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| May 10th Katy, TX Elections |
There were 3 different elections on May 10th for the Katy area. Following are the results of those elections. Bios and photos have been provided by the candidates for a fee. Right On The Money and GetToKnowKaty.com do not endorse any candidates. This information is provided for informational purposes only.
If you are a candidate and would like your photo and bio included,
please call us at 281.633.9797.
(I) = Incumbent |
| City Council Ward A |
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Carol Adams |
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| City Council Ward B |
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Larry Gore
Larry Gore is a 30+ year business owner in Katy who is concerned with the issues of family and community. He will push for new safety programs, fight for low taxes and stand up for citizens’ concerns. Let’s Keep Katy Safe, Secure and Moving Forward! Larry Gore wants to by Your Voice on City Council.
Pol Ad Pd for by the Larry Gore Campaign |
| Fort Bend County Bond Election |
| Proposition 1: |
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| The issuance of Fort Bend County General obligation bonds for County Buildings in the amount of $74,000,000. |
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Following are the results of the 2008 Primary Elections. Bios and photos have been provided by the candidates for a fee. Right On The Money and GetToKnowKaty.com do not endorse any candidates. This information is provided for informational purposes only.
Thank you for Voting!
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please call us at 281.633.9797.
(I) = Incumbent
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| Texas Republican Primary Winners |
| United States Senator |
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John Cornyn (I) |
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| Railroad Commissioner |
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Michael L. Williams (I) |
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| Chief Justice, Supreme Court |
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Wallace B. Jefferson (I) |
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| Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7 |
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Dale Wainwright (I) |
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| Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8 |
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Phil Johnson (I) |
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| Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 |
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Tom Price (I) |
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| Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4 |
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Paul Womack (I) |
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| Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 |
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Cathy Cochran (I) |
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| Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District |
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Adele Hedges (I) |
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| Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3 |
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Ed Hubbard
Ed Hubbard is a lifelong Republican, who has practiced law in Houston for 24 years handling complex litigation in trial and appellate courts in Texas and throughout the country.
Pol Ad Pd for by the Ed Hubbard Judicial Campaign. |
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| Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5 |
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Laura Carter Higley (I) |
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| Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4 (unexpired term) |
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Jeff Brown |
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| Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6 (unexpired term) |
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Bill Boyce (I)
Justice Boyce is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law. During 18 years in private practice he handled appeals throughout the country and won in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Pol Ad Pd for by the Justice Bill Boyce Campaign. |
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| Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7 |
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Kem Thompson Frost (I) |
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| Republican Referendums: |
| Referendum #1 - PASSED |
| Federal, state and local officials should be required to enforce U.S. immigration laws in order to secure our borders. |
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| Referendum #2 - PASSED |
| The Texas legislature should make it a priority to protect the integrity of our election process by enacting legislation that requires voters to provide valid photo identification in order to cast a ballot in any and all elections conducted in the State of Texas. |
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| Referendum #3 - PASSED |
| Every governmental body in Texas should be required to limit any annual increase in its budget and spending to the combined increase of population and inflation unless it first gets voter approval to exceed the allowed annual growth or in the case of an official state of emergency. |
| Texas Democratic Primary Winners |
| United States Senator |
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Richard J. "Rick" Noriega |
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| Railroad Commissioner |
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Mark Thompson |
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| Chief Justice, Supreme Court |
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Jim Jordan |
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| Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7 |
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Sam Houston |
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| Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8 |
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Linda Reyna Yanez |
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| Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 |
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Susan Strawn |
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| Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4 |
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J.R. Molina |
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| Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District |
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Joe W. Beverly |
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| Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3 |
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Jim Sharp |
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| Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5 |
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Leslie C. Taylor |
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| Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4 (unexpired term) |
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Bert Moser |
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| Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6 (unexpired term) |
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Mary M. Markantonis |
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| Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7 |
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Martin J. Siegel |
| Fort Bend County Republican Primary Winners |
| United States Representative, District 14 |
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Ron Paul (I) |
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| United States Representative, District 22 |
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Pete Olson |
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| State Representative, District 26 |
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Charlie Howard (I)
Charlie Howard has more than "good intentions"; he is an effective proven leader who led the charge to reduce property taxes, give teachers a pay raise, and balance the budget with a $6.7 billion surplus.
Pol Ad Pd for by Howard for State Representative. |
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| State Representative, District 27 |
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Steve Host |
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| State Representative, District 28 |
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John Zerwas (I)
Representative John Zerwas, M.D., and his wife Cindy have four children. A strong family-values conservative, Zerwas knows the importance of providing lasting tax relief while adequately funding our children's education, securing our borders and protecting property rights.
Pol Ad Pd for by John Zerwas Campaign. |
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| District Judge, 387th Judicial District |
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Robert J. Kern (I)
Honesty, respect and fairness are what I have stood for the past 9 years. This will continue as my creed. Thank you Fort Bend for four more years.
Pol Ad Pd for by Judge Robert J Kern Campaign. |
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| District Judge, 400th Judicial District |
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Cliff Vacek (I) |
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| District Judge, 434th Judicial District |
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James H. "Jim" Shoemake (I)
Judge Jim Shoemake brings his 30 years of legal experience to the newly created 434th District Court. Judge Shoemake has recently been named as Fort Bend County Judge of the Year by Police Inc. and has quickly established a reputation for fairness and impartiality.
Pol Ad Pd for by Judge Jim Shoemake Campaign. |
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| County Attorney |
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Roy L. Cordes, Jr. (I) |
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| Sheriff |
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Milton Wright (I)
Sheriff Milton Wright has 46 years full-time law enforcement experience including 15 as a Texas Ranger. Under Sheriff Wright’s leadership, Fort Bend County has been recognized as the safest county in the Houston Metropolitan Area.1 Sheriff Wright is endorsed by the Fort Bend Deputies Association and has been recognized as the Best Elected Official in Fort Bend County.2
1Houston Chronicle, 2Fort Bend Sun
Pol Ad Pd for by Re-Elect Sheriff Milton Wright Political Campaign. |
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| County Tax Assessor - Collector |
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Patsy Schultz (I)
Patsy Schultz is completing her first term as the Tax Assessor-Collector and continues her conscientious service to the citizens of Fort Bend County.
Pol Ad Pd for by Patsy Schultz Campaign. |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 1 |
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Greg Ordeneaux
Greg Ordeneaux is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and graduate of Texas A&M University. Ordeneaux will bring his 30 years of business experience to Commissioners Court.
Pol Ad Pd for by Greg Ordeneaux Campaign. |
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| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 |
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Gary D. Janssen
Judge Janssen is a graduate of South Texas College of Law and is the Presiding Judge for the City of Needville. Judge Janssen and his wife Mary have resided in Fort Bend County for over 25 years.
Pol Ad Pd for by The Campaign to Elect Gary D. Janssen. |
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| Constable, Precinct 1 |
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A.J. Dorr (I) |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 3 |
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W.A. "Andy" Meyers (I) |
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| Constable, Precinct 3 |
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Robert "Rob" Cook (I)
Constable Cook is a 27 year veteran of law enforcement and is a graduate of Texas Tech University and the FBI National Academy. Constable Cook is a native Texan and active in community affairs.
Pol Ad Pd for by Constable Rob Cook Campaign. |
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| Constable, Precinct 4 |
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Troy E. Nehls (I) |
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| County Chairman |
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D.F. "Rick" Miller (I) |
| Fort Bend County Democratic Primary Winners |
| United States Representative, District 9 |
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Al Green (I) |
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| United States Representative, District 22 |
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Nick Lampson (I) |
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| State Representative, District 27 |
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Dora Olivo (I) |
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| State Representative, District 28 |
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Dorothy Bottos |
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| District Judge, 400th Judicial District |
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Milton Flick |
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| District Judge, 434th Judicial District |
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Albert Hollan |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 1 |
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Richard Morrison |
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| Constable, Precinct 2 |
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Ruben Davis (I) |
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| County Chairman |
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Elaine Bishop (I) |
| Harris County Republican Primary Winners |
| United States Representative, District 7 |
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John Culberson (I) |
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| United States Representative, District 10 |
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Michael McCaul (I) |
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| Member, State Board of Education, District 6 |
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Terri Leo |
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| State Representative, District 132 |
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Bill Callegari (I) |
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| State Representative, District 135 |
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Gary Elkins (I) |
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| State Representative, District 138 |
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Dwayne Bohac (I) |
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| State Representative, District 149 |
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Greg Meyers |
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| District Judge, 11th Judicial District |
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Mark Davidson (I) |
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| District Judge, 55th Judicial District (unexpired term) |
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Jeff Shadwick (I) |
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| District Judge, 61st Judicial District |
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John Donovan (I) |
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| District Judge, 80th Judicial District |
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Lynn M. Bradshaw-Hull (I) |
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| District Judge, 125th Judicial District |
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John Coselli (I) |
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| District Judge, 127th Judicial District |
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Sharolyn Wood (I) |
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| District Judge, 129th Judicial District |
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Grant Dorfman (I) |
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| District Judge, 133rd Judicial District |
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Lamar McCorkle (I) |
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| District Judge, 151st Judicial District |
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Caroline E. Baker (I) |
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| District Judge, 152nd Judicial District |
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Ken Wise (I) |
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| District Judge, 164th Judicial District |
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Martha Hill Jamison (I) |
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| District Judge, 165th Judicial District |
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Elizabeth Ray (I) |
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| District Judge, 174th Judicial District |
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Bill Moore |
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| District Judge, 176th Judicial District |
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Brian Rains (I) |
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| District Judge, 177th Judicial District |
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Devon Anderson (I) |
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| District Judge, 178th Judicial District |
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Roger Bridgwater (I) |
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| District Judge, 179th Judicial District |
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Mike Wilkinson (I) |
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| District Judge, 190th Judicial District (unexpired term) |
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Patricia J. Kerrigan (I) |
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| District Judge, 215th Judicial District |
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Levi J. Benton (I) |
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| District Judge, 333rd Judicial District |
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Joseph "Tad" Halbach (I) |
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| District Judge, 334th Judicial District |
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Sharon McCally (I) |
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| District Judge, 337th Judicial District |
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Don Stricklin (I) |
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| District Judge, 338th Judicial District |
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Brock Thomas (I) |
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| District Judge, 339th Judicial District |
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Caprice Cosper (I) |
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| District Judge, 351st Judicial District |
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Mark Kent Ellis (I) |
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| Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District (unexpired term) |
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David Farr (I) |
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| District Attorney |
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Pat Lykos |
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| County Judge (unexpired term) |
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Ed Emmett (I) |
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| County Attorney |
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Mike Stafford (I) |
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| District Clerk (unexpired term) |
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Theresa Chang (I) |
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| County Sheriff |
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Tommy Thomas (I) |
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| County Tax Assessor - Collector |
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Paul Bettencourt (I) |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 3 |
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Steve Radack (I) |
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| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 |
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Russ Ridgway (I) |
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| Constable, Precinct 5 |
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Phil Camus (I) |
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| County Chairman |
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Jared Woodfill (I) |
| Harris County Democratic Primary Winners |
| United States Representative, District 7 |
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Michael Skelly |
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| United States Representative, District 10 |
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Larry Joe Doherty |
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| State Representative, District 135 |
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Trey S. Fleming |
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| State Representative, District 138 |
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Virginia "Ginny" Stogner McDavid |
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| State Representative, District 149 |
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Hubert Vo (I) |
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| District Judge, 11th Judicial District |
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Mike Miller |
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| District Judge, 55th Judicial District (unexpired term) |
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Dion Ramos |
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| District Judge, 61st Judicial District |
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Alfred "Al" Bennett |
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| District Judge, 80th Judicial District |
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Larry Weiman |
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| District Judge, 125th Judicial District |
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Kyle Carter |
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| District Judge, 127th Judicial District |
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R.K. Sandill |
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| District Judge, 129th Judicial District |
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Michael Gomez |
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| District Judge, 133rd Judicial District |
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Jaclanel McFarland |
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| District Judge, 151st Judicial District |
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Mike Engelhart |
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| District Judge, 152nd Judicial District |
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Robert Schaffer |
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| District Judge, 164th Judicial District |
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Alexandra Smoots-Hogan |
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| District Judge, 165th Judicial District |
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Josefina Muniz Rendon |
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| District Judge, 174th Judicial District |
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Ruben Guerrera |
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| District Judge, 176th Judicial District |
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Shawna L. Reagin |
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| District Judge, 177th Judicial District |
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Kevin Fine |
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| District Judge, 178th Judicial District |
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David Mendoza |
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| District Judge, 179th Judicial District |
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Randy Roll |
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| District Judge, 190th Judicial District (unexpired term) |
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Andres Pereira |
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| District Judge, 215th Judicial District |
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Steven E. Kirkland |
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| District Judge, 333rd Judicial District |
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Goodwille Pierre |
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| District Judge, 334th Judicial District |
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Ashish Mahendru |
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| District Judge, 337th Judicial District |
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Herb Ritchie |
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| District Judge, 338th Judicial District |
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Hazel B. Jones |
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| District Judge, 339th Judicial District |
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Maria T. "Terri" Jackson |
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| District Judge, 351st Judicial District |
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Mekisha Murray |
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| Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District (unexpired term) |
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Robert Hinojosa |
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| District Attorney |
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C.O. "Brad" Bradford |
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| County Judge (unexpired term) |
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David Mincberg |
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| County Attorney |
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Vince Ryan |
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| District Clerk (unexpired term) |
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Loren Jackson |
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| County Sheriff |
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Adrian Garcia |
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| County Tax Assessor - Collector |
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Diane Trautman |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 3 |
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Dexter Handy |
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| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1 |
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Peter René |
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| Constable, Precinct 5 |
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Sam Pearson |
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| County Chairman |
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Gerry Bimberg (I) |
| Waller County Republican Primary Winners |
| United States Representative, District 10 |
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Michael McCaul (I) |
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| State Representative, District 28 |
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John Zerwas (I)
Representative John Zerwas, M.D., and his wife Cindy have four children. A strong family-values conservative, Zerwas knows the importance of providing lasting tax relief while adequately funding our children's education, securing our borders and protecting property rights.
Pol Ad Pd for by John Zerwas Campaign. |
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| District Judge, 506th Judicial District |
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Albert M. McCaig, Jr. |
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| Sheriff |
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R. Glenn Smith |
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| County Tax Assessor - Collector |
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Ellen Contreras Shelburne (I) |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 1 |
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Odis Styers, III |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 3 |
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Tommy Davis |
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| Constable, Precinct 1 |
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Bo Hashaw (I) |
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| Constable, Precinct 2 |
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Glenn White |
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| Constable, Precinct 4 |
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Joe Trimm (I) |
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| County Chairman |
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Ann Davis (I) |
| Waller County Democratic Primary Winners |
| United States Representative, District 10 |
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Larry Joe Doherty |
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| State Representative, District 28 |
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Dorothy Bottos |
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| Sheriff |
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Jeron Barnett |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 1 |
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Larry Wilson, Sr. |
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| County Commissioner, Precinct 3 |
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Sylvia Cedillo |
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| Constable, Precinct 2 |
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Ken Enlow |
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| Constable, Precinct 3 |
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Duke A. Shariff-Bey (I) |
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| County Chairman |
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Rosa Patlan Harris (I) |
| May 10, 2008 City & ISD Elections |
| Ballot
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March 11 -
May 2, 2008 |
| Last
Day to Register to Vote in Election |
April 10, 2008 |
| Early
Voting for May Election |
April 28 - May 6, 2008 |
| Election
Day |
May 10, 2008 |
| November 4, 2008 General Election |
| Ballot
by Mail Applications Received |
September 5 -
October 28, 2008 |
| Last
Day to Register to Vote in Election |
October 6, 2008 |
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