Rep. Wu, first elected in 2012, is unopposed as he seeks re-election. She's facing challengers from within her own party, and a crowded GOP field. Whichard, a former drilling engineer, is the director of public works for the city of Willis. The winner of the GOP primary will face Democrat Mohamad Maarouf in November. Bolanos is a certified residential appraiser. Six incumbent losses were inevitable in 2022 due to primaries featuring two incumbents. The county clerk now has fewer responsibilities since the Commissioners Court last year reassigned the duty of running elections to an unelected administrator. After redistricting, the seat is much safer for the incumbent, and in 2020 would have favored Donald Trump by 11 points. Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. Subramanian is a high school math teacher, studying for a master's in education from Johns Hopkins University. 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. Williams is a Kemah attorney and mediator who previously ran for the 14th Congressional District in 2020, finishing fourth of five candidates in the Democratic primary. A Houston retail worker, Schafranek is making his fourth attempt to win the primary for the 29th Congressional District. He will face Democrat Jon Haire in the general election. Its not just his balanced experience as a prosecutor and a public defender that makes Danilo Danny Lacayo a respected criminal court judge. 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. The Morgans Point resident is a medical marijuana advocate who has never held elective office. The general election matchup for this solidly blue district is already set, with just one Republican filing to run against the incumbent, Democratic Rep. Penny Morales Shaw. Holt is a former teacher and small business owner whose top issues are border security, stricter voting standards and reducing property taxes. Abbotts warrant for his arrest, New Texas law aims to protect parents wrongly accused of child abuse, Hull faces familiar foe in suburban Houston district, GOP primary for House seat in west Houston divides conservative grass roots, Concrete company, after scrapping Acres Homes batch plant project, to move out of neighborhood, Listen: Jarvis Johnson talks teeth, slavery and the case for independent oversight of Texas prisons, New law requires Texas landlords to notify renters of flood risk, Texas House ready for business as three Houston Democrats return. 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. Shes a certified public accountant focused on being a government watchdog for the people. 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.". Here's why. He ran as a Republican in 2010 for a state House seat in El Paso. The district was redrawn to become more favorable to Republicans. Blair, an attorney and former teacher, is the executive director of the nonprofit Conroe ISD Education Foundation. Beckley, a pet shop owner from Carrollton, is a two-term member of the Texas House of Representatives. 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. This case was filed in Harris County District Courthouse, Harris County District Courthouse located in Harris, Texas. Still, Paxton remains popular with primary voters. Five Republican candidates are running for Harris County's Precinct 2 commissioner seat in the upcoming March primaries. 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. 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. Rep. Johnson, first elected to represent this northwest Houston district in a 2016 special election, is running unopposed in the Democratic primary and general election. Even just a fraction of the hustle he exhibited in 2004, as a Editorial: Penny Morales Shaw for Texas House District 148. If he wins, he'll tie the record for a Texas governor. The Democratic Party candidates are Ron Campana, Steve Duble, Victor Lombrana, Sonia Lopez, Jonathan JP Preston and Chris Watson. Hull serves on the House human services and insurance committees. Cunningham has said he is running to ensure the Texas dream is alive and well for future generations, hoping to stand against progressive and mob mentality political ideologies. Republican November 2022 Candidates. 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. Bradford most recently served as president of the Texas Eagle Forum, a conservative grassroots organization that engages and trains activists across the state. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . Hidalgo is the incumbent, seeking her second term after barely winning in 2018 in an upset over longtime Republican county judge Ed Emmett, Davis is a former chief of staff in the Precinct 1 Constable's Office, Mealer is a West Point graduate and former Army captaini, Dixon is the Humble ISD school board president, Kubosh is the brother of Houston Councilman Michael Kubosh. The winner of the Republican primary will take on Democrat Stephanie Morales in the general election. Miller is the founder of the Texas Nationalist Movement, which has advocated for the secession of Texas from the United States since 2005. Leo-Wilson, a retired educator and former member of the State Board of Education, says she would "fight back against critical race theory and liberal indoctrination in the classroom." Editorial: We recommend Dennis Paul for House District 129, Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Beto O'Rourke for governor. Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the upcoming March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats. Voters chose former President Donald Trump there by more than 20 points in 2020. Wolfe is a trustee on the Harris County Department of Education Boad, where he faced sexual harassment allegations and was censured by the other members of the board. A retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, West served one term in Congress in Florida and was the chairman of the Republican Party of Texas last year. Will Hickman, Dan Hochman and Audrey Young are the best suited to shape the Texas curriculum and review charter school applications. He's handled several major cases in the Houston area and throughout Texas, including that of a mentally ill rape victim who was jailed for a month to ensure she'd show up as a witness in another case, as well as the case of a woman whose home police mistakenly raided. A retired Army veteran, Leon is says U.S. House District 9 needs younger representation as he campaigns on congressional term limits, energy independence, border security, and purging voter rolls. He sits on the board of a crisis pregnancy center in Brazosport. State Rep. Ron Reynolds has represented this safely blue seat in Fort Bend County since 2011. See the Editorial Board's full list of election recommendations. He also sued former Vice President Mike Pence to try to force him to reject electoral votes cast for President Joe Biden. 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. Rep. Wu is a former prosecutor for Harris County seeking his sixth term in office. After U.S. Rep. He tends to focused on rural issues such as water and property rights. The case status is Pending - Appeal. Texas election news delivered to your inbox, curated by our Austin Bureau. A native of Texas City, Armstrong is doctor and former vice-chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Two of the Democratic candidates, Erin Nowell and Amanda Reichek, would bring impressive records from their time on intermediate courts of appeal. A crowded field of Republicans is vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, in the newly configured 8th Congressional District. (. Greg Abbott is seeking a third term in office but will first need to overcome 7 primary opponents, while 5 Democrats battle in their primary race. The solidly Democratic district takes in areas just west of downtown, including Hyde Park, Bellaire and West University Place. Taking part in a Republican or Democratic primary does not make you a member of that party. Born in Puerto Rico, Vega is now a leadership coach in Katy and has volunteered with local voter and community outreach efforts. The former Congressman and city council member from El Paso narrowly lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. The Pearland resident has been the president of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership since 2007. Serves on the House Appropriations and Juvenile Justice & Family Issues committees. Overall, 15 House incumbents lost in 2022 primariesnine Republicans and six Democrats. 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. 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.". Additional local ballot measures may also be included. Philips, a retired telecommunication professional, says he wants to outlaw abortions and pass a constitutional amendment to bar deficit spending. A Democrat has not won a governor's race in Texas since 1990. Based on previous election trends, the new precinct boundaries shift the precinct from safely Republican Cagle won by 8 points in 2018 to likely Democratic. The Texas GOP has not lost a statewide election since 1994. During his first term in Congress, Nehls became known for viral moments that showed him confronting rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6 (though he later voted against certifying the electoral votes of two states) and personally asking Biden to help with criminal justice reform following an address to Congress. After all, shes the only Republican out of the countys 23 felony district judges, and she wasnt elected. 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. 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. . White, a Texas House member, heated up the race with intense criticism of incumbent Miller for his history of ethical scrutiny from the Texas Rangers. 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. Chairman Christian is navigating a crowded Republican primary to face off against an upstart Democrat who is framing the race as a referendum on last year's deadly blackouts and the commissioners' close ties to oil and gas donors. Other County officials. One of the most conservative members of Congress, he is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and serves on two House committees: Science, Space, and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure. He has drawn the support of Perry, Lt. Gov. Abbott has made border security and defending law enforcement his top priorities as he faces the most competitive Republican primary of his 30-year career in politics. Two Republicans will vie against each other for the chance to take on freshman Rep. Ann Johnson. Unchallenged in the Democratic primary or the general election, the former Houston City Councilmember is embarking on her third term in the Texas Senate. Stanart, whom Democrat Diane Trautman beat in 2018 before resigning for health reasons, hopes to win his old post back. Brailey, a longtime educator and social justice activist, is the vice chair of the Texas Democratic Party. Texas primaries will be the first 2022 test of Trump's endorsement power. Editorial: We recommend Sylvia Garcia for the 29th Congressional District. 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. 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.". The Dallas native is a pastor who says he was motivated to run to stop draconian measures enacted during the pandemic. 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. Editorial: Josh Hill for the 232nd Criminal District Court. 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. Incumbent: Yes. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to protecting religious liberty, marriage. 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. A former Harris County judge who's held her seat on the state's highest criminal court since 2016, Keel is running unopposed. 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. Using the Verity Duo is a 2-step process. Texas Army National Guard veteran, teacher and former Waller County commissioner endorsed by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. 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. With a growing national profile, he says in campaign materials he will continue to fight for individual liberty, limited government, and fiscal discipline. County Constable Precinct 5. Visit our Election Information page for more info on how to vote. A Marine veteran and former Colorado state legislator who now lives in Houston. He will face the GOP nominee in November. The Texas Supreme Court is the highest state appeals court for. He lists border security as a top issue and says he wants to fight for the sovereignty of the United States.. However, Democrats redrew his precinct in 2021 in part to benefit their party, making Cagle's path to re-election difficult. 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 State commission on Judicial conduct regarding candidates. Collins, a conservative activist who has focused on mobilizing young Republicans, previously served as Bradys campaign manager and adviser. Mallet-Fontenot is a teacher in Houston ISD, where she ran for school board in 2013. Walker, who won his last general election by 1.2 million votes, seeks a second term. Raynor is a Dallas attorney who wants to improve the office's process for collection of child support. Editorial: Stephanie Morales for Texas House District 138, Stephanie Morales for Texas House District 138, Editorial: Dan Crenshaw in the 2nd Congressional District. Kingwood Republican Deanna Robertson is making her first run for office on a platform that includes opposing vaccine mandates and boosting election integrity. Smith works for the U.S. Pastor Council. Building the Republican Party in Dallas County! McKinzie is a teacher with Houston ISD who has coached and administered youth baseball at various levels in the community. Engelhart has been the judge of the 151st Civil District Court in Harris County since 2009. Johnson is a lawyer and small-business owner who participated in the walkouts over Republican voting legislation and made an impassioned speech against the anti-transgender student athlete bill last year. A strident critic of Gov. The Wichita Falls native and former Texas Attorney General is seeking a third 4-year term in office. While one lone voice of reason may not be enough to radically change oil and gas regulation, Warford would at least bring some semblance of good governance, competence and conscience to an agency sorely in need of it. 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. He ran in 2020 to serve on Texas 505th District Court. Gov. Gilani, of Sugar Land, is a realtor who worked as an election judge in 2020 and 2021. 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. She is aiming to flip House District 138 after Democrats heavily targeted the seat in 2020 but saw their nominee, Akilah Bacy, lose to Hull by about 3 percentage points. Any Harris County voter with a mentally ill family member or friend facing a felony offense would do well to land in Hilary Ungers courtroom. May, founder and president of an oil and gas exploration company, is running to improve Texas schools and promote school choice. Hotze may have reached the height of his influence in the years between 2002 and 2014, when his ally Jared Woodfill chaired the Harris County Republican Party. Weber, a former state representative and Pearland city councilman, has represented the 14th Congressional District since 2013. Hays is an attorney from rural West Texas who advised prospective Texas hemp producers after the law changed to allow the crop in 2019, and she is centering her campaign around anger at Sid Miller after his political aide was arrested in May 2021 for allegedly soliciting thousands in cash and campaign donations in exchange for hemp production licenses. The all-Republican court has shown some independence from party politics with these two incumbents playing a decisive role. Tutt, who works in the information technology field, is running as a progressive. Former high school head football coach and public speaker says the Jan. 6 Capitol attack inspired him to run for office and hipes to create a "Business Innovation Grants" program. 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. March 2022 marks an unusually crowded primary season for Harris County politics, with three Harris County leaders facing reelection challenges from a number of candidates. Dan Patrick and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. A senior leader, the representative has used her status to benefit her constituents and is one of the most productive legislators. Patrick has championed some of Texas most conservative legislation over the years and has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. She faces an uphill climb in House District 150, which former president Donald Trump carried by 14 percentage points in 2020. After running unsuccessfully for three different Harris County courts, Democrat Lori Chambers Gray finally broke through in 2018, winning the election to preside over the 262nd District Court. Jones is a former chair of the San Jacinto County Democratic Party who lists flood mitigation and expanding internet access in rural areas among her priority issues. Travis, a commercial litigation lawyer, represented District G on Houston City Council for six years before resigning to run for House District 133. McGilvrey, a private investigator and president of a property management company, said she decided to run for the seat after Swanson "shut me down immediately and without a second thought" when she asked Swanson's office for help with a work-related matter 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. Former ACLU attorney from Brownsville whose campaign is focused on health care, voting rights and reproductive rights. 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. 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