A strident critic of Gov. Collier, a Houston accountant, is vying for a rematch against Patrick after losing to the lieutenant governor by fewer than 5 percentage points in 2018. She won three Division 1 heptathlon national championships in college. McKaughan is a former Navy helicopter pilot who works as the vice president of a family construction business. Upcoming Municipal & School Board Elections. 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. He is backed by several conservatives in Congress, including Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Madison Cawthorn. She faces weak opposition in the Democratic primary, namely former Precinct 1 Constable's Office employee Erica Davis. Attorney of 16 years who has specialized in appellate law for the past six years. 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. 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. Their decision is usually the final word, whether its regarding a violent felony, a real estate dispute or Editorial: Mano DeAyala for House District 133, Editorial: We recommend Hubert Vo for Texas House 149. 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.". 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. Pol. The former journalist with KUT radio in Austin is making her first run for public office. Gates is a wealthy real estate developer and first-term legislator. 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. Weber, a former state representative and Pearland city councilman, has represented the 14th Congressional District since 2013. Endorsements From Conservative Republicans of Texas and Harris County. 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. ", Avila is a former Immigation and Customs Enforcement agent who in 2020 published a book about his encounter with a Mexican drug cartel that left his partner dead. 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. Will Hickman, Dan Hochman and Audrey Young are the best suited to shape the Texas curriculum and review charter school applications. Republicans hold all nine seats in the Texas Supreme Court, the state's highest civil court. 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. The incumbent, Glenn Hegar, is playing political games to advance his political career. However, Democrats redrew his precinct in 2021 in part to benefit their party, making Cagle's path to re-election difficult. A Waller County jury in 2014 found Kitzman, among other commissioners, guilty of violating open meetings and public records laws and secretly colluding with a landfill company. He says hes running to fight to preserve constitutional rights and promote energy independence for the nation. 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. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. 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. It's critical that we elect experienced and qualified judges to restore law and order and make public safety the top priority in Harris County lives quite literally depend on it. There are 15 members of the state Board of Education, which sets policies and standards for Texas public schools, including the curriculum and graduation requirements. First elected in 2018, Morales runs a funeral home in Houston. 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. Ik-Ejiofor is a legislative budget analyst intern, according to her Linkedin, which says she speaks four languages English, French, Igbo and Korean. Bradford most recently served as president of the Texas Eagle Forum, a conservative grassroots organization that engages and trains activists across the state. Rep. Kolkhorst, a small business owner, has served in the Texas Senate since 2014. Young, elected to the board in 2020, is an administrator at Nacogdoches ISD who previously served on the Board of Trustees at Apple Springs ISD for six years. Carter has served as judge of the 125th District Court since 2009 and is president of the Texas Association of District Judges. Miles, who previously served in the Texas House, has faced health issues in recent years, receiving a kidney transplant in 2019. 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. 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. Can I still vote? The district, which covers the city of Galveston, Chambers County and parts of Galveston County, remains solidly Republican after lawmakers preserved most of its current shape during redistricting last year. Currently, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct may only handle complaints against existing judges. Shes a certified public accountant focused on being a government watchdog for the people. District Name Email Website; U.S. Representative District 2: District: Name: Email: Website: CD 2: Dan Crenshaw [email protected] . An attorney from Wise County who has never run for office before and has advocated loosening Texas restrictions on gambling to produce revenues that could lower property taxes. 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. Serves on the House Appropriations and Juvenile Justice & Family Issues committees. He ran as a Republican in 2010 for a state House seat in El Paso. The Harris County Republican Party primary has been dominated by 'endorsement slates' for the past two decades. A Woodlands attorney who's been licensed to practice for 28 years, Hall does not have a campaign website. 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 . Medicaid makes parents choose treatment or hospice for sick kids. 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. Incumbent Rep. 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Ann Johnson discusses flooding, healthcare, bipartisanship, Texas House passes controversial transgender sports bill, on fourth try, Democratic incumbent keeps Texas House District 135 seat, Harris County Dem Chair inherits party in strong position, but threats loom, State Rep. Gene Wu challenges Gov. A rematch from the 2020 election is set between Republican Lily Truoung of the Alief ISD board and Democratic Rep. Hubert Vo, who won their last race in 2020 by about 10,000 votes or nearly 20 percentage points. An attorney by trade, Hernandez serves on the influential House calendars and state affairs committees. The three-member Texas Railroad Commission regulates the state's oil and gas industry. Klussmann says he will make uniting the country a priority. Dan Patrick is his pipeline to Texas primary politics: 'Whatever you want, Dan', Patrick's rise to GOP shot-caller charts the shift in Texas politics, Trump endorses AG Ken Paxton over George P. 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In this rematch, Daniel makes the best case for rectifying reported courthouse record issues and further modernizing the office. The latest addition to the state's highest civil court, appointed by Gov. The case status is Pending - Appeal. Luttrell is a former Navy SEAL and special adviser at the Department of Energy under former Texas governor and energy secretary Rick Perry. Dan Patrick and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. A banker and four-term incumbent, Metcalf chairs the subcommittee on small business in the House. 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). He ran in 2020 to serve on Texas 505th District Court. The Harris County Republican Party may endorse candidates in contested non-partisan elections and general elections. Cy Fair ISD Position 5. 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 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. Demond is an attorney with wide-ranging experience in law from civil rights to international law. 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. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. 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. She currently chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . Counsil is a professor and rancher challenging incumbent Sid Miller, spurred by what he calls Miller's unethical behavior throughout his political career. Texas election news delivered to your inbox, curated by our Austin Bureau. 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. Jetton, a small business owner, is running for his second term in the Texas House. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's political future is on the line for 2022. Incumbent Will Metcalf, a Republican, is running unopposed in this red East Texas district north of Houston. Texas primaries will be the first 2022 test of Trump's endorsement power. Fayetteville-area insurance agency owner who served for 28 years on the Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees, Roberts now has a middle school in the district named after him. He also sponsored legislation in the spring to clamp down on "critical race theory" in Texas schools. Editorial: Guiney for the 183rd Criminal District Court. NEW: HARRIS COUNTY HAS NEW VOTING MACHINES. She ran in 2020 for the 387th district court in Fort Bend County. Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Alexandra Mealer for judge. Two of the Democratic candidates, Erin Nowell and Amanda Reichek, would bring impressive records from their time on intermediate courts of appeal. Osborne, elected in 2018, is seeking a second term. GOP state Rep. Jacey Jetton narrowly won this seat in 2020, even though residents elected Democratic President Joe Biden by about 3 percentage points. A Democrat has not won a governor's race in Texas since 1990. The filing deadline is today for those who wish to run for office in the 2018 primary races. The others are former Pasadena Mayor and Councilman John Manlove, Daniel Jason and Richard Vega. Le is a business owner who lives in Katy. A Republican party activist in Harris County who has served as an election judge. Editorial: Jon Rosenthal for House District 135. We are proud to have remained active participants for 30 YEARS in the political landscape of Harris County, the third largest county in the United States. Even just a fraction of the hustle he exhibited in 2004, as a Editorial: Penny Morales Shaw for Texas House District 148. Kingwood Republican Deanna Robertson is making her first run for office on a platform that includes opposing vaccine mandates and boosting election integrity. Bettencourt is effectively re-elected in this district concentrated in western Harris County. 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. Allen currently serves as a Democratic member on the state Board of Education, a position he has held since 2005. Thierry the incumbent runs her own law practice. (Those figures include Republican Bob Gibbs (OH-07), who unofficially withdrew but whose name still appeared on the ballot.) This would require 10 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in the State of Texas or a practicing lawyer and judge of a state court or county court for a combined total of at least 10 years to be eligible to serve as Chief Justice or Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets. Exempt Ad Valorem tax surviving spouse of armed forces. If Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale ruled the world, Republicans itching to unseat our first-term . More than 120 candidates have filed for Harris County positions ahead of the March 2022 primaries, as of the candidate filing deadline Dec. 13, according to the Texas Secretary of State. Jack Morman and Jerry Mouton advanced to a runoff. 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. She says her teaching experience gives her particular insight into the needs of Houston families. A Filipino native, Adriatico has been in the Houston area since 1999 and runs a real estate development firm. Daniel Hochman, a science professor, is the lone Democrat. Klein ISD Position 6: Kristin Cobb Klein ISD Position 7: Jack Velasquez Travis, a commercial litigation lawyer, represented District G on Houston City Council for six years before resigning to run for House District 133. Outspoken with a proven record, the longtime incumbent has earned another term. Tuesday's sweep . A pastor and rancher, Teague is making his second run for Congress after losing to Rep. Al Green in 2020. 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. Lopez is a San Antonio attorney who handles real estate, probate and personal injury cases. Texas will hold its 2022 primary elections March 1. A financial planner, he is an outspoken critic of climate-change activism and of alternative energy. Jones previously served on the Houston City Council and Houston ISD board. Appointed by Gov. Varner is an instructional designer at San Jacinto College who is making his first run for the Texas House. Greg Abbott in November, seeks a six-year term. The New Jersey native is a comedian and entertainer who is campaigning as a political outsider. 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. The REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS Mission We are committed to advancing limited government, lower taxes, less spending and individual liberty. HOUSTON The gloves are off in two Harris County political races, with Republican and Democrat candidates for judge suing to get their opponents thrown . County Constable Precinct 5. 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. Texas Values Action will make endorsements in the 2022 local election cycle. Small business owner and father of four girls who does not appear to have a campaign website. Editorial: We recommend Sylvia Garcia for the 29th Congressional District. The County Party stands ready to endorse in November, in case of any runoffs. State Sen. Larry Taylor will not seek re-election after nearly 20 years in the Legislature, Ike Dike' funding bill nears approval in Texas Legislature, Re-election stimulus': Texas GOP tax relief proposals use billions in Biden COVID aid, Meet the candidates for Texas House District 26, Texas House proposes new political map crafted to protect GOP majority, U.S. Rep. Al Green, state Rep. Ron Reynolds arrested during D.C. voting rights protest, State Rep. Ron Reynolds discusses energy developments in Texas Legislature, State Rep. Gary Gates facing backlash after taking private jet to Florida amid outages, Massive I-45 Houston project heads back to public comment phase during pause, Pasadena ISD facilities named after long-time board members, Waller Co. leaders pledge transparency after landfill verdict, Secret recording caught GOP Speaker targeting fellow Republicans. Yes. Harris County Department of Education Trustee Eric Dick will compete against Kyle Scott for the Republican nomination. Taking part in a Republican or Democratic primary does not make you a member of that party. Democrat Katherine Thomas and Republican Lori DeAngelo present an interesting generational contrast. Current Board Member Audrey Young is the only candidate who filed in either party's primary for this solidly Republican seat, which she has held since last year. Two Republicans will vie against each other for the chance to take on freshman Rep. Ann Johnson. He is the chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and vice chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Johnson lives in Missouri City, working with North American University as a math lecturer and freshman adviser. He was defeated by Democrat Marilyn Burgess in 2018. Texas Republicans back effort to impeach Biden over border policy, Afghanistan, Lawmakers say Texas getting shortchanged on highway funds, House passes coronavirus relief package over objections from Houston Republicans, Jackson Lee is flagbearer in House Democrats' social justice push, Congress passes measure to make Juneteenth a national holiday, Pandemic spike in domestic abuse raises stakes for Violence Against Women Act rewrite, Rep. Nehls says Capitol police snooped in his office after his criticism of their Jan. 6 failures, That looks like Troy: Fort Bend Congressman Nehls faces Capitol rioters in viral photos, Nehls defeats Kulkarni in Fort Bends 22nd Congressional District, Sylvia Garcia: Vanessa Guillens death sparked a movement, Biden's border flip-flops energized his foes, baffled his allies, Military justice reforms inspired by Vanessa Guillen to become law. She has called for diversifying the state's revenue stream by legalizing marijuana, which has brought in new tax dollars in other states. Unlike many of his fellow Republicans in the legislature, he thinks the state should expand Medicaid. A former Harris County judge who's held her seat on the state's highest criminal court since 2016, Keel is running unopposed. Paul has represented this district, which was redrawn to be a bit redder, since 2015. Reynolds is seeking his seventh term in the Texas House. 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. 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. A Marine veteran and former Colorado state legislator who now lives in Houston. No Democrats are running. Branch previously served as commissioner of the Port of Houston. Fact check: Did the National Archives put a 'harmful content' label on U.S. founding documents? Why We Fight February 24, 2023. 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. Editorial: Our recommendations for SBOE 6, 7 and 8. Adams was a justice on the court for six months after being appointed by Gov. Zoes is a native Houstonian and longtime businessman. Former Harris County clerk Chris Hollins announces run for Houston mayor, GOP bills target Harris Countys efforts to expand voting. One of the few conservative members of council, he frequently butted heads with Mayor Sylvester Turner. A business owner and Republican who does not appear to have a campaign website. Harris County assistant district attorney hoping to try his hand on the state's top criminal court. Minton, a Galveston attorney, previously served as a criminal district court judge in El Paso, a position he was twice appointed to by former Gov. 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. Editorial: Luke Warford for Railroad Commissioner. 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. John Whitmire has spent nearly 40 years representing Senate District 15, which includes parts of north Houston and Harris County. 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. Alexandra del Moral Mealer came in first place with close to 30%, while Vidal Martinez came in second place with just less. U.S. Army veteran who lost in 2020 to U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher in the 7th Congressional District. Visit our Election Information page for more info on how to vote. A longtime Republican activist, Rehman is calling for a balanced budget, investment in infrastructure and a stronger military. Lee is an attorney, according to his campaign filing. 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. Brailey, a longtime educator and social justice activist, is the vice chair of the Texas Democratic Party. Casey, an accountant, is challenging Weber in the Republican primary for the third time in the last four cycles, most recently winning 5 percent of the vote in 2018. None of the nine Republican contenders garnered more than 50% of the vote. He will face the GOP nominee in November. Stanart, whom Democrat Diane Trautman beat in 2018 before resigning for health reasons, hopes to win his old post back. . Because of the large number of GOP candidates and the lack of a well-known name, the race is likely headed to a runoff on May 24. His Twitter bio says he's running to "give back to this great nation state and community.".