He serves on the House Appropriations and Juvenile Justice & Family Issues committees. He easily won re-election in 2020 to his safely Democratic district. Democrats redrew his precinct, likely to his political advantage. A majority of the states top elected officials, who are all Republican, are white. Layoffs in Harris County elections offices may explain Barrios is a Brownsville native and certified surgical technician who has made environmental justice, expanding Medicaid and equality rights issues her top priorities. On her website, she vows to "protect our proud Texas history and fight back against the Biden administration's assault on our state's oil and natural gas industry.". The ruling means the new maps, which could increase the Harris County Commissioners Courts Democratic majority, will stand for the 2022 election. A Houston retail worker, Schafranek is making his fourth attempt to win the 29th Congressional District. 4- Dual Endorsement, 2023 by Texas Coalition of Black Democrats - Harris County. Her campaign is focused on legalizing marijuana, improving rural healthcare and promoting sustainable agriculture. Houston Rep. Dan Crenshaw goes all Captain America in new political ad, Multibillion dollar flood package OK'd, awaits Abbott's signature, State Sen. Brandon Creighton recovering after passing out during Texas Senate debate, Bill to give more protection to Texas Confederate monuments has died, Alvarado ends 15-hour filibuster of GOP voting bill, Texas Democrats urge Biden to use federal powers to restore medication abortion access, Texas Republicans launch last-ditch effort to audit 2020 election results, GOP is already attacking Harris Countys new elections administrator, citing tax lien, Lt. Gov. Morman served two terms as Precinct 2 commissioner until being defeated by Garcia in 2018. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Several Harris County Criminal District Court Judges are up for re-election in 2022. 4, Judge, County Criminal Court-At-Law No. Shes been vocal in promoting abortion rights and better gun control measures particularly after the Uvalde school massacre in May. The district is shaped like a claw, with one pincer reaching to western Harris County and the other the eastern edge of the Houston metro, and each stretching north. Reynolds is seeking his seventh term in the Texas House. 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Hegar also launched an investigation this summer into a Pride Week fundraiser, suggesting it was inappropriate for children to be in attendance under state law. 12, Judge, County Criminal Court-At-Law No. Biden's Running. Which Republican Has the Best Chance of Ernest Bailes faces no opposition in the general election. Bonnen is a neurosurgeon and five-term incumbent who chairs the House appropriation committee and is a member of the health care reform and youth health and safety select committees. State Sen. Carol Alvarado, a Democrat, was unopposed for re-election in this East End-based district. Garcia faces Jack Morman, a two-term Precinct 2 commissioner Garcia beat four years ago. 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Lizzie Fletcher. 713-802-0085, See the results of the HCDP Chair Election. 1 of 5 FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks at the National Rifle Association Convention in Indianapolis, April 14, 2023. Cain chairs the House Elections Committee and has represented this district since 2017. Tutt, who works in IT, is running as a progressive. Hidalgo is the incumbent, seeking her second term after winning the seat in 2018 over longtime Republican county judge Ed Emmett. U.S. House Texas District 4 (Rockwall 75087) 100%. She won three Division 1 heptathlon national championships in college. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. With the departure of current board member Matt Robinson, a centrist Republican, right-wing activist Pickren is in prime position to win. 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