Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins (far left) has performed pretty well so far, says Aubrey R. Taylor; The Greatest Tool of Change is the Ballot says, Judge Staci Williams; Gerry Wayne Monroe (second from right), Arthur J. Smith (bottom second from left), and Gary Polland (bottom far right), have all endorsed Wendell Champion (top far right) in the race for the United States Representative for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary. So has the Houston Chronicle and Houston Business Connections Newspaper. In case you're wondering, 111,105 Democrats, have voted so far. A total of 65,929 Democrats, have voted early by personal appearance. And an astonishing 45,176 Democrats, have voted by mail-ballot so far in these runoffs. What's astonishing about the huge mail-ballot turnout number? Well, back during the early voting period for the March Democratic Primaries only 22,785 mail-ballots were cast. What does this mean? Well, Democrats just posted nearly twice the number of mail-ballots with fewer races on their ballot. And they're not done either! Why? Well, you can bet your bottom dollar that there's going to be a very robust Democratic turnout on Election Day! Especially since there are well over 2 million registered Harris County voters who haven't even voted yet! Comparatively speaking, only 43,208 early votes have been cast by Republican Primary runoff voters. And in case you're wondering only 25,425 Republican Party, Primary runoff voters have voted by mail-ballot so far...
OFFICIAL 2020 RUNOFF ENDORSEMENTS FOR HARRIS COUNTY AND FORT BEND COUNTY FROM VARIOUS LEADERS AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: “Congratulations to Christopher G. Hollins for the excellent job he’s done thus far in his new role as Harris County Clerk. I would also like to thank Judge Staci Williams for taking a moment to encourage “ALL TEXANS,” who did not vote early, to get to the polls and cast their ballot on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. A special thanks to Wendell Champion, and all of the other folks who value what we do to inform and empower our readership. I would also like to send a shout out to my good friend, Gary Polland, one of the most thoughtful and respected conservative voices you’re going to find anywhere in the state of Texas for all that he does to educate and empower Texans from all walks of life to make quality voting decisions at the ballot box. In case you don’t know him, Gary Polland is undoubtedly a kingmaker when it comes to getting political hopefuls elected in the Lone Star State. Whether it’s through the very popular (TCR) Texas Conservative Review email newsletter and website, regular radio appearances, the informative TCR voter's guides, or his co-hosting of Red, White and Blue - the popular weekly public affairs show on Houston Public Media (PBS Channel 8), Gary Polland is the man. In case you haven’t heard, Gary Polland, The Houston Chronicle, HBC - Newspaper, (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) and a host of other leaders and organizations will have a watchful eye on the election results as they begin to pour in on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. But there’s one race in particular that involves a rising star in the Republican Party Primary runoff that this foursome and every other open-minded Texan should be watching very closely. What race is it? It’s the race for United States Representative for the 18th Congressional District involving Wendell Champion.” According to Gary Polland, “Wendell Champion is an impressive independent conservative. He graduated from West Point and came from a family on welfare. A new generation Republican who asks why are we not making progress under the so-called leadership of career politicians like Sheila Jackson Lee. Wendell is a future star in Congress.” According to Gerry Wayne Monroe, “Wendell Champion is my peoples, and I’m rocking with him – he’s got my vote.” According to Arthur J. Smith, “This brother appears to be an independent thinker who I’m very impressed with – He’s got a shot against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in my opinion.”
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The Greatest Tool of Change is the Ballot Says Judge Staci Williams, 2020 Democratic Nominee for the Texas Supreme Court, Place 7
BY JUDGE STACI WILLIAMS
Each of us watching our social media feed over the last week has no doubt noticed the small but happy parade of, “I voted,” stickers sported by our friends, in their newest selfies.
The upcoming primary runoffs have generated more interest than any other in recent memory, and record numbers of people are voting and celebrating their ability to do so.
Casting a vote is something to celebrate.
But, as you can tell—because your social media timelines aren’t completely flooded with photos of people and their, “I voted” stickers—not enough people vote.
Some people don’t vote because they say their vote doesn’t count. Some people don’t vote because they say it is too hard or too time-consuming to vote. Some people aren’t even registered to vote because they don’t believe their voice in government means anything.
The reality is that none of this is true.
Races are lost by one vote or a small handful of votes on a regular basis. With well-run elections, it shouldn’t take you long to vote. And your voice in government does matter.
You marginalize your own voice and that of your community when you don’t vote.
Barely more than half a century ago, not all people could vote. People physically took to the streets and were physically killed to secure the right to vote for African Americans.
Today, a new generation of activists is taking to the streets to demand justice.
A new group of young people and adults seek redress from their government for a centuries-old grievance.
They must, as we all must, recall that our greatest tool of collective protest remains the ballot.
The use of the franchise for this purpose during these times is as poetic as it is necessary for those who wish to bring about change.
African Americans, disenfranchised since the end of Reconstruction by Jim Crow voter suppression laws like poll taxes and literacy tests, weren’t guaranteed the right to vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Today is a new day, though. We have the right to vote, now we must use it.
I challenge each person reading this to do one thing: no matter the change YOU seek in your government, vote.
Then, take your friends and your family to do the same.
The only way to make true and lasting change is at the ballot box.
Please vote on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Fort Bend County and Harris County!
Mary “MJ” Hagar -- (HBC - Newspaper) is recommending Mary “MJ” Hagar in the race for United States Senator on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Royce West -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBAD), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (TCBD – Harris County), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Royce West in the race for United States Senator on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Mike Siegel -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Mike Siegel in the race for the United States Representative on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Pritesh Gandhi -- (TCBD – Harris County) is recommending Pritesh Gandhi in the race for United States Representative on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Christa Castaneda -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (TCBD – Harris County), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Christa Castaneda in the race for Texas Railroad Commissioner on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Roberto Alonzo -- (HBAD) and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are recommending Roberto Alonzo in the race for Texas Railroad Commissioner on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Michelle Palmer -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (HBAD), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Michelle Palmer in the race for Member, State Board of Education – District 6 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Kimberly R. McLeod -- (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith) and (TCBD – Harris County) are recommending Kimberly R. McLeod in the race for Member, State Board of Education – District 6 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Akilah Bacy -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (HBAD), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (TCBD – Harris County), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Akilah Bacy in the race for State Representative – District #138 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Jenifer Rene Pool – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Jenifer Renee Pool in the race for State Representative – District #138 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Harold V. Dutton, Jr. -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (HBAD), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (TCBD – Harris County), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Harold V. Dutton, Jr. in the race for State Representative – District #142 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Jerry Davis -- (THE CAUCUS) is recommending Jerry Davis in the race for State Representative – District #142 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Anna Eastman -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), and (TCBD – Harris County) are all recommending Anna Eastman in the race for State Representative – District #148 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Penny Morales Shaw -- (HBAD), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Penny Morales Shaw in the race for State Representative – District #148 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Tamika “Tami” Craft -- (HBAD), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Tamika “Tami” Craft in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 7 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Cheri Thomas -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (TCBD – Harris County), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Cheri Thomas in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 7 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Cheryl Elliott Thornton -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC-Newspaper - DUAL), and (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith) are all recommending Cheryl Elliott Thornton in the race for District Judge, 164th (Civil) Judicial District in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Alexandra Smoots-Thomas -- (HBAD), (HBC-Newspaper - DUAL), (TCBD – Harris County), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Alexandra Smoots-Thomas in the race for District Judge, 164th (Civil) Judicial District in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Te’iva Johnson Bell -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (HBAD), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (TCBD – Harris County), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Te’iva Johnson Bell in the race for District Judge, 339th (Criminal) Judicial District in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Candance White – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Candance White in the race for District Judge, 339th (Criminal) Judicial District in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Diana Martinez Alexander -- (HBC - Newspaper), (HBAD), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Diana Martinez Alexander in the race for County Commissioner, Precinct 3 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Michael Moore – (HOUSTON CHRONICLE) and (TCBD – Harris County) are recommending Michael Moore in the race for County Commissioner, Precinct 3 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Israel Garcia -- (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Israel Garcia in the race for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Roel Garcia – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Roel Garcia in the race for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Jerry Garcia -- (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Jerry Garcia in the race for Harris County Constable – Precinct 2 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Christopher “Chris” Diaz -- (TCBD – Harris County) is recommending Christopher “Chris” Diaz in the race for Harris County Constable – Precinct 2 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Sherman Eagleton -- (TCBD – Harris County) and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are recommending Sherman Eagleton in the race for Harris County Constable – Precinct 3 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Ken Jones -- (HBC - Newspaper) is recommending Ken Jones in the race for Harris County Constable – Precinct 3 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Randy Newman -- (TCBD – Harris County) is recommending Randy Newman in the race for Harris County Constable – Precinct 5 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Mark Alan Harrison -- (HBC - Newspaper), (HBAD), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending Mark Alan Harrison in the race for Harris County Constable for Precinct 5 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Wendell Champion -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Wendell Champion in the race for United States Representative – District 18 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Robert M. Cadena – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Robert M. Cadena in the race for United States Representative – District 18 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Troy Nehls -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), and (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith) are all recommending Troy Nehls in the race for United States Representative – District 22 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Kathaleen Wall -- (THE FIVE STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) is recommending Kathaleen Wall in the race for United States Representative – District 22 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Terry Adams -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE) is recommending Terry Adams in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 5 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
James Lombardino -- (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending James Lombardino in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 5 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Joe Danna -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL) are all recommending Joe Danna in the race for Harris County Sheriff on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Paul Day – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Paul Day in the race for Harris County Sheriff on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Mike Wolfe – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Mike Wolfe in the race for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Russ Ridgway -- (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Russ Ridgway on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
L. Sarah DeMerchant -- (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe), and (THE CAUCUS) are all recommending L. Sarah DeMerchant in the race for State Representative – District 26 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Fort Bend County Democratic Party Primary Runoff.
Suleman Lalani -- (HBC - Newspaper) is recommending Suleman Lalani in the race for State Representative – District 26 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Fort Bend County Democratic Party Primary Runoff.
Kali Morgan -- (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Kali Morgan in the race for District Judge, 505th Judicial District in the Fort Bend County Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Surendran K. Pattel -- (THE CAUCUS) is recommending Surendran K. Pattel in the race for District Judge, 505th Judicial District in the Fort Bend County Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Sonia Rash – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Sonia Rash in the race for Fort Bend County Attorney on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Bridgette Smith-Lawson -- (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Bridgette Smith-Lawson in the race for Fort Bend County Attorney on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Eric Fagan -- (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) is recommending Eric Fagan in the race for Fort Bend County Sheriff on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Geneane Hughes -- (HBC - Newspaper) and (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith) are recommending Geneane Hughes in the race for Fort Bend County Sheriff on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Lynette Reddix -- (HBC -- Newspaper) and (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith) are recommending Lynette Reddix in the race for Fort Bend County Commissioner – Precinct 1 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Jennifer Cantu -- (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) is recommending Jennifer Cantu in the race for Fort Bend County Commissioner – Precinct 1 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Tonja Beard -- (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending Tonja Beard in the race for Fort Bend County Constable – Precinct 2 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary.
Daryl Smith – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Daryl Smith in the race for Fort Bend County Constable – Precinct 2 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election.
Troy Nehls -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE), (HBC - Newspaper), and (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith) are all recommending Troy Nehls in the race for United States Representative – District 22 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Kathaleen Wall -- (THE FIVE STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) is recommending Kathaleen Wall in the race for United States Representative – District 22 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Terry Adams -- (HOUSTON CHRONICLE) is recommending Terry Adams in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 5 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
James Lombardino -- (HBC - Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are all recommending James Lombardino in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 5 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Jacey Jetton – (NO ENDORSEMENTS) were issued to Jacey Jetton in the race for State Representative – District – 26 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
Matt Morgan -- (HBC -- Newspaper), (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith), and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are recommending Matt Morgan in the race for State Representative – District 26 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
James Pressler -- (HBC - Newspaper) and (THE 5 STAR GENERAL – Gerry Wayne Monroe) are recommending James Pressler in the race for Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
J.J. Clemence -- (THE ADVOCATE – Arthur J. Smith) is recommending J.J. Clemence in the race for Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election.
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