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Message from Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher of Houston Businesss Connections Newspaper

A MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER: "On behalf of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of this website, our People On The Move Newspaper and our Your Thought Matters website I would like to take a moment to thank all the candidates listed below for their bravery, sacrifice, commitment, dedication and willingness to serve us as an "ELECTED OFFICIAL" during these critical times we're living in today. As we approach our Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Texas Democratic and Republican primaries, I urge you to peruse this list to identify and connect with the candidates whom you feel best identify with your core values, ideals and beliefs. But I also ask you to please consider the candidates who are using our products and services as vehicles to reach out to you! And please, don't forget to mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 6, 2012 -- as this could be the most important day of your life." GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR PARTY: The Texas Democratic Party can be reached by calling: 512-478-9800. The Texas Republican Party of Texas can be reached by calling 512-477-9821. The Libertarian Party of Texas can be reached by calling: 512-291-6671. CANDIDATES SEEKING YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT: From now through Tuesday, May 29, 2012 you're going to have candidates knocking on your door and perhaps visiting your church, community centers and even stopping you when you go to your voting location on Election Day. But, I ask you to please consider supporting these candidates who are asking for your vote on Tuesday, May 29th in the 2012 Texas primaries: (1). Sergeant Leon Hubbard is seeking your vote in the race for Harris County Constable for Precinct 7 on Tuesday, May 29th in the Democratic Primary. Sergeant Leon Hubbard has more than 30 years of Law Enforcement experience. Sergeant Hubbard is also a Master Peace Officer. (2). Sergeant Delores Jones is seeking your vote in the race for Harris County Sheriff in the Democratic primary. Sergeant Jones is looking to make history by becoming the first African American Sheriff in Harris County. Sergeant Jones has more than 27 years of experience with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. She is a Master Peace Officer and a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Certified Instructor.





REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS, & LIBERTARIAN LEADERS ON LEADERSHIP

Message from Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher of Houston Businesss Connections Newspaper
These are indeed difficult times we're living in today. But are we in a crisis situation? The answer to this question could depend largely on who you ask. One person may say, "times are getting better." While another may say, "these are the worst times in American history." But who can we trust during times like these? You know the answer to this question...don't you? As a fellow believer you already know. So why are we so divided? Why does it seem like we're more divided today than almost anytime before in our nation's history? I'm not sure. But, we must understand that before we're Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Libertarians, or Socialists, we're brothers and sisters in Christ. And even if you happen to be a non-believer, you're still an American before you're a Republican, Democrat, Independent, Libertarian, or Socialist. With that said, we must begin to allow our Spirits to guide us as we sort our way through this seemingly valley moment in American history. But our best days as a nation are still right out there before us; not behind us my friend. I believe if we're to step into our better days, we're going to have to elect the right people to serve us. Our elected officials should represent our own personal ideals and beliefs. But how do we identify the right ones? Well, I'm glad you asked that question. *Back in 2008 during the election that saw us elect our first African American president, I asked Republican, Democratic and Libertarian leaders from across Texas this very question.* And their statements seem to have more value today than they did back then. Texas Supreme Court Justice, Wallace B. Jefferson issued this response: "The public benefits from a steady hand during times of crisis -- someone dedicated to evaluating whatever emergency is presented; conferring with all affected, and then making clear decisions together with contingency plans for unanticipated complications." To guide our nation, families, and businesses out of the place where we find ourselves today, we're going to have to do it together as Americans. Be blessed, empowered, inspired, motivated and even rejuvenated if need be; this ain't the time to get tired!












President of the United States *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republicans Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, and Charles 'Buddy' Roemer are facing off in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary President Barack Obama (I), will face off against Darcy G. Richardson and Bob Ely.



United States Senator *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (i) is not running for re-election to the United States Senate. Republicans Glenn Addison, Tom Leppert, Ted Cruz, Charles Holcomb, David Dewhurst, Curt Cleaver, Ben Gambini, Lela Pittenger, "Doc Joe' Agris, and Craig James will face off in the race for United States Senator. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic Primary Daniel Boone, Sean Hubbard, Addie Dainell Allen, Paul Sadler, Jason A. Gibson, and John Morton will face off in the race for United States Senator.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 2 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Congressman Ted Poe (i) is running for re-election (Congress) unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for United States Representative for the 2nd Congressional District of Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democratic candidate filed to run for this seat in the 2012 Democratic primary.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 7 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Congressman John Culberson (i) is facing off against Bill Tofte in the 2012 Republican Primary for United States Representative (Congress) for the 7th Congressional District of Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary Democrats Phillip Andrews and Jim Cargas will face off in this race for Congress.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 8 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Congressman Kevin Brady (i) will face off against fellow Republicans Larry Youngblood and Harold R. Thomas for the United States Representative for the 8th Congressional District of Texas seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary Democrat Neil Burns is running unopposed.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 9 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Steve Mueller is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary in Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: Democratic Congressman Al Green (I) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Democratic primary.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 10 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Congressman Michael McCaul (i) is running for re-election in the 2012 Republican primary against fellow Republican Eddie Traylor for the United States Representative for the 10th Congressional District of Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run in the 2012 Democratic primary for this seat.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 18 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Sean Seibert is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for United States Representative for the 18th Congressional District of Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (I) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Democratic primary.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 22 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Congressman Pete Olson (i) is running for re-election against fellow Republican Barbara Carlson for the United States Representative for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary Kesha Rogers, Doug Blatt, and KP George will face off.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 29 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for the United States Representative for the 29th Congressional District seat in Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: Democratic Congressman Gene Green (I) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Democratic primary.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 34 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for Justice Supreme Court Place 4 in the 2012 Democratic primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: Democrat Murphy Alade Junaid is running unopposed in the 2012 Democratic primary for this seat.



U.S. Representative (Congress) District 36 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Jerry L. Doyle will face off against fellow Republicans Mike Jackson, Kim Morrell, Stephen Takach, Jim Engstrand, Lois Dickson Myers, Ky D. Griffin, Daniel, Whitton, Tim Wintill, Charles B. 'Chuck' Meyer, Steve Stockman and Keith Casey for United States Representative for the 36th Congressional District of Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: Democrat Max Martin is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for this seat.



Railroad Commissioner *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Elizabeth Ames Jones (i) chose to run for State Senate District 25. Republican Christi Craddick is facing off against fellow Republicans Roland Sledge, Warren Chisum, Beryl Burgess, Becky Berger and Joe Cotten for Texas Railroad Commissioner in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: Democrat Dale Henry is running unopposed in the 2012 Democratic primary for Railroad Commissioner.



Railroad Commissioner, Unexpired Term *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman (i) is running for re-election for Texas Railroad Commissioner (Unexpired Term) against fellow Republicans Greg Parker, Al Lee and Elizabeth Murray-Kolb in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for Texas Railroad Commissioner, (Unexpired Term) in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Justice Supreme Court Place 2 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Justice Don R. Willett (i) is running for re-election for Texas Supreme Court Justice for Place 2 against fellow Republican Steve Smith in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for Texas Supreme Court Justice for Place 2 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Justice Supreme Court Place 4 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Justice David Medina (i) is running for re-election against fellow Republicans John Devine and Joe Pool Jr. for Justice Supreme Court Place 4 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for Justice Supreme Court Place 4 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Justice Supreme Court Place 6 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Justice Nathan L. Hecht (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the Texas Supreme Court for Place 6. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for Justice Supreme Court Place 6 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Judge Sharon Keller (i) is running for re-election for Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals in the 2012 Republican primary unopposed. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: Democrat Keith Hampton is running unopposed in the 2012 Democratic primary for Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals.



Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Judge Barbara Parker Hervey (i) is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 bench. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democratic candidate filed to run for this bench.



Court of Criminal Appeals Place 8 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Judge Elsa Alcala (i) is running for re-election for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democratic candidate filed to run for Court of Criminal Appeals Place 8 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



State Board of Education District 4 - *No incumbent in this race*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Dorothy Olmos is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for State Board of Education District 4. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for State Board of Education, District 4, Democrat Lawrence Allen, Jr. is running unopposed.



State Board of Education District 6 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Terri Leo (i) is not running for re-election in the 2012 Republican Primary for the State Board of Education 6 seat. Republican Donna Bahorich is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the seat currently being held by Terri Leo. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for the State Board of Education, District 6 - Democrat Patricia Q. Nilsson will face off against fellow Democrats Traci Jensen and David Scott.



State Board of Education District 8 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Barbara Cargill (i) will face off in the 2012 Republican primary for the State Board of Education District 8 against fellow Republican Linda Ellis. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for the State Board of Education District 8 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



State Senator District 4 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Senator Tommy Williams (i) is running for re-election against fellow Republican Michael Galloway in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run in the 2012 Democratic primary for the State Senator District 4.



State Senator District 6 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican R.W. Bray is running for State Senator for District 6 unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for the State Senate District 6 Democratic Senator Mario Gallegos (I) the current holder of the seat is running unopposed.



State Senator District 7 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Senator Dan Patrick (i) is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the State Senator for District 7 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for Senate District 7 Democrat Sam Texas is running unopposed.



State Senator District 11 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Senator Mike Jackson (i) is not running for re-election for his State Senator District 11 seat. Senator Jackson is running in the 2012 Republican primary for United States Representative (Congress) for the 36th Congressional District seat. In the 2012 Republican primary for the seat currently being held by Senator Jackson, Republicans Daniel McCool, Larry Taylor and Dave Norman will face off. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run in the Democratic primary for this seat.



State Senator District 13 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run in the 2012 Republican primary for State Senator for District 13. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Senate District 13 Democratic incumbent State Senator Rodney Ellis (I) is running unopposed for re-election.



State Senator District 15 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Bill Walker is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for State Senator District 15. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Senate District 15 Democratic incumbent Senator John Whitmire (I) is running unopposed for re-election.



State Senator District 17 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Senator Joan Huffman (i) is running unopposed for re-election in the 2012 Republican Primary for State Senator for District 17 in Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for the State Senator for District 17 seat in the 2012 Democratic primary.



State Senator District 18 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Senator Glenn Hegar (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for State Senator District 18 in Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for the State Senator for District 18 seat in the 2012 Democratic primary.



State Representative District 126 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Patricia Harless (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for State Representative for District 126 in Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run in the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 126.



State Representative District 127 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Dan Huberty (i) is facing off against fellow Republican Bobby Jordan in the 2012 Republican primary for the HD-127 in Texas. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic Primary Cody Pogue is running unopposed for the Texas State Representative for House District 127 seat.



State Representative District 128 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Wayne Smith (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for the HD-128 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW; No Democrat filed to run in the 2012 Democratic primary for the Texas State Representative for House District 128 seat.



State Representative District 129 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative John E. Davis (i) is facing off in the 2012 Republican primary for the HD-129 seat against fellow Republican Mary Huls. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run in the 2012 Democratic primary for the Texas State Representative for House District 129 seat.



State Representative District 130 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Allen Fletcher (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the HD-130 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run in the Democratic Primary for the Texas State Representative for House District 130 seat.



State Representative District 131 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for State Representative for HD-131. This seat is currently being held by Democratic incumbent State Representative Alma Allen. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 131 Democratic State Representative Alma Allen (I) is being challenged by fellow Democrat Wanda Adams.



State Representative District 132 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Bill Callegari (i) is facing off against fellow Republican Randy Brown in the 2012 Republican primary for the HD-132 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for the Texas State Representative for House District 132 seat in the 2012 Democratic primary.



State Representative District 133 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Jim Murphy (i) is facing off against fellow Republicans Grant Johnston and Ann Witt in the 2012 Republican primary for the HD-133 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for the Texas State Representative for House District 133 seat in the 2012 Democratic primary.



State Representative District 134 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Sarah Davis (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the HD-134 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic Primary for Texas State Representative for House District 134 Democrat Ann Johnson is running unopposed.



State Representative District 135 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Gary Elkins (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the HD-135 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic Primary for Texas State Representative for House District 135 Democrat Paul Morgan is running unopposed.



State Representative District 137 *- No incumbent in this race*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican M. J. Khan is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for the HD-137 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 137 Democrat Jamaal Smith will face off against fellow Democrats Joseph Carlos Madden, Gene Wu and Sarah Winkler.



State Representative District 138 *- Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican State Representative Dwayne Bohac (i) is running for re-election against fellow Republican Whet Smith for the HD-138 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for Texas State Representative for House District 138 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



State Representative District 139 *- Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Sam Brocato is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for the HD-139 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 139 Democratic incumbent State Representative Sylvester Turner (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



State Representative District 140 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for State Representative for District 140 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 140 Democratic incumbent State Representative Armando Walle (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



State Representative District 141 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Michael Bunch is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the HD-141 seat. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 141 Democratic incumbent State Representative Senfronia Thompson (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



State Representative District 142 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for State Representative for District 142 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 142 Democratic incumbent State Representative Harold V. Dutton, Jr. (I) in running for re-election unopposed.



State Representative District 143 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republicans Frank Salazar and Doug Weiskopf are facing off in the race for State Representative for District 143 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 143 Democratic incumbent State Representative Ana Hernandez-Luna (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



State Representative District 144 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Ken Legler (i) is facing off against fellow Republicans Gilbert Pena and David Pineda in the race for HD-144 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 144 Democrat Kevin J. Risner will face off against fellow Democrats Ornaldo Ybarra and Mary Ann Perez.



State Representative District 145 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for State Representative for District 145 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 145 Democratic incumbent Carol Alvarado (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



State Representative District 146 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for State Representative House District 146 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 146 Democratic incumbent Borris Miles (I) will face off against fellow Democrat Al Edwards.



State Representative District 147 - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republcan John Faulk is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for HD-147. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 147 Democratic incumbent State Representative Garnet Coleman (I) will face off against fellow Democrat Ray Hill.



State Representative District 148 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for State Representative for House District 148 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 148. Democratic incumbent State Representative Jessica Farrar (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



State Representative District 149 - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republicans Dianne Williams, Don Mullins and Jack Lee are facing off in the 2012 Republican primary for HD- 149. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for Texas State Representative for House District 149 Democratic incumbent State Representative Hubert Vo (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



State Representative District 150 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent State Representative Debbie Riddle (i) is running for re-election in the 2012 Republican primary against fellow Republican James Wilson. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for the Texas State Representative for House District 150 seat in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 2 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Jane Bland (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 2. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic Primary for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 2 Democrat Ron Lovett is also running unopposed.



Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 6 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Harvey G. Brown, Jr. (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 6. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: n the Democratic primary for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 6 Democrat Chuck Silverman is also running unopposed.



Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 7 - Held by a Republican
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Terry Jennings (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 7. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 7 Democrat Natalia Cokinos Oakes is also running unopposed.



Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 8 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Michael C. Massengale (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 8. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 8 Democrat Nile Copeland is also running unopposed.



Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 9 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Rebeca Huddle (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 9. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 9 Democrat Kathy Cheng is also running unopposed.



Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 3 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice John S. Anderson (i) is not running for re-election in the 2012 Republican primary for Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 3. Republican Brett Busby is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 3. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 3 Democrat Barbara Gardener is also running unopposed.



Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 4 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Jeff Brown (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 4. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 4 Democrat Jim Wrotenberry is also running unopposed.



Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 5 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Martha Hill Jamison (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 5. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 5 Democrat Tanner Garth is also running unopposed.



Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 6 - Held by a Republican
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Bill Boyce (i) is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 6. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run in the 2012 Democratic primary for this bench.



Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 8 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Charles Seymore (i) is not running for re-election for Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 8 in the 2012 Republican primary. Republican John Donovan is running unopposed for Justice 14th Court of Appeals Place 8 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 8 Democrat Julia Maldonado is running unopposed.



District Judge 11th Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Bruce Bain will face off against fellow Republican Michael West in the 2012 Republican Primary for Harris County District Judge for the 11th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic Primary for Harris County Civil District Court 11 Democratic incumbent Civil District Judge Mike Miller (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 61st Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican George May and fellow Republicans Jeff Hastings and George W. Gore will face off in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 61st Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 61 Democratic incumbent Civil District Judge Al Bennett (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 80th Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Richard Risinger is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 80th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 80 Democratic incumbent Civil District Judge Larry Weiman (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 125th Harris County Civil District Court - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEEDT TO KNOW: Republican John Coselli is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 125th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 125 Democratic incumbent Judge Kyle Carter (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 127th Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Russell Lloyd will face off against fellow Republican Sonya Aston in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 127th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 127 Democratic incumbent Judge R. K. Sandill (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 129th Harris County Civil District Court - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Michael Landrum will face off against fellow Republicans Chris Gillett, Edward Casanova and Frank Pierce in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 129th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 129 Democratic incumbent Judge Michael Gomez (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 133rd Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Lamar McCorkle will face off against fellow Republican Sharon J. Hemphill in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 133rd Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 133 Democratic incumbent Judge Jaclanel McFarland (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 151st Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican John Wittenmyer will face off against fellow Republican Leif Olson in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 151st Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 151 Democratic incumbent Judge Mike Engelhart (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 152nd Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Don Self will face off against fellow Republicans Allyson Wilkinson and Janet Townsley in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 152nd Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for Harris County District Civil District Court 152 Democratic incumbent Judge Robert Schaffer (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 164th Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Bud Wiesedeppe is facing off against fellow Republican Sophia Mafrige in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 164th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 164 Democratic incumbent Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 165th Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Elizabeth Ray is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County Judge 165th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 165 Democratic incumbent Judge Josefina Rendon (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 174th Harris County Criminal District Court - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Robert Summerlin is facing off against fellow Republican Joe Vinas in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 174th Criminal District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 174 Democratic incumbent Judge Ruben Guerrero (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 176th Harris County Criminal District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Stacey Bond is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 176th Criminal District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 176 Democratic incumbent Judge Shawna Reagin (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 177th Harris County Criminal District Court - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Ryan Patrick is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 177th Criminal District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 177 Democrat Vivian King is running unopposed. The current incumbent Judge for Harris County District Court 177 is Democratic Judge Kevin Fine. Judge fine did not file to run for re-election in the 2012 Democratic primary.



District Judge 178th Harris County Criminal District Court - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Roger Bridgwater is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 178th Criminal District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 178 Democratic incumbent Judge David L. Mendoza (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 179th Harris County Criminal District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Kristin M. Guiney is facing off against fellow Republican Lana Shadwick for Harris County District Judge 179th Criminal District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 179 Democratic incumbent Judge Randy Roll (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 215th Harris County Civil District Court - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Ken Shortreed is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 215th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic Primary for Harris County Civil District Court 215 Democratic incumbent Judge Steve Kirkland (I) is facing off against fellow Democrat Elaine H. Palmer.



District Judge 333rd Harris County Civil District Court - Held by a Republican
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Judge Joseph 'Tad' Halbach (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 333 Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 333 Democrat Tracy Good is running unopposed.



District Judge 334th Harris County Civil District Court - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Judge Ken Wise (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 334th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Civil District Court 334 Democrat Donna Roth is running unopposed.



District Judge 337th Harris County Criminal District Court - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Renee Magee is facing off against fellow Republican Jim Barr in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 337th Civil District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 337 Democratic incumbent Judge Herb Ritchie (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 338th Harris County Criminal District Court - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Brock Thomas is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for Harris County District Judge 338th Criminal District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 338 Democratic incumbent Judge Hazel B. Jones (I) is running unopposed.



District Judge 339th Harris County Criminal District Court - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Brad Hart is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County District Judge 339th Criminal District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 339 Democratic incumbent Judge Maria Jackson (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



District Judge 351st Harris County Criminal District Court - Held by a Republican
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Judge Mark Kent Ellis (i) is running for re-election unopposed for Harris County District Judge 351st Criminal District. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal District Court 351 Democrat Mack McInnis is running unopposed.



Civil Court at Law #1 Unexpired Term - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Judge ReDebra Ibarra Mayfield (i) is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican Primary for the (Unexpired Term) Harris County Civil Court at Law #1. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for the (Unexpired Term) Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 Democrat Erica Graham is facing off against fellow Democrat Damon Crenshaw.



Civil Court at Law #2 Unexpired Term - Held by a Republican
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Judge Theresa Chang (i) is facing off in the 2012 Republican primary against fellow Republican Donna Detamore for the (Unexpired Term) for Harris County Civil Court at Law #2. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democrat filed to run for Harris County Civil Court a Law #2 in the 2012 Democratic Primary.



Harris County District Attorney - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent District Attorney Pat Lykos (i) is facing off in the 2012 Republican primary against fellow Republican Mike Anderson for Harris County District Attorney in her re-election bid. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County District Attorney Democrat Zack Fertitta is facing off against fellow Democrat Lloyd Wayne Oliver.



Harris County Attorney - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Robert Talton is facing off against Leslie Johnson in the 2012 Republican Primary for Harris County Attorney. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Attorney County Attorney Vince Ryan (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



Harris County Sheriff - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Paul Day is facing off against fellow Republicans Louis Guthrie, Harold Heuszel, Carl Pittman, Daniel J. Lemkuil, Ruben Monzon, Brian Steinocher and Guy Clark in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County Sheriff. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEEDS TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Sheriff Democrats Delores Jones and Charles Massey El are challenging incumbent Democratic Sheriff Adrian Garcia (I) for the Democratic nomination.



Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector/Voter Registrar - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Tax Assessor-Collector Don Sumners (i) is facing off against fellow Republican Mike Sullivan in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for County Tax Assessor-Collector/Voter Registrar Democrat Ann Harris Bennett is running unopposed.



Harris County School Trustee, Position 3, At-Large - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Trustee Mike Wolfe (i) is facing off against fellow Republican Richard Johnson in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County School Trustee, Position 3 At-Large. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for the Harris County School Board Trustee, Position 3, At Large Democrat David Rosen will face off against fellow Democrat Diane Trautman.



Harris County School Trustee, Position 4, Precinct 3 - Held by a Republican
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Trustee Louis Evans (i) is not running for re-election for Harris County School Trustee, Position 4, Precinct 3 in the 2012 Republican primary. Republicans Kay Smith and Raymond T. Garcia will face off for Harris County School Trustee, Position 4, Precinct 3 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County School Board Trustee, Position 4, Precinct 3 Democrat Silvia Mintz is running unopposed.



Harris County School Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 1 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Trustee Roy Morales (i) is not running for re-election in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County School Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 1. Republican JuLuette Bartlett-Pack is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County School Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 3. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for County School Board Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 1 Democrat Erica S. Lee will face off against fellow Democrat Jarvis Johnson and Reagan Flowers.



Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Chuck Maricle is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1. WHAT DEMCORS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1 Democratic incumbent El Franco Lee (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



Harris County Commissioner Precinct 3 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Commissioner Steve Radack (i) is running for re-election unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 3 Democrat A. Robert Hassan will face off against fellow Democrat Glorice McPherson.



Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4 Unexpired Term - Held by a Republican
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Commissioner R. Jack Cagle (i) is running for re-election against fellow Republicans Buck Buchanan and Robert M. Cadena for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4 Democrat Dave Wilson is facing off against fellow Democrat Sean Hammerle.



Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct. 1, Place 1 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW; No Republican candidate filed to run for the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1 seat in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 Democratic incumbent Justice Dale Gorczynski (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1 seat in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1 Democratic incumbent Justice Jo Ann Delgado (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1 seat in the 2012 Republican Primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1 Democratic incumbent Justice Mike Parrott (I) is running for re-election against fellow Democrat LaTonya Marie Allen.



Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 1 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice J. Kent Adams (i) is running for re-election in the 2012 Republican primary unopposed for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 1. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democratic candidate filed to run for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 1 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 1 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Russ Ridgway (i) is running unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 1. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democratic candidate filed to run for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 1 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6, Place 1 - Held by a Democrat
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6, Place 1 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6, Place 1 Democratic incumbent Justice Richard Vara (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 1 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 1 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place #1 Democratic incumbent Justice Hillary H. Green (I) is running for re-election unopposed.



Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Place 1 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Justice Holly Williamson (i) is running for re-election for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 8, Place 1 unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the Democratic primary for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 1 Democrat Tommy Ginn is running unopposed.



Harris County Constable, Precinct 1 - *No incumbent in this race*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Joe Danna is running for Harris County Constable for Precinct #1 unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Constable, Precinct 1 Democrat Cindy Vara-Leija is facing off against fellow Democrats Quincy Whitaker, Alan Rosen, Grady Castleberry and Richard Talamantez. The current Democratic incumbent Constable Jack F. Abercia is not running for re-election in the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Constable, Precinct 1.



Harris County Constable, Precinct 2 - *No incumbent in this race*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican Tom Boone is facing off against fellow Republicans Chris McDonald, Edward P. Rios and Joe Alanis in the 2012 Republican primary for Harris County Constable, Precinct 2. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Constable, Precinct 2 Democrat Zerick Guinn is facing off against fellow Democrats Lee Hernandez, Christopher Diaz, Joe Martinez, Jeffrey Freeman, Harry Zamora, Ruben Loreto, Daniel Vela, Danny Avalos, Victor L. Archer, Sr. The Democratic incumbent Gary L. Freeman did not file to run for re-election for Harris County Constable for Precinct 2 in the 2012 Democratic primary. Freeman 18 years with the Galena Park Police Department before served five terms as the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable.



Harris County Constable, Precinct 3 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican David Cruzan is facing off against fellow Republican William 'Bill' Norwood for Harris County Constable, Precinct 3 in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Constable, Precinct 3 Democratic incumbent Constable Ken Jones (I), is running for re-election against fellow Democrats Eric Reed and Kenneth Perkins.



Harris County Constable, Precinct 4 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Constable Ron Hickman (i) is running for re-election against fellow Republicans Dale Bible, Robert Lozano, Lindsay Siriko and Rolf Siriko in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democratic candidate filed to run for Harris County Constable Precinct 4 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Harris County Constable, Precinct 5 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Constable Phil Camus (i) is running for re-election for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 against fellow Republicans Robert 'Bob' Van Pelt and Al Florido in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democratic candidate filed to run for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Harris County Constable, Precinct 6 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for Harris County Constable, Precinct 6 in the 2012 Republican Primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary incumbent Constable, Precinct 6 Democrat incumbent Victor Trevino (I) will face off agains Richard 'Rick' Gonzales.



Harris County Constable, Precinct 7 - *Held by a Democrat*
WHAT REPUBULICANS NEED TO KNOW: No Republican candidate filed to run for Harris County Constable, Precinct 7 in the 2012 Republican Primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: In the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Constable, Precinct 7 Democratic incumbent May Walker (I) is running for re-election against fellow Democrats Samuel Hayes, Jr., Michael Coleman, Leon Hubbard and H.B. (Rickey) Spivey, Jr.



Harris County Constable, Precinct 8 - *Held by a Republican*
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Constable Phil Sandlin (i) is running for re-election for Harris County Constable, Precinct 8 against fellow Republicans Richard Goff and Sonny Daughtry in the 2012 Republican primary. WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: No Democratic candidate filed to run for Harris County Constable, Precinct 8 in the 2012 Democratic primary.



Harris County Republican Party Chairman - Red Denotes Republican Party
WHAT REPUBLICANS NEED TO KNOW: Republican incumbent Jared Woodfill (i) is running for re-election for Harris County Republican Party Chairman against fellow Republican Paul Simpson in the 2012 Republican primary.



Harris County Democratic Party Chairman - Blue Denotes Democratic Party
WHAT DEMOCRATS NEED TO KNOW: Democrats Lane Lewis and Keryl Burgess Douglas will face off in the 2012 Democratic primary for Harris County Democratic Party Chairman. NOTE: Lane Lewis, Democratic Chair for Senate District 15, was elected the Harris County Democratic Party Chair by the Harris County Executive Committee on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Chairman Lewis is currently serving the remainder of retiring chair Gerry Birnberg’s term.



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THOUGHT #1

NOTHING CAN STOP YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR GOD-GIVEN DREAM! -- "No weapon formed against you shall prosper." -- ISAIAH 54:17 - “It doesn't matter what you're trying to do in life; you're going to have obstacles, tests, trials and people to come against you and what you've been called to do. Your challenge is going to be to stay encouraged and not allow anything to discourage or deter you from your God-given and inspired goal. And remember that nothing that tries to come against you can stop God's will and plan for your life from coming to pass.”

THOUGHT #2

YOU WILL ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM IF YOU DON'T QUIT! -- "Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established." -- PROVERBS: 16:3 - “Many times in life people start things under their own power and then ask God to bless what they're trying to do -- but not you. That drive you feel deep down on the inside; that still small voice you hear telling you to keep going and not to quit, is the spirit of the LORD urging and prodding you to move forward. The enemy would like nothing more than for you to quit moving toward the promise that's been planted in your spirit; but that's not what you're going to do. Rededicate what you're doing to God and keep it moving. Your thoughts are going to be realized and established if you don't quit. Your hopes, dreams and prayers will come to pass.”

THOUGHT #3

YOU CAN DO WHAT YOU'RE CALLED TO DO! -- "When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." -- PROVERBS: 16:7 - “Even our worst critics can be used by our Father to propel us forward. Even the hardest of hearts can be commanded to show us favor and grace. So just keep striving to please God. Keep striving to please God. You must keep striving to please God and let Him handle those who may be trying to keep His plan for your life from coming to pass. He can handle our enemies, critics and adversaries better than we ever can.”

THOUGHT #4

IT'S BEEN WORKED OUT ALREADY! -- "The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD." -- PROVERBS 16:33 - “You and I are fighting in a battle that's been rigged in our favor. From the time we entered this world God has been orchestrating and ordering our steps. Sure, we don't always listen. Sure, we aren't always obedient. Yes, we even fall short sometimes too. But never forget that God has already predetermined the outcome of every battle you and I are going to face in our lifetimes. And don't ever forget that your Father has given you the winning hand."

THOUGHT #5

WE MUST USE WISDOM WITH OUR WORDS! -- "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." -- PROVERBS 15:1 - “There are some people we just have to deal with in life -- there's just no way around that. People are brought into our lives for specific reasons during specific seasons. It could be someone close to you who's getting on your last nerve; a bill collector; a boss who's not treating you fairly; or someone you love dearly -- I don't know. But just remember that we can't change or control the actions of others and how they respond to us; but we can change how we choose to respond to them. Sometimes our approach has to be altered a bit to keep peace flowing; and to get what we want out of a given situation. The right word spoken in the right tone can be a deal maker; just like the wrong word can be a deal breaker.”

THOUGHT #6

BE CAREFUL WHO YOU ALLOW TO COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE! -- "Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour." -- PROVERBS: 19:4 - “Not everybody in our lives are meant to come along for the full ride. As you grow in popularity and wealth, just be really careful who you allow to enter into your inner-circle. Be wise and use Godly discernment in your personal and professional dealings. And by all means, don't allow just anyone to hitch their boxcar to your train.”

THOUGHT #7

NOBODY CAN DO YOU BETTER THAN YOU! -- "A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men." -- PROVERBS 18:16 - “Right now the stage is being set for you. There are no over-night successes. Luck has nothing to do with it! People spend lifetimes being prepared and sacrificing before we''re ever even aware that they exist. God has created you in a unique mold that he threw away once you were created. You are uniquely formed, prepared and anointed with gifting and talents that nobody else on earth has been given. Nobody can beat you at being you; just remember that today.”

THOUGHT #8

TALKING ALONE WON'T BRING OUR DREAMS TO PASS! -- "In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury." -- PROVERBS 14:23 - “The American College Dictionary defines penury as: 1. Extreme Poverty; Destitution. 2. Dearth or insufficiency. Sure, we must speak and talk about what we're going to do in life; that's an important part of the process. But at some point actions must follow our words; or we're going to find ourselves in a state of extreme poverty and destitution. We must speak it; but we must also be an active participant in the process of bringing what we're speaking into existence to pass.”

THOUGHT #9

WE CAN MOVE MOUNTIANS WITH OUR WORDS! -- "If ye have faith as a grain of a mustard seed...nothing shall be impossible unto you!" -- MATTHEW 17:20 - “Always believe! Keep believing! Never stop believing! How long? Keep on believing for as long as it takes for you to lay hold of that which has been promised to you. The enemy can smell unbelief from a mile away. And unbelief opens the door for fear to creep into our lives. Jesus said, “Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” I found that in the 17th Chapter and 20th verse of the book of Matthew.

THOUGHT #10

GOD KNOWS THE WAY! -- "I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee how to profit, which leadeth the by the way that thou shouldest go." -- ISAIAH 48:17 - “God knows exactly what we need and how He's going to get it to us; and how to lead us to it too. Keep trusting, praying believing, and praising God for getting you the provision needed to accomplish the vision you've been given. For, whenever God has given us a vision, He's obligated to provide us with provision we need to accomplish the vision we've been given.”

THOUGHT #11

PRAISE GOD IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR VICTORY! -- "Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness" -- PSALMS 150:2 - “You are already a winner! You've already won! If the enemy was going to be able to stop you, he would have done it already. The fact that you're reading this thought today is proof positive that God isn't through with you yet. Keep praising him for the good He's done, doing and about to do in your life.”

THOUGHT #12

OUR FATHER IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED! -- "Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the LORD." -- ISAIAH 150:6 - “The funny thing about God is that He sometimes will choose the unlikeliest of individuals to accomplish extraordinary things in the world. He can use anyone he chooses; so why not you? You're chosen, anointed, appointed and well-able to accomplish every God-given and inspired goal that's been planted in your spirit. Praise God for his goodness, faithfulness and perfect love today. And keep it moving!”

THOUGHT #13

YOUR DREAM WILL COME TO PASS! -- "Commit thy way unto the LORD, trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." --PSALMS 37:5 - “We can't do it on our own. God can do more in one day than you or I could do in a lifetime of trying on our own. Our biggest challenge is to make sure that our dreams and desires are in line with His will for our lives. Once we do that, we must remain in Him and stay on the path that has been chosen for us. God is carefully watching over His plan for our lives and is surely going to cause it to be realized.”

THOUGHT #14

GOD'S THOUGHTS ARE HIGHER THAN OURS! -- "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD." -- ISAIAH: 55:8 - “Don't sweat the small stuff. Even if you can't see the way, you must keep going. God already knows what He's going to do about what concerns you today. So don't sweat the stuff that you have no control over anyway.”

THOUGHT #15

DON'T FORGET WHO HELPED YOU! -- " ...Remember the LORD thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth." -- DEUTERONOMY 8:18 - “God has a predetermined path for you and I to travel to get to the promise that He's already prepared for us. It really doesn't matter if we're talking about our personal, professional or political lives; God is our helper in every area of our lives. So we can't leave our Father out of any part of the decision making process. I've made this mistake many times in my life; and it's a costly mistake to make. So never forget who's working on your behalf.”

THOUGHT #16

GOD GIVES US WEALTH FOR A PURPOSE! -- “...That he may establish His covenant which He sware unto thy Fathers...this day." -- DEUTERONOMY 8:18 - “There's a purpose and reason for everything that our Father allows to happen in our lives. And He's going to allow wealth to come into our lives so His will can be accomplished in our lives and the world around us. But it's not going to be so we can harbor and amass an abundance of wealth. God wants us to be a distribution center and a gateway to cause people to see His goodness in our world; that they may praise Him for His goodness in the land.”

THOUGHT #17

FAVOR IS WORKING FOR YOU! -- “The heart of the King is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: He turneth it whithersoever He will." -- PROVERBS 21:1 - “God can use whomever He desires to bless us. And He can give us favor before any king. It doesn't matter whether we're talking about a Judge, a debt collector, or the President of the United States. God knows how to turn the heart of a person toward His elect. You do your part; and let him handle that which is beyond your control.”

THOUGHT #18

WE'RE GOING TO HAVE SOME UPS AND DOWNS...BUT GOD IS OUR HELPER! -- "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." -- PSALMS 46:1 - “Sometimes we turn to other people when we should be turning to our true Helper. God is an ever-present help in time of danger and trouble�and a refuge too. He can give you the strength to weather any storm you're facing today. The ups and downs of life are nothing when you have the true Helper on your side. Keep pressing toward the goal that's been planted in your heart.”

THOUGHT #19

GOD IS OUR DELIVERER! -- "He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings." -- PSALMS 40:2 - “I don't know about you, but I've found myself in some bad situations in my lifetime. But through it all, God has kept and protected me from my own self at times. Keep trusting and believing in the one who is able to bring you though any situation or circumstance that may be trying to hinder your progress.”

THOUGHT #20

DIVINE WISDOM IS BEING GRANTED UNTO US! -- "For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." -- PROVERBS 2:6 - “If we're truly honest with ourselves, we would have to admit that it's only by God's grace that we're here today. His wisdom and knowledge is the only thing that's going to get us from where we are right now, to the place that He desires for us to be. But don't you quit. Keep moving in the direction He's leading you. He knows the way.”

THOUGHT #21

GOD KNOWS WHAT WE NEED! -- "Trust in the LORD, and do good so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed." -- PSALMS 37:3 - “God is going to take care of us. He knows exactly where we are; and what we need to sustain us. Keep trusting in the LORD! He's got your back today! So don't get weary. Be strengthened and renewed in your spirit today!”

THOUGHT #22

WE MUST FIND A WAY TO WORK TOGETHER TODAY! -- "�And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand." -- MARK 3:24 - “The best way forward is together. At some point the body of Christ is going to have to come together and work together as a true corporate body. I once read that conversation rules the nation. And this may be true; but I pray that the person doing the conversing shares my thoughts, beliefs and have a heart for what concerns me and my house.”

THOUGHT #23

THE ENEMY IS OUT TO DESTROY FAMILIES AND LIVES! -- "�And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand." -- MARK 3:25 - “Nobody gets glory out of seeing marriages and relationships destroyed but the enemy. Prayer changes things. But we must be willing to do our part too. Are you in a troubled marriage or relationship? If so, I really feel for you today; and I'm praying about your situation. Seek the wisdom of your loving Father; and then have the courage to do what He's directing you to do about what concerns you.”

THOUGHT #24

KEEP HOLDING ON TO YOUR FAITH IN GOD! -- "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." -- HEBREWS 11:1 - “Hold fast to the knowing that God can make a way where there appears to be no way. Faith is evidence my friend. Hold on to your faith; even when it seems like nothing is happening. God is working for you right now.”

THOUGHT #25

HAVE FAITH! -- "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. - HEBREWS 11:6 - “Keep seeking Him. He's not forgotten about you. A delayed dream isn't a denied one."

THOUGHT #26

DON'T GET CAUGHT UP ON HOW THINGS LOOK RIGHT NOW! -- "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible" -- MATTHEW 19:26 - “God can do anything. And because you have the Spirit of God living on the inside of you; you can do anything as well. Nothing is too hard for God. Keep pressing toward the goals, desires and ambitions He's given you.”

THOUGHT #27

DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW! -- "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." -- MATTHEW 6:33 - “I don't know what tomorrow holds. But I choose to believe that the One who holds tomorrow has something good prepared for me. He has something good prepared for us my friend. Let's place our tomorrows under the care of the One who's in control of our tomorrows.”

THOUGHT #28

YOU MUST SPEAK IT! -- "...But shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoerver he saith." -- MARK 11:23 - “Just believing it isn't enough. Some things have to be spoken into existence and then acted upon. I believe in the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And that the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And that the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And that our loving Father said, “Let there be light” and light came forth. Some things are only going to be born into this realm, by us speaking them into existence.God has given us the power to do so; but we must choose to use our power.”

THOUGHT #29

T'S ALREADY YOURS! -- "...What things soever ye desire, when you pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." -- MARK 11:24 - “I don't know about you, but my prayer today is that my will be yielded to the will of my Father today. And thus, by faith I will have everything that I ask for in accordance to His will for me. I believe that every good and perfect gift comes from our Father. Be blessed and empowered as you do what you've been called to do.”