Gerry Wayne Monroe has revealed which "2020 JUDICIAL NOMINEES" he believes Harris County, Texas voters should cast their ballot for in the upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2020, general election. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and end on Friday, October 30, 2020.
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In case you don't know, straight-ticket voting has been abolished in the state of Texas. So, to this end, down-ballot candidates are going to face new challenges in the Lone Star State. How? Well, for starters, the lion share of the votes typically received by candidates who appear down-ballot has come by way of straight-ticket voting. For example, back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Midterm Election, every Democratic candidate who was running countywide in Harris County, Texas received 515,812 of their overall vote total from straight-ticket voting. Comparatively speaking, Republicans who were trying to fend off their Democratic challengers in countywide races only received 410,654 of their overall vote total from straight-ticket voting. So in essence, every Democrat running countywide (regardless of their qualifications) enjoyed a 105,158 straight-ticket voting advantage over their Republican counterparts. And if you look back to Tuesday, November 8, 2016, in the last Presidential Election, every Democrat running countywide in Harris County, Texas received 472,030 of their overall vote total by way of straight-ticket voting. Comparatively speaking, Republican candidates running countywide only received 401,663 of their overall vote total by way of straight-ticket voting. So, just like in my previous example, Republicans found themselves behind the eightball perse, trailing their Democratic rivals by 70,367 votes strictly because of straight-ticket voting -- regardless of their qualifications.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Democratic Marketing/Branding Strategies More than Their Republican Rivals
Believe it or not, the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way "2020 JUDICIAL NOMINEES" can campaign leading up to Tuesday, November 3, 2020. How? Well for starters, in Texas, Republicans don't typically start to seriously campaign until after Labor Day -- which falls on Monday, September 7, 2020 -- this year! So, if you look at it, this COVID-19 pandemic hasn't really hampered their marketing or branding plans from what I can see at this point. In essence, Republican nominees are pretty much right on schedule -- if you ask me. As for the Democrats, COVID-19 has slowed down their efforts considerably. How? Well, Democratic nominees rely much more on "VOTER TO VOTER CONTACT" through personal engagement. Not being able to get out and visit churches, community centers, super neighborhood functions, and in-person forums has placed Democrats at a disadvantage. Why? Well, Democrats have to typically expend a lot more of their energy on "VOTER MOBILIZATION" in Harris County, Texas. They (the Democrats) have to whip their troops into a frenzy and work a lot harder than Republicans to make sure that their rank-and-file-supporters show up at the polls. When their tactics are successful, they are nearly unbeatable! But when they're not on their game, their vulnerabilities and inner-party squabbles tend to become much more evident -- sometimes to their own demise. The big question right now for Democrats centers around who their presumptive nominee for President of the United States, Joe Biden will pick as his running mate. If he makes the wrong selection, Democrats in Harris County will undoubtedly feel the pinch. How? Well, not having the straight-ticket voting option is one hurdle; but making the African American community wait all this time -- only to pick someone other than an African American female as his running mate could cause an already growing rift between Blacks and the Democratic Party to widen. Anyways, please don't forget to tell all of your family, friends, and neighbors to navigate their way all the way down their ballot.
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Chief Justice Nathan Hecht is being challenged by Amy Clark Meachum in the race for Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Chief Justice Nathan Hecht.
Justice Jane Bland is being challenged by Kathy Cheng in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 6, Unexpired Term, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Jane Bland.
Judge Staci Williams will be seeking to unseat Justice Jeff Boyd in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Staci Williams.
Justice Brett Busby is being challenged by Gisela D. Triana in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Brett Busby.
Elizabeth Davis Frizell will be trying to unseat Judge Bert Richardson in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Bert Richardson.
Judge David Newell is being challenged by Judge Brandon Birmingham in the race for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge David Newell.
Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher is being challenged by Jane Robinson in the race for Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher.
Justice Russell Lloyd is being challenged by Veronica Rivas-Molloy in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Russell Lloyd.
Justice Terry Adams is being challenged by Ampara Monique Guerra in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Terry Adams.
Judge Kevin Patrick Yeary is being challenged by Judge Tina Clinton in the race for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Kevin Patrick Yeary.
Tamika “Tami” Craft will be seeking to unseat Justice Ken Wise in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has issued a "DUAL ENDORSEMENT" for Tamika "Tami" Craft" and Justice Ken Wise.
Judge Fredericka Phillips will be seeking to fend off the challenge of former Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford in the race for District Judge, 61st Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. So, please remember to remind all of your family, friends, and neighbors who live in Harris County, Texas to scroll down their ballot and vote in this race. For those of you who may not know, 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 the 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 on January 1, 2017. Judge Fredericka Phillips and her two daughters, Ashley and Amber, live in Houston. She's committed to serving with integrity, fairness, and justice. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed form Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford.
Jeralynn Manor, a newcomer to politics burst on to the political scene and handily defeated the incumbent, Judge Larry Weiman in the race for District Judge, 80th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, back during the March primaries. Manor’s personal wealth and crossover appeal should serve her well when it comes to reaching out to voters beyond her base between now and Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She must defeat veteran attorney Sharon Hemphill, to achieve her dream of becoming a member of the judiciary. And in case you don’t know, Jeralynn Christen Manor has held her dream of one day becoming a judge near and dear to her heart since she was 7 years old. She’s cultivated her dream of becoming a judge. She’s also protected and stood guard over her lifelong goal through many difficulties she's faced. And now, she’s only one step away from attaining it. So, please remember to remind all of your family friends, and neighbors who live in Harris County, Texas to scroll down their ballot and vote in this race. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has issued a "DUAL ENDORSEMENT" for Jeralynn Manor and Sharon Hemphill.
Judge R.K. Sandill is being challenged by Nile Copeland in the race for District Judge, 127th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Nile Copeland.
Judge Michael Gomez is being challenged by Will Archer in the race for District Judge, 129th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Will Archer.
Judge Jaclanel McFarland is being challenged by former Judge Sheri Y. Dean in the race for District Judge, 133rd Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Sheri Y. Dean.
Cheryl Elliott Thornton is no stranger to politics, she’s run for office several times before – only to come up short in hotly contested runoff elections. However, Elliott Thornton found lightning in a bottle back on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, when she soundly defeated the embattled incumbent, Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas in what was one of the most lopsided contests we’ve seen in Harris County, Texas in recent years. However, her fight to become a member of the judiciary isn’t over just yet. On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, must face off against former Judge Michael Landrum on November 3rd in a fight for District Judge, 164th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Cheryl Elliott Thornton.
Judge Ursula Hall drew several challengers from within her own party back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the race for District Judge, 165th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. While she emerged triumphantly, she’s not out of the woods just yet. To win her bid for re-election she must now defeat veteran attorney Bruce Bain, who has already launched his campaign to convince registered Harris County voters (beyond his base) to cast their ballot for him, regardless of their political party affiliation. And now that straight-ticket voting has been abolished in Texas – expect for Bruce Bain to give Judge Ursula Hall all she can handle on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. And please don’t forget to remind everyone you know to do their research on both these candidates in this hotly-contested judicial race and cast their vote for the “BEST-QUALIFIED CANDIDATE” who values, respects, and appreciate their support. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has issued a "DUAL ENDORSEMENT" for Judge Ursula Hall and Bruce Bain.
Judge Elaine Palmer has never lost a race in her political career since taking the bench as the presiding judge for the 215th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. She has faced challenges from within her own party in the past. However, nobody has come close to beating her yet. Judge Palmer has withstood negative articles in the daily newspaper, and attack ads run against her on radio and television stations. However, through it all, she maintained the judicial temperament, grace, and poise all members of the judiciary should posses. And above all of that, she’s done an excellent job for the people of Texas. However, to remain on the bench Judge Palmer must hold off veteran attorney Fred Shuchart, who has his sights set on foiling her bid for re-election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Harris County, Texas. Smart money will be on Judge Elaine Palmer in this race, but don’t count out Shuchart. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has issued a "DUAL ENDORSEMENT" for Judge Elaine Palmer and Fred Shuchart.
Dawn Deshea Rogers is perhaps one of the most passionate and outspoken judicial candidates on the entire Tuesday, November 3, 2020, general election ballot. She has the courage of a lion; but also has a compassionate side that should serve her well as a member of the judiciary. However, to become a judge, she’ll have to defeat veteran attorney Dan Lemkuil in the race for District Judge, 334th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Dan Lemkuil.
Te’iva Bell has some big, bold ideas when it comes to criminal justice reform. But you won't find her trying to legislate from the bench. Nope, if elected on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, I see her doing a lot of work in the community, though. Sure, she’s young, but Bell has a unique set of life experiences that have uniquely prepared her to serve the people of Texas well as a member of the judiciary. While she handily defeated her opponent, Candance White, back on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in a runoff showdown, it hasn’t gone to her head. She’s one of the most level-headed people I know. However, she’ll face a much tougher challenge in trying to unseat Judge Jesse McClure in the race for District Judge, 339th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you don’t know him, Judge McClure was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve out the remainder of former Judge Maria T. Jackson’s term. If Judge McClure doesn’t reach out beyond his base, expect Te’iva Bell to hand him his walking papers on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Te'iva Bell.
Natalia “Nata” Cornello and Arlene Hecht are facing off in the race for District Judge 351st Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Arlene Hecht.
Judge Julia Maldonado is being challenged by former Judge Alyssa Lemkuil in the race for Presiding Judge, 507th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Judge Julia Maldonado was elected to the 507th District Court bench back in the November 2018 midterm election. In case you don’t know, Judge Maldonado is currently the Administrative Judge for the Family Law Division of Harris County – which is a major accomplishment. Out of the ten family court judges in Harris County, Judge Maldonado is the senior judge. So, it’s imperative that Harris County voters make the right choice in the 507th Family District Court race involving Judge Maldonado and her challenger. To this end, please don’t forget that Judge Julia Maldonado values, appreciates, and is asking for your vote! In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed former Judge Alyssa Lemkuil.
Judge Lesley Briones has done a very good job serving the people of Texas since taking over the bench she now holds from former Judge William “Bill” McLeod, who accidentally triggered his own resignation. But he wasn’t done after his gaffe, as he tried to redeem himself and reclaim his position as a member of the judiciary, back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, but lost in one of the most lopsided contests on the entire primary ballot. Now, to remain on the bench as the Judge for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4, Judge Lesley Briones will have to hold off former Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – which won’t be easy. So, please remember to remind all of your family friends, and neighbors who live in Harris County, Texas to scroll down their ballot and vote in this race. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed former Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag.
Judge Genesis Draper posses all of the tools needed to serve on a higher court if she chooses to do so in the future. She’s as impressive as they come. I’ve actually visited her courtroom on a number of occasions and find her to be tough – but respectful. She’s stern – but compassionate at the same time. Judge Draper is the real deal folks. She’s one of those special kinds of judges who posse the uncanny ability to be tough on crime, but nurturing at the same time. And nope, you won’t find her running around in cliques, or trying to legislate from the bench either. Nope -- not Judge Draper. Why? Well, this presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 – has her act together. And if you ever meet Judge Draper you’re going to quickly come to realize that she’s a “GOD-FEARING WOMAN” who does not play any political games from her bench. However, to remain on the bench, Judge Genesis Draper will have to hold off former Judge, Linda Garcia on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. So, please remember to remind all of your family friends, and neighbors who live in Harris County, Texas to scroll down their ballot and vote in this race. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Linda Garcia.
Judge Darrell Jordan, the presiding judge, for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16, will have to hold off former Judge, Bill Harmon to remain on the bench when this pair faces off on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. If Democrats sweep Harris County, expect for Judge Darrell Jordan to win. But if this becomes a tight race, don’t sleep on former judge Bill Harmon. Back in 2016, Judge Darrell Jordan enjoyed a 70, 367, straight-ticket vote advantage over his opponent. However, now that straight-ticket voting has been abolished Judge Jordan will have to do some serious campaigning to hold off his challenger. So, please remember to remind all of your family friends, and neighbors who live in Harris County, Texas to scroll down their ballot and vote in this race. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed former Judge Bill Harmon.
Jerry Wayne Dugat will be seeking to unseat Judge Eric William Carter in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Jerry Wayne Dugat.
Judge Russ Ridgway could have his hands full trying to hold off Israel Garcia in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Why? Well, for starters, Judge Ridgway trailed his Republican rival Mike Wolfe by a hefty margin back in the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Republican Primary and was forced to a runoff election that he eventually won; but showed many vulnerabilities in the process of winning his party’s nomination. If you look at the sheer vastness of the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 1, it will become evidently clear that a candidate like Israel Garcia can run strong across the entire precinct. Some political pundits believe that Precinct 5, Place 1, is a Republican stronghold but I beg to differ. Why? Well, first off, there were 613,677, registered voters living in this precinct back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. However, only 14,947, of those registered voters went to the polls and cast their ballot for Judge Russ Ridgway, in his bid for re-election. So, I strongly encourage you to keep a close eye on this race as the 2020 election cycle continues to unfold. And in case you don’t know, Israel is from Austin, Texas where he was born and raised and attended public schools according to his website. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a B.A. in Government. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the famed, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. So please remember to remind all of your family, friends, and neighbors who live in Harris County, Texas to scroll down their ballot and vote in this race. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Russ Ridgway.
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