Cypress Republican Tom Oliverson is unopposed in his bid for reelection to a seat he's held since 2016. Thomas, 30, is a native Houstonian Editorial: Andrea Beall for the 185th Criminal District Court. Other County officials. Le is a business owner who lives in Katy. 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. 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. They include former civil. One of the few conservative members of council, he frequently butted heads with Mayor Sylvester Turner. Alexandra del Moral Mealer, Humble Independent School District board president Martina Lemond Dixon and Randy Kubosh, brother of Houston Councilman Michael Kubosh. Dick is a Harris County Department of Education trustee. He has talked about defending individual freedoms and defeating the "liberal elite.". 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. The self-employed small business owner from Conroe says hes running because the area lacks true Republican representation in Washington, D.C. Procedures for Candidates, 2019-2021. In his campaign, he emphasizes the need to build out the state's Bitcoin infrastructure. One of the most conservative members of Congress, he is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and serves on two House committees: Science, Space, and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure. A Houston insurance agent who was the GOP nominee for the 29th Congressional District in 2016, but lost in the general election. He also ran in 2020 for the 26th district. 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. 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. Candidate. Deer Park Republican state Rep. Briscoe Cain, who chairs the House Elections Committee, has represented this district since 2017. Pol. HCRP declined to endorse in these races, but encourages Republicans to campaign to turn out conservative voters in all those districts to help to bring needed conservative reform to Houston's ailing school systems. Cagle has no opponent in the Republican primary. County Constable Precinct 5. 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. Dante, who has been linked to the QAnon conspiracy movement, is making his first run for Congress. The Harris County Republican Party may endorse candidates in contested non-partisan elections and general elections. The incumbent, Democratic Rep. Christina Morales, and one Republican filed to run in this solidly blue district that cuts southeast through the heart of Houston. STATE SENATORs. 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. Leo-Wilson, a retired educator and former member of the State Board of Education, says she would "fight back against critical race theory and liberal indoctrination in the classroom." She faces an uphill climb in House District 150, which former president Donald Trump carried by 14 percentage points in 2020. 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. The Verity Duo system is now in use. The district was redrawn to become more favorable to Republicans. Harris County election chief resigns as political parties demand answers over fumbled vote count. by Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Dec. 9, 2022. Editorial: We recommend Martina Lemond Dixon for Harris County judge in the GOP primary. Still, Paxton remains popular with primary voters. State lawmakers dramatically reshaped the district last year, keeping it solidly red but adding a large chunk of west Harris County while removing part of south Montgomery County. This redrawn district, now slightly more favorable for Democrats, picked up new territory at the southeast edge of Houston while dropping Baytown. 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. Smith, a Bacliff psychologist, operates a private practice in League City focusing on veterans and first responders. Stewart is a Navy veteran who owns two Dickeys Barbecue Pit franchises. 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. The Harris County Republican Party primary has been dominated by 'endorsement slates' for the past two decades. They defeated John Manlove, Richard Vega, and Daniel Jason in the Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 1, 2022. Philips, a retired telecommunication professional, says he wants to outlaw abortions and pass a constitutional amendment to bar deficit spending. Oliverson, a Republican from Cypress, is unopposed in his bid for reelection to a seat he's held since 2016. Warford is a recent chief strategist for the Texas Democratic Party and has focused his campaign on the blackouts last year, which killed hundreds of Texans and left millions in freezing conditions. 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. Thompson is running unopposed in this district south of Houston that has been newly fortified through redistricting in the GOP's favor. A retired Spring Branch Schools Superintendent from Jersey Village. He previously served in the Texas Army National Guard. 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. The district now extends to the coast, covering all of bright red Matagorda and Wharton counties, while losing bluer and more diverse parts of Fort Bend County. A financial planner, he is an outspoken critic of climate-change activism and of alternative energy. A Filipino native, Adriatico has been in the Houston area since 1999 and runs a real estate development firm. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 Daniel, a Spring resident, is an ordained minister. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . Election Day is Tuesday, March 1, and early voting for the primaries runs from Monday, Feb. 14, through Friday, Feb. 25. Armenta is a Houston business consultant who says he would work to improve the quality of Texas veterans homes and "fight to ensure the true history of the Alamo is preserved for future Texans. Gov. 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. A banker and four-term incumbent, Metcalf chairs the subcommittee on small business in the House. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee faces one Republican and no Democratic primary challengers for this solidy blue Houston district after winning 77 percent of the vote over six Democrats in 2020. She was raised in Mexico where her parents were American missionaries. Serves on the House Appropriations and Juvenile Justice & Family Issues committees. In one of Houstons marquee political battles this year, five Republicans are competing to represent a Texas House district in the citys affluent and diversifying western suburbs. Democrat Crews is lone challenger to incumbent Rep. Cain in 2022; he did not respond to an interview request and doesn't have a campaign website. 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 . 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Gov. 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. This would allow the surviving spouse of a service member who is killed or fatally injured (rather than killed in action) to receive a property tax exemption. The winner of the GOP primary will face Democrat Mohamad Maarouf in November. Hotze may have reached the height of his influence in the years between 2002 and 2014, when his ally Jared Woodfill chaired the Harris County Republican Party. An educator who ran for a seat on the Harris County Commissioners Court in 2020 but lost in the Democratic primary. A New Orleans native who is a media company owner and communications consultant. State BOARD OF EDUCATION. A Democrat has not won a governor's race in Texas since 1990. She says her teaching experience gives her particular insight into the needs of Houston families. Allen is a retired school administrator who has been in office since 2005. The County Party stands ready to endorse in November, in case of any runoffs. The Editorial Board recommends voters back Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor's race. The oil company president also runs a ranching and farming operation. Cagle is up for reelection in 2022. The El Paso native hopes to make the case to voters that she deserves a full six-year term. 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. Cody Vasut is running unopposed in this newly redrawn Republican district, which encompasses Lake Jackson. 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. He has drawn the support of Perry, Lt. Gov. 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. 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. He easily won re-election in 2020 to his safely Democratic district. 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. Even just a fraction of the hustle he exhibited in 2004, as a Editorial: Penny Morales Shaw for Texas House District 148. The lumber-receiving clerk does not have a campaign website, but his campaign Facebook page depicts him wearing a "TEXIT" shirt supporting the state's secession. HOUSTON The gloves are off in two Harris County political races, with Republican and Democrat candidates for judge suing to get their opponents thrown . 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. Greg Abbott in January and now seeks election to a full six-year term. Alexandra del Moral Mealer came in first place with close to 30%, while Vidal Martinez came in second place with just less. 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 two candidates in the Republican primary for Harris County treasurer see the office in starkly contrasting ways. Walker, who won his last general election by 1.2 million votes, seeks a second term. Editorial: Brian Warren for the 209th Criminal District Court. It covers Wharton, Austin, Fayette and Colorado counties, where Donald Trump got 66 percent of the vote in 2020. Editorial: We recommend Sylvia Garcia for the 29th Congressional District. Spring Republican E. Sam Harless is running unopposed in his bid to represent this Harris County district for a third term in the Texas House. A web site dedicated to the promotion of the Harris County Republican Party, the local, state, and federal Republican candidates, and the ideals of the Republican party. He was a member of a country/gospel band that was a finalist for a Grammy Award in 1979. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's political future is on the line for 2022. Gilani, of Sugar Land, is a realtor who worked as an election judge in 2020 and 2021. On 01/10/2022 KETTERMAN, JULIE A filed an Other lawsuit against HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY. Two Republicans are vying to replace Dan Huberty, who retired after representing this northeast Harris County district for a decade. Texas will hold its 2022 runoff elections May 24 to finalize which Democratic and Republican primary candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. Taking part in a Republican or Democratic primary does not make you a member of that party. Democrat Carol Alvarado is effectively re-elected in this district centered in the East End of Houston. He previously served on the Texas Real Estate Commission and has been endorsed by Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Martinez describes herself as a "mental wellness policy advocate" who was born and raised in San Antonio, where she still resides. 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. Longoria is a south Texas native and Army veteran who works as an emergency medicine physician in Galveston. The county clerk now has fewer responsibilities since the Commissioners Court last year reassigned the duty of running elections to an unelected administrator. Travis, a commercial litigation lawyer, represented District G on Houston City Council for six years before resigning to run for House District 133. The Democratic redistricting likely will have a great effect on the race for Precinct 4 commissioner, to the detriment of incumbent Republican Jack Cagle. The Texas Supreme Court is the highest state appeals court for. Shes a certified public accountant focused on being a government watchdog for the people. The incumbent, Glenn Hegar, is playing political games to advance his political career. By removing parts of Houston and adding more Montgomery, the district has become more Republican. Patrick has championed some of Texas most conservative legislation over the years and has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Daniel Hochman, a science professor, is the lone Democrat. Varner is an instructional designer at San Jacinto College who is making his first run for the Texas House. 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. He did not report any fundraising in his latest campaign filing and did not appear to have a website for his campaign. 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. Vance is a retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient who most recently worked at an Austin cable news station. Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Alexandra Mealer for judge. If he wins, he'll tie the record for a Texas governor. Thomas has been practicing law for 17 years, including some time as staff attorney for this appellate court. 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 has framed himself as an "outsider who is unafraid to take on the establishment. She is a member of the Bexar County Child Welfare Board. Holt is a former teacher and small business owner whose top issues are border security, stricter voting standards and reducing property taxes. The solidly Democratic district takes in areas just west of downtown, including Hyde Park, Bellaire and West University Place. Bradford most recently served as president of the Texas Eagle Forum, a conservative grassroots organization that engages and trains activists across the state. After facing a Republican opponent each cycle since she was first elected in 2012, Rep. Perez avoided drawing opposition from either party this year. Mahoney has worked for the Texas Observer and served as an Austin Community College trustee. 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. A prosecutor and former judge who has been in the Texas Senate since 2008, Huffman has no opposition in the Republican Primary. Zoes is a native Houstonian and longtime businessman. 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. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets. Harris County voters have a choice between two career prosecutors running for the 184th District Court bench. Greg Abbott and joined the court in January 2021. Gov. Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. Harris County Republican Voting Center Check voter status Register to vote Request mail ballot Find precinct chair Find polling place Report Election Fraud become an election worker Upcoming Election Information Early Voting Begins Monday, October 24, 2022 Early Voting Ends Friday, November 4, 2022 Election Day Tuesday, November 8, 2022 The new map has encouraged a crowded Democratic primary field, with four candidates vying to challenge the Republican incumbent. 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A handful of GOP activists and candidates had asked the state's highest civil court to rule . Tullos has been an ironworker for more than 30 years and is a reserve deputy in the San Jacinto County sheriff's office. Bonnen is a neurosurgeon and five-term incumbent who serves on the House appropriation and insurance committees. House Speaker Dade Phelan is backing her re-election bid. Lawmakers urge Bush to reconsider denial of flood aid to Houston, Harris County, Controversial I-45 project still alive as TxDOT, feds given 90 days to settle differences, Rep. Tom Oliverson running for reelection in Texas House District 130, Opposition grows as Texas Republicans try to upend vaccine mandates, Democratic clones and Republican clones': Rep. 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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. Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the upcoming March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats. Alma Allen has represented this bright-blue south Houston district for over a decade. In order to become the Republican or Democratic Party nominee for a particular office, you must file an application (PDF) for a place on the ballot with the county or state party chair, as appropriate (see chart). Two GOP legislators in Harris County want to let the state replace local elections administrators. Dudding is a public accountant who previously ran for a Texas House seat in 2020. 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.. It takes a special kind of resolve to spend your professional life prosecuting child homicides, but Andrea Beall has willingly taken on that responsibility for the past eight years, fighting on behalf of murder victims who have experienced Editorial: Heather Hudson for the 208th Criminal District Court. A veteran in the information technology industry, Williams touts her experience in budget oversight and policy-making as a trustee in Alief ISD. As of 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, Alex Mealer was leading the way with 30 . Lee is an attorney, according to his campaign filing. The incumbent, Briscoe Cain, has been ranked the states worst legislator for his divisive ineptitude. 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. 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. Harvey Tong [email protected] Cy Fair ISD. He is considered among the most liberal members of the state Senate, and last session authored new laws banning police chokeholds and cracking down on unlicensed boarding homes in unincorporated areas. In true Mattress Mack fashion, the Houston business. Luttrell is a former Navy SEAL and special adviser at the Department of Energy under former Texas governor and energy secretary Rick Perry. Miles bill would make them more costly, Miles received kidney transplant over weekend, Republicans won on voting bill, but Houston Democrats warn it will cost them, Ahead of mayoral bid, state Sen. 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