A web site dedicated to the promotion of the Harris County Republican Party, the local, state, and federal Republican candidates, and the ideals of the Republican party. An educator who ran for a seat on the Harris County Commissioners Court in 2020 but lost in the Democratic primary. Kingwood Republican Deanna Robertson is making her first run for office on a platform that includes opposing vaccine mandates and boosting election integrity. A Republican party activist in Harris County who has served as an election judge. Earlier this year, we recommended Democratic primary voters oust 208th District Court Judge Greg Glass due to a record of disturbing bond decisions. Texas election news delivered to your inbox, curated by our Austin Bureau. 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Gov. Daniel, who served as district clerk before being defeated in 2018, is vying for his old job. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to protecting religious liberty, marriage. U.S. Rep. Brian Babin is running uncontested in the Republican primary for the solidly red 36th Congressional District, which runs from the Johnson Space Center and Houston Ship Channel to the Louisiana state line. Fill out an application for ballot by mail and turn it in to your county elections office. He has been in Congress since 2005. Listen: Who's responsible for opening Texas schools in a Trump stumps for Texas oil, but COVID-19 steals the show, Editorial: Lacayo for the 182nd Criminal District Court. Missick is a minister who served in the Iraq war and has been an Army chaplain. The oil company president also runs a ranching and farming operation. The Katy resident is a former pastor and author who is working with groups fighting human trafficking. An oil and gas engineer who has served on the Republican Party of Texas Executive Committee and stresses following the Constitution. 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. Candidates such as Chris Morton and Brad Hart restore our faith that tribal politics havent completely taken over the judiciary. Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to . Election Day is Tuesday, March 1, and early voting for the primaries runs from Monday, Feb. 14, through Friday, Feb. 25. He has framed himself as an "outsider who is unafraid to take on the establishment. This strong Republican district stretches from the River Oaks in Houston to the Texas coastline, picking up all of Matagorda and parts of Brazoria counties. Walle has been re-elected six times without ever drawing an opponent from either party a trend that continues this year, even after Walle upset some Democrats when he helped end a stalemate this summer over Republicans' priority elections bill. Philips, a retired telecommunication professional, says he wants to outlaw abortions and pass a constitutional amendment to bar deficit spending. She was first-elected to the Legislature in 2016 when she ran unopposed. A teacher and elected president of his municipal utility district whose priorities are to "end the socialist indoctrination of our children" and end property taxes. They defeated John Manlove, Richard Vega, and Daniel Jason in the Republican primary for Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 1, 2022. 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. Former Harris County clerk Chris Hollins announces run for Houston mayor, GOP bills target Harris Countys efforts to expand voting. We will only endorse candidates who share in our mission to ensure Texas is a state in which religious liberty flourishes, families prosper, and every human life is valued. It takes a special kind of resolve to spend your professional life prosecuting child homicides, but Andrea Beall has willingly taken on that responsibility for the past eight years, fighting on behalf of murder victims who have experienced Editorial: Heather Hudson for the 208th Criminal District Court. Candidate. 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. Whichard, a former drilling engineer, is the director of public works for the city of Willis. 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. GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Michigan Republican Party has picked its endorsements for statewide races like attorney general, secretary of state, state board of education and more ahead of the 2022 . Democrat Carol Alvarado is effectively re-elected in this district centered in the East End of Houston. She currently chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. McConnico is taking another shot after unsuccessful campaigns for Texas House in 2018 and 2019. Democrat Crews is lone challenger to incumbent Rep. Cain in 2022; he did not respond to an interview request and doesn't have a campaign website. A Marine veteran and former Colorado state legislator who now lives in Houston. Dorris is a lifelong Houston resident and architect. How do I check if I'm registered to vote? Bolanos is a certified residential appraiser. Incumbent Ernest Bailes is facing a four-way primary race as he goes for a fourth term in this Republican district, which runs north of Houston. An attorney by trade, Hernandez serves on the influential House calendars and state affairs committees. Wilson was appointed by Gov. He previously ran for sheriff. A former Assistant Fire Chief with the Houston Fire Department and business owner, Ford lost in a Democratic primary in 2020 against U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the 18th Congressional District. Paul has represented this district, which was redrawn to be a bit redder, since 2015. Rick Perry. Truong, an Alief ISD school board member since 2015, has advocated for fiscal responsibility at the local level. Outspoken Tea Party-aligned Congressman and former judge was one of 147 Republicans to vote to overturn the results of the 2020 US presidential election. Tutt, who works in the information technology field, is running as a progressive. Klein ISD Position 6: Kristin Cobb Klein ISD Position 7: Jack Velasquez Willing to critique his own partys extremists, the representative is a consistent conservative voice who has delivered federal funding for projects that benefit the district. Moran has served as Smith County judge since 2016 and is running with the backing of some big Texas GOP names, including state Sen. Bryan Hughes. A former Harris County judge who's held her seat on the state's highest criminal court since 2016, Keel is running unopposed. Public comment in NCGA committee meetings (on HB324, SB173 2021-2022 Session) and working relationships with current NCGA legislators, future colleagues. Patrick has championed some of Texas most conservative legislation over the years and has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Find a polling location near you for early voting or Election Day. Editorial: Stephanie Morales for Texas House District 138, Stephanie Morales for Texas House District 138, Editorial: Dan Crenshaw in the 2nd Congressional District. After U.S. Rep. His district became even more blue during redistricting. Oliverson, a Republican from Cypress, is unopposed in his bid for reelection to a seat he's held since 2016. Howell is the president of Employers Risk Insurance and a lifelong Harris County resident. Warford is a recent chief strategist for the Texas Democratic Party and has focused his campaign on the blackouts last year, which killed hundreds of Texans and left millions in freezing conditions. A retired Spring Branch Schools Superintendent from Jersey Village. Brailey, a longtime educator and social justice activist, is the vice chair of the Texas Democratic Party. Flowers holds a Ph.D. and her work is in promoting STEM education; her campaign website saying she has raised millions toward closing achievement gaps. Two Democrats and two Republicans are vying to unseat incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who remains the favorite in public polling on the race despite the recent indictment of his longtime political aide on corruption charges. In 50 races in the March 1. 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. She cites crime and border security as her top issues. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 2022 Candidate's Guide - Running for State, District or County Office; 2020 Candidate's Guide - Running for Federal, State, District or County offices. A Dallas-based physician assistant, John Porro is running on a platform calling for a balanced federal budget and against critical race theory in schools. Hochman is a science professor and the lone Democrat who filed to run in this Republican-leaning district that stretches from suburban Houston into the southeast corner of the state. He has emphasized his bicultural background and involvement in several local community groups. A senior leader, the representative has used her status to benefit her constituents and is one of the most productive legislators. He is a staunch conservative and chair of the Senates education committees whos recently pushed for a welcome overhaul of community college infrastructure and increased school safety measures.