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Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Early Voting: Feb.16TH - 26TH

“I am, and have been an entrepreneur since 1978.”

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Theresa Hearn-Haynes for State Representative House District 150

A Voice for the Voiceless... ...A Servant for the People! NO MORE Property Taxes for Our Senior Citizens

NO MORE Property Taxes for Widows of Disabled Veterans Regardless of Percent Disability NO MORE Genetically Modified Foods (GMO)

MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Women Attorneys American Bar Association National Bar Association Federal Indian Bar Association

COMMUNITY

Navy Sea Cadet Officer, -- United States Navy (2002 – Present) Akins Army Consumer Advocate, -- Channel 2 (2003 – 2005) Wild Heather Civic Association – Past President

Past President of the Southside Community Improvement Association -- 33 different civic clubs on the south side of Houston

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Theresa Hearn-Haynes is Asking for Your Vote

THERESA IS COMMITTED to protecting our environment as our next House District 150 State Representative.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to protecting our border, and keeping illegals out as our next House District 150 State Rep.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to getting video cameras inside courtrooms throughout the state of Texas.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to establishing a Citizens Review Board to hear complaints against attorneys and judges throughout the state of Texas.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to establishing equality in criminal sentencing in jurisdictions throughout Texas.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to increasing teacher salaries throughout the state of Texas when she’s elected.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to creating a better free breakfast program in schools throughout the state of Texas.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to revising the Texas Education Curriculum for the betterment of current and future generations of Texas students.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to decreasing the Insurance Rates for Windstorm, Homeowner and Automobile Policies throughout the entire state of Texas.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to establishing a better, more affordable and accessible Health Care System in Texas. * Implementation of alternative health care into health insurance plans, i.e., naturopathic doctors, acupuncturist, any natural

health providers who are not included in health insurance policies is very important.

THERESA IS COMMITTED to pushing legislation for strict penalties and/or fines for “Slander of the Law” * Slander of the law means degrading, demeaning, or causing a person to feel less than, provoking others to anger. THERESA IS COMMITTED to pushing legislation “AGAINST” negative (Slanderous) campaign advertising in Texas.

Theresa Hearn-Haynes is Proven & Experienced

Theresa will bring her extensive experience in operations management, driving revenue growth and profit to the Texas House of Representatives.

* University of Tulsa School of Law (20082009) Legal Research/Assistant Professor

* Robert Hodge and Associates (1984-1986) Law Clerk * University Savings (1981-1983) Branch Relief Manager

Educational Background

* University of Tulsa, College of Law (20082009) LL.M (Master of Laws) in Federal Indian and Indigenous Law * South Texas College of Law (1986) Doctor of Jurisprudence

* University of Houston Law Center (1997) Certification in Mediation and Dispute Resolution

* University of Iowa (1981) Studies in Preventative Medicine and Environmental Health * University of Illinois (1975) Received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology

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Important 2016 Election Dates

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - Mark your calendar for the 2016 Democratic and Republican Primaries.

Friday, January 1, 2016*

First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (NEW LAW: first day of calendar year for ABBM and FPCA) Last Day to Register to Vote

Monday, February 1, 2016

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016* *First business day after Presidents' Day First Day of Early Voting

Friday, February 19, 2016 (NEW LAW: 11th day before election day; ABBM and FPCA) Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)

Friday, February 26, 2016 Last Day of Early Voting

Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, March 1, 2016 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. (unless overseas deadline applies).

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KEY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR UNITED STATES PRESIDENT EXPECTED TO APPEAR ON THE TEXAS BALLOT *NOTE: The names listed in the Republican Primary section only reflect the ballot application forms delivered or submitted to the Republican Party of Texas (RPT.) An applicant’s name on this list does not indicate RPT’s actual acceptance of that candidate’s application, as acceptance only occurs after the review process is completed. The Texas Secretary of State’s website will contain information on the candidates’ status. For complete information please access SOS Website and search for your name in the counties you are running in. The key 2016 Republican Candidates running for President of the United States of America are: Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, John R. Kasich, Mike Huck-

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abee, Elizabeth Gray, Rand Paul, Lindsey Graham, and Rick Santorum. KEY 2016 “COMPETITIVE” REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RACES FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS IN TEXAS

DISTRICT 1: The race for the 1st Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Simon Winston, Louie Gohmert, and Anthony Culler in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

DISTRICT 4: The race for the 4th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Lou Gigliotti, John Ratcliffe, and Ray Hall in the Tues., March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. DISTRICT 6: The race for the 6th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Joe Barton, Steven Fowler, and Collin Baker in the 2016 Republican Primary.

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DISTRICT 7: The race for the 7th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between John Culberson and James Lloyd in the 2016 Republican Primary.

DISTRICT 8: The race for the 8th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Kevin Brady, Steve Toth, Andre Dean, and Craig McMichael in the 2016 Republican Primary.

DISTRICT 14: The race for the 14th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Randy Weber and Keith Casey in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

DISTRICT 15: The race for the 15th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Ruben O. Villarreal, Xavier Salinas, and Tim Westley in the 2016 Republican Primary. DISTRICT 17: The race for the 17th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Bill Flores, Kaleb Sims, and Ralph Patterson in the 2016 Republican Primary. DISTRICT 18: The race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Sharon Joy Fisher, Reggie Gonzales, Ava Pate and Lori Bartley, in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

DISTRICT 19: The race for the 19th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Donald R. May, Glen Robertson, Joday, Arrington, Greg Garrett, Michael Bob Starr, Derenda D. Warren, John C. Key, Jason Corley, and Don Parrish in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. DISTRICT 21: The race for the 21st Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Matt McCall, Lamar Smith, John Murphy, and Todd Phelps in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

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DISTRICT 23: The race for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Will Hurd and William “Hart” Peterson in the 2016 Republican Primary. DISTRICT 26: The race for the 26th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Michael C. Burgess, Joel A. Krause, and Micah Beebe in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. DISTRICT 27: The race for the 27th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Black Farenthold and Gregg Deeb in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

DISTRICT 29: The race for the 29th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Julio Garza and Robert Schafranek in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

DISTRICT 31: The race for the 31st Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between John Carter and Mike Sweeney in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. DISTRICT 32: The race for the 32nd Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Pete Sessions, Paul Brown, Cheri Myint Roughneen, Russ Ramsland, and Jeff Tokar in the 2016 Republican Primary.

DISTRICT 33: The race for the 33rd Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between M. Mark Mitchell and Bruce Chadwick in the 2016 Republican Primary. DISTRICT 34: The race for the 34th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Rey Gonzalez, Jr. and William “Willie” Vaden in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary in Harris County. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 and end on Friday, February 26, 2016.

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KEY 2016 “COMPETITIVE” REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RACE FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER IN TEXAS

The candidates running statewide for Texas Railroad Commissioner in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary are: David Porter, John Greytok, Gary Gates, Ron Hale, Doug Jeffrey, Wayne Christian, Weston Martinez, and Lance N. Christian. KEY “COMPETITIVE” TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RACES FOR TEXAS SUPREME COURT

PLACE 3: The candidates running for Texas Supreme Court Place 3 in the Tuesday, March 1, Republican Primary are: Debra Lehrmann and Michael Massengale.

PLACE 5: The candidates running for Texas Supreme Court Place 5 in the March 1, Republican Primary are: Paul Green and Rick Green.

PLACE 9: The candidates running for Texas Supreme Court Place 9 in the March 1, Republican Primary are: Eva Guzman and Joe Pool.

KEY “COMPETITIVE” TUESDAY, MARCH 1, REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RACES FOR THE TEXAS COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS

PLACE 2: The candidates running for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2 in the Tuesday, March 1, Republican Primary are: Mary Lou Keel, Ray Wheless, and Chris Oldner.

PLACE 5: The candidates running for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 5 in the 2016 Republican Primary are: Sid Harle, Brent Webster, Steve Smith, and Scott Walker.

PLACE 6: The candidates running for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 6 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary are: Michael E. Keasler and Richard Davis.

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KEY “COMPETITIVE” TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RACE FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 9: The candidates running for the State Board of Education District 9 in the 2016 Republican Primary are: Mary Lou Bruner, Keven M. Ellis, and Hank Hering.

KEY 2016 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR U.S. PRESIDENT EXPECTED TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN TEXAS

The key Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic candidates running for President of the United States of America are: Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Martin J. O’Malley, Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, Calvis Hawes, Keith Judd, Star Locke, and Willie L. Wilson. KEY 2016 “COMPETITIVE” DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RACES FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS IN TEXAS

DISTRICT 10: The race for the 10th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Scot B. Gallaher and Tawana W. Cadien in the 2016 Democratic Primary. DISTRICT 22: The race for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Mark Gibson and A.R. Hassan in the 2016 Democratic Primary. DISTRICT 29: The race for United States Representative for the 29th Congressional District will be a showdown between Congressman Gene Green, Dominique M. Garcia, and Adrian Garcia in the 2016 in the Democratic Primary.

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KEY “COMPETITIVE” TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RACES FOR TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSIONER

The candidates running statewide for Texas Railroad Commissioner in the Tuesday, March 1, Democratic Primary are: Lon Burnam, Cody Garrett, and Grady Yarbrough.

KEY “COMPETITIVE” TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RACE FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

DISTRICT 6: The candidates running for the State Board of Education District 6 in the 2016 Democratic Primary are: R. Dakota Carter, Michael Jordan, and Jasmine L. Jenkins.

FORT BEND DEMOCRATS

ATTENTION DEMOCRATS: The key Ground-Game Magazine® Tuesday, March 1, 2016 “Democratic” Primary “Competitive” Race in Fort Bend is the race for Texas State Representative (HD-27) between Ron Reynolds, Steve Brown, Angelique Bartholomew, and Chris Henderson.

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***IMPORTANT (HD-27) INFORMATION

State Rep. Ron E. Reynolds (HD-27) is seeking re-election while fighting what he believes to be a miscarriage of justice he received

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in Montgomery County. Reynolds is seeking to hold on to his seat while appealing his recent conviction on five counts of Misdemeanor barratry. He is out of jail after posting a $25,000 bond to gain his freedom -- as he fights to clear his name. His appeal in the “MISDEMEANOR BARRATRY CASE” is being handled by his fellow State Representative Harold Dutton (HD -142) – a wellknown Houston-area legislator and attorney. In a recent television interview Dutton seemed to allude to the fact that racism may have been a factor in the case against Reynolds – calling it “Conroe Justice.” It is also fair to note that, the misdemeanor conviction (alone) does not disqualify State Rep. Ron Reynolds from continuing to serve the people of Fort Bend County.

FORT BEND REPUBLICANS

ATTENTION REPUBLICANS: Key Ground-Game Magazine® Tuesday, March 1, 2016 “Republican” Primary “Competitive” Race in Fort Bend is the race for Texas State Representative (HD-27) between Ken Bryant and Mary Walker.

ATTENTION “ALL” HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATS

The key Ground-Game Magazine® Tuesday, March 1, 2016 “Democratic” Primary “Competitive” Races are as follows: U.S. REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 10

The race for the 10th Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Scot B. Gallaher and Tawana W. Cadien in the 2016 Democratic Primary.

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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 22

The race for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas will be a showdown between Mark Gibson and A.R. Hassan in the 2016 Democratic Primary. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 29

The race for United States Representative for the 29th Congressional District will be a showdown between Congressman Gene Green, Dominique M. Garcia, and Adrian Garcia in the 2016 in the Democratic Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 126

The race for State Representative for House District 126 will be a showdown between Joy Dawson-Thomas and Cris Hernandez in the 2016 Democratic Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 131

The race for State Representative for House District 131 will be a showdown between State Rep. Alma Allen and John Shike on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 137

The race for State Representative for House District 137 will be a showdown between State Rep. Gene Wu and Edward Pollard in the Tuesday, March 1, 2015 Democratic Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 139

The race for State Representative for House District 139 will be a showdown between Randy Bates, Kimberly Willis, Jerry Ford Jr., and Jarvis D. Johnson in the Democratic Primary.

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TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 144

The race for State Representative for House District 144 will be a showdown between Mary Ann Perez, Cody Ray Wheeler, and Bernie Aldape III in the 2016 Democratic Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 148

The race for State Representative for House District 148 will be a showdown between State Rep. Jessica Christina Farrar and Dave Wilson in the 2016 Democratic Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 149

The race for State Representative for House District 149 will be a showdown between State Rep. Hubert Vo and Demetria Smith in the 2016 Democratic Primary in Harris County. JUSTICE, 14TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PLACE 2

The race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 2 will be a showdown between Candace White and Jim Sharp n the 2016 Democratic Primary. HARRIS COUNTY COURT AT LAW #1

The race for Harris County Court at Law #1 will be a showdown between George Barnstone, and F. Richard Leach on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary. DISTRICT JUDGE, 11TH CIVIL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 11th Civil Judicial District will be a showdown between Kristen Hawkins, Rabeea Collier, and Jim Lewis in the 2016 Democratic Primary.

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DISTRICT JUDGE, 61ST CIVIL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 61th Civil Judicial District will be a showdown between Julie Countiss, Dion Ramos, and Fredericka Phillips on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary for Harris County, Texas. DISTRICT JUDGE, 165TH CIVIL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 165th Civil Judicial District will be a showdown between Josefina Rendon, and Ursula A. Hall on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary. DISTRICT JUDGE, 215TH CIVIL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 215th Civil Judicial District will be a showdown between Judge Elaine Palmer, Joshua A. Verde, JoAnn Storey, and Jonathan C.C. Day on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary. DISTRICT JUDGE, 174TH CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 174th Criminal Judicial District will be a showdown between Mack McInnis, Raul Rodriguez, and Hazel B. Jones on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary. DISTRICT JUDGE, 176TH CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 176th Criminal Judicial District will be a showdown between Shawna L. Reagin, and Nikita “Niki” Harmon on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary for Harris County, Texas. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Early voting will end on Friday, February 26, 2016.

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DISTRICT JUDGE, 177TH CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 177th Criminal Judicial District will be a showdown between Robert Johnson and David L. Singer in the 2016 Democratic Primary. DISTRICT JUDGE, 178TH CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 178th Criminal Judicial District will be a showdown between Kelli Johnson, and Lori Chambers Gray on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary. DISTRICT JUDGE, 179TH CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 179th Criminal Judicial District will be a showdown between Stephen Aslett, and Randy Roll on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary in Harris County. DISTRICT JUDGE, 333RD CIVIL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

The race for District Judge, 333th Civil Judicial District will be a showdown between Lisa Ketai, and Daryl Moore on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Primary. DISTRICT JUDGE, 351ST CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Greg Glass is a candidate running for District Judge for the 351st Criminal Judicial District Court in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

George Powell is a candidate running for District Judge for the 351st Criminal Judicial District Court in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Kim Ogg is a candidate running for Harris County District Attorney in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary. Lloyd Wayne Oliver is a candidate running for Harris County District Attorney in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Morris Overstreet is a candidate running for Harris County District Attorney in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF

Jerome Moore is a candidate running for Harris County Sheriff in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Ed Gonzalez is a candidate running for Harris County Sheriff in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Theodore "Ted" Perez is a candidate running for Harris County Sheriff in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Jeff Staiber is a candidate running for Harris County Sheriff in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR

Brandon Dudley is a candidate running for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Ann Harris Bennett is a candidate running for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3

Erik Michael Hassan is a candidate running for Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary.

Jenifer Rene Pool is a candidate running for Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary. HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT NO. 1, PLACE 1

Harold J. Landreneau is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary.

Eric William Carter is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, Place 1 in the Democratic Primary.

Shari D. Bihms is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, Place 1 in the 2016 Democratic Primary.

Warren Fitzgerald Jr. is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, Place 1 in the Democratic Primary. Tanya Makany-Rivera is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary.

Kevinn Robinson is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Millen A. Zemo is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT NO. 3, PLACE 1

Joe Stephens is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 3, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

LaTonya Allen is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 3, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT NO. 6, PLACE 1

Judge Richard C. Vara is the Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Priscilla Vasquez is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 6, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT NO. 7, PLACE 1

Judge Hilary H. Green is the Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 7, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Fred Reynolds is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 7, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Cheryl Elliott Thornton is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 7, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary.

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Dr. Joseph R. Willie, II is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 7, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County, Texas.

Keryl L. Douglas is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 7, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Elijah Carl Lewis is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 7, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Desmond Earl Spivey is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 7, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County, Texas.

Jerome Provost is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 7, Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary. HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 1 "Ced" Collier is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Constable Alan Rosen is the Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Constable for Precinct 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County, Texas. Jack Boatner is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County, Texas.

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HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 2

Christopher “Chris” Diaz is the Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Constable for Precinct 2 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary.

Joe "Joey" Martinez is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 2 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Ruben Loreto is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 2 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

George Goffney, Jr. is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 2 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 3

William “Bill” Norwood is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Sherman Eagleton is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Jasen Rabalais is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

James Lee Stewart is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Isaac Villarreal is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

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Ken Melancon is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Michel Pappillion is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Eric Reed is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

David "Bubba" Jones is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 6

Ernest T. (E.T.) Ramirez is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 6 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Silvia Trevino is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 6 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

Moises "Moy" Davila is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 6 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Constable Heliodoro (Henry) Martinez is the Democratic incumbent running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 6 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary.

Gilbert Reyna is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 6 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Early voting will end on Friday, February 26, 2016.

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HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 7 Constable May Walker is the Democratic incumbent running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 7 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary.

Michael Coleman is a candidate running for Harris County Constable for Precinct 7 in the 2016 Democratic Primary. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGION 6

Jasmine L. Jenkins is a candidate running for State Board of Education for Region 6 in the 2016 Democratic Primary.County.

Michael Jordan is a candidate running for State Board of Education for Region 6 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County.

R. Dakota Carter is a candidate running for State Board of Education for Region 6 in the 2016 Democratic Primary for Harris County. 2016 CANDIDATES HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR

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Chairman Lane Lewis is the Democratic incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Democratic Party Chair unopposed.

Philippe Nassif filed to run against Lane Lewis in the race for Harris County Democratic Party Chair. However, according to Nassif, he was notified by Lane Lewis on Friday, December 18, 2015 that the petitions he had collected and submitted were invalid.As a result, Phillippe will not appear on the March ballot.

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ATTENTION HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICANS

The key Ground-Game Magazine® Tuesday, March 1, 2016 “Republican” Primary “Competitive” Races are as follows;

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 7

Congressman John Culberson is the Republican incumbent running for re-election U.S. Representative, District 7 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

James Lloyd is a candidate running for U.S. Representative, District 7 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. Maria Espinoza is a candidate running for U.S. Representative, District 7 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 18

Sharon Joy Fisher is a candidate running for U.S. Representative, District 18 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

Reggie Gonzales is a candidate running for U.S. Representative, District 18 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

Lori Bartley is a candidate running for U.S. Representative, District 18 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. Ava Pate is a candidate running for U.S. Rep. for District 18 in the Republican Primary.

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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 29

Julio Garza is a candidate running for U.S. Representative, District 29 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. Robert Schafranek is a candidate running for U.S. Representative, District 29 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 127

State Rep. Dan Huberty is the Republican incumbent running for re-election in the race for State Representative, House District 127 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Mitchell Bosworth is a candidate running for re-election in the race for State Representative, House District 127 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 128

Briscoe Cain is a candidate running for State Representative, House District 128 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

State Rep. Wayne Smith is the incumbent running for re-election in the race for State Representative, House District 128 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Melody McDaniel is a candidate running for State Representative, House District 128 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 130

Dr. Tom Oliverson is a candidate running for State Representative, House District 130 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

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Kay Smith is a candidate running for State Representative, House District 130 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 134

David Louis Palmer is a candidate running for State Representative, House District 134 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

State Rep. Sarah Davis is the Republican incumbent running for re-election in the race for State Representative, House District 134 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 150

State Rep. Debbie Riddle is the Republican incumbent running for re-election in the race for State Representative, House District 150 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Al Zolli is a candidate running for State Representative, House District 150 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Theresa Hearn-Haynes is a candidate running for State Representative, House District 150 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

Valoree Swanson is a candidate running for State Representative, House District 150 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. DISTRICT JUDGE, 80TH CIVIL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Ken Shortreed is a candidate running for District Judge for the 80th Civil Judicial District Court in the 2016 Republican Primary.

Will Archer is a candidate running for District Judge for the 80th Civil Judicial District Court in the 2016 Republican Primary.

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DISTRICT JUDGE, 125TH CIVIL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Sharon Hemphill is a candidate running for District Judge for the 125th Civil Judicial District Court in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. L.A. Olson is a candidate running for District Judge for the 125th Civil Judicial District Court in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. DISTRICT JUDGE, 178TH CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Phil Gommels is a candidate running for District Judge for the 178th Criminal Judicial District Court in the Republican Primary. Bash Sharma is a candidate running for District Judge for the 178th Criminal Judicial District Court in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Xavier Alfaro is a candidate running for District Judge for the 178th Criminal Judicial District Court in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

Nile Bailey Copeland is a candidate running for District Judge for the 178th Criminal Judicial District Court in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. DISTRICT JUDGE, 339TH CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Antonio Benavides is a candidate running for District Judge for the 339th Judicial District Court in the 2016 Republican Primary.

Mary McFaden is a candidate running for District Judge for the 339th Judicial District Court in the 2016 Republican Primary.

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HARRIS COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW

Judge Clyde Leuchtag is the Republican incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Civil Court at Law #1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

Gloria Cantu Minnick is a candidate running for Harris County Civil Court at Law #1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. HARRIS COUNTY ATTORNEY

Chris Carmona is a candidate running for Harris County Attorney in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

Jim Leitner is a candidate running for Harris County Attorney in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF

Carl Pittman is a candidate running for Harris County Sheriff in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Sheriff Ron Hickman is the Republican incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Sheriff in the Tuesday, March 1, 2015 Republican Primary for Harris County.

Paul Day is a candidate running for Harris County Sheriff in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR

County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan is the Republican incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Tax Assessor Collector in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. He’s being challenged by Don Sumners in the Tues., March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

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HARRIS COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE – POSITION 1, PRECINCT 2

Trustee Marvin Morris is the Republican incumbent running for re-election for Harris County School Trustee, Position 1 Precinct 2 in the 2016 Republican Primary. George Moore is a candidate running for Harris County School Trustee, Position 1 Precinct 2 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE – POSITION 2, PRECINCT 4

Eric Dick is a candidate running for Harris County School Trustee, Position 2 Precinct 4 in the 2016 Republican Primary. Danell Fields is a candidate running for Harris County School Trustee, Position 2 Precinct 4 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER – PRECINCT 3

Commissioner Steve Radack is the incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. Sam "Tejas" Texas is a candidate running for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE – PRECINCT 1, PLACE 1

Jerry Wayne Dugat is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

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Harold Norris is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. SaraJane Milligan is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE – PRECINCT 4, PLACE 1

Judge Lincoln Goodwin is the Republican incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

Dan Garcia is a candidate running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 2 Daniel Vela is a candidate running for Harris County Constable Precinct 2 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Joe Alanis is a candidate running for Harris County Constable Precinct 2 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 4

Constable Mark Herman is the Republican incumbent running for re-election for Harris County Constable Precinct 4 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. Rolf Nelson is a candidate running for Harris County Constable Precinct 4 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary.

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HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 5

Ted Heap is a candidate running for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Al Hoang is a candidate running for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 6

Richard “Rick” Gonzales is a candidate running for Harris County Constable Precinct 6 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. Robert Lozano is a candidate running for Harris County Constable Precinct 6 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. 2016 CANDIDATES HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIR

SIMPSON

CHRISTOPHER

RAMOS

Chairman Paul Simpson is the Republican incumbent Harris County Republican Party Chairman who is running for re-election in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. Tex Christopher is a candidate running for Harris County Republican Party Chairman in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Party Primary for Harris County. Rick Ramos is a candidate running for Harris County Republican Party Chairman in the 2016 Republican Party Primary.

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HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0027

0027 -- Dakota John Stormer is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0027 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0027 – Precinct Chair Oscar Renteria is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0027 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0071

0071 -- George W. Flugrad is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0071 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0071 -- Precinct Chair Lynn Robertson is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0071 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0086

0086 -- SuZanne Feather is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0086 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0086 -- Joseph Synoradzki is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0086 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0120

0120 -- Precinct Chair James Stimson is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0120 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0120 -- Jason Edward Miller is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0120 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0182

0182 -- Cynthia Siegel is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0182 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. 0182 -- Michael White is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0182in the 2016 Republican Primary. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0189

0189 -- Heath Whitaker is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0189 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0189 -- Precinct Chair Patricia (Pat) Phillips is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0189 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0199

0199 -- Kenrick Lamascus is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0199 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0199 -- Precinct Chair Louis "Butch" Davis is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0199 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0227

0227 – Precinct Chair Rich Langenstein is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0227 in the Republican Primary.

0227 -- James Bartley is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0227 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0270

0270 -- Mike Stanart is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0270 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0270 -- Precinct Chair Fred Ward is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0270 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0272

0272 -- Charles Lyons is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0272 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0272 -- Precinct Chair Anthony Leatherman is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0272 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0330

0330 -- Precinct Chair Amy Peck is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0330 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0330 -- John R. Fisher is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0330 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0339

0339 -- Ted Bowles is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0339 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0339 -- Precinct Chair Sam Herrera is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0339 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0420

0420 -- Karen Sebesta is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0420 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0420 -- Precinct Chair Jarrod Keeling is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0420 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0428

0428 -- Syed Rizvi is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0428 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0428 – Precinct Chair Michael L. Sher is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0428 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0442

0442 -- Precinct Chair Matthew Howerton is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0442 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary. 0442 -- Laura Sears is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0442 in the 2016 Republican Primary. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0463

0463 -- Eric Charles Waligura is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0463 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0463 -- Precinct Chair Bruce Campbell is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0463 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0483

0483 -- Norma Ovalle is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0483 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0483 -- Blanche Aguilar is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0483 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0529

0529 -- Donnie Berkheimer-Lubeck is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0529 in the Republican Primary. 0529 -- Precinct Chair Barbara Tague is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0529 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0548

0548 -- Precinct Chair Edith A. Gibson is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0548 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0548 -- Marc Cowart is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0548 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0589

0589 -- Precinct Chair John Ulrey is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0589 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0589 -- Baron O'Neal is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0589 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0596

0596 -- Precinct Chair Raquel Lewis is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0596 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0596 -- Rudy Fonseca is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0596 in the 2016 Republican Primary. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0626

0626 -- Al Jameson is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0626 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0626 – Precinct Chair Helen F. Bledsoe is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0626 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0654

0654 -- Chuck Maricle is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0654 in the 2016 Republican Primary.

0654 -- Precinct Chair Jim McDonald is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0654 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0670

0670 -- Precinct Chair Brent Monteleone is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0670 in the 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County. 0670 -- Stephen Kusner is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0670 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary for Harris County.

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HARRIS COUNTY - REPUBLICAN PARTY PRECINCT CHAIR -- 0688

0688 -- Cody Roberts is a candidate running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0688 in the 2016 Republican Primary. 0688 -- Precinct Chair Jarrod Compton is the incumbent running for Harris County Precinct Chair for Precinct #0688 in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Republican Primary in Harris County.

A LOOK BACK AT THE TURNOUT IN 2014

33.65%

Only 33.65% of the registered voters in Harris County turned out to vote in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Gubernatorial Election in Harris County.

7.1%

Only 7.1% of the registered voters in Harris County chose to vote in the Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Midterm Republican Primary Election in Harris County.

2.70%

Only 2.70% of the registered voters in Harris County chose to vote in the Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Midterm Democratic Primary Election in Harris County. The above turnout were provided by the Harris County Clerk.

ON THE BLOCK

...Because No American Should Be Left Behind WE MUST GET EX-FELONS, OTHER POTENTIAL VOTERS OFF THE SIDELINES AND INTO THE GAME IN 2016 By Aubrey R. Taylor Publisher of GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE®

The current political landscape in America (in general), and Texas (in particular) could be drastically changed if ex-felons were informed and made aware of the fact that their rights are fully restored once they fully complete all required portions of their sentences.

Contrary to popular belief, people who have served time in county jails, state jails, as well as state or federal prisons (in Texas) “DO INDEED” have a right to vote in citywide, gubernatorial, and presidential elections. However, this is not something that’s widely publicized or promoted through other media outlets, but this is why GROUNDGAME MAGAZINE® is being published.

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FORMER REPUBLICAN GOV. GEORGE W. BUSH WHO ALSO ROSE TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SIGNED THIS INTO LAW

Thanks to a bill signed by former President George W. Bush – back in 1997 when he was Governor of Texas, the two-year waiting period after completion of their (felony conviction) to regain their right to vote was lifted for ex-felons. According to research, an estimated 5.3 million Americans, or one in forty-one adults, have cur-

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ON THE BLOCK rently or permanently lost their voting rights as a result of a felony conviction.

Get this, over 1.4 million African American men, or what would amount to 13% of the black male population, are being affected by this epidemic. African American men are being affected by this epidemic at a rate that’s seven times the national average according to research.

SOMETHING MUST BE DONE

I bet you didn’t know that the outlook for the next generation of black males isn’t looking very good these days. Many black males will have their lives negatively impacted as they are destined to become voiceless members of society if something isn’t done to curb the rate at which they are being disproportionately given felony convictions (for sometimes petty crimes or trumped up charges) in America. According to statistics, three out of every ten of the next generation of black males can expect to be deemed ineligible to vote due to trouble with the law during some point in their lifetime. In some states in America, where felons can’t vote, more than 40% of black men may permanently lose their right to vote if something is not done.

THIS ISN’T JUST A BLACK EPIDEMIC

Don’t sit back and think of this as a black problem; it’s estimated that over 5.3 million Americans, that’s about one in forty-one adult Americans, have currently or permanently lost their voting rights due to being convicted of a felony.

AMERICA AT A GLANCE

Alabama: In 2003, Governor Riley signed into law a bill that permits most felons to apply for a certificate of eligibility to register to vote after completing their sentence. Connecticut: In 2001, Governor Rowland signed into law a bill that extends voting rights to felons on probation. At that time, the law was expected to make 36,000 persons eligible to vote.

Delaware: In 2000, the General Assembly passed a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to some ex-felons five years after the completion of their sentence. Iowa: Governor Vilsack issued an executive order in 2005 automatically restoring the voting rights of all ex-felons, a process that will continue on a monthly basis upon the completion of sentence.

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ON THE BLOCK Kansas: In 2002, the legislature added probationers to the category of excluded felons.

Kentucky: In 2001, the legislature passed a bill that requires that the Department of Corrections inform and aid eligible offenders in completing the restoration process to regain their civil rights.

Maryland: In 2002, the legislature repealed its lifetime ban on two-time ex-felons (with the exception of felons with two violent convictions) and imposed a three-year waiting period after completion of sentence before rights can be restored. Massachusetts: In 2000, the Massachusetts electorate voted in favor of a constitutional amendment, which strips persons incarcerated for a felony offense of their right to vote.

Nebraska: In 2005, the Legislature repealed the lifetime ban on all felons and replaced it with a two-year post-sentence ban.

Nevada: In 2003, the state approved a provision to automatically restore voting rights for firsttime nonviolent felons immediately after completion of sentence.

New Mexico: In 2001, the Legislature adopted a bill repealing the state’s lifetime ban on ex-felon voting. In 2005, a bill was passed that requires the Department of Corrections to provide notification of completion of sentence to the Secretary of State’s office. Pennsylvania: A Commonwealth Court restored the right to vote to thousands of ex-felons who, as a result, were entitled to vote in the 2000 presidential election. Rhode Island: In 2006, Rhode Island voters approved a referendum to amend the state constitution and restore voting rights to persons currently serving a sentence of probation or parole.

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Tennessee: In 2006, the Tennessee legislature amended the country’s most complex restoration system by greatly simplifying the procedure. All persons convicted of a felony (except electoral or serious violent offenses) are now eligible to have their right to vote restored upon completion of sentence and may apply for a “certificate of restoration” from the Board of Probation and Parole. All applicants must also satisfy any court-ordered restitution or child support obligations. Texas: In 1997, the Texas Legislature passed a bill, signed by Governor George W. Bush, eliminating the two-year waiting period after completion of sentence before individuals can regain their right to vote. Utah: In 1998, Utah voters approved an amendment prohibiting persons incarcerated for a felony conviction from voting.

Virginia: The Virginia legislature passed a law in 2000 enabling certain ex-felons to apply to the circuit court for the restoration of their voting rights five years after the completion of their sentence; those convicted of felony drug offenses must wait seven years after completion. The circuit court’s decisions are subject to the Governor’s approval.

Wyoming: In 2003, Governor Freudenthal signed a bill to allow people convicted of a nonviolent first-time felony to apply for restoration of voting rights five years after completion of sentence.

Sources: Jamie Fellner and Marc Mauer, Losing the Vote: The Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws in the United States, Human Rights; Watch, The Sentencing Project, October 1998; Patricia Allard and Marc Mauer, Regaining the Vote: An Assessment of Activity Relating to Felon Disenfranchisement Laws, The Sentencing Project, January 2000, updates by The Sentencing Project, and Jeff Manza and Christopher Uggen;

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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD

Pursuant to Section 11.002 of the Texas Election Code (the “Code”), once a felon has successfully completed his or her punishment, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation, or has been pardoned, then that person is immediately eligible to register to vote.

FINAL FELONY CONVICTIONS

Please help those you know who may be in trouble with the law understand that a conviction on appeal is not considered a final felony conviction.

Please inform others that a “Deferred adjudication” is not considered a final felony conviction. You can refer them to Article 42.12, Section 5, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Also, please let people know that prosecution, indictment or other criminal procedures leading up to, but not yet resulting in the final conviction, are not final felony convictions.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION FROM THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE

The requirements for voting and candidacy are often confused. Under Texas law, the rules are different for voting and candidacy. Section 141.001 of the Texas Election Code generally provides that to be eligible to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, a public elective office, a person must have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities. This means there is no automatic restoration of the right to be a candidate, as there is for voting purposes, after a full discharge. Absent a pardon, the candidate must have obtained a judicial release from his or her disabilities in order to run for any office to which this section applies. Similarly, the requirements for voting and for serving on a jury are different. Section 62.102 of the Government Code provides that a person who has been finally convicted of a felony is not eligible to serve on a jury, and that right may not be automatically restored as it is for voters. If you have any questions about these issues, please do not hesitate to contact the Elections Division of the Texas Secretary of State at 1-800-252-2216.

“GET IN THE GAME.”

...Far too many eligible voters are sitting on the sidelines. Let’s play as a team in the 2016 Presidential Election.

33.65%

Only 33.65% of the registered voters in Harris County turned out to vote in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Gubernatorial Election in Harris County.

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Only 7.1% of the registered voters in Harris County chose to vote in the Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Midterm Republican Primary Election in Harris County.

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