2018 HARRIS COUNTY SPOTLIGHT
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SHANNON BALDWIN 2018 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE, COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO.4 Election Day: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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Attorney Shannon Baldwin is seeking to unseat Republican Judge John Clinton on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.4. So don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018. Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is the publisher of Ground-Game Magazine® and Houston Business Connections Magazine® . No information contained herein may be reprinted or published in any other form without our expressed written permission.The mission of Houston Business Connections Magazine© is to assist our readers with identifying corporations, public servants, small business owners, and other entities who value our support as we endeavor to inform, empower and motivate our readers to actively participate in the process of cooperative economics and positive voter engagement. Call (832)212-8735 or (281)788-3033 if you need assistance with your branding, marketing or advertising needs!
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Shannon Baldwin to Challenge Judge John Clinton on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
For those of you who don’t know, Shannon Baldwin finished with the second highest vote total of any candidate, Democrat, or Republican running “CONTESTED OR UNCONTESTED” for a Harris County Criminal Court at Law bench back on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary. But how strong is her candidacy? Well, since you asked, as it pertains to the strength of her candidacy, she finished with 131,389 votes back in the 2018 Democratic Party Primary race for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 4. Comparatively speaking, the Republican Judge she’s seeking to unseat, Judge John Clinton only finished with 111,729 votes back
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SHANNON BALDWIN 2018 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE, COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO.4
in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Republican Party Primary race for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 4. And get this, the only candidate (Democrat or Republican) to garner more votes than Baldwin (to finish first) in balloting among the Harris County “CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW” hopefuls was her fellow Democrat Erica Hughes who garnered 131,686 votes respectively back in her Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 3.
EVERY VOTE WILL COUNT
While Shannon Baldwin should feel good about her chances on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, she can’t rest on her laurels. Nope, she and other Democratic nominees must work and work hard for every vote. And they must understand that straight-ticket voting alone won’t do it. I say this, because “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS” in Harris County have been won by county-wide running Democrats as of late. But these “GUBERNATORIAL MIDTERM ELECTIONS have traditionally been won by Republicans.
MEET SHANNON BALDWIN
According to her website, Shannon Baldwin has over two decades of professional experience and is ready to lead from day one. Shannon is currently a partner at Baldwin Williams & Associates PLLC, where she practices criminal defense. She has spent her career passionately serving and advocating for her clients with the belief that “everyone is entitled to have their rights protected.” Shannon has a wealth of litigation experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney, rep-
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resenting those charged with some of the most serious criminal offenses. These include aggravated robbery, delivery of controlled substances, and capital murder. Now, she is ready to advance to the next level as a judge, and continue advocating for all people by running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court No. 4.
“The judge sets the tone of the entire courtroom and its staff…to effect change, we must start at the top.”
Shannon believes a good judge ensures that nothing happens in a courtroom that violates anyone's rights but notes that the Harris County Courthouse has not been known as a good place for defendants. She aims to be a part of building a judicial system that is blind to race, religion, color, creed, sexual orientation, and gender identity. “The judge sets the tone of the entire courtroom and its staff,” Shannon said. “To effect change, we must start at the top.” Shannon is a native Houstonian and grew up in North Houston. She was raised as a "union baby" as her mother worked for AT&T (then Southwestern Bell) (CWA Local 6222) for over 30
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years. She recalls well the contributions and protection offered by the Union! She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement and Police Science from Sam Houston State University and graduated Cum Laude from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia.
A FEW OF BALDWIN’S PERSONAL ENDORSEMENTS
Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Derrick Reed, the City Council Member for Position 2 in Pearland, Texas. Councilman Reed is also a Partner at Smith Reed & Armstrong PLLC. Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Jason Oliphant who has served as a Houston Police Officer for more than 23 years. Officer Oliphant serves in the Homicide Division. Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Lisa James-Mitchell. Officer Mitchell has served in the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for more than 31½ years. She currently serves as a Senior Deputy. Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Edna Griggs a well-known community activist in the Houston area. Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Gerald Frye a well-known Criminal Defense Attorney from the Houston area. Attorney Frye has well over 38 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Guy Womack a well-known Criminal Defense Attorney with more than 38 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Lydia Clay-Jackson. Attorney Clay-Jackson
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is a Criminal Defense Attorney with over 32 years of experience practicing criminal law. Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Eric J. Davis, Trial Chief at the Harris County Public Defender's Office. Attorney Eric J. Davis joined the Public Defender’s Office in Harris County, Texas back in September of 2011. And has been practicing law since 1994. Attorney Shannon Baldwin is endorsed by Shawn Thierry. State Rep. Thierry represents House District 146 in the state legislature.
A FEW OF BALDWIN’S ENDORSEMENTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
Shannon Baldwin will undoubtedly pick up many more endorsements between now and Tuesday, November 6, 2018. However, here are a few of the coveted endorsements she’s already garned at the time of this printing.
Harris County Tejano Democrats; Area 5 Democrats; American Women's Party; The Victory Fund; Cope CWA Local 6222; AFSCME Local 1550; Texas Coalition of Black Democrats; The GLBT Caucus; Run Sister Run – Texas; and the AFL-CIO.
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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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.