District 13: Melissa Morris. House District 139: Jarvis Johnson. House District 126: Natali Hurtado. Her years as a social studies teacher make her instantly familiar with curriculum and will provide a much-needed voice on the State Board of Education. Chrysta Castañeda: An engineer and attorney with decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Castañeda can balance the economic concerns of the oil and gas industry with the need to protect the environment for all Texans. Endorsements Judge Tim Sulak is widely respected for his personal character and ethics in the courtroom. The Editorial Board has made recommendations in 15 of these runoffs. Primary Run-off Election Day & Senate District 14 Special Election Day: Tuesday, July 14. Rodney Ellis: His work as commissioner has continued that of his trailblazing Texas Senate career, with a focus on public policy, such as bail reform. Troy Nehls in primary for U.S. House District 22. His practical experience as mayor of Jersey Village will be key in connecting with suburban voters who share his conservative values. From top left to bottom left in clockwise order: Rep. Al Green, former Vice President Joe Biden, Pierce Bush, Natalie Hurtado, Rep. Kevin Brady and Elizabeth Frizzell. Read. Editorial: All our recommendations for July's runoffs in Houston-area Democratic, GOP primaries. U.S. House District 2: Sima Ladjevardian. The Austin Chronicle is an alternative weekly newspaper published every Thursday in Austin, Texas, United States. And unlike his opponent, he has not been fired for falsifying records. University Democrats. 176th Harris County District Court: Bryan Acklin. Justice, Place 8: Peter Kelly. House District 135: Justin Ray. He touts nearly a half century of law enforcement experience at the Houston Police Department and the sheriff’s office as a patrol deputy. She is consistently ranked among the most effective legislators in Congress and knows how to wield her high profile to get things done. He has been effective and busy in his three terms representing this district in the House. While we disagree with the congressman’s position on the president and regret his drift from the pragmatic public servant we endorsed in the 2014 general election, we recognize his staunch support of NASA and the importance of human space flight to America and to Houston. Criminal Court of Appeals, Place 3: Elizabeth Frizell. First elected in 2014, he has focused on bringing his experience and clear thinking to the Legislature on issues such as pension reform and support for NASA. House District 134: Ann Johnson. U.S. House District 8: Kevin Brady. Kelly expertly grasps the nuances of how Texas’ top civil court works and how a new justice can influence the law in Texas. Ann Harris Bennett: She’s an experienced administrator who, despite stumbles, is making progress on registering voters and helping educate taxpayers. ↑ Working Families Party, "Our 2020 Endorsements," accessed July 2, 2020 ↑ 29.0 29.1 Austin American-Statesman, "Endorsement: Hegar in Dem primary for U.S. Senate," February 14, 2020 ↑ 30.0 30.1 The Austin Chronicle, "Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election," February 14, 2020 In-person voting for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections is today, July 14. Bacy grew up in northwest Houston and has an insider’s knowledge of its challenges, which she stressed include education, health care, flooding, climate, employment rights, restorative justice — all issues voters in her district care deeply about. The League of Women Voters Austin Area provides non-partisan voting information for voters in Travis and Williamson Counties. House District 146: Shawn Thierry. Lawyers who have practiced in his court say he is thoughtful, respectful and fair on the bench. 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U.S. House District 36: Brian Babin. Anna Eastman in primary for Texas House District 148. Please take the time to vote: It’s the best way to push for a government that reflects your values.Below is a recap of the Statesman endorsements in Sections News As a result, we offer no recommendation in this race. House District 138: Josh Flynn. We know voters want to make responsible choices in the voting booth but that can be daunting given the number of candidates. He has practiced law for 30 years including at one of the most respected boutique firms in Houston. 337th Harris County District Court: Colleen Gaido. Mike Siegel in primary for U.S. House District 10. Klobuchar has endorsed Biden and we are following suit. 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Voss's direct experience with appellate law, a field in which she is board certified, convinces us she’d be the sounder choice for Democrats eager to break the Republican Party’s decades-long hold on the Supreme Court. His reputation is that he is a good judge with solid bar poll results. Paul Day in primary for Harris County Sheriff. A former staffer on this court of appeals, he has handled more than 350 appeals including arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court. We are the only nonpartisan group in the Houston area to provide this service. Though Weiman has been criticized for stressing docket speed over other issues, his reputation on the bench is that he has integrity and he has done reasonably well in bar polls. Below is a summary of those endorsements. Democratic voters have a difficult choice to make, as the three candidates in the race offer compelling reasons why they should be selected. He impressed the Editorial Board with his fair-mindedness and passion. The one-time incumbent wants to preserve “traditional Texas values” when it comes to attracting and generating employment: low taxes, a reasonable regulatory structure and lawsuit reform — all issues he championed in the Legislature and as an adviser to former Gov. The grandson of former President George H.W. We recommend the following candidates in Texas’ March 3 primaries [Editorial], Photo: Houston Chronicle / Associated Press. Randy Rush: When he felt higher-ups at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office weren’t taking an episode of prisoner abuse seriously enough, he became a whistleblower. Workers Defense Action Fund. Austin Chronicle Endorsements July 14 Primary Run-off Election and Senate District 14 Special Election. ONDA Chapters, Mexican American Democrats of Texas – San Antonio and Great Southwest. He gets wildly high marks on bar polls and his reputation is that he is thoughtful, intelligent, with an even-handed approach to the law and a great temperament. Early voting in the March 3 Texas primaries began Feb. 18 and ends Feb. 28. 14th Court of Appeals Place 7: Wally Kronzer. Michelle Palmer in primary for SBOE District 6. House District 128: Josh Markle. We want to send a clear message that we are not powerless against this Court unless we allow ourselves to be. Hispanic Bar Association of Austin. Tell John Cornyn that Russian Bounties on US Soldiers Cannot Be Swept Under the Rug, It’s time to VOTE EARLY | Take Action Newsletter, Tell Greg Abbott: Stop Suppressing Voters | Take Action Newsletter, Abbott’s voter suppression—and a national phonebank day! The longtime Baptist pastor says he will work for civil discourse in Washington. His willingness to buck the status quo, even in limited cases, is worth supporting. Terry Adams in primary for 1st Court of Appeals, Place 5. Your email address will not be published. Austin Chronicle. The Editorial Board is made up of opinion journalists with wide-ranging expertise whose consensus opinions and endorsements represent the voice of the institution – defined as the board members, their editor and the publisher. U.S. House District 22: Sri Preston Kulkarni. Her experience far surpasses that of her opponents and her integrity is sound. Recommendations for the 2020 Republican Primary in Texas, Recommendations for the 2020 Democratic Primary in Texas. Chronicle Endorsements. Senator Cornyn: 512-469-6034 or 202-224-2934. Voters should reward, not punish, a judge willing to stick to the law even if it meant bucking a powerful governor. Sabino “Pio” Renteria, Austin City Councilmember Andrea Duhon , Trustee, Harris County Board of Education Michelle Palmer , Democratic candidate to State Board of Education, District 6 An honors graduate of University of Texas School of Law and a former clerk for U.S. District Judge Jorge Solis, she had a civil litigation practice at Baker Botts, the international law firm founded in Houston, before joining the staff of the court of appeals in 2017. His focus as a state representative, he says, is to “do what’s right for the kids.”. Bell has served in the felony courts from three perspectives — as a prosecutor, a criminal defense attorney and a public defender. She has a solid reputation and is a significant contributing editor to the O’Connor’s Texas civil court guide. 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