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Gerry Wayne Monroe’s 2020 List of Nonpartisan Judicial Endorsements for Harris County, Texas
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2020 JUDICIAL ENDORSEMENTS FOR HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS Gerry Wayne Monroe The endorsements listed inside this “GROUND-GAME” edition of Houston Business Connections Newspaper are those of Gerry Wayne Monroe and does not necessarily refrect the views or opinions of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, our readers, advertisers, or sponsors. However, if you believe that electing the “BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who best represents your interests, concerns, and issues that are near and dear to your heart – this “ENDORSEMENT SLATE” has been created with you in mind. So, as you prepare to make a wise voting decision on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, let’s not forget that “JUDICIAL RACES MATTER” and that we need “THE BEST QUALIFIED” people who have a heart for humanity serving as ministers of justice. And with that said, please know this: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” I actually found this passage of scripture in the book of Proverbs in the 29th Chapter and 2nd verse in the King James Version of the Holy Bible. In this, I am encouraging all of my fellow believers to cast their ballot for the “BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value your vote, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Harris County, Texas.
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Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court Nathan Hecht (Republican)
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Amy Clark Meachum (Democrat)
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Chief Justice Nathan Hecht is being challenged by Amy Clark Meachum in the race for Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, on Nov. 3rd.
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 6 Jane Bland (Republican)
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Kathy Cheng (Democrat)
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Justice Jane Bland is being challenged by Kathy Cheng in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 6, Unexpired Term, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 Jeff Boyd (Republican)
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Staci Williams (Democrat)
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Judge Staci Williams will be seeking to unseat Justice Jeff Boyd in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7, on November 3rd.
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 Brett Busby (Republican)
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Gisela D. Triana (Democrat)
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Justice Brett Busby is being challenged by Gisela D. Triana in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 Bert Richardson (Republican)
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Elizabeth Davis Frizell (Democrat)
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Elizabeth Davis Frizell is challenging Judge Bert Richardson in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, on November 3rd.
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 David Newell (Republican)
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Brandon Birmingham (Democrat)
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Judge David Newell is being challenged by Judge Brandon Birmingham in the race for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals Tracy Elizabeth Christopher (Republican)
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Jane Robinson (Democrat)
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Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher is being challenged by Jane Robinson in the race for Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, on Nov. 3rd.
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3 Russell Lloyd (Republican)
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Veronica Rivas-Molloy (Democrat)
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Justice Russell Lloyd is being challenged by Veronica Rivas-Molloy in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5 Terry Adams (Republican)
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Ampara Monique Guerra (Democrat)
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Justice Terry Adams is being challenged by Ampara Monique Guerra in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5, on Nov. 3rd.
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4 Kevin Patrick Yeary (Republican)
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Tina Clinton (Democrat)
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Judge Kevin Patrick Yeary is being challenged by Judge Tina Clinton in the race for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7 Ken Wise (Republican)
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Tamika “Tami” Craft (Democrat)
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Tamika “Tami” Craft will be seeking to unseat Justice Ken Wise in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7, on Nov. 3rd.
District Judge, 61st Civil District Court
Elizabeth Erin Lunceford (Republican)
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Fredericka Phillips (Democrat)
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Judge Fredericka Phillips will be seeking to fend off the challenge of former Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford in the race for District Judge, 61st Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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District Judge, 80th Civil District Court Sharon Hemphill (Republican)
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Jeralynn Manor (Democrat)
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Jeralynn C. Manor and Sharon Hemphill are facing off in the race for District Judge 80th Civil District Court in Harris County on Nov. 3rd.
District Judge, 127th Civil District Court Nile Copeland (Republican)
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R.K. Sandill (Democrat)
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Judge R.K. Sandill is being challenged by Nile Copeland in the race for District Judge, 127th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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District Judge, 129th Civil District Court Will Archer (Republican)
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Michael Gomez (Democrat)
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Judge Michael Gomez is being challenged by Will Archer in the race for District Judge, 129th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
District Judge, 133rd Civil District Court Sheri Y. Dean (Republican)
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Jaclanel McFarland (Democrat)
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Judge Jaclanel McFarland is being challenged by former Judge Sheri Y. Dean in the race for District Judge, 133rd Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on November 3, 2020.
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District Judge, 164th Civil District Court Michael Landrum (Republican)
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Cheryl Elliott Thornton (Democrat)
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Cheryl Elliott Thornton and former Judge Michael Landrum are facing off in the race for District Judge 80th Civil District Court.
District Judge, 165th Civil District Court Bruce Bain (Republican)
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Ursula Hall (Democrat)
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Judge Ursula Hall is being challenged by former Bruce Bain in the race for District Judge, 165th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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District Judge, 215th Civil District Court Fred Shuchart (Republican)
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Elaine Palmer (Democrat)
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Judge Elaine Palmer is being challenged by Fred Shuchart in the race for District Judge, 215th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
District Judge, 334th Civil District Court Dan Lemkuil (Republican)
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Dawn Deshea Rogers (Democrat)
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Dan Lemkuil and Dawn Deshea Rogers are facing off in the race for District Judge 334th Civil District Court in Harris County on Nov. 3rd.
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District Judge, 339th Criminal District Court Jesse McClure (Republican)
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Te’iva Bell (Democrat)
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Judge Jesse McClure is being challenged by former Te’iva Bell in the race for District Judge, 339th Civil District Court in Harris County.
District Judge, 351st Criminal District Court Arlene Hecht (Republican)
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Natalia “Nata” Cornello (Democrat)
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Arlene Hecht and Natalia “Nata” Cornello are facing off in the race for District Judge 351st Civil District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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Family District Judge, 507th Judicial District Court Alyssa Lemkuil (Republican)
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Julia Maldonado (Democrat)
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Judge Julia Maldonado is being challenged by Alyssa Lemkuil in the race for Family District Judge, 507th Judicial District in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Judge, County Civil Court at Law No.4 Clyde Raymond Leuchtag (Republican)
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Lesley Briones (Democrat)
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Judge Lesley Briones is being challenged by Clyde Raymond Leuchtag in the race forJudge, County Civil Court at Law No.4 on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No.12 Linda Garcia (Republican)
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Genesis Draper (Democrat)
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Judge Genesis Draper is being challenged by Linda Garcia in the race forJudge, County Criminal Court at Law No.12 on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No.16 Bill Harmon (Republican)
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Darrell Jordan (Democrat)
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Judge Darrell Jordan is being challenged by former Judge Bill Harmon in the race forJudge, County Criminal Court at Law No.16 on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 Jerry Wayne Dugat (Republican)
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Eric William Carter (Democrat)
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Jerry Wayne Dugat will be seeking to unseat Judge Eric William Carter in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1.
Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 Russ Ridgway (Republican)
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Israel Garcia (Democrat)
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Israel Garcia will be seeking to unseat Judge Russ Ridgway in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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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.
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