antonio area to the southern border. Cypress Republican Tom Oliverson is unopposed in his bid for reelection to a seat he's held since 2016. He also sponsored legislation in the spring to clamp down on "critical race theory" in Texas schools. Rep. Al Green has no Democratic primary opponents and one Republican challenger as he seeks a 10th term representing this district covering southern Houston and portions of Fort Bend and Brazoria counties, where Green won 75 percent of the vote in 2020. Download a printable ballot application. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1, and early voting for the primaries runs from Monday, Feb. 14, through Friday, Feb. 25. Eric Dick, president of the Harris County Board of Education, sees the. Stanart, whom Democrat Diane Trautman beat in 2018 before resigning for health reasons, hopes to win his old post back. Harris County crime rates have skyrocketed under the Democrats' leadership. The Dallas native is a pastor who says he was motivated to run to stop draconian measures enacted during the pandemic. Houston Rep. Senfronia Thompson is Democrats' breakout star in D.C. Texas is first state to make buying sex a felony, Democratic clones and Republican clones': Rep. Dutton doesn't mind getting slammed by his own party, Forced into runoff, Rep. Harold Dutton investigates opponent he says may not exist, Rep. Dutton battles to extend career in primary defined by Houston ISD takeover clash, In Senate District 6 race, leading contenders agree on policy, differ in legislative approach, Watchdog calls for stronger safeguards of industrial storage tanks, Texas lawmakers call on state to move toward canceling next years STAAR tests, After 30 years, Rep. 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. Hes said education and helping teachers will be his priority. She is a member of the Bexar County Child Welfare Board. If Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale ruled the world, Republicans itching to unseat our first-term . While one lone voice of reason may not be enough to radically change oil and gas regulation, Warford would at least bring some semblance of good governance, competence and conscience to an agency sorely in need of it. Ik-Ejiofor is a legislative budget analyst intern, according to her Linkedin, which says she speaks four languages English, French, Igbo and Korean. Rep. She won three Division 1 heptathlon national championships in college. The three-member Texas Railroad Commission regulates the state's oil and gas industry. Kilgore businessman is running as an "outsider" who isn't part of the "Smith County political bubble.". Henry is a special education teacher at Texas City High School and one of six commissioners serving on the Texas City commission. Branch previously served as commissioner of the Port of Houston. We can only hope that once in office, shed effectively address crime, tend to basic services and restore civility on the court by governing Editorial: Brandon Creighton for Texas Senate District 4. 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. Though they may put certain guidelines in place, these facilities would not be allowed to prohibit residents from visiting with their designated caregivers. All nine judges are Republicans. The Harris County Republican Party does not endorse any candidate in contested primary elections. He will face Democrat Jon Haire in the general election. This codifies it in the Texas constitution. This case was filed in Harris County District Courthouse, Harris County District Courthouse located in Harris, Texas. 2022 Candidate's Guide - Running for State, District or County Office; 2020 Candidate's Guide - Running for Federal, State, District or County offices. The Verity Duo system is now in use. Gonzalez, a Houston native, served 30 years in the Harris County Sheriff's Office before retiring in 2018. 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. Editorial: Antu for the 482nd Criminal District Court. Allen currently serves as a Democratic member on the state Board of Education, a position he has held since 2005. Two-term comptroller and longtime state politician Glenn Hegar goes after a third term, hoping his record of fiscal conservancy will vault him over a field of mostly Democratic challengers. From 2013 to 2018, he was a policy adviser to two members of the Texas Public Utility Commission. 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. Chairman Christian is navigating a crowded Republican primary to face off against an upstart Democrat who is framing the race as a referendum on last year's deadly blackouts and the commissioners' close ties to oil and gas donors. Why We Fight February 24, 2023. Carreon, an electrician, has run at least five times for the Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees. The longtime deputy with the Harris County Sheriff Office is making his second run for the Democratic nomination for Precinct 4 Commissioner. This year's GOP primary in House District 138 pits freshman state Rep. Lacey Hull against Josh Flynn, a GOP activist and former Harris County Department of Education trustee, for the second cycle in a row. 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. 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. Former Harris County clerk Chris Hollins announces run for Houston mayor, GOP bills target Harris Countys efforts to expand voting. 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. Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale has endorsed Republican candidate Alexandra del Moral Mealer in her bid to win Harris County Judge in 2022. House Speaker Dade Phelan is backing her re-election bid. The filing deadline is today for those who wish to run for office in the 2018 primary races. Klein ISD Position 6: Kristin Cobb Klein ISD Position 7: Jack Velasquez Whitmire, 73, announced a year Editorial: Janet Dudding for Texas comptroller. 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. 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. Rep. Wu, first elected in 2012, is unopposed as he seeks re-election. 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.". With the 2022 midterms around the corner, Houston . STATE SENATORs. Miles, who previously served in the Texas House, has faced health issues in recent years, receiving a kidney transplant in 2019. The Editorial Board recommends voters back Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor's race. Philips, a retired telecommunication professional, says he wants to outlaw abortions and pass a constitutional amendment to bar deficit spending. 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. Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. The oil company president also runs a ranching and farming operation. Texas 2022 Elections Republican incumbents hold big leads in statewide March primary races, UT poll says The Harris County Republican Party may endorse candidates in contested non-partisan elections and general elections. 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. Christian is a former state legislator elected to the commission in 2016. 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. 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. 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. McConnico is taking another shot after unsuccessful campaigns for Texas House in 2018 and 2019. During his first term in Congress, Nehls became known for viral moments that showed him confronting rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6 (though he later voted against certifying the electoral votes of two states) and personally asking Biden to help with criminal justice reform following an address to Congress. Candidate. Gov. 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. 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. A former school teacher, Gracia was president of Latinos for Trump and previously was the Hispanic engagement director for the Republican Party of Texas. Lawmakers urge Bush to reconsider denial of flood aid to Houston, Harris County: Remember ERCOTs confusing winter storm tweets? Gilani, of Sugar Land, is a realtor who worked as an election judge in 2020 and 2021. He also is pledging to improve financial literacy and economic awareness of county residents, and calls the treasurers office the last line of defense against wasteful spending by county leaders. Greg Abbott in October 2021, this is Huddle's first time before Texas voters. Three Democrats, meanwhile, are facing off for the chance to oppose him. 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. 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.". He's endorsed by Texas Right to Life, an anti-abortion group. This amendment would guarantee residents of long-term care facilities the right to designate someone as an essential caregiver. Editorial: Jay Kleberg for Texas Land Commissioner. Harris County Department of Education Trustee Eric Dick will compete against Kyle Scott for the Republican nomination. 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. Outspoken with a proven record, the longtime incumbent has earned another term. Rep. Walle has represented deep-blue House District 140 in north Houston since 2009, after knocking off the incumbent Democrat. 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. 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. Houston was a train wreck for Democrats in 2020. Incumbent Rep. Shawn Nicole Thierry is the lone candidate running for this overhelmingly Democratic seat in south Houston. The Missouri City resident is a teacher and small business owner making his first run for public office. Still, Paxton remains popular with primary voters. Greg Abbott in January and now seeks election to a full six-year term. 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. Its not just his balanced experience as a prosecutor and a public defender that makes Danilo Danny Lacayo a respected criminal court judge. This Harris County criminal district court judge in 2016 unseated Lt. Gov. 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. Upcoming Municipal & School Board Elections. 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. 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. 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 securities fraud charges and an ongoing FBI investigation into bribery and other corruption allegations by his former aides. Morman served two terms as Precinct 2 commissioner until being defeated by Garcia in 2018. 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. Appointed by Gov. 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. Cagle, the incumbent, faces no primary opponents. 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. The State Commission on Judicial Conduct began reviewing in 2020 allegations that he improperly favored certain private defense attorneys over the county's Public Defender's Office. Alexandra del Moral Mealer came in first place with close to 30%, while Vidal Martinez came in second place with just less. Texas will hold its 2022 primary elections March 1. Vasut is a lawyer in Houston and is finishing out his first term in the House. Democratic District Clerk Marilyn Burgess faces one primary challenger, Desiree Broadnax. Unlike many of his fellow Republicans in the legislature, he thinks the state should expand Medicaid. 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. Wright is a Conroe attorney who has practiced for 36 years and served as lead counsel on 117 appeal cases, which he says makes him the "most experienced candidate in the race." He is campaigning against abortion, cancel culture and over-taxation. Texas primaries will be the first 2022 test of Trump's endorsement power. As of 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, Alex Mealer was leading the way with 30 . Incumbent Joan Huffman has no opposition in the GOP primary. Harris County Republican Party Harris County Republican Party | Houston TX Greg Abbott is seeking a third term in office but will first need to overcome 7 primary opponents, while 5 Democrats battle in their primary race. None of the nine Republican contenders garnered more than 50% of the vote. A civil rights attorney and former Houston NAACP leader, Rep. Al Green has represented this district since 2005. Hines, a speech language pathologist, says her priorities include ending state standardized testing for children in grades 3-6 and bringing more high-paying jobs to the district. A former U.S. Army combat medic, Stroud is running against vaccine mandates and other policies he has deemed too "radical.". Runoff elections can take place between the top candidates if no one reaches a 50% majority of the vote. She says her teaching experience gives her particular insight into the needs of Houston families. 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 . Exempt Ad Valorem tax surviving spouse of armed forces. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 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. Hegar is a former state representative and senator first elected as comptroller in 2014. Smith works for the U.S. Pastor Council. Aleif ISD Position 5. Now he seeks the lead role on the bench. Rep. McCaul is fighting to end that. Garcia, the incumbent, is seeking a second term after barely winning in 2018. 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. A longtime Republican activist, Rehman is calling for a balanced budget, investment in infrastructure and a stronger military. Adv. 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. Influential House Republican Greg Bonnen faces a sole Democratic challenger in this predominantly white district north of Galveston. Editorial: We recommend Sylvia Garcia for the 29th Congressional District. This Fifth District Court of Appeals judge elected in a blue wave in 2018 is the only Black jurist on any of the state appellate courts and is now seeking to join the state's highest civil court. Longoria is a south Texas native and Army veteran who works as an emergency medicine physician in Galveston. DOWNLOAD: HARRIS COUNTY GOP VOTER GUIDE. Exempt from School tax surviving spouse of disabled if 55+. This Houston-area district, comprising most of the land between Houston and San Antonio, is reliably red. Hickman, the incumbent, has worked for years with the Republican Party and is known as a supporter of charter schools who pushes to ensure courses are relevant to today's work force. The sole candidate running for the Place 9 seat in the Democratic primary is Harris County Family Court Judge Julia Maldonado. 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. A Houston native, Republican Tina Blum Cohen is campaigning on protecting borders, a powerful energy sector, efficient entitlement programs and more. She is also a political activist who recently fought against a proposal to incorporate The Woodlands township into a city. Public comment in NCGA committee meetings (on HB324, SB173 2021-2022 Session) and working relationships with current NCGA legislators, future colleagues. 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. Kolkhorst, a small business owner, has served in the Texas Senate since 2014. That's why 68 Republican judicial candidates have stepped up to run for office this November. After all, how many Democratic judicial candidates can say Editorial: Walker and McClure for Court of Criminal Appeals. Medicaid makes parents choose treatment or hospice for sick kids. 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. 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. A banker and four-term incumbent, Metcalf chairs the subcommittee on small business in the House. While we admire her persistence, Grays first term has Editorial: Chris Morton for the 230th Criminal District Court. Endorsements From Conservative Republicans of Texas and Harris County. Politics Alexandra del Moral Mealer will face Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in November. The others are former Pasadena Mayor and Councilman John Manlove, Daniel Jason and Richard Vega.
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