Glenda Duru, Julie Ketterman .votebox_bp_logo { In a survey of likely Harris County voters conducted the week of Oct. 10, Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer had a 2% lead over Democratic incumbent Judge Lina Hidalgo with 8% of voters. font-weight: 300; color:white; Incumbent Teneshia Hudspeth defeated Stan Stanart in the general election for Harris County Clerk on November 8, 2022. Education: Wesleyan University and University of Texas School of Law, Endorsements: judgeamymartin.com/view-endorsements. margin-right: 12px; WATCH: Harris Co. election issues caused by short staffing, malfunctioning machines, paper jams, Astros win, At least 29 dead, 85 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Driver feedback needed for 3-mile Hardy Toll extension into downtown, Man found dead in middle of Fort Bend County crosswalk, police say, Harris County officials consider paying staff to assist with elections, Lt. Gov. Luong then practiced law with two civil trial law firms in Houston. Her opponent, Republican challenge Alexandra del Moral Mealer, conceded Wednesday morning. Click here to fill out the survey. } Blair McClure, Lucia Bates(i) . During a public meeting, the review panel members told the board and state lawmakers that such reviews would not be feasible in the future without additional funding and resources from the Legislature. Experience: Alycia Harvey worked at the Harris County District Attorneys Office, where she has practiced criminal law for 20 years. Hidalgo wrote. overflow-y: hidden; .election_results_text { Judge, County Criminal Court No. The office does not have the authority to enforce laws or the resources to investigate complaints. Pay higher fee if county has at least 200,000 inhabitants according . Education: Alabama State University and Southern University Law Center. 8, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Updated Experience: Linda Mazzagatti worked for seven years as the Harris County Assistant District Attorney. Experience: Veronica Nelson has been a Chief Prosecutor in both County and District Courts with over 10 years of trial experience. Silverman says he's led the charge on felony bail reform. 13, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. .results_row { The testimony by Arizona forensic investigator Jacqueline Breger accused multiple statewide and county officials, including . Texas District Courts The Houston businessman has officially endorsed Republican candidate and former Army Capt. Gemayel Haynes, Abigail Anastasio(i) Beverly Armstrong As a political chess match continues between Harris County judge candidates Alexandra del Moral Mealer and incumbent Lina Hidalgo, FOX 26 examined how both have made headlines as midterm election day looms closer. width: 90%; She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Harris County 185th Criminal District Court Judge: incumbent Jason Luong and challengers Andrea Beall and Kate Ferrell. The head of commissioners court, the county judge, is elected county-wide. No information was provided for this candidate. The Harris County Democratic Party is dedicated to the ideal that everyone deserves an equal shot at life, . margin-top: 1em; function indicateScroll (){ function defer() { max-width: 600px; Ballotpedia researches issues in local elections across the United States, but information availability is a challenge for us in many areas. For example, a candidate seeking a position on the Houston City Council must file with the City of Houstons City Secretary. Hidalgo, the incumbent, responded to her win later Wednesday morning. Privacy Policy and our Accessibility Statement. The Harris County Elections Administrator's Office makes a diligent effort to post accurate information on this website, but assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions, or discrepancies. } else { } She is blessed with two precocious toddlers who she is raising alongside her husband Clay, a fellow West Point graduate and combat veteran. 6, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Judge, County Criminal Court No. background-color: green; Bob Wolfe, Angela Rodriguez(i) Chris Daniel advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County District Clerk on March 1, 2022. Stan Stanart advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Clerk on March 1, 2022. margin-top: 0px; There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. In total, Beverly has served as a prosecutor for more than 15 years, handling cases such as murder, aggravated assault, robbery, child sexual assault and other felonies. } (713)755-6965 Patrick calls for new election in Harris Co., alleging some voting places didn't have paper. Ballotpedia invites candidates to participate in its annual survey. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Luis Garza. padding-left: 0; width: 50%; padding:7px 8px 8px; Contact Natalia at ncontreras@votebeat.org. (The secretary of state's staff) are our No. border: 1px solid #999; Education: Central College in Iowa, University of Houston, and University of Houston Law Center, Campaign website: alyciaharveyforjudge.com. } margin-bottom: -2px !important; On the ballot this year are . People wait for eviction cases to be heard at a Harris County courthouse in January 2022. However, the Elections Administrator isnot required to send filers notices to file. Polls will now close at 8 p.m. after a lawsuit over delayed poll openings. Je'Rell Rogers, Jason Luong(i) } They defeated John Manlove, Richard Vega, and Daniel Jason in the Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 1, 2022. Throughout the day Tuesday, we saw enthusiasm as voters turned out to cast a ballot in one of the most watched races in Texas. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Education: University of California, Berkeley and University of Alabama, School of Law, Campaign website: veronicanelsonforjudge.com. The incumbent candidate is Adrian Garcia, who faces two challengers in the . color: #fff; Texas law requires that county officeholders and candidates file documents required to comply with campaign and financial disclosure laws. Endorsements: Houston Police Officers Union for the Democratic Primary, Campaign website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077652602633. 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. Residents also elect a county attorney, district attorney, county clerk, district clerk, county sheriff, county tax assessor-collector, county treasurer, eight constables, and 16 justices of the peace. padding-top: 3px; Education: Baylor University, Eastern University in Pennsylvania, South Texas College of Law HoustonEndorsements: andreabeallforjudge.com/endorsements, Campaign website: andreabeallforjudge.com. Partisan primaries are held if even one candidate has filed for a position. Dan Patrick's priority bills would raise the penalty of illegal voting to a felony. Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. 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. 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. [emailprotected] background-color: #ccc; } } The review and investigation of the county was the first of its kind and led by three volunteers: one attorney and two local election officials. "We are subject to the authorities of those that appointed us," Remi Garza, Cameron County elections administrator and the Texas Association of Elections Administrators legislative committee co-chair, said. I am extremely grateful to our supporters and all those who contributed to this campaign. Education: University of Texas at Arlington and University of Texas at Austin. } But we're not seeing the kind of higher-level discussions being led primarily by experts, meaning the election officials, the people that are actually running elections," said David Becker, founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research. The campaign said a short time later that Mealer was done speaking for the night, and would go home to await the results. .votebox-results-metadata { Better to improve systems before dysfunction, rather than trying to fix them after the fact.". If a candidate was unopposed in the general election, their name will still appear on the general election ballot.[1][3]. let scrollHeight = jQuery('.results_table_container').get(index).scrollHeight; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { color: #0645ad; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Education: Prairie View A&M University and South Texas College of Law, Campaign website: beverlyarmstrongforjudge.com. Ferrell's practice is 100% criminal law. General election for Harris County Judge Incumbent Lina Hidalgo defeated Alex Mealer and Naoufal Houjami in the general election for Harris County Judge on November 8, 2022. font-weight: 100; .results_row td { .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Angela Lancelin, Hilary Unger(i) .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { position: relative; Website. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Mealer, an Army veteran and energy finance advisor, hammered Hidalgo on several issues throughout the campaign, especially on crime. Damiane Curvey, Michael Delaney Harris County 263rd Criminal District Court incumbent Amy Martin and challenger Melissa Morris. Harris County 230th Criminal District Court Judge: incumbent Chris Morton and challenger Joseph Sanchez. While there are no challenges on the Republican ballot in the Texas Primary Election, there are plenty on the Democratic ballot. Rather than demanding accountability from under-resourced administrators, experts say legislators should instead proactively ask county election officials whether they have the resources, structures, and personnel they need to get the job done. Andrea Beall, Beverly Armstrong Currently, any problems that arise in an election or with an elections administrator are handled by the county's election commission. left: 0px; font-size: 12px !important; max-width: 75px; 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. width: 35px !important; . Alycia Harvey font-size: 12px; Her leadership has been recognized through several awards and national awards, especially for her response to the COVID-19 pandemic and received recognition for protecting voting rights. .inner_percentage.Green { The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Harris County Judge on March 1, 2022. 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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas -- House and Senate bills filed by Republican lawmakers in response to Harris County's mismanagement of its recent elections could give the Texas secretary of state the . .thirdpartyname:not(:first-child) { Andrea Beall top: -1px; } Glass has been a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas for more than 15 years. padding-top: 8px; The Harris County Clerks Office is responsible for mailing two copies of the Personal Financial Statement form to the members of the County Commissioner Court, the County Attorney and Justices of the Peace. letter-spacing: .04em; 4, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Lorenzo Williams, David Fleischer(i) HOUSTON - As election day for the 2022 midterm elections looms around the corner and early voting comes to a close, . } padding-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 4px; It's still unclear exactly how the process would work for fielding complaints and suspending and appointing election administrators and whether local election officials would be able to respond or be given a chance to resolve the problems raised in the complaints. Teresa Waldrop, Natalia Oakes(i) Elections in 2023 | } Harris County voters went for Hidalgo by a margin of less than 2 percentage points and just under 16,000 votes while Democrat Beto O'Rourke won the county by more than 9 percentage points . Experience: Chuck Silverman practiced law for more than 30 years in state and federal trial and appellate courts. The Arizona Legislature's Senate Elections Committee and House Municipal Oversight & Elections Committee held a joint hearing on Thursday featuring testimony from several people involved in researching the voter disenfranchisement that occurred in 2020 and 2022. height: 22px; vertical-align: middle; Although there is no evidence of widespread fraud, one of Lt. Gov. The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected: Steve Duble In April, three of Judge Hidalgo's staffers were indicted as part of an investigation into how a smaller firm was awarded an $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract. Veronica Nelson, Michael Newman(i) Across the board, several candidates are gunning for the top position of the largest county in Texas. Cities | .votebox-scroll-container { Those complaints are reviewed by the division's attorneys, and if they determine there is a clear violation of the Election Code with a criminal penalty, then the office refers the complaint to the attorney general or a local district attorney to investigate. It covers a total of 1,703 square miles of land on the upper Gulf Coast in the southeastern part of Texas.[1]. Alexandra is a West Point graduate, a dual-degree holder from Harvard University (JD/MBA), and a proud wife and mother. Erika Ramirez, Juanita Jackson If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! For example, in the City of Houston, the authority would be the City Secretary. 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