Straight-Ticket voting has been abolished in Texas! So, it’s important to understand that voter education, mobilization, and empowerment is imperative in 2020 – especially when it comes to us selecting the best-qualified judicial candidates. Democrats have ruled Harris County Elections over the past few election cycles. However, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, neither party will benefit by having voters to waltz into the voting booth, press the straight-ticket voting option and walk out. What does this mean? Well, here’s what it means…as it relates to Harris County: Democrats running countywide will not enjoy the 105,158, straight-ticket vote advantage they enjoyed back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Nor will Democrats enjoy the 70,367, straight-ticket vote advantage they enjoyed back on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. So, as you prepare to make a quality decision at the voting booth, please remember that your vote is your voice!
Judicial Races Matter; Down-Ballot 2020 Harris County Judicial Contests May Determine Winners/Losers in Other Races
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All politics is local – don’t ever forget that. Now, as the 2020 Presidential Election Cycle gets underway, and talks about who Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee will pick as his running mate continue to reverberate across America, please don’t sleep on the local down-ballot judicial races in Harris County, Texas. History is on the line in several of the down-ballot races that will appear on the ballot in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. So, please keep an eye on the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7; the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3; the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7; the race for District Judge, 61st Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas; the race for District Judge, 80th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas; the race for District Judge, 164th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas; the race for District Judge, 165th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas; the race for District Judge, 215th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas; the race for District Judge, 334th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas; the race for District Judge, 339th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas; the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 4; the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 12; and last but not least the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 16, which could end up shaping into the hottest judicial race of them all.
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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. 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.
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. So please do not forget 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Te’iva Bell has some big, bold ideas when it comes to criminal justice reform. If elected, I see her doing a lot of work in the community. 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. 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.
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.
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. And unfortunately, we’re starting to hear the term “BLACK-ROBE SYNDROME” used a lot here lately; but you can rest assured that this term does not apply whereas Judge Genesis Draper is concerned. Nope, 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.
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.
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On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Wendell Champion Will Face Off in a Battle for the 18th Congressional District of Texas
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Straight out of the gate – if Conservatives don’t recognize that they’ve got a born winner in Wendell Champion – they are blind! I’ve been telling everyone who would listen to me over the course of the last few weeks that Wendell Champion is the man they must ride in Harris County, Texas in 2020, to have any shot at being competitive on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you don't know him, Wendell Champion is by far, the toughest challenger Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has ever had to face off against in my opinion! I’ve met a lot of people with political aspirations over the course of my nearly 30 years studying the criminal justice system, and local politics. However, there’s something very different about Wendell Champion, an independent conservative who is hoping to claim the 18th Congressional District in a few months. Sure, his story is a compelling one. Absolutely, being raised by a single mother on welfare in New York, and accomplishing what he has to this point in his life is impressive. Yes, graduating from West Point – The United States Military Academy is something that few people can claim as a life achievement. But nothing has come easy for Wendell Champion. Yes, his life is about to get a lot tougher over the course of the next few months – but something tells me that he's uniquely prepared for this pivotal moment in American history. One of the things I recognized when I first met Wendell Champion is that he has the heart of a champion. This man believes in himself. He’s more than qualified, and he has a heart for our people if you ask me.
WENDELL CHAMPION (CENTER) TO FACE OFF AGAINST CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020
By handily defeating his Republican rival with more than 70% of the vote, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Wendell Champion has now set the stage for a Tuesday, November 3, 2020, showdown with “THE QUEEN,” herself – none other than Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Can Wendell Champion beat Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee? Well, the answer to this question depends on who you ask, and a few different variables. First off, to have any shot at beating Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, he’s going to have to raise a hell of a lot of money. Can he do it? I believe he can. And after the way he manhandled his Republican rival, I don’t see him having trouble raising the money he’ll need, now that he’s claimed the Republican nomination. Secondly, Wendell Champion is going to have to get a lot of support from African American voters in the 18th Congressional District – the ones who are tired, fed up, and want to see change. Thirdly, Wendell Champion is going to have to get a team around him who are not afraid of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee – an army of volunteers who are willing to go into “DEMOCRATIC STRONGHOLDS” within the 18th Congressional District and ask for the vote. Fourthly, Wendell Champion and his team must breakdown the 18th Congressional District into “BATTLEGROUND PRECINCTS,” similar to how presidential candidates categorize “BATTLEGROUND STATES,” to determine how, and where they’re going to fight their battles and allocate their resources. Lastly, all of his naysayers must understand that there are well over 400,000 registered voters living inside the boundaries of the 18th Congressional District. However, only a small fraction of the registered voters living inside the boundaries of the 18th Congressional District actually go to the polls and cast their ballot for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
THERE WON’T BE ANY STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020, WHEN CONGRESSWOMAN LEE FACES WENDELL CHAMPION
Without the benefit of “STRAIGHT-TICKET” voting, Wendell Champion could have a real shot on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in the General Election. That being said, before anyone reading this post approaches me, talking about who has a shot at winning and who does not, I strongly suggest that you do your research. Why? Well, remember, I’ve been playing roles in political campaigns for nearly 30 years – and more often than not my clients WIN!!! Anyways, remember, there are well over 400,000 registered voters living inside the boundaries of the 18th Congressional District. However, back in 2018, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee only received 138,704 votes. But you have to understand that there were 392,965 registered voters living in the 18th Congressional District at the time of the 2018 Midterm Election. I’ll take it a little deeper for you, back in 2016, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee only received, 150,157 votes. Back in 2014, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee only received 79,097 votes. Back in 2012, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee only received 146,223 votes. Back in 2010, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee only received 85,108 votes. Back in 2008, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee only received 148,617 votes. Back in 2006, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee only received 65,936 votes. What am I trying to say? Well, a candidate with the pedigree of Wendell Champion could match up well against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in a “GENERAL ELECTION” where there’s no “STRAIGHT-TICKET” voting like the one we’re about to have in Harris County, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. How can I make this assertion? Well, in the last major election that was held back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee won her bid for re-election with 138,704 votes. But what people fail to realize is that a significant portion of the votes Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee typically receives in any given election comes by way of “STRAIGHT-TICKET” voting. So, to hold off a candidate like Wendell Champion, who at this point is undefeated, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee must take him seriously! And beyond that, she must campaign like she’s never campaigned before between now and Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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