Democrat Carol Alvarado is effectively re-elected in this district centered in the East End of Houston. 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. 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. Dutton doesn't mind getting slammed by his own party, Houston ISD ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in legal fees of activist banned from district premises, Katy legislators tackle taxes, bail reform in 87th session, West Houston GOP primary pits city councilman against better-funded foes, Houston Republican Jim Murphy won't seek re-election to Texas House, Rep. 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. Kalmbach, a realtor and longtime northwest Houston resident, is making her first run for the Texas House. The El Paso native hopes to make the case to voters that she deserves a full six-year term. The Harris County Republican Party does not endorse any candidate in contested primary elections. Crews would focus on people and policy, not partisan noise. Rep. Schofield will defend his seat after having just won it back from a Democrat in 2020, but this time, the district is even more Republican-leaning. 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. 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. Jones, contacted in early February, said he had suspended his campaign and is no longer seeking the office. 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. He previously ran for sheriff. Gilani, of Sugar Land, is a realtor who worked as an election judge in 2020 and 2021. The Democratic redistricting likely will have a great effect on the race for Precinct 4 commissioner, to the detriment of incumbent Republican Jack Cagle. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . Harris County Republican Party November 2021 Election Endorsements . Editorial: Josh Hill for the 232nd Criminal District Court. An oil and gas engineer who has served on the Republican Party of Texas Executive Committee and stresses following the Constitution. Attorney of 16 years who has specialized in appellate law for the past six years. The Houston real estate investor is taking her third run at the 29th Congressional District seat. Rooted in Houstons East End, this heavily Democratic district includes parts of Pasadena and runs along the Sam Houston Tollway to pick up Aldine and surrounding areas. Jones, 44, an Army veteran and self-described socialist, seemed the right Editorial: Lori DeAngelo for the 184th Criminal District Court. 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. 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. None of the nine Republican contenders garnered more than 50% of the vote. Mabry has no visible campaign presence online, and his election filing said he runs a company called Mabry Management. A senior leader, the representative has used her status to benefit her constituents and is one of the most productive legislators. 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. 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. Rep. Walle has represented deep-blue House District 140 in north Houston since 2009, after knocking off the incumbent Democrat. This is primarily due to the high cost of campaigning county-wide in such a large county. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 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. Both uncontested in their respective primaries, Republican Terry Adams and Democrat Julie Countiss will sail on to a general election race this November. After all, how many Democratic judicial candidates can say Editorial: Walker and McClure for Court of Criminal Appeals. Democrats redrew his precinct to his likely political advantage. The Republican nominee will face Democrat Laura Jones in the general election. 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). (Section 172.022, Texas Election Code). Texas election news delivered to your inbox, curated by our Austin Bureau. Editorial: Our recommendations for SBOE 6, 7 and 8. Allen is a retired school administrator who has been in office since 2005. He appeared on the ballot despite clashing with the former Harris County GOP chair over his eligibility for the seat. 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Creedon is a retired engineer and Army colonel who worked as a mechanical manager for the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex. A community activist and critic of Houston ISD seeks to bring his mission of improving Texas schools to the statehouse. Editorial: Brian Warren for the 209th Criminal District Court. Texas Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to throw out nearly 127,000 Harris County votes. He ran as a Republican in 2010 for a state House seat in El Paso. Pickren served as a trustee at Alvin ISD for six years and has a deep background in conservative advocacy and Republican politics. Atencio is making his second run for Congress, this time as a Republican after previously campaigining in Washington as a Whig, a Democrat, and eventually a self-proclaimed gay, liberal Republican. Atencio touts his immigrant father's story and says he is campaigning against "corrupt socialism.". Greg Abbott, but lost in the November 2020 election to Democrat Amparo Guerra by just over 4,500 votes, or 0.2 percentage points. We believe Morales Shaw will serve as a powerful, clear-eyed advocate for a constituency thats set to include more working-class families with bread-and-butter concerns rather than partisan battles to pick. The longtime deputy with the Harris County Sheriff Office is making his second run for the Democratic nomination for Precinct 4 Commissioner. Johnson serves on the House appropriations and urban affairs committees. A Marine veteran and former Colorado state legislator who now lives in Houston. Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the upcoming March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 Cody Vasut is running unopposed in this newly redrawn Republican district, which encompasses Lake Jackson. A longtime GOP activist, she previously served on the State Republican Executive Committee. Endorsements From Conservative Republicans of Texas and Harris County. Runoff elections can take place between the top candidates if no one reaches a 50% majority of the vote. Harris County voters have a choice between two career prosecutors running for the 184th District Court bench. 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. Using the Verity Duo is a 2-step process. Allen currently serves as a Democratic member on the state Board of Education, a position he has held since 2005. Texas 2022 Elections Republican incumbents hold big leads in statewide March primary races, UT poll says The Great Biden Balloon Beclownment February 17, 2023. She cites crime and border security as her top issues. Barineau, an attorney, runs an affordable housing management company with her husband and has long been active in local Republican circles, serving as a precinct chair and in other activist roles. The Beaumont pastor has previously run for lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate and is the president of the Beaumont branch of the NAACP.