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WHY I’M RUNNING Tahir Javed is a business leader, activist, philanthropist, and investor who is committed to resistance, progressive solutions, and ethical government.
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2018 Judicial Poll Final Vote Summary
Supreme Court Place 2: Steven Kirkland, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 2,500 votes over Jimmy Blacklock, Austin who received (1,821) votes. Supreme Court Place 4: R.K. Sandill, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 2,446 votes over John Devine, Austin who finished with 1,957 votes. Supreme Court Place 6: Jeff Brown, Austin (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 2,391 votes over Kathy Cheng, Houston who finished with 2,129 votes. Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge: Maria T. (Terri) Jackson, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 1,581 over David Bridges, Fate who finished with 620 votes; Sharon Keller, Austin who finished with 1,444 votes; and William Bryan Strange III, Dallas who finished with 522 votes. Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7: Barbara Parker Hervey, San Antonio (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 2,156 over Ramona Franklin, Katy who finished with 1,725 votes. Court of Criminal Appeals Place 8: Michelle Slaughter, Galveston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 989 votes over Mark Ash, Houston who finished with 809 votes; Jay Brandon, San Antonio who finished with 958 votes; and Dib Waldrip, New Braunfels who finished with 718 votes. 1st District Court of Appeals Place 2: Jane Bland, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 843 votes over Gordon Goodman, Houston who finished with 394 votes. 1st District Court of Appeals Place 6: Harvey Brown, Houston (pictured won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 743 over Sarah Beth Landau, Houston who finished with 500 votes. 1st District Court of Appeals Place 7: Julie Countiss, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 466 votes over Katy Boatman, Houston who finished with 319 votes; and Terry Yates, Bellaire who finished with 420 votes.
1st District Court of Appeals Place 8: Richard Hightower, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 584 votes over Michael C. Massengale, Houston who finished with 559 votes.
1st District Court of Appeals Place 9: Peter Kelly, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 542 over Jennifer Caughey, Houston who finished with 458 votes. 2nd District Court of Appeals Place 5: Dabney Bassel, Fort Worth (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 246 votes over Delonia A. Watson, Fort Worth who finished with 108 votes.
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2018 Judicial Poll - Final Vote Summary 14th District Court of Appeals Place 3: Brett Busby, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 643 over Joseph R. Willie, II, Houston who finished with153 votes, and Jerry Zimmerer, Houston who finished with 322 votes. 14th District Court of Appeals Place 4: Marc Brown, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 663 votes over Charles Spain, Houston who finished with 440 votes.
4th District Court of Appeals Place 4: Luz Elena Chapa, San Antonio (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 258 votes over Patrick Ballantyne, San Antonio who finished with 193 votes. 4th District Court of Appeals Place 5: Rebecca Simmons, San Antonio (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 306 over Liza Rodriguez, San Antonio who finished with163 votes.
14th District Court of Appeals Place 5: Martha Hill Jamison, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 821 votes over Frances Bourliot, Houston who finished with 401 votes.
4th District Court of Appeals Place 7: Rebeca C. Martinez, San Antonio (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 270 over Shane Stolarczyk, Boerne who finished with 187 votes.
14th District Court of Appeals Place 6: Bill Boyce, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 661 votes over Meagan Hassan, Houston who finished with 500 votes.
5th District Court of Appeals Chief Justice: Douglas S. Lang, Dallas (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 458 votes over Robert Burns, Dallas who finished with 278 votes.
14th District Court of Appeals Place 8: John Donovan, Houston (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 596 votes over Michele Barber Chimene, Houston who finished with 231 votes, and Margaret "Meg" Poissant, Houston who finished with 290 votes.
5th District Court of Appeals Place 2: David Evans, Dallas (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 486 votes over Robbie Partida-Kipness, Dallas who finished with 230 votes.
3rd District Court of Appeals Place 2: Cindy Olson Bourland, Round Rock (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 576 votes over Edward Smith, Austin who finished with 424 votes.
5th District Court of Appeals Place 5: Craig Stoddart, Rockwall (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 329 votes over Erin Nowell, Dallas who finished with 321 votes.
3rd District Court of Appeals Place 3: Chari Kelly, Austin (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 646 votes over Scott Field, Austin who finished with 452 votes.
5th District Court of Appeals Place 9: Bill Pedersen, Dallas (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 368 votes over Jason Boatright, Garland who finished with 259 votes.
3rd District Court of Appeals Place 5: David Puryear, Austin (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 684 votes over Thomas J. Baker, Temple who finished with 389 votes.
5th District Court of Appeals Place 10: Molly Francis, Dallas (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 471 votes over Amanda Reichek, Dallas who finished with 237 votes.
3rd District Court of Appeals Place 6: Gisela D. Triana, Austin (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 649 votes over Donna Davidson, Austin who finished with 92 votes; Jennifer S. Freel, Austin who finished with 195 votes; Kristofer Monson, Austin who finished with 93 votes; and Michael "Mike" Toth, Austin who finished with 87 votes. 4th District Court of Appeals Place 2: Marialyn Barnard, San Antonio (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 265 votes over Beth Watkins, San Antonio who finished with 201 votes. 4th District Court of Appeals Place 3: Jason Pulliam, San Antonio (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas 2018 Judicial Poll with 241 votes over Patricia O'Connell Alvarez, San Antonio who finished with 225 votes.
13th District Court of Appeals Chief Justice: Dori Contreras, Corpus Christi (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll with 187 over Ernie Aliseda, and Ray Thomas, McAllen who finished with 88 votes. 13th District Court of Appeals Place 2: Nora Longoria, McAllen (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll with 219 votes over Greg Perkes, Corpus Christi who finished with 149 votes.
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13th District Court of Appeals Place 4: Rudy Delgado, McAllen (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll with 167 votes over Jaimie Tijerina, McAllen who finished with 159 votes.
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5th District Court of Appeals Place 11: John Browning, Rockwall (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll with 235 votes over Cory Carlyle, Rockwall who finished with 122 votes; Tom Nowak, McKinney who finished with 176 votes; and Dan Wyde, Dallas who finished 145 votes. 5th District Court of Appeals Place 12: Ken Molberg, Dallas (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll with 418 votes over Perry Cockerell, William "Randy" Johnson, Plano who finished with 122 votes; and Jim Pikl, McKinney who finished with 101 votes.
5th District Court of Appeals Place 13: Elizabeth Lang Miers, Dallas (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll with 567 votes over Leslie Lester Osborne, Dallas who finished with 200 votes.
13th District Court of Appeals Place 5: Gina Benavides, Corpus Christi (pictured) won the State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll with 283 votes over Clarissa Silva, Harlingen who finished with 68 votes.
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RANDY BATES for STATE REPRESENTATIVE TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT - 139
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“I look forward to representing you in Austin as your next State Representative. The constituents of District 139 deserve a trusted leader that will fight for a better future and increased opportunities for our families, communities and businesses. I look forward to earning your vote.”
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Randy Bates knows, first hand, the value of a high quality public education. He believes we must invest in our most precious resource, our young people. All students deserve a quality public education. From birth and beyond, our young people are our future. Randy will fight for increased public school funding for the benefit of our children and our educators.
The current state of our justice system needs a major overhaul. With prison overcrowding and too many young people sitting in solitary confinement, we must take a stand and combat the real issues facing our criminal justice system. Randy is committed to working to restore confidence in our justice system and encourage safer communities with deliberate steps to prevent gun violence.
Economic Development
We must develop family sustaining jobs in the District. Randy's vision is to establish enterprise districts and reinvestment zones to help areas with struggling economies. Randy will also work to level the playing field for minority- and women-owned businesses so they have the resources needed for growth and job creation.
Lower Property Taxes Randy will fight against rising property taxes that threaten home ownership.
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I look forward to representing you in Austin as your next State Representative. The constituents of District 139 deserve a trusted leader that will fight for a better future and increased opportunities for our families, communities and businesses. I look forward to earning your vote.
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2018 Trailblazers You Should Know! 2018 MODERN-DAY TRAILBLAZERS, YOU SHOULD KNOW IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS PRIOR TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018
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face a Republican opponent on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, either. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 10
Grady Yarbrough is a modernday African American trailblazer running for Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Cedric Davis, Sr., Adrian Ocegueda, Andrew White, James Jolly Clark, Jeffrey Payne, Joe Mumbach, Lupe Valdez, and Tom Wakely, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
Sheila Jackson Lee is a modern-day African American trailblazer currently representing the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. She is being challenged by fellow Democrat Richard Johnson.
Michael Cooper is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrat Mike Collier in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Richard Johnson is a modernday African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. Johnson is seeking to unseat Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 22
Letitia Plummer is a modernday African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Mark Gibson, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Steve Brown in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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J. Darnell Jones is a modernday African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 2nd Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Ali A. Khorasani, H.P. Parvizian, Silky Malik, and Todd Litton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. Joshua A. Butler is a modernday African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 7th Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Alex Triantaphyllis, Ivan Sanchez, James Cargas, Jason Westin, Laura Moser, and Lizzie Panill Fletcher on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
Steve Brown is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Mark Gibson in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Al Green is a modern-day African American trailblazer currently representing the 9th Congressional District of Texas. He is running for reelection unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. He will not
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Tawana Walter-Cadien is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 10th Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Kevin Nelson, Madeline K. Eden, Matt Harris, Mike Siegel, Richie DeGrow, and Tami Walker on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
Mark Gibson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Steve Brown in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Wakely, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Cedric Davis Sr. is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 against fellow Democrats Grady Yarbrough, Adrian Ocegueda, Andrew White, James Jolly Clark, Jeffrey Payne, Joe Mumbach, Lupe Valdez, and Tom
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Chris Spellmon is a modernday African American trailblazer running for Railroad Commissioner on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrat Roman McAllen in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Maria T. Jackson is a modernday African American trailblazer running for Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Ramona Franklin is a modernday African American trailblazer running for Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 7 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 15
Damian Lacroix is a modernday African American trailblazer running for State Senator for District 15 on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Hank Segelke, and John Whitmire in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. John Whitmire currently represents Senatorial District 15 in the Texas Senate. STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 17
Fran Watson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Senator for District 17 on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Ahmad R. Hassan and Rita Lucido in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Excellence in Law University of Texas School of Law Graduate
18-year civil trial experience in hundreds of cases, with multiple cases tried to jury verdict in Texas courts Promoted to Partner in 7.5 years at International law firm American Bar Fellow, limited to 1% of licensed TX lawyers Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star every year from 2008 to 2014 2007 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the year, Houston Young Lawyers Assoc. *Only African-American in its history
Legacy of Service to the Community
Texas Executive Women, mentoring & scholarship program for high school girls - 2018 President Houston Lawyers Association (HLA) - Past President Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston - Former Board Member Communities-In-Schools, Drop Out Prevention Program - Past Mentor 2014 Hainsworth Outstanding Service Award, HLA
HERE’S A FEW OF MY KEY ENDORSEMENT: Houston Chronicle Harris County Labor Assembly AFL CIO (COPE) *DUAL Harris County Chapter, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats Our Revolution Houston Black American Democrats Harris County Tejano Democrats Texas Progressive Council Clear Lake And Webster Bar Association Area 5 Democrats *DUAL Bay Area New Democrats *DUAL
Despite Harvey flooding of home, donated clothing/shoes to professional women & provided free office for displaced attorney
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Provided over 1700 hours of free legal services 2017 Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Award-Small Firm Election Protection Legal Volunteer for past 13 years Founder/Member, Houston Diversity Report Card on Law Firm since 2007 Coordinated HLA legal team brief to TX Supreme Court re African-American woman denied right to serve on jury
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 126
Kevin Fulton is a modernday African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 126 against fellow Republicans E. Sam Harless, and Gail Stanart on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 127
Reginald C. Grant Jr. is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 127 seeking to unseat fellow Republican Dan Huberty on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. State Representative Dan Huberty is actually the incumbent running for re-election in this race. STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 131
Alma A. Allen is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 131 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 139
Jarvis D. Johnson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 139 against fellow Democrat Randy Bates on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Randy Bates is a modernday African American trailblazer seeking to unseat State Representative Jarvis Johnson on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 141
Senfronia Thompson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 141 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 142
Harold V. Dutton Jr., is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 142 against fellow Democrat Richard A. Bonton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 142
Richard A. Bonton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 142 to unseat State Representative Harold V. Dutton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 146
Shawn Thierry is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 146 against fellow Democrat Roy Owens on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 146
Roy Owens is a modernday African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 146 to unseat State Representative Shawn Thierry on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 147
Garnet F. Coleman is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 147 against fellow Democrat Daniel Espinoza on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 14TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PLACE 3
Joseph R. Willie, II is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 against fellow Democrat Charles Spain on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 55TH DISTRICT COURT
Latosha Lewis Payne is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 55th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Paul Simon on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 180TH DISTRICT COURT
DaSean Jones is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 180th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 182ND DISTRICT COURT
Jesse McClure is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 182nd Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 246TH DISTRICT COURT
Angela Graves-Harrington is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 246th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Charles Collins on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 246TH DISTRICT COURT
Charles Collins is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 246th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Angela Graves-Harrington on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 257TH DISTRICT COURT
Sandra Peake is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 257th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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257TH DISTRICT COURT
Melanie Flowers is a modernday trailblazer running for District Judge for the 257th Judicial District Court against fellow Republican Alyssa Lemkuil on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.Lemkuil values your vote!
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Lori Chambers Gray is a modernday trailblazer running for District Judge for the 262nd Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.Every vote will matters on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Democratic Primary.
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Shannon Baldwin is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Danval Scarbrough is a modernday African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 7 against fellow Democrat Andrew A. Wright on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Toria J. Finch is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
Charles Johnson is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 263rd Judicial District Court against fellow Republican Justin Keiter on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
Dedra Davis is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 270th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Angelina D. A. Gooden is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 280th Judicial District Court against fellow Republicans George Clevenger, and Geric L. Tipsword on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 309TH DISTRICT COURT
Linda Marie Dunson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 309th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Kathy Vossler on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Germaine Tanner is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 311th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 313TH DISTRICT COURT
Tracy D. Good is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 313th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrats John Stephen Liles, and Natalia Oakes on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Sedrick T. Walker, II is a modernday African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 against fellow Democrat Gus Saper on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Michael Fields is a modern-day trailblazer running for re-election in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No.14 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Kris Ougrah is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 against fellow Democrat Tonya Jones on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 15
Tonya Jones is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 against fellow Democrat Kris Ougrah on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Clyde Raymond Leuchtag is a modern-day trailblazer running for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 1 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Michelle Moore is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 314th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Ronnisha Bowman is a modernday African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 against fellow Democrat Harold J. Landreneau on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Erica Hughes is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 unopposed on Tuesday,
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LaShawn A. Williams is a modernday African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
Kevin Howard is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County District Clerk against fellow Democrats Marilyn Burgess, Michael Jordan, and Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. DISTRICT CLERK
Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter is a modern-day African
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American trailblazer running for Harris County District Clerk against fellow Democrats Marilyn Burgess, Michael Jordan, and Kevin Howard on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
Nat West is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Clerk against fellow Democrats Diane Trautman, and Gayle Young Mitchell on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. COUNTY CLERK
Gayle Young Mitchell is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Clerk against fellow Democrats Diane Trautman, and Nat West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE, POSITION 3, AT LARGE
Elvonte Patton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County School Trustee for Position 3, At Large against fellow Democrats Josh Wallenstein, and Richard Cantu on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Danyahel (Danny) Norris is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County School Trustee for Position 6, Precinct 1 against fellow Democrats John F. Miller, and Prince E. Bryant II on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3, PLACE 2
Lucia Bates is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 seeking to unseat fellow Democrat Don Coffey (the current Justice of the Peace) on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
Audrie Lawton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Ray Shackelford, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
Cheryl Elliott Thornton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Ray Shackelford, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
Ray Shackelford is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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Sharon M. Burney is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, and Ray Shackelford on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. THE END!
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Dem - Proposition 1, Right to a 21st Century Public Education:
Should everyone in Texas have the right to quality public education from pre-k to 12th grade, and affordable and career training without the burden of crushing student loan debt? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 2, Student Loan Debt:
Should everyone in Texas have the right to refinance student loan debt with the Federal Reserve at a 0% interest rate, as relief for the crushing burden of debt and investment in the next generation of Americans? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 3, Right to Healthcare:
Should everyone in Texas have a right to healthcare, guaranteed by a universal, quality Medicarefor-all system? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 4, Right to Economic Security:
Should everyone in Texas have the right to economic security, where all workers have earned paid family and sick leave and a living wage that respects their hard work? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 5, National Jobs Program:
Should the Democratic Party promote a national jobs program, with high wage and labor standards, to replace crumbling infrastructure and rebuild hurricane damaged areas, paid for with local, state, and federal bonds financed through the Federal Reserve at low interest with long term maturities?
Barack Obama Former President
Should every eligible Texan have the right to vote, made easier by automatic voter registration, the option to vote by mail, a state election holiday, and no corporate campaign influence, foreign interference, or illegal gerrymandering? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 10, Right to Criminal Dem - Proposition 6, Right to Clean Air, Safe Water, and a Justice System: Healthy Environment: Should everyone in Texas right to a fair criminal FOR OR
AGAINST
Should everyone in Texas have the right to clean air, safe water, and a healthy environment? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 7, Right to Dignity & Respect:
Should everyone in Texas have the right to a life of dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment anywhere, including businesses and public facilities, no matter how they identify, the color of their skin, who they love, socioeconomic status, or from where they come? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 8, Right to Housing:
Should everyone in Texas have the right to affordable and accessible housing and modern utilities including high speed internet, free from any form of discrimination? FOR OR
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Dem - Proposition 9, Right to Vote:
AGAINST
justice system that treats people equally and puts an end to the mass incarceration of young people of color for minor offenses? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 11, Immigrant Rights:
Should there be a just and fair comprehensive immigration reform solution that includes an earned path to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants and their children, keeps families together, protects DREAMers, and provides workforce solutions for businesses? FOR OR
AGAINST
Dem - Proposition 12, Right to Fair Taxation:
Should everyone in Texas have the right to a fair tax system, where all interests (business, corporations, and individuals) pay their share, so that state government meets its obligations? FOR OR
AGAINST
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Rep - Proposition 1
Texas should replace the property tax system with an appropriate consumption tax equivalent. YES OR NO
Rep - Proposition 2
No governmental entity should ever construct or fund construction of toll roads without voter approval. YES OR NO
Rep - Proposition 3
Republicans in the Texas House should select their Speaker nominee by secret ballot in a binding caucus without Democrat influence. YES OR NO
Rep - Proposition 4
Texas should require employers to screen new hires through the free E-Verify system to protect jobs for legal workers. YES OR NO
Rep - Proposition 5
Texas families should be empowered to choose from public, private, charter, or homeschool options for their children’s education, using tax credits or exemptions without government constraints or intrusion. YES OR NO
Rep - Proposition 6
Texas should protect the privacy and safety of women and children in spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers in all Texas schools and government buildings. YES OR NO
Rep - Proposition 7
“I’m the right choice in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018 race for Judge, 257th Family District Court in the Republican Party Primary for Harris County.” ALYSSA’S KEY ENDORSEMENTS
C Club
Citizen Action Workshop (CAW)
Clear Lake and Webster Bar Association
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Houston Association of Women Attorneys (AWA) Houston Chronicle
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Houston Police Organization of Spanish Speaking Officers (OSSO) Houston Realty Business Coalition Kingwood Tea Party
Mexican American Bar Association of Houston (MABAH) Spring Branch Republicans
Texas Asian Republican Club Texas Conservative View
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Rep - Proposition 8
Vote fraud should be a felony in Texas to help ensure fair elections. YES OR NO
Rep - Proposition 9
Texas demands that Congress completely repeal Obamacare. YES OR NO
Rep - Proposition 10
To slow the growth of property taxes, yearly revenue increases should be capped at 4%, with increases in excess of 4% requiring voter approval. YES OR NO
Tax dollars should not be used to fund the building of stadiums for professional or semi-professional sports teams. YES OR NO
“STRICTLY” FOR CONSERVATIVES
Chris Carmona
Candidate for GOP Chairman
ALYSSA’S EXPERIENCE
Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the first Judge of the 507th Family District Court Served as Judge of 507th District Court from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016
Served as Associate Judge of 308th Family District Court from September 28, 2012 through December 31, 2015
Rated Outstanding/Excellent or Above Average by over 70% of respondents on 2013 and 2015 HBA Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire
Licensed to practice law in Texas in 1992 – practiced exclusively family law for 25 years
Board Certified in Family Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Trained family law mediator since 1994 Frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars
Child support prosecutor and “Friend of the Court” with Harris County Domestic Relations Office for 10 years Represented parties in family law cases in trial courts, courts of appeals, and Texas Supreme Court
Graduate of Texas A&M University (BBA, 1982) and University of Houston Law Center (JD, 1992)
Married since 2000, one daughter
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I believe abortion should be abolished in Texas. YES OR NO
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Tahir Javed is a business leader, activist, philanthropist, and investor who is committed to resistance, progressive solutions, and ethical government. Tahir Javed is running for Congress because he understands the problems facing the district and the country, and has the experience and desire to get things done.
Tahir Javed has lived the promise of the American Dream. He wants every family to have the opportunity to thrive and grow, and for our communities to be united, not divided.
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DEAR PRECINCT 7 REGISTERED VOTERS: I am seeking this position because first I believe that I am qualified. Second, I believe that it is time for new leadership. I want to Bring Back the People’s Court. That means opening up the courthouse doors to the community in which it serves. It also means providing services, such as educational training, social services, and resources to Pro Se litigants who cannot afford legal representation. My goal is to partner with organizations in our community to provide additional services to those in need. Below are five ways, in which I plan to accomplish this goal:
• Enhance courthouse technology by creating a ”Courthouse App” • Hold monthly night court and/or weekend court • Establish an onsite resource center for Pro Se Litigants • Open up the courthouse doors and allow organizations and professionals to host educational seminars • Work with the Constable’s office to promote safety in the community
- AUDRIE LAWTON
2018 Democratic Candidate for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2
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LEADERSHIP
• 2008 Delegate- Texas State Democratic Convention • Vice-President-Thurgood Marshall Class of 2002 • Law Review-Thurgood Marshall School of Law • Worked as a pro bono coordinator for Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program • Speaker, Ethics, State Bar of Texas • Speaker, Texas BarCle 2017 • Community Leader and volunteer
EXPERIENCE
• Licensed to practice law for 15 years in the State of Texas • Licensed to practice law in the Eastern, Southern, Northern, Western Districts of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • Former Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas • Former Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, State Bar of Texas • Former Prosecutor (Sex crimes), Special Prosecution Unit of TX
COMMITMENT
• Sustaining member of the Harris County Democratic Party • Harris County Young Democrats, member • Creditors Rights section State Bar Texas, member • Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, member • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, lifetime member • Jack and Jill of America, Houston Chapter
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COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW #7 Campaign Platform
Justice Reform Bail Bond Reduction Fairness and Impartiality Improving Court Proceedings and Efficiency Work in Conjuction with Community Resources to improve Community Safety Require Education instead of incarceration for Qualified Young First-Time Offenders Committed to Solutions and Problem Solving within the Judicial System
Background
Graduate Thurgood Marshall School of Law Licensed to Practice Law in Texas since 2011 Native Houstonian Lifelong Resident - Kashmere Gardens Active Member - Super Neighborhood 52 Board Member - Near Northside Management District Solo Practitioner in Harris and Surrounding Counties Areas of Concentration: Probate, Family, Civil Litigation, and Misdemeanor Criminal Cases
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