Electing Judges in Texas Could Become a Thing of the Past after 2020; Please Get to Know These 2020 Judicial Nominees Before Tuesday, November 3, 2020
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
If you are one of those people who simply play “EENY MEENY MINY MOE” when it comes to casting your ballot, you’re more than likely not going to find any value in this report. If you blindly vote for people because of the color of their skin, or their political party affiliation, this page won’t help you much either. However, if you believe that electing the “BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who best represents your interests, concerns, and issues that are near and dear to your heart – this “JUDICIAL NOMINEES” page has been created with you in mind. So, as you prepare to make a wise voting decision on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, let’s not forget that “JUDICIAL RACES MATTER” and that we need “THE BEST QUALIFIED” people who have a heart for humanity serving as ministers of justice. And with that said, please know this: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” I actually found this passage of scripture in the book of Proverbs in the 29th Chapter and 2nd verse in the King James Version of the Holy Bible. In this, I am encouraging all of my fellow believers to cast their ballot for the “BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value our vote, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Harris County, Texas.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Judge Julia Maldonado is being challenged by former Judge Allysa 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!
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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