CD29 33.51% 66.46% 0.03% Breaking it up into its components means there will be multiple lawsuits instead of one. JP2 44.36% 55.62% 0.02% HD130 71.41% 28.59% HD126 61.92% 38.08% Judge Hidalgo is represented by Neal Manne. Democrats havent lost a judicial race in a Presidential year since 2012, and havent lost a majority of judicial races in a Presidential year since 2004. Judge Sepolio is represented by John Raley. Holly Hansen. Nuff said. It would be a shame if that happened, though Id still want to know how long they waited before they gave up and why they didnt or couldnt go to one of the 750 other locations to vote, but it could have happened and it would be unfortunate and we would need to do better next time. The contests being filed request that the more than one million votes cast in Harris County be voided and the county hold another election for the races being challenged (e.g., Harris County Judge, 189thDistrict Court, 180thDistrict Court, etc.). Jones won by 449 votes out of more than 1 million ballots cast in the race. HD141 18.77% 81.23% 3. As always, let me know if you have any questions. Overall, it looks like Collier and Garza did about as well percentage-wise as Beto did. HD147 8,809 36,618 1,383 That changed quite dramatically in 2018, when Dems won back Davis old seat and picked up another Senate seat as well. HD141 18.71% 81.29% Hillary got 700K votes in 2016. They were turned away at one polling place and they gave up. Heap 0 69,735 18,880 68,808 Youd think this would be a recipe for a lot of indifference, but youd be wrong. The 2022 Texas Primary Election is fast approaching. JP5 145,487 137,664 5,652 10 I assume this would go further than that, but its not clear to me exactly how the referendum differs from the existing ordinance. It would have been a tossup for William Demond, I didnt do the math more rigorously than what you see here, but he might have won. Not too surprisingly, what we see in all three of these races ismore votes for the Republican candidate and fewer votes for the Democrat across the precincts, with a couple of exceptions here and there. I was invited to this meeting because of the effort to create and carry out block walking events. No big mystery here. Mike Siegel co-founder of progressive group Ground Game Texas, which backed the proposal told the Express-News that the Texas Constitution grants municipalities the right to so-called home-rule authority. Im going to guess hed run as a Democrat, but I cant say for sure at this time. There would be both a primary and a special election to replace and succeed him, much as there was in HD147 this past year. Anyway. HD141 17.99% 78.82% 3.20% HD140 5,685 11,976 991 277 6(lost to Judge Kelley Andrews), Matthew Dexter, former candidate forHarris County Criminal Court at Law No. The Harris County judicial system had been in Republican hands for decades before the move away from Republican control began in 2014, when 13 percent of the Harris County judiciary went blue. HD149 37.11% 60.69% 2.21% As Ive said, Harris County is more Democratic now. Results of the 2020 Judicial Preference Poll. Mealer got 534K votes, 44K more than Abbott. It is believed that the purpose of these suits is to drag out the cases, have judges dip into personal resources, and be exhausted financially and emotionally by the time of their next race. Its good to be a Commissioner. HD126 63.64% 36.36% January 10, 2023. The day before Harris County Commissioners Court was set to certify the results of the November election, the Texas Attorney General's Office filed a last-minute petition to throw out 2,000 provisional ballots cast during an extended hour of voting on Election Day. Cuellar declined to be interviewed. Tatum has maintained that while paper supplies ran low at some locations, the county has not been able to confirm whether any voters were turned away as a result. Voters will likely see just one item on the May 6 ballot to make the batch of changes to the Citys Charter but city officials could split them up into separate votes, Tomas said. HD128 71.46% 28.54% I dont have the data to make a judgment about that, but the possibility certainly exists. Its too early to draw any firm conclusions one way or another, Loya said. By Carolina Sanchez. It would be better if they didnt feel the need to try, as theres a perfectly good alternative already in place. There were a lot of contradictory polls and a lot of dubious conventional wisdom, including questionable pronouncements about voters getting worn out before they reached the end of the ballot, and how that would be bad for Democrats. The Evaluation opened on Oct. 21 and closed on Nov. 8. If you experienced difficulties or felt unjustly treated, we want to hear your story., Voters can fill out a form to share their voting experiences, upload evidence and agree to be filmed for upcoming social media or commercial purposes.. Experience: Veronica Nelson has been a Chief Prosecutor in both County and District Courts with over 10 years of trial experience. But the prospects for any gun regulations in Texas are dim, leaving the Uvalde families convinced that the next mass shooting is only a question of time. Gonzalez 0 4,032 0 9,258 The 2022 HBA Judicial Preference Poll Results and news release are posted below. Hensley said that certain parts of the ordinance simply couldnt be implemented because it violates state and federal law. I was worried that if Hidalgo lost, there was a real chance Dems could lose not one but both of the Commissioners Court races as well. Same shit, different year. The Press has more. Milledge II is the head of the firms Federal and State Criminal Law, Entertainment, and Personal Injury divisions. CC1 23.64% 73.61% 2.75% Hudspeth 4,660 22,009 0 9,952 HD142 25.96% 71.15% 2.89% Dist Mealer Hidalgo W-I Please take a moment to imagine me with a very smug look on my face. HD128 70.48% 27.96% 1.53% 0.02% HD147 9,406 34,678 1,363 730 JP7 15.67% 81.91% 2.42% HD133 57.48% 41.00% 1.52% 0.00% A William Wagner, about whom I could find nothing, filed the same for Constable in Precinct 7. For the most part, Hidalgos performance in each district is about what youd expect in comparison to Beto. In some cases, like HD132 and HD138, Collier and Garza were about equal with Beto but Patrick and Paxton were a point or two behind Abbott. Education: Baylor University, Eastern University in Pennsylvania, South Texas College of Law HoustonEndorsements: andreabeallforjudge.com/endorsements, Campaign website: andreabeallforjudge.com. HD142 27.04% 72.96% He would almost surely run as a Dem in this heavily Democratic precinct. I think this is a demonstration that when the people will it, it will happen.. So, you know, a banner Monday. 2022 bad counties 100K to 102K Thats not as robust as what Dems did in 2018 as we know, but I cant blame Collier and Garza for that. Again, you can see the result. JP6 5,253 16,428 881 4 This is where my thinking is. Jan 25th, 2022. by Charles Kuffner. Beto versus the spread. My point is simply that it would not take anything like a historic turnout percentage to produce a record number of total voters, just simply because there are more voters now. City Attorney Andy Segovia told reporters last week he believed most of the charter amendments provisions were at odds with state law andtherefore unenforceableby the city even if theyre approved by voters. JP5 147,814 135,680 HD131 20.28% 79.72% HD150 34,989 21,381 HD148 45.42% 54.58% FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace shows you four district court judges who have a history of granting multiple bonds to men who keep committing crimes. HD129 38,523 24,788 Go read those posts if you havent or if you dont remember them. Since attorneys earned a flat fee per case, the only way to make a living representing indigent clients was to take massive numbers of appointments. Im sure each and every one of you are happy with what you drew, right? Lt. Gov. HD140 32.61% 67.36% 0.03% We look forward to our Democratic nominee retiring Ted Cruz from the U.S. Senate and finally allowing him some time to finally relax at his preferred Cancun resort, said Ike Hajinazarian, a spokesperson for the Texas Democratic Party. CD36 62.72% 37.26% 0.02% Those commissions are made up of the county judge, the tax assessor-collector, the county clerk and the chairs of local political parties. HD134 34.70% 62.39% 2.92% I think the Trib story contains the most relevant bit of information: The Election Day problems were unlikely to have been substantial enough to swing the results of the Harris County judges race, according to Bob Stein, a political science professor at Rice University. That range is consistent across years, across baseline Democratic performance levels, across different types of judicial races. See here for the background. In Galveston and to a lesser extent Waller, the growth has been in redder areas, and we need to find the allies there who likely feel isolated and help them connect with and amplify each other. HD126 37,148 21,466 HD141 4,527 19,765 784 332 HD133 61.21% 38.77% 0.02% Well just have to see. HD138 56.38% 40.10% 2.38% 1.13% My post about the HD135 election contest ran on December 3, so it was filed at least one day before then. Experience:Kate Ferrell entered private practice in 2016 and worked as an associate attorney before opening The Law Office of Kate Ferrell. The amendment would require the speaker to use public resources, including staff time and government facilities, on behalf of one political instrumentality, Phelan said the first time. HD149 39.85% 60.15% HD137 40.87% 59.13% If we can at least keep the deficit here from growing or better yet, if we can shrink it be a couple thousand votes we can take a bit of pressure off of Harris and Fort Bend. Deadline to post candidate requirements 1 Form 1-15 (PDF) Monday, March 1, 2021. Elections 2022 Statewide News Texas Election Results Tracker: . Experience: Chris Morton worked as Assistant District Attorney with Harris County for four and half years in the Trial Division, prosecuting thousands of cases ranging from the most minor of traffic tickets to the most serious of offensescapital murder. We all know that Lina received very little in campaign contributions, especially compared to Mealer. Im willing to talk about what we have in our authority to do, Davis said regarding the budget and which part of the ordinance can be implemented. We need to turn that around. HD143 8,856 14,935 Every day, police departments decide what theyre going to enforce and what theyre not going to enforce, and this represents the people of San Antonio saying: these are not our priorities for our scarce public dollars, Siegel said. She represented indigent capital murder defendants in death penalty cases. SD11 60,351 32,991 17 About 40K people on average skipped these three races, compared with a bit less than 23K for RRC. Christian Menefee, Harris County Attorney JP3 35,923 42,332 Find ways to partner with Democratic parties in neighboring counties. Sartaj Bal is represented by Elizabeth Alvarez. What Im really aiming for is a net of at least 300K for Biden in Harris County; he was at plus 218K in 2020, after Beto was at plus 200K in 2018. JP3 44.34% 52.96% 2.70% HD147 20.84% 76.28% 2.88% HD132 56.16% 41.60% 2.24% Its certainly possible that these laws arent as good at actually suppressing the vote as theyre intended to, but thats beside the point. Alexander Mealer is represented by Elizabeth Alvarez. Experience: Sam Milledge II worked for the Clark County Public Defenders Office from 2009-2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. HD149 12,270 19,513 Several Democratic and Republican candidates are gunning for the top position of the largest county in Texas. Let me close with a visual reminder of all this. CC4 44.16% 53.15% 2.69% Those members left for Washington, D.C., for weeks to stop the House from being able to do business in an effort to prevent passage of the bill. JP7 17.86% 82.10% 0.03% Inside the capsules were numbers: Even numbers meant two-year terms, and odd were for four-year terms. The root cause of that debate, however, remains unresolved, Hegar said in the statement, referring to the defunding spat from last fall. Three freshmen senators drew two-year terms, including Democrat Morgan LaMantia of South Padre Island, who was in the tightest race in the Senate last year. Martin represented clients in both state and federal courts, and has argued cases before the Texas Courts of Appeal throughout the state, as well as the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. San Antonios police unionhas criticized the Justice Charter as an overreach into police policies as well as violations of state and federal law. That short fiscal year has made it difficult to make year-to-year funding comparisons, and has resulted in the county and the comptrollers office using different methods to analyze whether the constables funding has increased or decreased. I didnt blog about the raid at the time, mostly because I prefer not to think too much about Henry Cuellar. 2023-00952; Nile Copeland v. Judge Latosha Lewis Payne. JP8 48,118 27,102 2,000 871 HD130 71.35% 28.65% Were evaluating the lawsuit and will let the courts sort it out.. Sylvia Trevino, Constable Precinct 6 CC4 107,284 129,131 6,533 JP8 62.50% 37.50%, Dist Mealer Hidalgo W-I HD143 37.22% 62.78% What will it take to keep those ten appellate court benches we won in 2018? It was the luck of the draw for Texas senators on Wednesday as they drew lots to decide which half of them would get two-year terms and which would get four-year terms. The 2020 HBA Judicial Preference Poll Results and news release are posted below. . State Representatives. This is intended to help introduce the candidates and their experiences to those who plan to vote in March. HD132 36,189 24,576 JP3 45.91% 52.02% 2.06% 0.01% Whatever happens, this should be the last word, until and unless the state gets involved. And finally, with a less-predatory state government, we could have a reasoned discussion and admit there are problems that could be fixed with some help from that state government and Lege find ways to do elections better that arent predicated on punishment and the exercise of raw power. And whatever else you may think about Dan Patrick, hes not an idiot. ====================== Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel indicated there could be more election contests to come. So what does this suggest for 2023 turnout? Submit application to: Harris County Board of Elections, 1001 Preston, Houston, Texas . JP6 5,571 16,529 FOX 26 has a list of these candidates and their biggest priorities if elected. JP8 64.30% 35.70%, Dist Scott Wyatt Not as good statewide races The tense discussion on Jan. 4 lasted just shy of an hour and a half, and Phelan spent most of it discussing potential mental health legislation, participants said. Ananda Tomas, executive director of police reform group ACT 4 SA, told reporters that her group and its allies collected 38,200 signatures in favor of the San Antonio Justice Charter. 16 Cause No. Dont think this one will work, but after that who knows. CIA plans to hold a fundraiser, hopefully on Feb 19. HD150 34,404 20,882 1,366 623 Im sure lots of new judges think they can do a better job of managing that, but history is against them. The party overall is in decent shape, and better organized than it had been in the past. Our position remains that the Council will put the petition on the ballot as one Justice Policy proposal because that was the way it was presented to those who signed the petition, Segovia said in an email Sunday. HD129 59.21% 40.79% HD142 9,326 24,514 Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey, the lone Republican on the court, voted against the measure. The potential was there. For whatever the reason fewer people split their tickets, even though they had no choice but to vote (or not) in every single race. Experience: Abigail Anastasio has served close to 20 years in law. Judge Horwitz is represented by John Raley. If Hegars goal was to make headlines while insulting the basic intelligence of Harris County residents, I guess he achieved that. HD148 16,522 19,677 The chamber passed the overall rules package by a vote of 123-19, with Democrats making up most of the opposition. JP3 35,847 40,620 1,612 8 JP2 42.67% 57.33% With this new referendum, Ground Game Texas will ensure the will of voters isnt trampled on by their local elected officials.. HD148 15,938 19,168 1,217 514 Individual seeking a County office as an Independent candidate must file for a place on the ballot with the Harris County Judge: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo 1001 Preston, Suite 911 Houston, Texas 77002 Phone: 713-274-7000 Fax: 713-755-8379 CD02 62.45% 37.53% 0.02% 300 intermediate appellate court seats. I really wish I could make that happen. Thats consistent with what Ive said before about how Democrats have overall grown their vote in the former strong Republican areas, while falling short on turnout this year, at least in the strong Democratic areas. The Harris County Elections Administrators Office also issued a statement, saying it readily has responded to requests that do not require documents subject to the litigation, and has sought an opinion from the attorney generals office on those that do. Which is what the Chron editorial board concluded a few days ago. ====================== SD13 21.23% 78.74% 0.04% Phelan was one of the few lawmakers to address the Uvalde shooting when the legislative session began Tuesday, promising sensible, meaningful change. Republican leaders have focused on bolstering mental health resources and improving the physical defenses of schools both of which have bipartisan support as the session starts. HD149 12,214 18,772 GOP leaders are discussing a range of election security measures, from higher penalties for voter fraud to broader power for the attorney general to prosecute election crimes. If they keep making it harder to vote, and they keep making it costlier to make an honest mistake in voting, and that cost is almost entirely borne by Democratic-leaning voters of color, its suppressive. Counting these as Houston precincts means you wind up with a lot more total votes in Houston than were cast in the referenda elections, and gives you a distorted picture of the candidate percentages. Opponents of Prop A, including Garza, say it conflicts with state law where low amounts marijuana is still a misdemeanor and therefore should not be allowed in individual cities. After 10 people spoke and each commissioner offered their opinions on Proposition A, they voted 5-0 on an authorization to litigate.. Were answerable to the people. HD141 4,494 20,290 851 Maybe Im wrong about that, I dont know. HD146 9,031 32,118 953 Better statewide races Again, I want to stress, the goals that Act4SA and Ground Game Texas are advocating are good and laudable and I support them. I still have a couple more of these posts to work through. Debra Lehrmann (incumbent) TEXAS SUPREME COURT, PLACE 5. This legislation would apply only in those counties and not in the 122 that elect county clerks or tax assessors tasked with running elections and handling voter registration. Not to be needlessly pedantic here believe me, this is extremely needed pedanticism but if they went to another location then by definition their vote wasnt suppressed because they did in fact vote. 2020, in the race for District Judge, 333rd Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. The local police reform advocacy groupACT 4 SAaims to collect 35,000 signatures anticipating that some wont be verified to submit to the City Clerk before the early January deadline. If I were the New York Times, Id spend the next six months visiting brunch counters in those districts to talk to more-in-sadness-than-in-anger Mealer voters, who will turn out to have been almost uniformly Ed Emmett voters in 2018 but who will insist that they really wanted to support Hidalgo, they largely agreed with her on how she handled the pandemic and all, but for reasons they cant quite articulate they just couldnt. Dan Patrick joked. SD17 58.16% 41.82% 0.02% District Clerk candidate Chris Daniel lost by 25,640 votes, while County Clerk candidate Stan Stanart lost by 34,448 votes. Steve Radack. The City Clerks office has 20 business days, until Feb. 8, to verify the signatures. HD139 12,325 30,301 1,174 Indeed, three of the four races were actually in the Dem +34K to +38K range, with one outlier. HD144 12,065 13,483 14 Cause No. Republican judicial candidate Erin Lunceford filed a petition Wednesday seeking a new election in Harris County's 189th judicial district court race after . Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Lee was re-elected to a second term with almost 65% of the vote, improving on his performance from 2018.. In Hensleys presentation, she pointed out that the City Council does have the discretion to amend the budget in regards to how city funds are spent. CC3 63.17% 36.83% Jack Morman did not have a report filed or Id have included him as well. In an email obtained by Crafts attorneys and posted on the Harris County District Clerks website, Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel gave candidates the partys estimate of disenfranchised voters. 34 in Harris County. HD129 60.98% 39.02% As happened last fall, Hegar and County Administrator David Berry have used different methods to project out Heaps seven-month budget to a full year. Education: Western Kentucky University and Belmont University College of Law. 21 Cause No. Customers come in and tell me that all the time, McIngvale said. Each of them should be deeply embarrassed and these claims should not be taken seriously by the public, said Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee. He is currently an Assistant Public Defender serving as Senior Litigator and Team Lead in the Felony Trial Division of the Harris County Public Defenders Office. Ive speculated about potential future candidacies for people myself, its a fun and mostly harmless activity. HD148 16,934 20,004 8 HD150 57.96% 39.56% 2.47% My focus remains the same from my very first day in office: delivering results for Texans across my district.. He is now a Managing Partner along with his father, Samuel L. Milledge, Sr. of The Milledge Law Firm, P.L.L.C. Ed Emmett first proposed the idea for Harris County. HD132 59.56% 40.44% HD139 12,576 30,341 Here is a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas. Whitmire drew a two-year term, and Zaffirni drew a four-year term. ======================= After the last Family Court race is the County Judge, the top race in the county, and then the County Civil courts, the County Criminal courts, and finally the County Probate courts. If we want to talk about making Texas competitive for Biden, and whoever our 2024 Senate nominee may be, thats the kind of Dem advantage in Harris County were going to need, at a minimum. That link takes you here, and while the in-person fundraiser mentioned there is now over, the Donate link remains. CC4 119,394 121,960 51 Scroll down to find results for statewide, congressional, and state legislative . HD137 8,017 12,261 612 350 Im just guessing the evidence is minimal, there arent that many of these races, the gap isnt that much but its what Ive got. Beall has handled cases involving serious crimes such as Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Murder, Capital Murder (Non-Death Penalty), Aggravated Robbery, and cases involving Domestic Violence. After watching Congress attempt to function last week, I cannot imagine why some want Texas to be like D.C, Phelan said. CC2 49.65% 50.32% 0.02% Looking at what Ive written here, I need to do a post about third party votes, too. 2023-01076; Aaron Adams v. Judge LaShawn Williams. This means I will need to stay vigilant for future references to his possible candidacy. JP1 38.13% 61.85% 0.02% Dan Patrick have called for Harris County toredo its November electionbased on claims of ballot paper shortages, though they have not provided any evidence or estimate of disenfranchised voters. CC1 80,014 194,272 79 The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. It also opened a public defenders office in 2010, though many judges refused to use it, insteadcontinuingto appoint overloaded private attorneys. HD126 36,849 21,629 1,070 1 Have I got that right? 22 GOP Candidates Contest Harris County Elections, Seek Records Inspection. JP1 67,326 116,212 HD149 38.56% 58.67% 2.77% HD131 19.54% 77.57% 2.90% Dist Mealer Hidalgo W-I Elections Harris County election results 2022: County judge, commissioners, propositions. The Republicans are gonna do what theyre gonna do, and we cant stop them. HD147 10,255 35,167 The two other freshmen, Republicans Kevin Sparks of Midland and Mayes Middleton of Galveston, both drew four-year terms. Months later, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has yet to sue to stop it. Ill let you know if I hear anything more on that, and you let me know what you think. HD142 26.27% 73.73% JP1 64,850 122,675 The decision allows Nichols to seek declaratory relief authorizing peace officers licensed by the state of Texas to fully enforce marijuana laws as it is their duty to prevent and suppress crime under Section 2.13 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.. Mark Goldberg is represented by Elizabeth Alvarez. Rebeca Huddle (incumbent) TEXAS . As noted, I dont have a whole lot of data for this from previous elections, but what I do have can be found in these posts: There were city propositions in 2010, for red light cameras and ReNew Houston, but I didnt do the same city-versus-not-city comparisons that year, almost certainly because 2010 was such a miserable year and I just didnt want to spend any more time thinking about it than I had to. CD38 66.07% 33.91% 0.02% She consistently has one of the highest case clearance rates of all the Criminal District Courts* and has maintained the highest case clearance rate in over a decade of the 184th District Courts history. Unlikely, to my mind, but I want to be transparent here. The dropoff in votes cast for each party from appellate to probate, and from county civil to probate, is about the same; the dropoff from district civil to probate favors the Dems. JP4 170,806 118,025 7,219 3,145 I would suggest that its worth the effort to put some money into the Dem-friendly areas of Brazoria in 2024, for the purpose of squeezing out as many Dem votes as possible. In April 2013, Sanchez joined the Harris County District Attorneys office in the misdemeanor division. I dont know who counts as a person close to him, but as with Rep. Allred, Id like to hear the words come from his own mouth before I start to take it seriously. HD143 8,469 15,270 804 In 2018, she gained her certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law. HD149 12,496 19,196 4 He and County Attorney Jim Nichols met with Commissioners Bobby Whitson, John Driver, Bill Schumann and Russell Schneider in executive session for an hour on Thursday. Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said the county would challenge Hegars finding in court if necessary. Once Fridays deadline passes, it is impossible for Respondent, San Antonio City Council to add additional measures to the May 6, 2023, ballot, preventing the separation of the proposed charter amendments into their separate subjects as required by law, Opiela wrote. Burgess 290,267 255,860 60.14% 43.81% Most years we dont get the data to differentiate between votes cast by residents of Houston and votes cast by Harris County non-Houston residents. You may view the entire Evaluation or you may view selected courts. A total of 384 appellate court seats were up for election in 2022. One fine day well win enough elections to make it stop, but until then this is what were gonna get. HD145 29.99% 64.40% 4.11% 1.50%
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