2018 HARRIS COUNTY SPOTLIGHT
A blue wave is coming... Bill McLeod
2018 Candidate for District Judge
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WILLIAM “BILL” McLEOD 2018 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
HARRIS COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW #4, JUDGE Election Day: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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Attorney William “Bill’ McLeod will be competing against Sophia Mafrige in the race for the Harris County Civil Court at Law #4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. 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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William “Bill’ McLeod Promises to serve all the citizens of Harris County with fairness, dignity, and respect! According to his website, William “Bill” McLeod was sworn in by the Supreme Court of Texas on the 3rd day of May 2002. Since then, he has been practicing law and serving the community. Bill has served his clients in all different courts from municipal, precinct, county at law, civil district, family district, state and federal, and the appellate courts. In Harris County alone, he has represented clients in over 450 cases, this is an average of over thirty cases a year. Bill Graduated from:
* Texas A&M University-College Station with a Business Degree in Management; ** Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Masters in Science Counseling & Guidance; *** Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law class of 2001 wherein Bill was awarded his J.D. - Doctor of Jurisprudence.
Bill started out his practice of law and service to the community under the guidance of a longtime, successful, sole practitioner who focused on
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“William “Bill” McLeod values the vote of every Harris County, Texas voter.”
Vote William “Bill” McLeod for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
the care of each and every client. After some time learning from this gentleman, Bill moved on to a small firm under the wings of two outstanding and accomplished lawyers. This journey helped train Bill into the sole practitioner he is today working with a variety of clients, including small businesses. Bill is passionate about the judicial system and serving to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Over the past ten years, Bill has served as a court-appointed Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem. Attorney Ad Litems help to preserve the rights of heirs and unknown heirs to real property. Guardian Ad Litems help to preserve the rights of incompetent or minor parties to a lawsuit. Bill knows of many attorneys and individuals that have appeared in the County Civil Court-atLaw No. 4 (201 Caroline, 5th floor, Houston Texas 77002) and has heard the stories about the courtroom inefficiencies and lack of care given to the individual cases before the court. The lack of due process that should be afforded every citizen is frustrating to the attorneys, their clients, and the Pro-Se litigants that approach the bench. County Civil Court-at-Law No. 4 does not meet the needs of the citizens that go before it. As the Houston Chronicle stated in their 2014 endorsements, “Harris County civil courts at law need judges who can show patience and compassion.” The Chronicle referred to the current judge as having “a reputation for being hard to work with on the bench. When you're a judge, it's not just about being right, but about how you manage your courtroom.” Bill feels that there are multiple ways to improve the court’s operation and service to the County. As a call to action, and as an advocate for Harris County, Bill is running for Judge for the administration of justice safeguarded from arbitrary rulings. Due process, fairness and service will be brought back to this court. As your Judge, I will
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“William “Bill” McLeod values the vote of every Harris County, Texas voter.”
work hard for the multitude of individuals that appear before the court. IT IS TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Vote William “Bill” McLeod for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: “William “Bill” McLeod is asking for the vote of every registered voter in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. He’s pictured above at the CLE Siminar that was sponsored by Westside Physicians Clinic. The young lady pictured beside Bill is Hilda Sibrian of The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian. I encourage you to visit Theo’s Restaurant located in Houston, Texas.”
WILLIAM “BILL” McLEOD: “My number one priority, when elected, is to ensure that the rule of law is followed and that my decisions and rulings are based strictly on laws established by the State of Texas. Should you allow me to take the oath of this office, it is my promise to leave my personal opinions and biases outside the courtroom and rule based on the evidence before me and the rule of law.”
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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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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State Representative, District 147 Thomas Wang (Republican)
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Garnet F. Coleman (Democrat)
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Thomas Wang and Garnet F. Coleman are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for State Representative, District 147.
District Judge, 55th Judicial District Court Jeff Shadwick (Republican)
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Latosha Lewis Payne (Democrat)
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Jeff Shadwick and Latosha Lewis Payne are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for District Judge, 55th Judicial District Court in Harris County on November 6th.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
District Judge, 180th Judicial District Court Catherine Evans (Republican)
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DaSean Jones (Democrat)
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Catherine Evans and DaSean Jones are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for District Judge, 180th Judicial District Court.
District Judge, 182nd Judicial District Court Jesse McClure (Republican)
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Danilo “Danny” Lacayo (Democrat)
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Jesse McClure and Danilo “Danny” Lacayo are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for District Judge, 182nd Judicial District Court in Harris County.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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District Judge, 262nd Judicial District Court Tammy J. Thomas (Republican)
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Lori Chambers Gray (Democrat)
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Tammy J. Thomas and Lori Chambers Gray are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, 262nd Judicial District Court.
District Judge, 263rd Judicial District Court Charles Johnson (Republican)
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Amy Martin (Democrat)
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Charles Johnson and Amy Martin are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, 263rd Judicial District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
District Judge, 270th Judicial District Brent Gamble (Republican)
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Dedra Davis (Democrat)
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Brent Gamble and Dedra Davis are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for District Judge, 270th Judicial District Court.
Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District Court Charley Prine (Republican)
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Angela Graves-Harrington (Democrat)
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Charley Prine and Angela Graves-Harrington are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Harris County, Texas
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District Court Melanie Flowers (Republican)
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Sandra J. Peake (Democrat)
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Melanie Flowers and Sandra J. Peake are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District Court in Harris County.
Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District Court Angelina D.A. Gooden (Republican)
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Barbara J. Stalder (Democrat)
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Angelina D.A. Gooden and Barbara J. Stalder are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District Court Sheri Y. Dean (Republican)
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Linda Marie Dunson (Democrat)
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Sheri Y. Dean and Linda Marie Dunson are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas.
Family District Judge, 311th Judicial District Court Alicia Franklin York (Republican)
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Germaine Tanner (Democrat)
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Alicia Franklin York and Germaine Tanner are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Family District Judge, 311th Judicial District Court.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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Family District Judge, 314th Judicial District Court John F. Phillips (Republican)
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Michelle Moore (Democrat)
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John F. Phillips and Michelle Moore are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, 314th Judicial District Court.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 Bill Harmon (Republican)
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Ronnisha Bowman (Democrat)
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Bill Harmon and Ronnisha Bowman are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 Natalie C. Fleming (Republican)
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Erica Hughes (Democrat)
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Natalie C. Fleming and Erica Hughes are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 John Clinton (Republican)
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Shannon Baldwin (Democrat)
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John Clinton and Shannon Baldwin are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #4.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 John Wakefield (Republican)
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Toria J. Finch (Democrat)
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John Wakefield and Toria J. Finch are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #9.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 Aaron Burdette (Republican)
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Sedrick T. Walker, II (Democrat)
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Aaron Burdette and Sedrick T. Walker, II are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #11 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 John Spjut (Republican)
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Cassandra Y. Hollemon (Democrat)
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John Spjut and Cassandra Y. Hollemon are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #12 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 Mike Fields (Republican)
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David L. Singer (Democrat)
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Mike Fields and David L. Singer are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #14.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 Roger Bridgwater (Republican)
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Tonya Jones (Democrat)
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Roger Bridgwater and Tonya Jones are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #15 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Clyde Raymond Leuchtag (Republican)
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George Barnstone (Democrat)
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Clyde Raymond Leuchtag and George Barnstone are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law #1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 3 Linda Storey (Republican)
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LaShawn A. Williams (Democrat)
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Linda Storey and LaShawn A. Williams are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law #3.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2 “DC” Caldwell (Republican)
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Sharon M. Burney (Democrat)
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“DC” Caldwell and Sharon M. Burney are the Republican and Democratic candidates running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2 on Tuesday, November 6th.
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“Research these candidates and make your selection before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.”
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS?
As a registered voter in Texas, you have the right to: A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot. Ask the polling place official for instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote). Cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation. Receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake while marking the ballot. Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand the English language. Help to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot, or understand the language in which it is written. Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Secretary of State (1.800.252.8683) or to your local election official. Cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the list of registered voters. (1) Cast a provisional ballot (a) if you do not possess one of the seven (7) acceptable forms of photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, and you can reasonably obtain one of these forms of identification or (b) if you possess, but did not bring to the polling place, one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, or (c) if you do not possess one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, you could otherwise not reasonably obtain one, but you did not bring a supporting form of identification to the polling place, and (2) the right to present one of the acceptable forms of photo identification, which, if you are under 70, is not expired for more than four years, or, if you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain an acceptable form of photo identification, the right to execute a reasonable impediment declaration and present one of the supporting forms of identification, to the county voter registrar’s office, within six (6) calendar days after election day, or, if applicable, qualify for a temporary (natural disaster or religious objection to being photographed) or permanent (disability) exemption, within six (6) calendar days of election day, at the county voter registrar’s office. Vote once at any early voting location during the early voting period within the territory conducting the election. File an administrative complaint with the Secretary of State concerning violations of federal and state voting procedures.