2018 HARRIS COUNTY SPOTLIGHT
DaSean Jones
Audia Jones
DASEAN JONES Featuring...
2018 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
180TH CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Election Day: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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DaSean Jones
Audia Jones
A Democrat You Should Know!
According to his website DaSean Jones is running for judge in order to set the conditions for Harris County to lead the nation in a more progressive direction with respect to Criminal Justice. DaSean Jones wants to institute alternative sentencing initiatives that are not solely punitive, but rehabilitative. Although a quiet and reserved professional, DaSean has been afforded an incredibly interesting life experience he uses to shape his perspective. DaSean believes that the people who make the life decisions for so many of Harris County's citizens either lack life experience or do not share in the same or similar experiences of the men and women who are punished on a daily basis. As a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, DaSean has been faced with experiences and challenges that have broadened his mind. After living and working throughout the world as a military brat and then as an Army Officer, DaSean was lucky to share and learn about many different cultures and ideologies. In executing his duties as a combat arms officer, it was always paramount that he leads his soldiers in a fair and balanced manner. Thus, he believes that the Judicial System should be fair and balanced. DaSean decided to run for Judge after witnessing first-hand how some judges do not disperse justice fairly across the board and seem close-minded and prejudiced towards some defendants and attorneys. Ready to tarnish their records or reputation. Yet, these same judges afford those who they are familiar with or more in
line with financially better treatment and basic courtesies even moments after giving someone else "the benefit of the doubt." Financial status, connections, race, clothing, and other variables should not come into play in regards to the administration of justice. This is not fair and needs to be stopped. DaSean does not believe that such conduct marches in step with the appropriate character of a judge in Harris County, Texas, or anywhere else in the United States. As a result, it is his opinion that the criminal justice system, which is very necessary and fundamental to law and order, is off track and that those who benefit from it generally turn a blind eye to its folly. DaSean was raised by his dad, a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, and his mother, who passed away on Valentine's Day a few weeks after his return from his second tour in Iraq. DaSean has three siblings. Two of which are disabled veterans who served overseas. While in elementary school, DaSean visited Auschwitz, Anne Frank's house, and other key historical examples of social injustice and abuse of power. These experiences have helped mold him into the person he is today. After graduating from Tuskegee University, DaSean commissioned as an Army Field Artillery Officer, where he led soldiers from all walks of life and held the highest standards as an officer and a gentleman. After his mother's death on February 14, 2008, DaSean decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. As a senior Army Captain, he left a promising career, sold his house and the balance of his belongings in order to pursue his calling. He attended law school while working in the Army Reserves. Upon completing his degree, he started his own law practice. DaSean, his wife, and two children now call Houston home.
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“Key 2018 Harris County races involving African-American candidates.”
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SPOTLIGHT
DON’T FORGET THAT EVERY VOTE WILL MATTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH IN HARRIS COUNTY ANALYSIS BY AUBREY R. TAYLOR
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here’s a lot of talk about Texas being a red state floating around. Sure, traditionally that has been the case. But after the historic showing put on display by Texas Democrats back on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, reasonable minds would have to agree that the aforementioned distinction could possibly be on the verge of becoming a hue of a different shade in the very near future – especially if Democrats have anything to say about it.. But on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, the day when Democratic hopefuls and Republican hopefuls are set to face off, nothing should be taken for granted. So, don’t forget that we must make it our business to elect the “BEST-QUALIFIED” candidates who value our vote when we go to the polls to cast our vote!
EARLY VOTING PERIOD:
The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018 in the State of Texas.
ELECTION DAY VOTING:
If you can’t vote early for some reason, you can still cast your vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the State of Texas
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“Key 2018 Harris County races involving African-American candidates.”
VOTE FOR THE BEST-QUALIFIED CANDIDATE WHO VALUES YOUR VOTE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: “Please be reminded that Houston Business Connections Newspaper© has discontinued the process of issuing endorsements in political contests. However, as publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper and Magazine I remain committed to informing, empowering and arming our readership with the pertinent information they need to identify the “BEST-QUALIFIED” candidates who value, respect, and appreciate our vote and support. So, with this stated goal in mind, we will endeavor to do our very best to assist our readers with the oftentimes daunting task of identifying “THE BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value, respect, and appreciate “OUR” vote on November 6, 2018.”
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The Race for Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar (Republican)
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Joi Chevalier (Democrat)
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Glenn Hegar and Joi Chevalier are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Comptroller of Public Accounts in Texas.
Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1 Sharon Keller (Republican)
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Maria T. Jackson (Democrat)
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Sharon Keller and Maria T. Jackson are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals in the State of Texas on November 6, 2018.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
State Representative, District 131 Syed S. Ali (Republican)
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Alma A. Allen (Democrat)
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Syed S. Ali and Alma A. Allen are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for State Representative, District 131 in Texas.
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7
Barbara Paker Hervey (Republican)
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Ramona Franklin (Democrat)
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Barbara Parker Hervey and Ramona Franklin are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 in Texas .
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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State Representative, District 147 Thomas Wang (Republican)
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Garnet F. Coleman (Democrat)
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Thomas Wang and Garnet F. Coleman are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for State Representative, District 147.
District Judge, 55th Judicial District Court Jeff Shadwick (Republican)
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Latosha Lewis Payne (Democrat)
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Jeff Shadwick and Latosha Lewis Payne are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for District Judge, 55th Judicial District Court in Harris County on November 6th.
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HBC MAGAZINE®
“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
District Judge, 180th Judicial District Court Catherine Evans (Republican)
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DaSean Jones (Democrat)
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Catherine Evans and DaSean Jones are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for District Judge, 180th Judicial District Court.
District Judge, 182nd Judicial District Court Jesse McClure (Republican)
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Danilo “Danny” Lacayo (Democrat)
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Jesse McClure and Danilo “Danny” Lacayo are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for District Judge, 182nd Judicial District Court in Harris County.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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District Judge, 262nd Judicial District Court Tammy J. Thomas (Republican)
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Lori Chambers Gray (Democrat)
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Tammy J. Thomas and Lori Chambers Gray are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, 262nd Judicial District Court.
District Judge, 263rd Judicial District Court Charles Johnson (Republican)
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Amy Martin (Democrat)
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Charles Johnson and Amy Martin are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, 263rd Judicial District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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HBC MAGAZINE®
“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
District Judge, 270th Judicial District Brent Gamble (Republican)
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Dedra Davis (Democrat)
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Brent Gamble and Dedra Davis are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for District Judge, 270th Judicial District Court.
Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District Court Charley Prine (Republican)
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Angela Graves-Harrington (Democrat)
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Charley Prine and Angela Graves-Harrington are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Harris County, Texas
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District Court Melanie Flowers (Republican)
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Sandra J. Peake (Democrat)
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Melanie Flowers and Sandra J. Peake are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District Court in Harris County.
Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District Court Angelina D.A. Gooden (Republican)
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Barbara J. Stalder (Democrat)
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Angelina D.A. Gooden and Barbara J. Stalder are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District Court Sheri Y. Dean (Republican)
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Linda Marie Dunson (Democrat)
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Sheri Y. Dean and Linda Marie Dunson are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas.
Family District Judge, 311th Judicial District Court Alicia Franklin York (Republican)
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Germaine Tanner (Democrat)
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Alicia Franklin York and Germaine Tanner are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 311th Judicial District Court.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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Family District Judge, 314th Judicial District Court John F. Phillips (Republican)
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Michelle Moore (Democrat)
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John F. Phillips and Michelle Moore are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, 314th Judicial District Court.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 Bill Harmon (Republican)
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Ronnisha Bowman (Democrat)
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Bill Harmon and Ronnisha Bowman are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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HBC MAGAZINE®
“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 Natalie C. Fleming (Republican)
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Erica Hughes (Democrat)
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Natalie C. Fleming and Erica Hughes are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 John Clinton (Republican)
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Shannon Baldwin (Democrat)
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John Clinton and Shannon Baldwin are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #4.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 John Wakefield (Republican)
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Toria J. Finch (Democrat)
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John Wakefield and Toria J. Finch are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #9.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 Aaron Burdette (Republican)
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Sedrick T. Walker, II (Democrat)
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Aaron Burdette and Sedrick T. Walker, II are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #11 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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HBC MAGAZINE®
“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 John Spjut (Republican)
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Cassandra Y. Hollemon (Democrat)
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John Spjut and Cassandra Y. Hollemon are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #12 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 Mike Fields (Republican)
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David L. Singer (Democrat)
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Mike Fields and David L. Singer are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #14.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 Roger Bridgwater (Republican)
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Tonya Jones (Democrat)
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Roger Bridgwater and Tonya Jones are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #15 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Clyde Raymond Leuchtag (Republican)
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George Barnstone (Democrat)
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Clyde Raymond Leuchtag and George Barnstone are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law #1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 3 Linda Storey (Republican)
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LaShawn A. Williams (Democrat)
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Linda Storey and LaShawn A. Williams are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law #3.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2 “DC” Caldwell (Republican)
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Sharon M. Burney (Democrat)
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“DC” Caldwell and Sharon M. Burney are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2 on Tuesday, November 6th.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS?
As a registered voter in Texas, you have the right to: A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot. Ask the polling place official for instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote). Cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation. Receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake while marking the ballot. Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand the English language. Help to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot, or understand the language in which it is written. Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Secretary of State (1.800.252.8683) or to your local election official. Cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the list of registered voters. (1) Cast a provisional ballot (a) if you do not possess one of the seven (7) acceptable forms of photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, and you can reasonably obtain one of these forms of identification or (b) if you possess, but did not bring to the polling place, one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, or (c) if you do not possess one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, you could otherwise not reasonably obtain one, but you did not bring a supporting form of identification to the polling place, and (2) the right to present one of the acceptable forms of photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, or, if you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain an acceptable form of photo identification, the right to execute a reasonable impediment declaration and present one of the supporting forms of identification, to the county voter registrar’s office, within six (6) calendar days after election day, or, if applicable, qualify for a temporary (natural disaster or religious objection to being photographed) or permanent (disability) exemption, within six (6) calendar days of election day, at the county voter registrar’s office. Vote once at any early voting location during the early voting period within the territory conducting the election. File an administrative complaint with the Secretary of State concerning violations of federal and state voting procedures.