Vote Blue - Featuring Judge Israel Garcia, Judge Jeralynn Manor, Judge Fredericka Philips
VOTE BLUE IN TEX AS...
ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024: Judge Israel Garcia and his fellow Democrats are strongly encouraging Texans to “VOTE BLUE” up and down their ballot in 2024.
DEMOCRATS YOU SHOULD KNOW: Congressman Al Green, State Rep Ron Reynolds, FBCDP Chairman Fred Taylor, HCDP Chairman Mike Doyle, Congressman Colin Allred, Democrat for Vice President Gov Tim Walz, and Kamala Harris the 2024 Democratic Nominee for President
ENDORSED: Judge Fredericka Phillips is a great Civil District Court Judge in Harris County, TX
ENDORSED: Judge Jeralynn Manor is an outstanding Civil District Court Judge in Harris County, TX
Growing up, I heard people talking about Black/Brown Coalitions However, as I grew older and started my own business, I never really saw Blacks and Latinos working together to make things happen from a collaborative perspective
However, I’m pleased to tell you that Judge Israel Garcia has been a “GAME CHANGER” in my life He’s someone who genuinely cares about all people Sure, he’s had a few growing pains, but he’s hitting on all cylinders right now More importantly,
Judge Israel Garcia values, respects, and appreciates “OUR VOTE” prayers and support
If you don’t already know, Judge Israel Garcia is a straightforward judge who rules according to the law in his courtroom
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I’ve sat in on court proceedings in his Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1, courtroom, and can testify that he treats everyone who enters his courtroom with dignity and respect
In other words, Judge Garcia doesn’t play party politics or political games inside his courtroom That said, cast your vote to re-elect Judge Israel Garcia on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Harris County
THE AMERICAN DREAM...
“My dad came to America as an undocumented minor at 16 years old with no formal education on a mission to provide a better life for his family. In one generation, I became a judge, and now his granddaughter has graduated from Trinity University as a Neuroscience Major and is in her first year of Medical School.” - JudgeIsraelGarcia
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Fred Taylor, the chairman of the Fort Bend County Democratic Party, will lead the FBCDP nominees into battle against their Republican rivals
I recently met with Chairman Taylor (no relation), and he expressed his excitement now that he’s taken over the helm of the Fort Bend County Democratic Party
Chairman Fred Taylor, Chairman of the Fort Bend County Democratic Party, and Mike Doyle, Chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party, will both have their work cut out for them on Election Day, in what is shaping up to be a “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION” for the ages, as Democrats try to retain control of the White House
FBCDP CHAIRMAN
FRED TAYLOR
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PART Y TICKET FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
“PURSUE YOUR HAPPINESS.”
Judge Kyle Carter Discusses What Freedom Means to Him
W“We are all endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights, the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Freedom is the ability to exercise those rights. However, this freedom is not something that just happens. Our forefathers made it possible for us to experience the American dream of freedom and we must, as part of our generational duty continue to fight against those who would take our freedoms away and to ensure opportunity exists for all Americans. A s P r e s i d e n t F r a n k l i n D . R o o s e v e l t a p t l y s t a t e d "In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved."
“FREEDOM IS MY HOME. ”
BY DR. KAREN KOSSIE-CHERNYSHEV
FFor me an African American woman and native Texan, five generations deep the word “freedom” is chocked full of meaning. It is multilayered, multidimensional, and most important, it is intentional.
Juneteenth, June 19, 1865, marks the day enslaved men and women in Texas, learned that they were free from physical bondage The Juneteenth document promised them “absolute equality” (sociopolitical progress) and the “right to earn wages for their work” (economic progress) No longer the properties of others, they could now own property a gateway to all the rights and privileges that came with being citizens of the United States of America Accordingly, they began to build homes, churches, educational institutions, businesses, and entire communities to enjoy their inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Freedmen and women soon learned, however, that their freedom was perceived to be a social, political, and economic threat to others Accordingly, Black Codes and Plessy v Ferguson (1896) quickly rose to put limits on their freedom As human nature and Newton's third law of motion dictated, they responded by joining forces with other reasonable Americans and initiated a long civil rights movement to demand that the nation make good on its promises Today, as an African American born after Brown v Board (1954) and a beneficiary of its fruits, I can affirm that some promises have indeed been kept I am nonetheless certain that others need to be reviewed, renewed, or created Today, every citizen needs access to quality healthcare and education, and safety from violence
Today, every American should have the freedom to make medical decisions about their bodies Today, every American has the right to pursue financial freedom Today, every American should be free from the tyranny of any kind or expression Today, every American has a right to have their vote counted However, maintaining each of these freedoms requires intentionality and strategic planning Step one is voter registration; step two is voter education; and step three, is voter determination Without each of the three being effectively implemented and protected, as we have learned in recent history, the freedoms we have grown to expect and appreciate can be easily stripped away Put succinctly, freedom is “ours” to “keep” and never to “lose” or “abuse.” As the suffix “-dom” implies, “freedom” is our “domain ” We own it; therefore, we must cherish and protect it The idea of freedom that is for some but not others will never be sustainable As a nation, we have already learned that all of humanity regardless of race, creed, color, or gender is bent toward self-determination and actualization For this reason, together, we must strive to respect, love, protect, and make peace with each other so that we can join forces to create a nation and world where all humanity can live and thrive freely For citizens of the United States of America, “freedom” is truly our “home ” And we all know deep down in our heart of hearts that there is no “place” better than “freedom,” and there is certainly no place like home! God Bless the United States of America, Our Home Sweet Home!
“Freedom
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“OUR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY. ”
Dr. Nissi Hamilton Discusses
What Freedom Means to Her
FBecause “It takes a village” – that was a collective responsibility, but it has turned into an excuse to be in violent tyranny Productive competence builds productive communities with confidence. We ain’t free when our children don’t feel connected and confident about where they come from.
Freedom to me today means being an influencer and a first responder but being responsible and respectful in both positions, because at the end of the day when my house is on fire; I don’t want an influencer to show up; I need a first responder to show up. But if I need to find a missing kid I become that first responder by influencing people to trust that finding this kid matters
Freedom to me also means putting the Word of God back in education so that our children can stop killing each other and selling their bodies…”
Y IS THE KEY
DEMOCRATIC PART Y NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
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2024 DOWN-BALLOT DEMOCRATS YOU SHOULD KNOW
2024 - HISTORICAL YEARBOOK -
UNITY IS THE KEY: Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota will be at the top of “THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET” on November 5, 2024.
Kamala Harris (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee running against Donald J Trump (Republican) in the race for President of the United States
Colin Allred (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee running against Ted Cruz (Republican) in the race for United States Senator
Peter Filler (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Dan Crenshaw (Republican) in the United States Representative District 2 race
Laura Jones (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Morgan Luttrell (Republican) in the United States Representative District 8 race
Al Green (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the United States Representative District 9 race
Sylvester Turner will replace the late Honorable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee as the Democratic nominee in the race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Harris County, Texas
Marquette Green-Scott (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Troy Nehls (Republican) in the United States Representative District 22 race
Danya Steele (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Brian
(Republican) in the United States Representative District 36 race
Melissa McDonough (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Wesley P Hunt (Republican) in the United States Representative District 38 race
Lizzie Fletcher (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Caroline Kane (Republican) in the United States Representative District 7 race
Sylvia Garcia (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Alan Garza (Republican) in the United States Representative District 29 race
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Katherine Culbert (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Christie Craddick (Republican) in the Railroad Commissioner race
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DaSean Jones (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Jimmy Blacklock (Republican) in the Judge, Supreme Court, Place 2, race
Christine Vinh Weems (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging John Devine (Republican) in the Judge, Supreme Court, Place 4, race
Bonnie Lee Goldstein (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Jane Bland (Republican) in the Judge, Supreme Court, Place 6, race
Holly Taylor (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing David Schenck (Republican) in the Presiding Judge Court of Criminal Appeals race
Nancy Mulder (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Gina Parker (Republican) in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7
Chika Anyiam (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Lee Finley (Republican) in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8
Staci Childs (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the Member, Board of Education, District 4, race
Carol Alvarado (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Martha Fierro (Republican) in the State Senator, District 6, race
Gwinn (Democrat) is the Democratic nomi-
Bettencourt (Republican) as the State Senator in the District 7 race
Molly Cook (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Joseph L Trahan (Republican) in the State Senator, District 15, race
Kathy Cheng (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee, challenging Joan Huffman (Republican) as the State Senator in the District 17 race
John Lehr (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee, challenging Charles Cunningham (Republican) as the State Representative in the District 127 race
Chuck Crews (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee, challenging Briscoe Cain (Republican) as the State Representative in the District 128 race
Democratic nominee, challenging Dennis Paul (Republican) as the State Representative in the District 129 race
Democratic nominee, challenging Tom Oliverson (Republican) as the State Representative in the District 130 race
Allen (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 131 race
Schofield (Republican) as the State Representative in the District 132 race
Ann Johnson (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Audrey Douglas (Republican) in the State Representative House District 134 race
Alma
Chase West (Democrat) is the Demo-
Jon E Rosenthal (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 135 race
Gene Wu (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 137 race
Stephanie Morales (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee, challenging Lacey Hull (Republican) as the State Representative in the District 138 race
Charlene Ward Johnson (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on November 5, 2024, in the State Representative HD-139 race
Armando Lucio Walle (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 140 race
Senfronia Thompson (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 141 race
Harold V Dutton, Jr (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 142 race
Ana Hernandez (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 143 race
Mary Ann Perez (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 144 race
Christina Morales
has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the State Representative House District 145
Lauren Ashley Simmons (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Lance York (Republican) in the race for State Representative House District 146 race
Jolanda Jones (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Claudio Gutierrez (Republican) in the State Representative House District 147
Hubert Vo (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Lily Truong (Republican) in the State Representative House District 149 race
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Penny Morales Shaw (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Kay Smith (Republican) in the State Representative House District 148 race
Marisela “MJ” Jimenez (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee, challenging Valoree Swanson (Republican) as the State Representative in the District 150 race
Brendetta Scott (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Jennifer Caughey (Republican) in the Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 2 race
Sarah Beth Landau (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Andrew Johnson (Republican) in the Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 6 race
Julie Countiss (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Clint Morgan (Republican) in the Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 7 race
Richard Hightower (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Kristin M Guiney (Republican) in the Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 8 race
Amber Boyd-Cora (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Susanna Dokupil (Republican) in the Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 9 race
Velda Renita Faulkner (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Chad Bridges (Republican) in the Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 race
Charles Spain (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Tonya McLaughlin (Republican) in the Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4 race
Frances Bourliot (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Maritza Michele Antu (Republican) in the Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 5 race
Meagan Hassan (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Katy Boatman (Republican) in the Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6 race
Margaret “Meg” Poissant (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Brad Hart (Republican) in the Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 8 race
Kristen Hawkins (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Nile Bailey Copeland (Republican) in the District Judge, 11th Judicial District race
Fredericka Phillips (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Lee Kathryn Shuchart (Republican) in the District Judge, 61st Judicial District race
Jeralynn Manor (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Sonya L Aston (Republican) in the District Judge, 80th Judicial District race
Kyle Carter (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 125th Judicial District race
Denise Brown (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 127th Judicial District race
Michael Gomez (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Will Archer (Republican) in the District Judge, 129th Judicial District race
Nicole Perdue (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Michael Landrum (Republican) in the District Judge, 133rd Judicial District race
Erica Hughes (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 151st Judicial District race
TaKasha Francis (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 152nd Judicial District race
Democratic nominee challenged by Aaron Gabriel Adams (Republican) in the District Judge, 164th Judicial District race
Ursula A Hall (Democrat) is theDemocratic nominee challenged by Bruce Bain (Republican) in the District Judge, 165th Judicial District race
Hazel B Jones (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 174th Judicial District race
Nikita “Niki” Harmon (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 176th Judicial District race
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has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 334th Judicial District
Colleen Gaido (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 337th Judicial District race
Robert Johnson (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Emily Munoz Detoto (Republican) in the District Judge, 177th Judicial District race
Kelli Johnson (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on
5, 2024, in the District Judge, 178th Judicial District race
Ana Martinez (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on
November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 179th Judicial District race
Elaine Palmer (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Nathan J Milliron (Republican) in the District Judge, 215thJudicial District race
Dawn Rogers (Democrat)
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Allison Jackson Mathis (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Michele Oncken (Republican) in the District Judge, 338th Judicial District race
Te’iva Bell (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 339th Judicial District race
Natalia “Nata” Cornelio (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on November 5, 2024, in the District Judge, 351st Judicial District race
Vivian King (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Aaron Burdette (Republican) in the District Judge, 486th Judicial District race
Stacy Allen Barrow (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Lori DeAngelo (Republican) in the District Judge, 487th Judicial District race
Carvana Cloud (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Matthew Peneguy (Republican) in the District Judge, 488th Judicial District race
Lillian Henny Alexander (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Dan Lemkuil (Republican) in the District Judge, 507th Judicial District race
Sean Teare (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Dan Simons (Republican) in the Harris County District Attorney race
Ashley Mayes Guice (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Linda Garcia (Republican) in the Judge, County Criminal Court No 16 race
Fransheneka “Fran” Watson (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Ray Black Jr (Republican) in the Judge, County Probate Court No 5 race
Christian D Menefee (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Jacqueline Lucci Smith (Republican) in the Harris County Attorney race
Ed Gonzalez (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Mike Knox (Republican) in the Harris County Sheriff race
Richard Cantu (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Danielle Dick (Republican) in the County School Trustee, Position 3, At-Large race
John Fitzgerald McGee (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the County School Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 1, race
Rodney Ellis (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Gerry Vander-Lyn (Republican) in the Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 1, race
Saleem Malik (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Tom Ramsey (Republican) in the Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3, race
Annette Ramirez (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee facing Steve Radack (Republican) in the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector race
Eric William Carter (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on November 5, 2024, in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1, race
Jo Ann Delgado (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on November 5, 2024, in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1, race
Joe Stephens (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on November 5, 2024, in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1, race
Israel Garcia (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by James Lombardino (Republican) in the Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 1, race
Victor Trevino III (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on November 5, 2024, in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6, Place 1, race
Wanda Adams (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on November 5, 2024, in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1, race
Carissa Grady (Democrat) is the Demo c r a t i c n o m i n e e c h a l l e n g i n g H o l l y Williamson (Republican) in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 1, race
Alan Rosen (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the
Jerry Garcia (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the Harris County Constable Precinct 2 race
Sherman Eagleton (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenged by Erick Patino (Republican) in the Harris County Constable Precinct 3 race
Sam “Hutch” Hutchinson (Democrat) is the Democratic nominee challenging Mark Herman (Republican) in the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 race
Jerome Moore
is the Democratic nominee facing Terry Allbritton (Republican) in the Harris County Constable Precinct 5 race
Silvia Trevino (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against her on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the Harris County Constable Precinct 6 race
James “Smokie” Phillips (Democrat) has no Republican opponent running against him on November 5, 2024, in the Harris County Constable Precinct 7 race
Harris County Constable Precinct 1 race
(Democrat)
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VOTE TO RE-ELECT HERSCHEL SMITH
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 WALLER COUNTY, TEXAS
“I’m from this community; I live in this community; and I will always fight for and protect this community.”
“VOTE BLUE ALL THE WAY THROUGH. ”
Three-Term Waller County
Precinct #3 Constable (2013-Present) CEO of Miracles in Motion (Drug Treatment Rehab Facility — served hundreds of men and women (1980-2000)
Owner, Holy Smoke BBQ
Native of Waller County, Resident of PV Community Activist/Organizer(35-years)
UNIT Y IS THE KEY
JUDGE ISRAEL GARCIA IS VETTED AND APPROVED BY HBC
MEET JUDGE GARCIA
JJudge Israel B Garcia, Jr was born and raised in Austin, Texas His father was an emigrant from Mexico who became a United States citizen when Judge Garci ́ a was 10 years old This remains a very proud moment for the Garcia Family Judge Garcia's mother was born and raised in Austin, Texas
Judge Garcia attended public schools and attended The University of Texas at Austin where he majored in Government and earned his Bachelor's Degree Upon graduation, Judge Garcia attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate Judge Garcia was the first member of his family to graduate from a University and obtain a professional license
Judge Garcia began his legal career as a sole practitioner with offices in
Austin, Dallas and Houston Judge Garci ́ a worked on cases ranging from traffic tickets, divorces, commercial litigation, criminal cases and serious personal injury cases For over 28 years as a practicing Attorney, Judge Garcia was a true general practitioner
Peace Precinct 5, Place 1 in the 2020 Presidential election
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Judge Garci ́ a is active in several community groups and civic clubs, including serving as legal counsel to LULAC Council 402 LULAC Council 402 is known as the "Education" Council and has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving Harris County area students Assisting young students and working with children remains a passion of Judge Garcia
Judge Garcia ran as a first-time candidate for and was elected as Justice of the
Judge Garcia’s focus is on providing 21st Century customer service to the citizens of Harris County through stateof-the-art technology and a highly experienced staff to deliver the best possible service in a timely and efficient manner
2,400 years ago, Socrates aptly described the essential qualities of a good judge: "Four things belong to a judge: To hear courteously; to answer wisely; to consider soberly; and to decide impartially " These words remain as true today as they were when Socrates first spoke them Judge Garcia strives daily to employ these ideals
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Character, Excellence, and Experience You Can Trust in the Cour thouse
Meet Judge Thornton
SSince being elected in 2020, I have served as the presiding Judge of the 164th Civil District Court in Harris County Previously, I was a Senior Assistant County Attorney for Harris County, a role that placed me at the forefront of legal matters shaping our region Throughout my distinguished career, I have also held pivotal positions such as General Counsel for Texas Southern University, an Administrative Law Judge, and Assistant Attorney General IV for the State of Texas Guiding the next generation of leaders, I've had the privilege of imparting knowledge at Lone Star and Houston Community College
Embracing the belief that genuine public service extends to community enrichment, I have engaged in volunteer work spanning various echelons of society From holding the role of Precinct Chair for Precinct 228 to assuming a position on my civic club's board, my commitment runs deep Notable among my contributions are my role as Co-Chair for the Houston Bar Association’s Gender Fairness Committee, service on the Executive Board of the Houston Lawyer Referral Service Board, and leadership as Senate District 13’s General Counsel and Chair of the Houston Police Advisory Board My efforts have garnered recognition, including the 2018 Top 50 Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas Award, the esteemed Houston Bar Association’s President Award, and the distinguished Alex Award for Legal Excellence
“RE-ELECT JUDGE JERALYNN MANOR.”
“The Honorable Judge Jeralynn Manor has done a fabulous job as the presiding judge over the 80th Civil District Courts since she won the seat during the 2020 Presidential Election. Judge Manor needs our vote, prayers and support to remain on the bench. That said, please cast your vote for Judge Jeralynn Manor on November 5, 2024.”
AUBREYR. TAYLOR , PUBLISHER/INVESTIGATIVEREPORTER
PUTTING MY EXPERIENCE TO
WORK
JJeralynn Manor was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana Her mother was a nurse, and her father a career officer with the New Orleans Police Department. There he set the bar high for his daughter He attained numerous awards and accommodations, including various achievements, such as becoming the first African American counter-sniper for the SWAT department and the first African American diver on the dive team Manor ’s hard work and high goal standards are certainly founded in her bloodline Manor ’s “service to all mankind” mantra and dedication to her craft is evidenced in her career achievements
Manor studied philosophy at Xavier University in New Orleans before finishing her undergraduate studies in Administration of Justice at Texas Southern University She went on to Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she earned the American Juris Prudence Award in Bankruptcy under the tutelage of the Honorable Justice Manual Leal of the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court and won 1st place in the Mock Trial competition In 2001 Manor earned her Juris Doctorate and became a licensed attorney by the Texas Supreme Court In her 20 years of practicing law, Attorney Manor has worked in several areas She concentrated her early career as a fee attorney for 3 major title companies Throughout her fee attorney and escrow practice, Manor closed and played an integral role in helping thousands of Texas to achieve home ownership
Judge Manor resides in Houston, where she raises her children and continues serving the community on and off the bench
DEMOCRAT
ABOUT FREDERICK A PHILLIPS...
Fredericka Phillips is a native of Beaumont, Texas Fredericka attended college at Lamar University Beaumont where she received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice graduating cum laude in 1996 Fredericka relocated to Houston in 1997 to attend South Texas College of Law where she was a member of law review Fredericka received her Juris Doctorate in May 2000 and practiced law for over 16 years representing clients in state and federal courts across the country Fredericka was elected judge of the 61st District Court in November 2016 and sworn in January 1, 2017
Fredericka Phillips and her two daughters, Ashley and Amber, live in Houston
ABOUT THE 61ST CIVIL DISTRICT COURT IN HARRIS COUNT Y...
The 61st Civil District Court is a court of general jurisdiction for resolving civil disputes in which the amount in controversy is $200 or more involving property, contract disputes, and other civil matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court Examples of cases this court hears are contract disputes, personal injury matters, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice, tax appraisal appeals, and property disputes
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JUDGE FREDERICK A PHILLIPS PRESIDINGJUDGE 61ST CIVIL DISTRICT COURT HARRIS COUNT Y, TEX AS
JUDGE FREDERICKA PHILLIPS will be representing the Democratic Party in the race for District Judge, 61st Civil District Court on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Harris County, Texas Judge Frederica Phillips must defeat (Attorney Lee Kathryn Shuchart) her Republican challenger to retain her judicial bench Judge Phillips has done a magnificent job serving the people of Texas and must be reelected
FORT BEND
“VOTE BLUE ALL THE WAY THROUGH. ” - STATE REP. RON E. REYNOLDS
ENDORSEMENT: State Rep. Ron E. Reynolds (HD-27), encourages the people of Fort Bend, Texas to cast their vote for the “DEMOCRATIC TICKET” of HARRIS/WALZ on November 5, 2024
“A HISTORY MAKER.”
OOne of Fort Bend County’s strongest leaders I’ve admired over the years is State Rep. Ron Reynolds, the first African American elected to the state legislature since the Reconstruction era
State Rep Reynolds had a few difficulties along the way, but his love for his constituents of House District 25 and his commitment to Fort Bend County’s people has never wavered
“For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more,” is one of State Rep Ron Reynolds’s favorite scripture passages in the Holy Bible
“It takes the responsibility I’ve been entrusted with seriously,” he says
If you are looking for a walk-
ing testimony of God’s goodness, grace, and favor – look no further than State Rep Ron Reynolds, the Democrat House District 27 State Representative
“I’m encouraging all of my constituents and Democrats from other parts of our county to vote for every Democrat on the ballot when they go to the polls,” says Reynolds
As the upcoming Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Presidential Election draws nearer, State Representative Reynolds will be one of the most vital Democrat voices on the frontlines in the battle for Texas
“ABOUT RON REYNOLDS.”
According to his biography on the state legislature’s website, Representative Reynolds was sworn in on January 10, 2011, as State Representative, House
District 27 Ron is currently serving his seventh term in the Texas House He is the first African American State Representative in Fort Bend County since Reconstruction
Reynolds was named “2021 87th Session Legislator of the Year” by Fort Bend United and The Young & the Politics His House colleagues voted him “Freshman Legislator of the Year” and “Public Servant of the Year” by the Houston Minority Contractors Association He served as the House Minority Whip during the 83rd & 84th Legislative sessions Reynolds is an Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member and 100 Black Men of America
Reynolds is the Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair and Vice Chair of the Texas Energy & Climate Caucus He is also the founder and past Texas House Progressive Caucus Chair He also serves as the Legislative
Leader for the Texas State NAACP and the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats
Reynolds is the ranking member of the House Committee on Environmental Regulation and Land & Resource Management
Before being elected State Representative, Reynolds was an Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Houston, Past President of the Houston Lawyers Association, and Past President of the Missouri City & Vicinity NAACP He is a recipient of three Honorary Doctorates; “Doctor of Humanities” from Trinity International University of Ambassadors, “Doctor of Philosophy in Humanitarianism” and a “Doctorate of Divinity” from Pendleton Chapel Seminary Rep Reynolds is a devout Christian He is a proud father of three wonderful children
“’Y’all
better get ready the Divine 9representing Fort BendCounty is ready to get in formation to do our Black Jobs and turn out the VOTE! We are gonna step and stroll all the way to the polls!” — STATE REP.
RON REYNOLDS
“STEP AND STROLL TO THE POLLS. ”
“THE DOWN-BALLOT.”
United States Senator – Colin Allred is the Democrat running for United States Senator in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Democrat Colin Allred is challenging Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican incumbent
United States Representative, District 7 – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher is the Democrat running for the 7th Congressional District of Texas in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Caroline
Kane, the Republican, is challenging Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher
United States Representative, District 9 – Congressman Al Green is the Democrat running for the 9th Congressional District of Texas in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Congressman Al Green is uncontested in 2024, running for re-election
United States Representative, District 22 – Marguette Green-Scott is the Democrat running for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Marguette
Green-Scott is challenging Congressman Troy E Nehls, the Republican incumbent
Railroad Commissioner – Katherine Culbert is the Democrat running for Texas Railroad Commissioner on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Katherine Culbert is challenging Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick, the Republican incumbent
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“STEP AND STROLL TO THE POLLS. ”
STEP AND STROLL TO THE POLLS: State Rep Ron E Reynolds (HD-27), encourages the people of Fort Bend, Texas vote early between Monday, October 21, 2024 and Friday, November 1, 2024.
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Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 – Judge DaSean Jones is the Democrat running for Supreme Court Justice, Place 2, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Judge DaSean Jones is challenging Justice Jimmy Blacklock, the Republican incumbent
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4 –Judge Christine Vinh Weems is the Democrat running for Supreme Court Justice, Place 4, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Judge Christine Vinh Weems is challenging Justice John Devine, the Republican incumbent Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6 –Judge Bonnie Lee Goldstein is the Democrat running for Supreme Court, Place 6, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Judge Bonnie Lee Goldstein is challenging Justice Jane Bland, the Republican incumbent
Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals – Holly Taylor is the Democrat running for Court of Criminal Appeals, Presiding Judge on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Holly Taylor is challenging Judge Sharon Keller, the Republican incumbent
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 – Nancy Mulder is the Democrat running for Court of Criminal Appeals,
Place 7, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Nancy Mulder is challenging Judge Barbara Parker Hervey, the Republican incumbent
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 8 – Chika Anyiam is the Democrat running for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Chika Anyiam is running against Lee Finley, who defeated Judge Michelle Slaughter, the Republican incumbent
State Senator, District 17 – Kathy Cheng is the Democrat running for State Senator District 17 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Kathy Cheng is challenging State Senator Joan Huffman, the Republican incumbent
State Representative, District 26 –Daniel Lee is the Democrat running for State Representative District 26 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Daniel Lee is running against Matt Morgan, who defeated Jacey Jetton, the Republican incumbent
State Representative, District 27 –State Rep Ronald Reynolds is the Democrat running for State Representative District 27 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Ibifrisolam Max Alalibo, the Republican, is challenging state Rep Ronald Reynolds
State Representative, District 28 –
Marty Rocha is the Democrat running for State Representative District 28 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Marty Rocha is challenging State Representative Gary Gates, the Republican incumbent
State Representative, District 76 –State Rep Suleman Lalani is the Democrat running for State Representative District 76 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Lea C S Simmons, the Republican, is challenging state Rep Sulemon Lalani, the Democrat incumbent
State Representative, District 85 –State Rep Stan Kitzman, the Republican, is running for re-election unopposed in Fort Bend County, Texas on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 2 – Brendetta Scott is the Democrat running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 2, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Brenda Scott defeated the Democrat incumbent (Justice Gordon Goodman) and will run against Jennifer Caughey, the Republican nominee
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 6 – Justice Sarah Beth Landau is the Democrat running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 6, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Andrew Johnson, the Republican, is challenging Justice Sarah Beth Landau, the Democratic incumbent
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 7 – Justice Julie Countiss is the Democrat running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 7, in Fort Bend
County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Clint Morgan, the Republican, is challenging Justice Julie Countiss, the Democratic incumbent
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 8 – Justice Richard Hightower is the Democrat running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 8, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Judge Kristin M Guiney, the Republican, is challenging Justice Richard Hightower, the Democratic incumbent
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 9 – Amber Boyd-Cora is the Democrat running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 9, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Amber Boyd-Cora defeated (Justice Peter Kelly) and will run against Susanna Dokupil, the Republican nominee
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 – Velda Renita Faulkner is the Democrat running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Velda Renita Faulkner defeated (Justice Jerry Zimmerer) and will run against Chad Bridges, the Republican nominee
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4 – Justice Charles Spain is the Democrat running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Justice Charles Spain defeated (Derek Obialo) and is running against Tonya McClaughlin, the Republican nominee
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 5 – Justice Frances Bourliot is the Democrat running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 5, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Maritza Michele Antu, the Republican nominee
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6 – Justice Meagan Hassan is the Democrat running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Justice Megan Hassan, who defeated (Sara Padua Cordua), will run against Katy Boatman, the Republican nominee
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 8 – Margaret “Meg” Poissant is the
Democrat running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 8, in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Judge Brad Hart, the Republican, is challenging Justice Margaret “Meg” Poissant
District Judge, 387th Judicial District –Oscar Telfair III is the Democrat running for the 387th District Court in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Oscar Telfair III is running unopposed
District Judge, 400th Judicial District –
Judge Tameika Carter is the Democrat running for the 400th District Court in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Edward M Krenek, the Republican, is challenging Judge Tameika Carter
District Judge, 434th Judicial District –Judge Christian Becerra is the Democrat running for the 434th District Court in Fort Bend County on November 5, 2024 Judge Christian Becerra is running unopposed
District Judge, 505th Judicial District –Judge Kali Morgan is the Democrat running for the 505th District Court in Fort Bend County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Judge Kali Morgan is running unopposed
County Court at Law No 5 – Judge Teana Watson is the Democrat running for County Court at Law No 5 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Judge Teana Watson is running unopposed
County Attorney – Bridgett SmithLawson is the Democrat running for County Attorney on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas County Attorney Bridgett Smith-Lawson is running unopposed
Fort Bend County Sheriff – County
Sheriff Eric Fagan is the Democrat running for Sheriff on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Marshall Slot, the Republican, is challenging Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan
County Tax Assessor-Collector – Tax
Assessor Carmen P Turner is the Democrat running for Tax Assessor-Collector on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Jaison Joseph, the Republican, is challenging Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen P Turner
County Commissioner, Precinct 1 –
Commissioner Vicent Morales is the Republican running for Commissioner, Precinct 1 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas County Commissioner Vincent Morales is running unopposed
County Commissioner, Precinct 3 –
Taral Patel is the Democrat running for Commissioner, Precinct 3 on Tuesday, No-
vember 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Taral Patel is challenging Fort Bend County Commissioner Andy Meyers, the Republican incumbent
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 – Japaula Kemp is the Democrat running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2, on November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Japaula Kemp defeated (Judge Michael C Moore) and will run against John Placettel, the Republican nominee
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 4 – Keisha ‘K T ’ Smith is the Democrat running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 4 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Keisha ‘K T ’ defeated (Joseph ‘Joe’ Becerra and Ross Torres) and will run against Patricia Guebara, the Republican nominee
County Constable, Place 1 – Constable Chad Norvell is the Republican running for Constable Precinct 2 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Constable Chad Norvell is running unopposed
County Constable, Precinct 2 – Constable Daryl L. Smith, Sr. is the Democrat running for Constable, Precinct 2 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Robert Hartfield, the Republican, is challenging Constable Daryl L Smith, Sr
County Constable, Precinct 3 – Constable Nabil Shike is the Democrat running for Constable, Precinct 3 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Ali Sheikhani, the Republican, is challenging Constable Nabil Shike
County Constable, Precinct 4 –Patrick Quincy is the Democrat running for Constable, Precinct 4 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Fort Bend County, Texas Patrick Quincy is challenging Constable Mike Beard, the Republican incumbent
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