Don't Sleep on The Runoffs Between Diane Trautman and Gayle Young Mitchell; Roslyn "Rozzy" Shorter and Marilyn Burgess; Early Voting Begins on today, Monday, May 14, 2018, and ends on Friday, May 18, 2018
One of the hottest races on the Democratic Runoff ballot for Harris County, Texas is the race for Harris County District Clerk between Marilyn Burgess and Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter. For Shorter to win this race she must have a robust African American voter turnout. However, whether she’ll get the turnout she needs or not remains to be seen as early voting get’s underway today, Monday, May 14, 2018. In case you don’t already know, Marilyn Burgess led all vote-getters back on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary race for Harris County District Clerk by a pretty wide margin. However, she was forced into a runoff with Shorter because she (Burgess) failed to capture a majority of the vote. TALE OF THE TAPE: Marilyn Burgess received 10,315 absentee ballots back on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, and Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter received 3,260 absentee ballots cast for her. Marilyn Burgess received 30,503 early votes during the Democratic Party Primary early voting period, and Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter received 13,709 early votes to her credit. ELECTION DAY VOTING TOTALS: Marilyn Burgess received 28,957 Election Day votes back on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, and Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter received 16,206 Election Day votes. THE FINAL VOTE TOTALS: Marilyn Burgess received 69,775 votes for 49.22% of the overall vote, and Roslyn "Rozzy" Shorter received 33,175 votes for 23.40%, of the overall vote. Kevin Howard (another African American candidate in the race) received 21,578 votes for 15.22% of the vote, and Michael Jordan (not the hall of fame Basketball Player) received 17,220 votes for 12.15% of the vote. EARLY VOTING RUNOFF LOCATIONS AND HOURS: The early voting period will last from today, Monday, May 14, 2018, through Friday, May 18, 2018 – and Election Day voting will take place on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Again, the polls will be open from 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. for your convenience.
A few of the Democratic Party Primary and Republican Party Primary Election Candidates Have Some Unfinished Business to Attend to on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Harris County
There’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 – if Democrats have anything to say about it in the fall. Yes, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, the day when Democratic hopefuls and Republican hopefuls are set to face off is still a little way’s off. So, let’s not forget about Tuesday, May 22, 2018 a day when Democrats and Republicans who failed to capture a majority of the vote back on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, must square off once more against their fellow inner-party rival in hopes of earning the “HIGHLY COVETED DISTINCTION” of “PARTY NOMINEE” and a right to appear on the Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Midterm Election ballot for their respective party.
IMPORTANT RUNOFF ELECTION DATES
The first day of early voting is on Monday, May 14, 2018; and the last day to vote early in the Runoff Election is on Friday, May 18, 2018 – so don’t forget to vote early.
Please be reminded that Houston Business Connections Newspaper© has discontinued the process of issuing endorsements in political contests. However, we remain committed to informing, empowering and arming our readership with the pertinent information they need to identify the “BEST-QUALIFIED” candidates who value, respect and appreciate their vote and support. So, with this stated goal in mind, we will endeavor to do our very best to assist our readers with the oftentimes daunting task of identifying “THE BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value, respect, and appreciate “OUR” vote on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the Democratic Party Primary for Harris County, Texas.
In the race for United States Representative for the 7th Congressional District of Texas, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher and Laura Moser are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
In the race for United States Representative for the 10th Congressional District of Texas, Tawana Walter-Cadien and Mike Siegel are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
In the race for United States Representative for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas, Sri Preston Kulkarni and Letitia Plummer are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
In the race for Governor of Texas, Lupe Valdez and Andrew White are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
In the race for Texas State Senator for District 17, Fran Watson and Rita Lucido are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 133
In the race for Texas State Representative for House District 133, Sandra G. Moore and Marty Schexnayder are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK
In the race for District Clerk for Harris County, Texas, Marilyn Burgess and Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
HARRIS COUNTY CLERK
In the race for County Clerk for Harris County, Texas, Diane Trautman and Gayle Young Mitchell are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
HARRIS COUNTY TREASURER
In the race for County Treasurer for Harris County, Texas, Cosme Garcia and Dylan Osborne are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE, POSITION 3 AT LARGE
In the race for Harris County School Trustee, Position 3, At-Large, Josh Wallenstein and Richard Cantu are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE, POSITION 6, PRECINCT 1
In the race for Harris County School Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 1, Danyahel (Danny) Norris and Prince E. Bryant, II are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
In the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, Sharon M. Burney and Cheryl Elliott Thornton are set to face off for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "DEMOCRATS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 2
In the race for United States Representative for the 2nd Congressional District of Texas, Kevin Roberts and Dan Crenshaw are set to face off for the Republican nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "REPUBLICANS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 29
In the race for United States Representative for the 29th Congressional District of Texas, Phillip Aronoff and Carmen Maria Montiel are set to face off for the Republican nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "REPUBLICANS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
DISTRICT JUDGE 295TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In the race for Judge, 295th District Court in Harris County, Michelle Fraga, and Richard Risinger are set to face off for the Republican nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "REPUBLICANS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 5, PLACE 2
In the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Place 2, Jeff Williams and Mike Wolfe are set to face off for the Republican nomination on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is encouraging all "REPUBLICANS" to elect the "BEST-QUALIFIED" candidate in this race.
FINAL THOUGHTS FROM AUBREY R. TAYLOR
On behalf of Houston Business Connections Newspaper©, I am imploring all “DEMOCRATIC” and “REPUBLICAN” voters to return to the polls to cast ballots for the “BEST-QUALIFIED” candidates who will give your respective political party the best chance of winning in the fall. `The battle for Texas will be tough on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – and in case you’re wondering, my prayer and hope is for the “BEST-QUALIFIED” candidates who value “EVERY VOTE” to win on Election Day! God bless you! And may God continue to give the “BEST-QUALIFIED” and “OPEN-MINDED” Americans the courage, provision, and wisdom they need to step up and run for public office and win during this crucial moment in the history of our “GREAT” nation!
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