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A senior leader, the representative has used her status to benefit her constituents and is one of the most productive legislators. 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.. Thorne is an accountant who says he would push for a constitutional amendment banning deficit spending and policies that are morally clear and unapologetically in the interest of the American citizens, which he calls moral nationalism.. Republican state Rep. Steve Toth is running for a fourth term representing this red-leaning district that covers The Woodlands and parts of unincorporated Montgomery County. Incumbent: Yes. 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. She's practiced civil and appellate law at Houston law firms Baker Botts LLC and Stuart PC and became a partner at the latter firm in 2016. The former Congressman and city council member from El Paso narrowly lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. Harris County is solidly blue. Cody Vasut is running unopposed in this newly redrawn Republican district, which encompasses Lake Jackson. Three Democrats, meanwhile, are facing off for the chance to oppose him. Editorial: Hilary Unger for the 248th Criminal District Court. 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. Manlove is a former Pasadena mayor and councilman. Klein ISD Position 6: Kristin Cobb Klein ISD Position 7: Jack Velasquez 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. 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. The proposals were filed in response to Harris County's problems at the polls in recent . McKinzie is a teacher with Houston ISD who has coached and administered youth baseball at various levels in the community. This codifies it in the Texas constitution. Previously, she served in the Texas House for 13 years. He tends to focused on rural issues such as water and property rights. Certified public accountant and business owner Stephenson has held this seat for almost a decade. Lehrmann has served on the court since being appointed by Gov. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Houston real estate investor is taking her third run at the 29th Congressional District seat. Daniel, who served as district clerk before being defeated in 2018, is vying for his old job. This Harris County criminal district court judge in 2016 unseated Lt. Gov. Palmer, who teaches history and government, says she would keep a close eye on the influence of charter schools and on the framing of history, health and science curricula. 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. Democrat Carol Alvarado is effectively re-elected in this district centered in the East End of Houston. The Republican-leaning district includes most of the Energy Corridor, along with Cypress and Tomball. 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. 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. 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.". During her first term in Austin, she supported each of the GOP priority bills favored by hardline conservatives, including new laws restricting abortion and allowing permitless carry of handguns. Bess is a Realtor who has worked on a number of Democratic political campaigns, including Obama For America and for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. A community activist and critic of Houston ISD seeks to bring his mission of improving Texas schools to the statehouse. Jetton, a small business owner, is running for his second term in the Texas House. Known to her colleagues as "Ms. T" and respected by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, Thompson is unopposed as she runs for a 26th term in the Texas House. Democratic incumbent Teneshia Hudspeth faces no primary challengers for county clerk, and Stan Stanart is the only Republican who filed. Here's why. Jay Kleberg is focused on the core mission of the General Land Office disaster relief, school funding, veterans and public lands not the divisive distractions raised by Sen. He ran in 2020 to serve on Texas 505th District Court. Eric Dick, president of the Harris County Board of Education, sees the. Thierry the incumbent runs her own law practice. House Speaker Dade Phelan is backing her re-election bid. Aleif ISD Position 5. 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. First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories . Greg Abbott in November, seeks a six-year term. A civil rights attorney and former Houston NAACP leader, Rep. Al Green has represented this district since 2005. In 50 races in the March 1. Howell is the president of Employers Risk Insurance and a lifelong Harris County resident. 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. The self-employed small business owner from Conroe says hes running because the area lacks true Republican representation in Washington, D.C. She is also a leading activist in opposing the Interstate 45 expansion plan. Hullihan is a former military attorney who now works in commercial litigation at a Houston law firm. Each voter must select either a Republican or Democratic ballot, and pick candidates only in that party's primary. 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. He has represented the district since 2015. Brailey, a longtime educator and social justice activist, is the vice chair of the Texas Democratic Party. Hes said education and helping teachers will be his priority. Two Republicans are vying to replace Dan Huberty, who retired after representing this northeast Harris County district for a decade. They include attorney Vidal Martinez, former Army Capt. He says he's running to refocus the Department of Agriculture away from politics and back toward the nuts-and-bolts of supporting Texas farmers and families. With the retirement of State Sen. Larry Taylor, this heavily Republican Galveston-based district has a wide open Republican primary. The former journalist with KUT radio in Austin is making her first run for public office. The top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul faces no GOP primary foe. Greg Abbott and joined the court in January 2021. Texas Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to throw out nearly 127,000 Harris County votes. 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. 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. 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Gov. Johnson is a former educator who says she is running to "fully support Texas public schools" and prevent students from becoming "a political football for extremists.". Wellington is a small business owner who previously served as district director for former congressman Ted Poe. A former U.S. Army combat medic, Stroud is running against vaccine mandates and other policies he has deemed too "radical.". Editorial: We recommend Sylvia Garcia for the 29th Congressional District. Christian is a former state legislator elected to the commission in 2016. Guillory, a hotel developer and born-and-raised Houstonian, says it's time for change and plans to focus on how the state can help improve public schools. Former high school head football coach and public speaker says the Jan. 6 Capitol attack inspired him to run for office and hipes to create a "Business Innovation Grants" program. What should I do to avoid problems with my ID on my mail ballot application? 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. 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. Incumbent Dylan Osborne will face Carla Wyatt in the Democratic primary for treasurer. Kilgore businessman is running as an "outsider" who isn't part of the "Smith County political bubble.". Updated: 10:41 PM CST January 11, 2022. 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 was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. Taking part in a Republican or Democratic primary does not make you a member of that party. In true Mattress Mack fashion, the Houston business. Klussmann says he will make uniting the country a priority. The winner of the GOP primary will face Democrat Mohamad Maarouf in November. On 01/10/2022 KETTERMAN, JULIE A filed an Other lawsuit against HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY. by Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Dec. 9, 2022. Shaw is an attorney who previously worked for the NAACP legal clinics and helped lobby Congress for the International Violence Against Women Act. Born in Puerto Rico, Vega is now a leadership coach in Katy and has volunteered with local voter and community outreach efforts. 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. He has framed himself as an "outsider who is unafraid to take on the establishment. Mallet-Fontenot is a teacher in Houston ISD, where she ran for school board in 2013. She is a member of the Bexar County Child Welfare Board. 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