When's my deadline? 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. U.S. Rep. Randy Weber faces two lesser-known challengers in the March GOP primary as he seeks a sixth term representing this southeast Texas district. A veteran in the information technology industry, Williams touts her experience in budget oversight and policy-making as a trustee in Alief ISD. Hochman is a science professor and the lone Democrat who filed to run in this Republican-leaning district that stretches from suburban Houston into the southeast corner of the state. 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. His Twitter bio says he's running to "give back to this great nation state and community.". 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. 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. Editorial: Luke Warford for Railroad Commissioner. Candidates for federal office must file a federal application (PDF). He is the chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and vice chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Houston is president of the Aldine ISD chapter of the American Federation of Teachers and has received the support of the Texas AFL-CIO and Annie's List, a group that supports progressive women running for office in Texas. The REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS Mission We are committed to advancing limited government, lower taxes, less spending and individual liberty. Carter has served as judge of the 125th District Court since 2009 and is president of the Texas Association of District Judges. 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. The Texas GOP has not lost a statewide election since 1994. 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. 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. Sometimes, we wish state Rep. Hubert Vo would put half as much energy into representing Texas House District 149 as he did in becoming a millionaire businessman by the age of 40. This amendment would guarantee residents of long-term care facilities the right to designate someone as an essential caregiver. McConnico is taking another shot after unsuccessful campaigns for Texas House in 2018 and 2019. Seven Republicans are vying to take on Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, once seen as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the House whose West Houston district was redrawn to be much safer for the two-term congresswoman. Greg Abbott, but lost in the November 2020 election to Democrat Amparo Guerra by just over 4,500 votes, or 0.2 percentage points. Babin, a Woodville dentist and one of the most conservative members of Congress, has pushed consistently to bolster funding for NASA during his time in the House. Thompson was the breakout star of the Texas Democrats stay in Washington, D.C, as they pushed for federal voting rights legislation. He says on his campaign website he is willing to lead the fight, to put America first, and socialists last.. The newly created Congressional District includes more than 766,000 Harris County residents west of downtown. A Houston native, Republican Tina Blum Cohen is campaigning on protecting borders, a powerful energy sector, efficient entitlement programs and more. A voting surge cleared the Harris County courtrooms of all elected Republican judges, leaving only Democrats on the bench in civil, criminal, family, juvenile and probate courts. 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. Dan Patrick's son from his seat on the bench. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to protecting religious liberty, marriage. 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." Ayobami is an engineer who lives in Fort Bend County and wrote a book in 2019 about his Christian faith and beliefs. Five Republicans are running for the GOP nod, including Deer Park Mayor Jerry Mouton and Jack Morman, a two-term Precinct 2 commissioner Garcia beat four years ago. Rep. Jack Morman and Jerry Mouton advanced to a runoff. Candidates such as Chris Morton and Brad Hart restore our faith that tribal politics havent completely taken over the judiciary. 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. Texas educator of 15 years running a grassroots campaign. 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. 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. Candidate. Dan Hannon October 15th, 2020 2020 Tea Party Voter Guide by TexasGOPVote 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. 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. The two candidates in the Republican primary for Harris County treasurer see the office in starkly contrasting ways. Two of the Democratic candidates, Erin Nowell and Amanda Reichek, would bring impressive records from their time on intermediate courts of appeal. In his campaign, he emphasizes the need to build out the state's Bitcoin infrastructure. While we admire her persistence, Grays first term has Editorial: Chris Morton for the 230th Criminal District Court. Each voter must select either a Republican or Democratic ballot, and pick candidates only in that party's primary. Paxton is contending with serious challengers from his own party for the first time in his career, plus four Democrats. The Beaumont pastor has previously run for lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate and is the president of the Beaumont branch of the NAACP. Republicans hold all nine seats in the Texas Supreme Court, the state's highest civil court. 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. Adv. 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. Mahoney is an attorney and writer in Austin who ran against Hegar in 2018. Daniel, a Spring resident, is an ordained minister. 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. 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 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. Visit our Election Information page for more info on how to vote. She previously ran unsuccessfully for the District 130 seat in 2016. The Judge overseeing this case is BEAU MILLER. Certified public accountant and business owner Stephenson has held this seat for almost a decade. County Constable Precinct 5. Swanson, a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, authored the bill passed last year restricting which teams transgender student athletes can join. He has been a leading abortion rights opponent and most recently pushed to roll back some transparency measures around the state's large corporate tax break program, Chapter 313. 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. A 20-year veteran of Harris Countys budget office and Universal Services Department, Wyatt is pledging greater transparency and a streamlining of services in the county treasurers office via improved technology to allow online payments to the county as well as the timely payment of vendors. 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. Fact check: Did the National Archives put a 'harmful content' label on U.S. founding documents? He lists border security as a top issue and says he wants to fight for the sovereignty of the United States.. 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. The El Paso native hopes to make the case to voters that she deserves a full six-year term. A Filipino native, Adriatico has been in the Houston area since 1999 and runs a real estate development firm. Editorial: Jay Kleberg for Texas Land Commissioner. He also sued former Vice President Mike Pence to try to force him to reject electoral votes cast for President Joe Biden. A substitute teacher, Marvel is running her first election campaign seeking an upset over three-term incumbent Rep. Paul. Miller is the founder of the Texas Nationalist Movement, which has advocated for the secession of Texas from the United States since 2005. The former journalist with KUT radio in Austin is making her first run for public office. McDonald is a Houston-area realtor who supports term limits for elected state officials. ", 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. Listen: Who's responsible for opening Texas schools in a Trump stumps for Texas oil, but COVID-19 steals the show, Editorial: Lacayo for the 182nd Criminal District Court. 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. With the retirement of State Sen. Larry Taylor, this heavily Republican Galveston-based district has a wide open Republican primary. She is also a political activist who recently fought against a proposal to incorporate The Woodlands township into a city. 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. Six incumbent losses were inevitable in 2022 due to primaries featuring two incumbents. Texas primaries will be the first 2022 test of Trump's endorsement power. 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. Learn More Our Party Get Involved Upcoming Events $10 $50 $250 $25 $100 other amount Donate today! Two largely unknown Republicans will battle first before embarking on the uphill battle of unseating a Democrat in a district that turned a deeper shade of blue during redistricting last year. Texas Republicans say lowering the bar for overturning elections is bad policy. He tends to focused on rural issues such as water and property rights. ", Harris County presiding family court judge who has stressed the "importance and need (for) diverse and qualified jurists at the highest level of the Texas judicial system.". In true Mattress Mack fashion, the Houston business. Le is a business owner who lives in Katy. He previously ran for sheriff. Democrat Frank Aguilar has spent the past four years learning how to be a better judge. He has been calling for tougher border policies and the abolition of property taxes. 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. Gilani, of Sugar Land, is a realtor who worked as an election judge in 2020 and 2021. Texas has a history of a dismal turnout rate in primary elections, and nearly 18% of registered voters cast a ballot this year. 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. Using the Verity Duo is a 2-step process. Young previously clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia after graduating from Yale Law School and spent nearly a year in Baghdad to help lead the U.S. government's "rule of law" mission while working for the Justice Department. Runoff elections can take place between the top candidates if no one reaches a 50% majority of the vote. Jones, contacted in early February, said he had suspended his campaign and is no longer seeking the office. This would mean a governmental entity could not limit or prohibit religious services. The Missouri City resident is a teacher and small business owner making his first run for public office. ORourke has focused his campaign on fixing the power grid, attracting jobs and improving education. Holt is a former teacher and small business owner whose top issues are border security, stricter voting standards and reducing property taxes. Fletcher is a former oil and gas attorney who has represented this West Houston district since she ousted longtime Republican Rep. John Culberson in 2018. The new map has encouraged a crowded Democratic primary field, with four candidates vying to challenge the Republican incumbent. 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.". Bell is eying a sixth term for this decidedly red district, which tracks northwest of Houston. Cody Vasut is running unopposed in this newly redrawn Republican district, which encompasses Lake Jackson. (Those figures include Republican Bob Gibbs (OH-07), who unofficially withdrew but whose name still appeared on the ballot.) Harris County Judge Lina . He easily won re-election in 2020 to his safely Democratic district. He has been critical of the 313 program and has also been critical of race-centered curriculum in public schools. 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 Editorial: Stephanie Morales for Texas House District 138, Stephanie Morales for Texas House District 138, Editorial: Dan Crenshaw in the 2nd Congressional District. Allen currently serves as a Democratic member on the state Board of Education, a position he has held since 2005. The latest addition to the state's highest civil court, appointed by Gov. This amendment would extend the Commission's authority to impose the same standards on all judicial candidates as it does for those who are already judges, therefore ensuring all candidates for judicial positions are treated equally. First elected in 2018, Morales runs a funeral home in Houston. 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. He also campaigned for Fort Bend County Court in 2010, winning the Democratic primary but losing in the general. 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. 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.". Klussmann says he will make uniting the country a priority. This would allow charitable raffles to be conducted at rodeo events hosted or sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He is campaigning against abortion, cancel culture and over-taxation. 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. Dorris is a lifelong Houston resident and architect. Gov. He previously served in the Texas Army National Guard. Harless, who co-owns an auto dealership with his wife, Patricia, serves on the Homeland Security, Public Safety and State Affairs committees. Branch previously served as commissioner of the Port of Houston. May, founder and president of an oil and gas exploration company, is running to improve Texas schools and promote school choice. The Katy resident is a former pastor and author who is working with groups fighting human trafficking. The Republican and former Harris County Tax Assessor has been in the Texas Senate since 2014. Greg Abbott in October 2021, this is Huddle's first time before Texas voters. Democrat Katherine Thomas and Republican Lori DeAngelo present an interesting generational contrast. 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. Bonnen is a neurosurgeon and five-term incumbent who serves on the House appropriation and insurance committees. He had run for several offices before winning in 2020, and largely self-funded his campaign. (. Attorney of 16 years who has specialized in appellate law for the past six years. He appeared on the ballot despite clashing with the former Harris County GOP chair over his eligibility for the seat. The teacher and baseball coach says hes running for Congress because the nation is becoming unrecognizable due to elitists and socialists. Former Harris County criminal court-at-law judge who switched parties in late 2018 after he broke with members of his party to support poor defendants advocating for affordable or cash-free bond for low-level offenders. 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. Blair, an attorney and former teacher, is the executive director of the nonprofit Conroe ISD Education Foundation. 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. GOP state Rep. Jacey Jetton narrowly won this seat in 2020, even though residents elected Democratic President Joe Biden by about 3 percentage points. Rep. Hernandez Hernandez is running unopposed in House District 143, the east Houston and Harris County seat she has represented since 2005. Republican November 2022 Candidates. The oil company president also runs a ranching and farming operation. Jordan is a family law attorney operating a private practice in Sugar Land. Miller is running for a third term as agriculture commisisoner. Editorial: Chuck Crews for Texas House District 128. 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. Daniel, who served as district clerk before being defeated in 2018, is vying for his old job. A business owner and Republican who does not appear to have a campaign website. Republicans want a precinct map that preserves their power. 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 community activist and critic of Houston ISD seeks to bring his mission of improving Texas schools to the statehouse. Former Harris County clerk Chris Hollins announces run for Houston mayor, GOP bills target Harris Countys efforts to expand voting. Mabry is a Conroe criminal defense lawyer who has been practicing for 29 years with a speciality in civil appellate law and criminal law. He was a surprise pick of Republican Speaker Dade Phelan last year to chair the House Education Committee. A longtime GOP activist, she previously served on the State Republican Executive Committee. Critics are pouncing on Harris County's election fumbles, real and concocted, to fuel legal challenges. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . They include attorney Vidal Martinez, former Army Capt. No Republican Party candidates filed to run. She faces an uphill climb in House District 150, which former president Donald Trump carried by 14 percentage points in 2020. Sorrells is a small business owner whose campaign is centered on individual rights. Rep. McCaul is fighting to end that. 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. At least 18,000 Texas mail-in votes were rejected in the first election under new GOP voting rules. With a growing national profile, he says in campaign materials he will continue to fight for individual liberty, limited government, and fiscal discipline. Willing to critique his own partys extremists, the representative is a consistent conservative voice who has delivered federal funding for projects that benefit the district. 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. Chris Watson. 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. 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. 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. Shes a certified public accountant focused on being a government watchdog for the people. Former justice on the Texas Supreme Court, the highest civil court in the state, Guzman made history in 2016 as the first Latina elected to statewide office with 5 million votes, the most in Texas in that year's election. Collins, a conservative activist who has focused on mobilizing young Republicans, previously served as Bradys campaign manager and adviser. Patrick has championed some of Texas most conservative legislation over the years and has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. See the Editorial Board's full list of election recommendations. He's looking to make his new job official by getting elected for his first full term. 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. He has emphasized his bicultural background and involvement in several local community groups. A prosecutor and former judge who has been in the Texas Senate since 2008, Huffman has no opposition in the Republican Primary. 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. All nine judges are Republicans. The incumbent, Glenn Hegar, is playing political games to advance his political career. Two Republicans will vie against each other for the chance to take on freshman Rep. Ann Johnson. He says America is being systematically dismantled from our classrooms to open borders by forces that hate America and the liberties she stands for.. She calls herself a "Christian constitutional conservative.". 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 backed by several conservatives in Congress, including Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Madison Cawthorn. 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. Demond is an attorney with wide-ranging experience in law from civil rights to international law. Thompson is running unopposed in this district south of Houston that has been newly fortified through redistricting in the GOP's favor. Editorial: Josh Hill for the 232nd Criminal District Court. Gov. United States representatives. 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. A handful of GOP activists and candidates had asked the state's highest civil court to rule . Philips, a retired telecommunication professional, says he wants to outlaw abortions and pass a constitutional amendment to bar deficit spending.
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