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May 10 Election Results Voting Locations
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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.

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(I) = Incumbent

City of Katy Elections (Only Residents of the City of Katy)

Katy ISD Elections (Residents within the KISD boundaries)
Fort Bend County Bond Election (Residents of Fort Bend County)





City of Katy, TX Election Winners
Ward A Ward B


City Council Ward A
  Carol Adams
City Council Ward B
Larry Gore
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



Katy ISD Election Winners
Trustee Pos. 3 Trustee Pos. 4 Trustee Pos. 5


Katy ISD Trustee Position 3
  Christina Crockett (I)
Katy ISD Trustee Position 4
  Eric Duhon (I)
Katy ISD Trustee Position 5
  Judith LeGrand Snyder (I)



Fort Bend County Bond Election
Proposition 1:
PASSED
The issuance of Fort Bend County General obligation bonds for County Buildings in the amount of $74,000,000.



2008 Primary Election

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.
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(I) = Incumbent

Multi-County

Harris County
Fort Bend County Waller County


Multi-County Races within Texas
Republican Primary Democratic Primary


Texas Republican Primary Winners

United States Senator
John Cornyn (I)
Railroad Commissioner
Michael L. Williams (I)
Chief Justice, Supreme Court
Wallace B. Jefferson (I)
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7
Dale Wainwright (I)
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8
Phil Johnson (I)
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3
Tom Price (I)
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
Paul Womack (I)
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9
Cathy Cochran (I)
Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District
Adele Hedges (I)
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3
Ed Hubbard photo
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.
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5
Laura Carter Higley (I)
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4 (unexpired term)
Jeff Brown
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6 (unexpired term)
Bill Boyce photo
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.
   
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7
  Kem Thompson Frost (I)
   
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.
   
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.
   
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
Richard J. "Rick" Noriega
Railroad Commissioner
Mark Thompson
Chief Justice, Supreme Court
Jim Jordan
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7
Sam Houston
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8
  Linda Reyna Yanez
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3
Susan Strawn
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
J.R. Molina
Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District
Joe W. Beverly
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3
Jim Sharp
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5
Leslie C. Taylor
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4 (unexpired term)
Bert Moser
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6 (unexpired term)
  Mary M. Markantonis
   
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7
  Martin J. Siegel



Primary Races within Fort Bend County
Republican Primary Democratic Primary


Fort Bend County Republican Primary Winners

United States Representative, District 14
Ron Paul (I)
United States Representative, District 22
  Pete Olson
State Representative, District 26
Charlie Howard photo
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.
State Representative, District 27
  Steve Host
State Representative, District 28
John Zerwas photo
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.
District Judge, 387th Judicial District
Robert Kern photo
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.
District Judge, 400th Judicial District
Cliff Vacek (I)
District Judge, 434th Judicial District
Jim Shoemake photo
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.
County Attorney
Roy L. Cordes, Jr. (I)
Sheriff
Milton Wright photo
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.
County Tax Assessor - Collector
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.
County Commissioner, Precinct 1
Greg Ordeneaux photo
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.
   
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1
Gary Janssen photo
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.
   
Constable, Precinct 1
  A.J. Dorr (I)
   
County Commissioner, Precinct 3
  W.A. "Andy" Meyers (I)
   
Constable, Precinct 3
Rob Cook photo
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.
   
Constable, Precinct 4
  Troy E. Nehls (I)
   
County Chairman
  D.F. "Rick" Miller (I)



Fort Bend County Democratic Primary Winners

United States Representative, District 9
Al Green (I)
United States Representative, District 22
  Nick Lampson (I)
State Representative, District 27
  Dora Olivo (I)
State Representative, District 28
  Dorothy Bottos
District Judge, 400th Judicial District
Milton Flick
District Judge, 434th Judicial District
Albert Hollan
County Commissioner, Precinct 1
  Richard Morrison
   
Constable, Precinct 2
  Ruben Davis (I)
   
County Chairman
  Elaine Bishop (I)



Primary Races within Harris County
Republican Primary Democratic Primary


Harris County Republican Primary Winners

United States Representative, District 7
John Culberson (I)
United States Representative, District 10
  Michael McCaul (I)
Member, State Board of Education, District 6
  Terri Leo
 
State Representative, District 132
  Bill Callegari (I)
State Representative, District 135
  Gary Elkins (I)
State Representative, District 138
  Dwayne Bohac (I)
 
State Representative, District 149
  Greg Meyers
District Judge, 11th Judicial District
Mark Davidson (I)
District Judge, 55th Judicial District (unexpired term)
  Jeff Shadwick (I)
District Judge, 61st Judicial District
John Donovan (I)
   
District Judge, 80th Judicial District
Lynn M. Bradshaw-Hull (I)
   
District Judge, 125th Judicial District
John Coselli (I)
   
District Judge, 127th Judicial District
Sharolyn Wood (I)
   
District Judge, 129th Judicial District
Grant Dorfman (I)
   
District Judge, 133rd Judicial District
Lamar McCorkle (I)
   
District Judge, 151st Judicial District
Caroline E. Baker (I)
   
District Judge, 152nd Judicial District
Ken Wise (I)
   
District Judge, 164th Judicial District
Martha Hill Jamison (I)
   
District Judge, 165th Judicial District
Elizabeth Ray (I)
   
District Judge, 174th Judicial District
  Bill Moore
   
District Judge, 176th Judicial District
  Brian Rains (I)
   
District Judge, 177th Judicial District
Devon Anderson (I)
   
District Judge, 178th Judicial District
Roger Bridgwater (I)
   
District Judge, 179th Judicial District
Mike Wilkinson (I)
   
District Judge, 190th Judicial District (unexpired term)
  Patricia J. Kerrigan (I)
   
District Judge, 215th Judicial District
Levi J. Benton (I)
   
District Judge, 333rd Judicial District
Joseph "Tad" Halbach (I)
   
District Judge, 334th Judicial District
Sharon McCally (I)
   
District Judge, 337th Judicial District
Don Stricklin (I)
   
District Judge, 338th Judicial District
Brock Thomas (I)
   
District Judge, 339th Judicial District
Caprice Cosper (I)
   
District Judge, 351st Judicial District
Mark Kent Ellis (I)
   
Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District (unexpired term)
David Farr (I)
   
District Attorney
  Pat Lykos
   
County Judge (unexpired term)
Ed Emmett (I)
   
County Attorney
Mike Stafford (I)
District Clerk (unexpired term)
  Theresa Chang (I)
County Sheriff
  Tommy Thomas (I)
County Tax Assessor - Collector
Paul Bettencourt (I)
County Commissioner, Precinct 3
  Steve Radack (I)
   
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1
  Russ Ridgway (I)
   
Constable, Precinct 5
  Phil Camus (I)
   
County Chairman
  Jared Woodfill (I)



Harris County Democratic Primary Winners

United States Representative, District 7
Michael Skelly
United States Representative, District 10
  Larry Joe Doherty
State Representative, District 135
  Trey S. Fleming
State Representative, District 138
  Virginia "Ginny" Stogner McDavid
 
State Representative, District 149
  Hubert Vo (I)
District Judge, 11th Judicial District
Mike Miller
District Judge, 55th Judicial District (unexpired term)
  Dion Ramos
District Judge, 61st Judicial District
Alfred "Al" Bennett
   
District Judge, 80th Judicial District
  Larry Weiman
   
District Judge, 125th Judicial District
  Kyle Carter
   
District Judge, 127th Judicial District
R.K. Sandill
   
District Judge, 129th Judicial District
Michael Gomez
   
District Judge, 133rd Judicial District
Jaclanel McFarland
   
District Judge, 151st Judicial District
Mike Engelhart
   
District Judge, 152nd Judicial District
Robert Schaffer
   
District Judge, 164th Judicial District
Alexandra Smoots-Hogan
   
District Judge, 165th Judicial District
Josefina Muniz Rendon
   
District Judge, 174th Judicial District
Ruben Guerrera
   
District Judge, 176th Judicial District
Shawna L. Reagin
   
District Judge, 177th Judicial District
Kevin Fine
   
District Judge, 178th Judicial District
David Mendoza
   
District Judge, 179th Judicial District
Randy Roll
   
District Judge, 190th Judicial District (unexpired term)
Andres Pereira
   
District Judge, 215th Judicial District
  Steven E. Kirkland
   
District Judge, 333rd Judicial District
Goodwille Pierre
   
District Judge, 334th Judicial District
Ashish Mahendru
   
District Judge, 337th Judicial District
Herb Ritchie
   
District Judge, 338th Judicial District
Hazel B. Jones
   
District Judge, 339th Judicial District
Maria T. "Terri" Jackson
   
District Judge, 351st Judicial District
  Mekisha Murray
   
Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District (unexpired term)
Robert Hinojosa
   
District Attorney
C.O. "Brad" Bradford
   
County Judge (unexpired term)
David Mincberg
   
County Attorney
Vince Ryan
District Clerk (unexpired term)
  Loren Jackson
County Sheriff
  Adrian Garcia
County Tax Assessor - Collector
  Diane Trautman
County Commissioner, Precinct 3
  Dexter Handy
   
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1
  Peter René
   
Constable, Precinct 5
  Sam Pearson
   
County Chairman
  Gerry Bimberg (I)



Primary Races within Waller County
Republican Primary Democratic Primary


Waller County Republican Primary Winners

United States Representative, District 10
  Michael McCaul (I)
State Representative, District 28
John Zerwas photo
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.
District Judge, 506th Judicial District
Albert M. McCaig, Jr.
Sheriff
R. Glenn Smith
County Tax Assessor - Collector
Ellen Contreras Shelburne (I)
County Commissioner, Precinct 1
  Odis Styers, III
   
County Commissioner, Precinct 3
  Tommy Davis
   
Constable, Precinct 1
  Bo Hashaw (I)
   
Constable, Precinct 2
  Glenn White
   
Constable, Precinct 4
  Joe Trimm (I)
   
County Chairman
  Ann Davis (I)



Waller County Democratic Primary Winners

United States Representative, District 10
  Larry Joe Doherty
State Representative, District 28
  Dorothy Bottos
Sheriff
  Jeron Barnett
County Commissioner, Precinct 1
  Larry Wilson, Sr.
   
County Commissioner, Precinct 3
  Sylvia Cedillo
   
Constable, Precinct 2
  Ken Enlow
   
Constable, Precinct 3
  Duke A. Shariff-Bey (I)
   
County Chairman
  Rosa Patlan Harris (I)

 

Important Dates


May 10, 2008 City & ISD Elections
Ballot by Mail Applications Received 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