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- RE-ELECT -Christine Riddle Butts
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AUBREY R. TAYLOR: Congressman Brady, can you
share your thoughts on freedom and what it means to you?
CONGRESSMAN KEVIN BRADY: Freedom is every-
thing. But what Freedom will never be is free. Freedom is a
precious gift that our veterans and our fallen have secured
for us and continue to secure for us.
Being an American is about being free.
Martin Luther King, Junior said “we must straighten our
backs and work for our freedom.” He was so right that “a
man can't ride you unless your back is bent.”
As Americans we must always stand proud and tall for
freedom and against injustice. We must have faith to take the
harder path with the greatest rewards. Being a servant leader
will never be the easy path, but it is the most rewarding path.
Serving my constituents and my state in Washington, DC
is an honor that I do not take lightly. It’s my duty to preserve
freedom for all Americans. As Dr. King said “The time is al-
ways right to do what is right.” That time is now.
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: Congressman Brady, why are
you proud to be an American?
CONGRESSMAN KEVIN BRADY: I first understood
why I’m proud of being American from my mom. In 1967, my
world changed when dad took on a difficult case for our
local church. While helping an
elderly woman escape an abu-
sive marriage, we were repeat-
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our mom to raise five children by herself – ages 14 to 3.
I tell you this because being an American is about mak-
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She kept five kids on the straight and narrow with a good of-
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night. For me, it was Boy Scouts, altar boy at two churches,
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a Brady kid there.
She taught each of us to be independent, optimistic, to
have faith in God and to give back. Everything I am. Everything
I know about being an American, I owe my mom.
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MEET JOHN
SCHMUDECandidate running
for District Judge,
247th Judicial
District in Harris
County, Texas
John Schmude resideswith his wife and two chil-dren in Spring. John is alifetime Republican with astrong record of serviceto children and to families- especially those chil-dren and families whohave faced substantialchallenges involving ex-treme poverty and abuse.John's wife, Kelly, wasemployed by LockheedMartin Space Operationsat NASA and MD Ander-son Hospital before be-coming a full timehomemaker. John's com-mitment to family law ismotivated by his strongfaith and his recognitionthat families are the firstand firmest foundationupon which any healthysociety is built. John is anactive member in Annun-ciation Catholic Church indowntown Houston.
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Legal Society, RW Bray.
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Message from Judge Loyd Wright
On November 2, 2010, I had the honor and privilege of being
elected Judge of Harris County Probate Court No.1, one of the
busiest probate courts in the United States of America. I am a
native Houstonian and life-long conservative. I am now in my
fourth year as judge and it has been the greatest experience of
my professional career. As an attorney with over 27 years expe-
rience in probate, guardianship, estate planning, trust and elder
law, I developed a reputation for handling the matters entrusted
to me with diligence and integrity. I often represented adminis-
trators, executors, guardians, trustees and beneficiaries in com-
plex probate proceedings, and recovered millions of dollars in
assets lost through fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Over the
years, I was also appointed by the probate judges to handle
both contested and uncontested estate and guardianship mat-
ters. The experience I garnered over the last thirty years has
served me well on the bench.
Prior to coming to the bench, I was licensed to practice in all
Courts in the State of Texas, the United States District Court
(Southern District), the United States Court of Appeals (5th Cir-
cuit), and the United States Tax Court.
I also served two terms as a member of the District 4A griev-
ance committee (which disciplines attorneys) and served as
Chair in 1994. I am a member of
the State Bar of Texas Real Es-
tate, Probate and Trust Section,
Taxation Section and Litigation
Section and the Houston Bar
Association Probate, Trusts and
Estate Section, Taxation Section
and Litigation Section. I also be-
long to the Houston Business
and Estate Planning Council
and the Houston Estate and Fi-
nancial Forum.
I received my JD from the Univer-
sity of Houston in 1981, and a
BBA (1977 - accounting) and
MBA (1980 - accounting/taxation)
from the University of Texas.
By the time my opponent received her law license, I had been
practicing probate law for two decades. This race is a choice be-
tween my combined 30 years of probate and guardianship ex-
perience and my opponent's 11 years of legal experience and
minimal probate experience. My race is just one example of the
consequences of judicial elections.
I welcome the opportunity to continue to earn your trust and sup-
port as Judge of Harris County Probate Court No. 1.On Novem-
ber 4th, I would be honored and privileged to have your vote.
RE-ELECT LOYD WRIGHT
JUDGE FOR
HARRIS COUNTY
PROBATE COURT NO. 1PD. POL. AD THE JUDGE LOYD WRIGHT CAMPAIGN
THE WRIGHT FAMILY
“My mission is to serve families in times of crisis in a thoughtful,
compassionate, and deliberate way, whether that crisis involves
the loss of a loved one, the need for a guardianship, or a mental
health issue.” - JUDGE CHRISTINE RIDDLE BUTTS
“My mission is to serve families in times of crisis in a thoughtful,
compassionate, and deliberate way, whether that crisis involves
the loss of a loved one, the need for a guardianship, or a mental
health issue.” - JUDGE CHRISTINE RIDDLE BUTTS
ExperienceIntegrityDedication
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BUTTSChristine Butts was raised in Houston and graduated from Westfield High
School. While in high school, she worked with her father, a probate lawyer, in
his small law firm. She went on to graduate from the University of Texas at
Austin with a bachelor of business administration degree. Soon after college,
she married Donald Butts and studied law at the University of Houston. After
graduating from law school, Christine joined her father's boutique estate
planning and probate firm. Serving clients in a private practice has enabled
her to learn a great deal about probate, guardianship, and mental health is-
sues. More importantly, private practice has given her a balanced perspective
and a view into how these issues impact families.
In 2010, Christine was elected as the judge of Harris County Probate Court 4,
where she, along with the other probate judges, developed the following enhance-
ments designed to improve the courts' service to the public and increase efficiency
for the attorneys practicing in the probate courts:
• The Guardianship Handbook was created and published in English
and in Spanish. It is now given to every person appointed as a guardian
• The courts offer a free Continuing Legal Education program every quarter
• The Standards for Attorney Fees were updated and clarified
• Helpful Guidelines designed to assist attorneys seeking help with less
common probate procedures were published to the court’s website and
are offered in the offices of the court free of charge
Throughout her legal career, Christine has been dedicated to the mission of
helping families in crisis, as evidenced by the following professional
accomplishments, recognition, and leadership:
• Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board
of Legal Specialization since 2003
• Attorney ad Litem appointed by the probate courts in probate and
guardianship matters
• Former Partner in the boutique probate and estate planning firm,
Riddle, Butts & Akiens, LLP
• Texas Rising Star (2008, 2009, 2010) (As published in Texas Monthly
Super Lawyer Magazine)
• Houston’s Top Lawyers for the People (2007-2009) (As published
in H Texas Magazine)
• Houston’s Top Lawyers (2007-2009) (As published in H Texas Magazine)
• Former Board Member Planned Giving Council of Houston
• Member of Attorneys in Tax and Probate
• Member of Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association
• Member of Pasadena Bar Association
• Member Association of Women Attorneys
• Board Member of National College of Probate Judges
• Published works located at www.buttsforjudge.com
Christine is dedicated to her community. She is a sustaining member of the Junior
League of Houston and served as a seamstress for many years making blankets
and diaper bags for young mothers. She and her husband enjoy raising their four
children, raising money for MS through bike riding, and hiking in the Hill Country.
FOR HARRIS COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE COURT NO. 4
www.wesleyward.comPd. Pol. Ad by Wesley Ward Campaign, in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act, Kaye T. Goolsby, Treasurer.
FAIR, HARDWORKING JUDGE■ Appointed by the Governor in November 2012
■ Formal Investiture in December 2012
■ Confirmed in a unanimous vote of the Texas
Senate in February 2013
■ Ranked in the top tier of all Harris County Civil
District Judges in various categories
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
& COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES■ Eagle Scout
■ Texas A&M, BBA-Accounting, National
Merit Scholar
■ Certified Public Accountant since 1995
■ Graduate of UT Law School, with Honors
Order of Barristers
Niemann Cup as top advocate
Texas Supreme Court Judicial Intern
■ Highly-rated in the 2013 HBA Judicial
Evaluation Poll
“Outstanding” rating in all areas evaluated:
- Follows the law
- Rules decisively and timely
- Courteous & attentive
- Demonstrated impartiality
- Uses attorneys’ time efficiently
- Works hard and is prepared
■ Captain on Houston Livestock Show Team
Penning & Ranch Sorting Committee
■ Past Chair of Associates’ Roundtable, Rice’s
James A. Baker III Center for Public Policy
■ St. Luke’s United Methodist Church – Sunday
school teacher, usher, member of Board of
Stewards, youth soccer coach
■ Married 17 years to the amazing Molly Ward,
with 3 awesome children – Lily, Ava, and Wylie
“I care about every single litigant and
attorney who appears before the 234th, and
I work very hard to ensure that all parties
receive the justice to which they are entitled.
I work hard to prepare for hearings and
trials, to know and follow the law in cases
before me, and to apply the law fairly and
promptly. Thank you for the opportunity to
serve and I ask for your vote in the November
4th Midterm Election.“ – Judge Wesley Ward
Judge Wesley Ward with his wife, Molly, and their three children.
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Endorsements and Preferences for Open-minded Harris County Voters to Consider in the 2014 Midterm Election
Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, publisher of Houston
Business Connections Magazine strongly encourages all open-
minded non-straight-ticket voters in Harris County to consider
candidates endorsed by the C-Club of Houston, Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC), Harris County AFL-CIO Council,
Texas Home School Association (THSA), Houston GLBT Politi-
cal Caucus, and the Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) in
your quest to make an informed and empowered voting decision
in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election.
To assist you in making a more informed voting decision in
the judicial races on the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm
Election ballot Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, publisher of
Houston Business Connections Magazine strongly encourages
you to use the (HBA) Houston Bar Association Judicial Pref-
erence Poll as a guide to help you identify the most qualified
and respected candidates on the Tuesday, November 4, 2014
General Election ballot. *Please note that the results of the
Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Preference Poll are
not a Houston Bar Association endorsement.
HBA – 2014 Midterm JudicialPreference Poll Results
The object of the Houston Bar Association (HBA) is to uphold the
Constitution of the United States and the State of Texas by educating
both attorneys and citizens of their legal, civic and ethical responsibili-
ties; to promote the administration of justice by educating the public
about the qualifications of judicial candidates; by providing alternative,
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Political Advertising paid for by Kyle Carter for Judge 14th Court of Appeals, Place 1, Melanie Carter, Treasurer, In compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act
cost effective means for citizens to resolve their disputes, and by
providing access to legal services for all; to improve the law; to
uphold the honor and dignity of the profession
by providing charitable and legal services to
all; to promote professional ethics among its
members through education; to improve com-
munity relations through charitable service and
education; and to promote fellowship among
its members according to its website.
During each election year, the HBA dis-
tributes a Judicial Candidate Qualification Questionnaire to
members before the primary, then a Judicial Preference Poll
before the general election. The results of these polls are dis-
tributed to the media and the public. In non-election years, the
HBA conducts its Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire, in which
members are asked to evaluate all elected and appointed
judges on a number of professional and ethical questions. The
2014 Judicial Preference Poll does not include judicial races in
which there is only one candidate. HBA members returned
1,932 ballots; not every member cast votes in every race.
Please note that the HBA Judicial Preference Poll results are
not an endorsement of any candidate.
C Club – 2014 Midterm Election Endorsements
The purpose of the “C” Club of Houston is to promote an
environment in which candidates possessing high moral prin-
ciples and a clear vision of the future can be elected accord-
ing to information posted on its website.
The “C” Club's non-partisan support of
political candidates is heavily based
upon, but not limited to, the candidate's
support of conservative fiscal policies;
and, the preservation of Houston-area
communities and the promotion of a
strong economy. Founded in 1964, the “C”
Club PAC is composed of 100 fiscally conservative Houston
business and professional members who make a continuous
study of local, Texas government.
Each year the “C” Club PAC strives to evaluate each candi-
date in the races for the City of Houston and Harris County. In par-
ticular, the “C” Club focuses on the Justices and Judges seeking
out the best candidate to promote conservative values.
HRBC – 2014 Midterm Election EndorsementsEstablished in 1967, the mission of the Houston Realty Business
Coalition (HRBC) is to support public policy, elected officials and
candidates for elected office that promote (HRBC) core values of
limited government, capitalism and pri-
vate property rights. Known for its break-
fast meetings, HRBC hosts public forums
which allow public officials and candi-
dates to learn more about (HRBC) busi-
nesses and to share their messages with
(HRBC) members according to the (HRBC) website.
Harris County AFL-CIO Council – 2014 Midterm Endorsements
The AFL-CIO is the umbrella federation for U.S. unions, with
56 unions representing 12.5 million working men and women. Ac-
cording to its website the AFL-CIO works to
ensure that all people who work receive the
rewards of their work—decent paychecks
and benefits, safe jobs, respect and fair
treatment. Their website furthermore states
that the AFL-CIO works to make the voices
of working people heard in the White
House, on Capitol Hill, in state capitals
across the country and in corporate boardrooms. The AFL-CIO
provides an independent voice for working families and ways for
working people to be actively engaged in politics and legislation
according to its website. The AFL-CIO also holds corporations ac-
countable for their treatment of employees and ensures the voice
of working people is heard in the financial system. This fine organ-
ization also works with federations of unions in other countries to-
ward global social and economic fairness.
THSC – 2014 Midterm Endorsements
The Texas Home School Coalition was established as a po-
litical action committee (PAC) in 1986 by Kirk McCord of Hearth
and Home Ministries and the late Brad Chamberlain. Because
of the numerous lawsuits
against home schoolers
across the state and
harmful legislation being
introduced in Austin, they saw a need for a statewide political
organization to work for the rights of home schoolers in the
state of Texas. The founders, believing government restriction
could not be justified academically or socially, formed the THSC
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“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”- Proverbs 31:9
MIDTERM ELECTION DATE:Tuesday, November 4, 2014
EARLY VOTING STARTS:Monday, October 20, 2014
EARLY VOTING ENDS:Fri., October 31, 2014
JUDGE CARTER IS THE RIGHT CHOICEJudge Kyle Carter has served as Judge
of the 125th District Court since his election
in 2008. In his time on the bench,
Judge Carter has made it a rule that
everyone who enters the 125th District
Court is treated with fairness,
dignity, and respect.
Judge Carter has been
honored by his colleagues to
serve as chair to the Civil Court
Committee on Special Dockets, as
well as Secretary
to the Civil Court
Board of Judges.
PAC to oppose any regulation of home education in Texas.
GLBT Political Caucus – 2014Midterm Election Candidates
The GLBT Caucus endorsed its first slate of candi-
dates in 1975. Since that time, the GLBT Caucus
endorsement process has earned it a reputation as
one of the most open and transparent of any politi-
cal organization in Houston according to its website.
HPOU PAC – 2014 MidtermElection Endorsements
The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) Governmental
Relations Division coordinates the union's mission with issues as-
sociated with the bargaining of contracts, working conditions, and
legislative or regulatory matters at the local and state level.
Since the (HPOU) successfully petitioned for, and passed, state
civil service law coverage for all classified HPD officers, they’ve
remained a major player in the local and state political process
according to their website.
HPOU understands that all
aspects of a Houston police offi-
cer's career, from hiring to retire-
ment, are controlled by elected
officials at the local and state
level. Therefore, the union has
remained committed to excellent
governmental relation services
for all Houston police officers.
The Governmental Rela-
tions Division also has a sepa-
rate Political Action Committee
that is comprised of members
who voluntarily contribute financial support to this vital fund
each month. The PAC meets regularly with candidates running
for local and state office to discuss the needs of working po-
lice officers and their families.
"My fellow Houstonians of District 18. I am
seeking your support to be your reasonable
voice in Congress. I will champion the
causes that are important to you, my con-
stituents. I’m listening to you, I will take your
concerns forward, and I will fight for the
causes that best serve you. I appreciate your
support to become your advocate and leader
in Washington."
Sean Seibert
United States SenatorJohn Cornyn - Republican Party
David M. Alameel - Democratic Party
Rebecca Paddock - Libertarian Party
Emily “Spicybrown” Sanchez - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for United
States Senator went to Republican John Cornyn. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican John Cornyn. The Harris
County AFL-CIO endorsement went to Democrat
David M. Alameel. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorse-
ment went to Democrat David M. Alameel.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: John Cornyn (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
U. S. Representative, District 2Ted Poe - Republican Party
Niko Letsos - Democratic Party
James B. Veasaw - Libertarian Party
Mark Roberts - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club
of Houston endorsement in the race for
United States Representative, District 2
went to Republican Ted Poe. The Houston
Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republi-
can Ted Poe. The Texas Home School Association (THSA) en-
dorsement went to Republican Ted Poe.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Ted Poe (R) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who are
not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday, No-
vember 4, 2014.
Cornyn
Poe
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U.S. Representative, District 7John Culberson - Republican Party
James Cargas - Democratic Party
Gerald Fowler - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for United
States Representative, District 7 went to Republi-
can John Culberson. The Houston Realty Business
Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican
John Culberson. The Texas Home School Association
(THSA) endorsement went to Republican John Culberson. The
Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
James Cargas.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: John Culberson (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
U.S. Representative, District 8Kevin Brady - Republican Party Par
Ken Petty - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for United
States Representative, District 8 went to Re-
publican Kevin Brady. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went
to Republican Kevin Brady. The Texas Home School Association
(THSA) endorsement went to Republican Kevin Brady.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Kevin Brady (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014. Congressman Kevin Brady is asking for your
vote in his bid for re-election.
Culberson
Brady
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U.S. Representative, District 9Al Green - Democratic Party
Johnny Johnson - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement in the race for
United States Representative, District 9 went to De-
mocrat Al Green.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Al Green (D) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded
voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election
on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
U.S. Representative, District 10Michael McCaul - Republican Party
Tawana Walter-Cadien - Democratic Party
Bill Kelsey - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for United
States Representative, District 10 went to Re-
publican Michael McCaul. The Houston Realty Busi-
ness Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican Michael McCaul. The Texas Home
School Association (THSA) endorsement went to Republican
Michael McCaul.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Michael McCaul (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
U.S. Representative, District 18Sean Seibert - Republican Party
Sheila Jackson Lee - Democratic Party
Remington Alessi - Green Party
Vince Duncan - Independent
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for United
States Representative, District 18 went to Republican
Sean Seibert. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee.
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Demo-
crat Sheila Jackson Lee.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Sean Seibert is asking for your
vote and support in his bid to unseat Congresswoman Sheila
Jackson Lee on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
U.S. Representative, District 22Pete Olson - Republican Party
Frank Briscoe - Democratic Party
Rob Lapham - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for United
States Representative, District 22 went to Re-
publican Pete Olson. The Harris County AFL-
CIO Council endorsement went to Democrat Frank Briscoe. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican Pete Olson.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Pete Olson (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
U.S. Representative, District 29Gene Green - Democratic Party
James Stanczak - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement in the race
for United States Representative, District 29
went to Democrat Gene Green.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Gene Green (D) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
U.S. Representative, District 36Brian Babin - Republican Party
Michael K. Cole - Democratic Party
Rodney Veach - Libertarian Party
Hal J. Ridley, Jr - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for United
States Representative, District 36 went to Re-
publican Brian Babin. The Harris County AFL-
CIO Council endorsement went to Democrat Michael K. Cole. The
Texas Home School Association (THSA) endorsement went to Re-
publican Brian Babin. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Brian Babin.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Brian Babin (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
Green
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McCaul
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Seibert
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Olson
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Green
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Babin
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Governor of TexasGreg Abbott - Republican Party
Wendy R. Davis - Democratic Party
Kathie Glass - Libertarian Party
Brandon Parmer - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Gover-
nor of Texas went to Republican Greg Abbott.
The Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorsement
went to Democrat Wendy Davis. The Texas Home
School Association (THSA) endorsement went to Re-
publican Greg Abbott. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Greg Abbott. The
Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
Wendy Davis. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) en-
dorsement went to Republican Greg Abbott.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Greg Abbott (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
Lieutenant Governor of TexasDan Patrick - Republican Party
Leticia Van de Putte - Democratic Party
Robert D. Butler - Libertarian Party
Chandrakantha Courtney - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Lieu-
tenant Governor of Texas went to Republican
Dan Patrick. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council en-
dorsement went to Democrat Leticia Van de Putte.
The Texas Home School Association (THSA) en-
dorsement went to Republican Dan Patrick. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Dan
Patrick. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went
to Democrat Leticia Van de Putte.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Leticia Van de Putte (D) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Attorney General of TexasKen Paxton - Republican Party
Sam Houston - Democratic Party
Jamie Balagia - Libertarian Party
Jamar Osborne - Green Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Democrat Sam Houston
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Preference Poll
with (642) votes. Republican Ken Paxton finished second with
(486) votes. Libertarian Jamie Balagia fin-
ished third with (118) votes. And the Green
Party candidate Jamar Osborne finished
fourth with (10) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C”
Club of Houston endorsement in the race
for Attorney General of Texas went to Re-
publican Ken Paxton. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council en-
dorsement went to Democrat Sam Houston. The Texas Home
School Association (THSA) endorsement went to Republican Ken
Paxton. The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican Ken Paxton. The Houston GLBT Politi-
cal Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Sam Houston.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Sam Houston (D) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Comptroller of Public AccountsGlenn Hegar - Republican Party
Mike Collier - Democratic Party
Ben Sanders - Libertarian Party
Deb Shafto - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club
of Houston endorsement in the race for
Comptroller of Public Accounts went to Re-
publican Glenn Hegar. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council en-
dorsement went to Democrat Mike Collier. The Texas Home
School Association (THSA) endorsement went to Republican
Glenn Hegar. The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) en-
dorsement went to Republican Glenn Hegar. The Houston GLBT
Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Mike Collier. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Glenn Hegar.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Glenn Hegar (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Commissioner of the General LandOffice for the State of Texas
George P. Bush - Republican Party
John Cook - Democratic Party
Justin Knight - Libertarian Party
Valerie Alessi - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C”
Club of Houston endorsement in the race
for Commissioner of the General Land Office went to Repub-
lican George P. Bush. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat John Cook. The Hous-
Abbott
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Van de Putte
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Hegar
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ton Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican George P. Bush.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: George P. Bush (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Commissioner of AgricultureSid Miller - Republican Party
Jim Hogan - Democratic Party
David (Rocky) Palmquist - Libertarian Party
Kenneth Kendrick - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Commis-
sioner of Agriculture went to Republican Sid Miller.
The Texas Home School Association (THSA) en-
dorsement went to Republican Sid Miller. The Hous-
ton Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Sid Miller.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Sid Miller (R) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
Railroad CommissionerRyan Sitton - Republican Party
Steve Brown - Democratic Party
Mark A. Miller - Libertarian Party
Martina Salinas - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Texas
Railroad Commissioner went to Republican Ryan Sit-
ton. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorse-
ment went to Democrat Steve Brown. The Houston
Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went
to Republican Ryan Sitton. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus
endorsement went to Democrat Steve Brown.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Ryan Sitton (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
Chief Justice, Supreme CourtNathan Hecht - Republican Party
William Moody - Democratic Party
Tom Oxford - Libertarian Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Nathan
Hecht won the Houston Bar Associ-
ation 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (965) votes. Democrat
William Moody finished second with (291) votes. And Libertarian
Tom Oxford finished third with (118) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club
of Houston endorsement in the race for
Chief Justice, Supreme Court went to Re-
publican Nathan Hecht. The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to De-
mocrat William Moody. The Texas Home
School Association (THSA) endorsement went to Republican
Nathan Hecht. The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC)
endorsement went to Republican Nathan Hecht.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Nathan Hecht (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Justice, Supreme Court of Texas,Place 6, Unexpired Term
Jeff Brown - Republican Party
Lawrence Edward Meyers - Democratic Party
Mark Ash - Libertarian Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Jeff Brown
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (1,021) votes. De-
mocrat Lawrence Edward Myers finished
second with (268) votes. And Libertarian Mark
Ash finished third with (72) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Justice, Supreme Court,
Place 6, went to Republican Jeff Brown. The
Texas Home School Association (THSA) en-
dorsement went to Republican Jeff Brown. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican Jeff Brown.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jeff Brown (R) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded
voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election
on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7Jeff Boyd - Republican Party
Gina Benavides - Democratic Party
Don Fulton - Libertarian Party
Charles E. Waterbury - Green Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Jeff Boyd won
the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Pref-
erence Poll with (533) votes. Democrat Gina Bena-
vides finished second with (425) votes. Libertarian Don Fulton
finished third with (31) votes. And the Green Party candidate
Charles E. Waterbury finished fourth with (17) votes.
Miller
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KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7, went to
Republican Jeff Boyd. The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to De-
mocrat Gina Benavides. The Texas Home
School Association (THSA) endorsement went
to Republican Jeff Boyd. The Houston Realty Busi-
ness Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Re-
publican Jeff Boyd.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jeff Boyd (R) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who are
not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday, No-
vember 4, 2014.
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8Phil Johnson - Republican Party
RS Roberto Koelsch - Libertarian Party
Jim Chisolm - Green Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Phil Johnson
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Ju-
dicial Preference Poll with (566) votes.
Green Party Candidate Jim Chisolm fin-
ished second with (195) votes. And Liber-
tarian RS Roberto Koelsch finished third with
(49) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Justice,
Supreme Court, Place 8, went to Republican Phil
Johnson. The Texas Home School Association
(THSA) endorsement went to Republican Phil John-
son. The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC)
endorsement went to Republican Phil Johnson.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Phil Johnson (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election.
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3
Bert Richardson - Republican Party
John Granberg - Democratic Party
Mark W. Bennett - Libertarian Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Libertarian Mark W. Ben-
nett won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (205) votes. Republican Bert Richardson
finished second with (182) votes. And Democrat
John Granberg finished third with (153) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Judge, Court of
Criminal Appeals, Place 3, went to Republican Bert
Richardson. The Texas Home School Association
(THSA) endorsement went to Republican Bert
Richardson. The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) en-
dorsement went to Republican Bert Richardson.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Bert Richardson (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
Kevin Patrick Yeary - Republican Party
Quanah Parker - Libertarian Party
Judith Sanders-Castro - Green Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Kevin Patrick
Yeary won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (226) votes. Green Party candidate Ju-
dith Sanders-Castro finished second with (116) votes. And
Libertarian Quanah Parker finished third with (114) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal
Appeals, Place 4, went to Republican Kevin
Patrick Yeary. The Texas Home School As-
sociation (THSA) endorsement went to
Kevin Patrick Yeary. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Kevin Patrick Yeary.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Kevin Patrick Yeary (R) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9
David Newell - Republican Party
William Bryan Strange, III - Libertarian Party
George Joseph Altgelt - Green Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican David Newell won the Houston Bar As-
sociation 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (373)
votes. Libertarian William Bryan Strange, III fin-
ished second with (78) votes. And the Green
Party candidate George Joseph Altegelt finished
third with (50) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Judge, Court
of Criminal Appeals, Place 9, went to Republican
David Newell. The Texas Home School Association (THSA) endorse-
ment went to Republican David Newell. The Houston Realty Business
Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican David Newell.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: David Newell (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket on Tuesday, Novem-
ber 4, 2014.
Boyd
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Richardson
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Yeary
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Member, State Board of Education, District 4Dorothy Olmos - Republican Party
Lawrence A. Allen Jr. - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Member,
State Board of Education, District 4, went to Re-
publican Dorothy Olmos. The Houston Realty Busi-
ness Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican Dorothy Olmos.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Lawrence A. Allen, Jr. (D) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Senator, District 7Paul Bettencourt - Republican Party
Jim Davis - Democratic Party
Whitney Bilyeu - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Senator, District 7 went to Republican Paul Bet-
tencourt. The Texas Home School Association
(THSA) endorsement went to Republican Paul Bet-
tencourt. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Paul Bettencourt.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Paul Bettencourt(R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Senator, District 15Ron Hale - Republican Party
John Whitmire - Democratic Party
Gilberto Velasquez, Jr. - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The Harris
County AFL-CIO endorsement in the race
for State Senator, District 15, went to Democrat
John Whitmire. The Houston Realty Business
Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Democrat
John Whitmire. The Houston GLBT Political Cau-
cus endorsement went to Democrat John Whitmire. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to
Democrat John Whitmire.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: John Whitmire (D) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Senator, District 17Joan Huffman - Republican Party
Rita Lucido - Democratic Party
George Hardy - Libertarian Party
David Courtney - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Senator, District 17, went to Republican Joan
Huffman. The Harris County AFL-CIO en-
dorsement went to Democrat Rita Lucido.
The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Joan Huffman. The Houston Police Officers’
Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Joan Huffman.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Joan Huffman (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 126Patricia Harless - Republican Party
Cris Hernandez - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 126 went to Re-
publican Patricia Harless. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC)
endorsement went to Republican Patricia
Harless. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorse-
ment went to Republican Patricia Harless.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Patricia Harless (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 127Dan Huberty - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative Dan
Huberty does not have an opponent challeng-
ing his bid for re-election in the Tuesday, No-
vember 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking
place in Harris County, Texas.
Allen
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State Representative, District 128Wayne Smith - Republican Party
Ken Lowder - Libertarian Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 128 went to Republican
Wayne Smith. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Wayne
Smith. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU)
endorsement went to Republican Wayne Smith.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Wayne Smith (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 129Dennis Paul - Republican Party
John Gay - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 129 went to Repub-
lican Dennis Paul. The Houston Realty Business
Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republi-
can Dennis Paul.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Dennis Paul (R) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded
voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election
on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 130Allen Fletcher - Republican Party
Art Browning - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 130 went to Republi-
can Allen Fletcher. The Texas Home School Associa-
tion (THSA) endorsement went to Republican Allen
Fletcher. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Allen
Fletcher. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorse-
ment went to Republican Allen Fletcher.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Allen Fletcher (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 131Alma A. Allen - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative Alma
A. Allen does not have an opponent challeng-
ing her bid for re-election in the Tuesday, No-
vember 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place
in Harris County, Texas.
State Representative, District 132Mike Schofield - Republican Party
Luis Lopez - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 132 went to Republi-
can Mike Schofield. The Harris County AFL-
CIO Council endorsement went to Democrat
Luis Lopez. The Texas Home School Associ-
ation (THSA) endorsement went to Republican Mike Schofield.
The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Mike Schofield.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Mike Schofield (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 133Jim Murphy - Republican Party
Laura Nicol - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 133 went to Republi-
can Jim Murphy. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat Laura
Nicol. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Jim
Murphy. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorse-
ment went to Republican Jim Murphy.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jim Murphy (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
Smith
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State Representative, District 134Sarah Davis - Republican Party
Alison Ruff - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 134 went to Republican
Sarah Davis. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Sarah
Davis. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU)
endorsement went to Republican Sarah Davis.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Sarah Davis (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 135Gary Elkins - Republican Party
Moiz Abbas - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 135 went to Republican
Gary Elkins. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Gary
Elkins. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU)
endorsement went to Republican Gary Elkins.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Gary Elkins (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 137Morad H. Fiki - Republican Party
Gene Wu - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement in the race
for State Representative, District 137 went
to Democrat Gene Wu. The Houston Police Offi-
cers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Demo-
crat Gene Wu.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Gene Wu (D) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 138Dwayne Bohac - Republican Party
Fred R. Vernon - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 138 went to Republi-
can Dwayne Bohac. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Dwayne Bohac. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Dwayne Bohac.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Dwayne Bohac (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 139Sylvester Turner - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative
Sylvester Turner does not have an opponent
challenging his bid for re-election in the Tues-
day, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election tak-
ing place in Harris County, Texas.
State Representative, District 140Armando Lucio Walle - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative Ar-
mando Lucio Walle does not have an oppo-
nent challenging his bid for re-election in the
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election
taking place in Harris County, Texas.
State Representative, District 141Senfronia Thompson - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative Sen-
fronia Thompson does not have an opponent
challenging her bid for re-election in the
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election
taking place in Harris County, Texas.
Davis
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Turner
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State Representative, District 142Harold V. Dutton, Jr. - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative Harold
V. Dutton, Jr. does not have an opponent chal-
lenging his bid for re-election in the Tuesday, Novem-
ber 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris
County, Texas.
State Representative, District 143Ana Hernandez - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative Ana
Hernandez does not have an opponent chal-
lenging her bid for re-election in the Tuesday, No-
vember 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in
Harris County, Texas.
State Representative, District 144Gilbert Pena - Republican Party
Mary Ann Perez - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement in the race
for State Representative, District 144 went to De-
mocrat Mary Ann Perez. The Houston Police Offi-
cers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to
Democrat Mary Ann Perez.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Mary Ann Perez (D) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 145Carol Alvarado - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative Carol
Alvarado does not have an opponent challeng-
ing her bid for re-election in the Tuesday, November
4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris
County, Texas.
State Representative, District 146Borris L. Miles - Democratic Party
Morgan Bradford - Green Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement in the race for
State Representative, District 146 went to Democ-
rat Borris L. Miles. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Democrat Borris Miles.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Borris Miles (D) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded
voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election
on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 147Garnet F. Coleman - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *State Representative Gar-
net F. Coleman does not have an opponent
challenging his bid for re-election in the Tuesday,
November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in
Harris County, Texas.
State Representative, District 148Chris Carmona - Republican Party
Jessica Cristina Farrar - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 148 went to Republican
Chris Carmona. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat Jessica Cristina Far-
rar. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) en-
dorsement went to Democrat Jessica Cristina Farrar.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jessica Cristina Farrar (D) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 149Al Hoang - Republican Party
Hubert Vo - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorsement
in the race for State Representative, District 149 went to Republi-
can Al Hoang. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council en-
dorsement went to Democrat Hubert Vo. The Houston
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Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican Al Hoang. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) en-
dorsement went to Democrat Hubert Vo.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Hubert Vo (D) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and
open-minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the
Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
State Representative, District 150Debbie Riddle - Republican Party
Amy Perez - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for State
Representative, District 150 went to Republican Deb-
bie Riddle. The Texas Home School Association
(THSA) endorsement went to Republican Debbie
Riddle. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Debbie Riddle. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Debbie Riddle.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Debbie Riddle (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals DistrictKem Thompson Frost - Republican Party
Kyle Carter - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Kem Thomp-
son Frost won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (873) votes. Democrat Kyle
Carter finished second with (569) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District
went to Republican Kem Thompson Frost. The
Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorsement
went to Democrat Kyle Carter. The Houston
Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went
to Republican Kem Thompson Frost. The Houston
Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to
Republican Kem Thompson Frost.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Kyle Carter (D) is asking for
your vote and support in his bid to unseat Chief Justice Kem
Thompson Frost on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3Russell Lloyd - Republican Party
Jim Sharp - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Russell Lloyd
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial
Preference Poll with (761) votes. Democrat Jim
Sharp finished second with (610) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3,
went to Republican Russell Lloyd. The Harris
County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went
to Democrat Jim Sharp. The Texas Home
School Association (THSA) endorsement went to Re-
publican Russell Lloyd. The Houston Realty Busi-
ness Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican Russell Lloyd. The Houston GLBT Political
Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Jim Sharp.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jim Sharp (D) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5
Laura Carter Higley - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Justice Laura Carter
Higley does not have an opponent chal-
lenging her bid for re-election in the Tues-
day, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election
taking place in Harris County, Texas.
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4, Unexpired Term
Marc Brown - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Justice Marc Brown does
not have an opponent challenging his bid for
re-election in the Tuesday, November 4,
2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris
County, Texas.
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Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7
Ken Wise - Republican Party
Gordon Goodman - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Ken Wise
won the Houston Bar Association 2014
Judicial Preference Poll with (1,090) votes.
Democrat Gordon Goodman finished second
with (299) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Ap-
peals District, Place 7, went to Republican
Ken Wise. The Houston Realty Business
Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican
Ken Wise. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Ken Wise.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Ken Wise (R) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded
voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election
on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 55th Judicial DistrictJeff Shadwick - Republican Party
Kay Morgan - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Jeff Shadwick
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial
Preference Poll with (886) votes. Democrat Kay
Morgan finished second with (391) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for District Judge, 55th Judicial
District went to Republican Jeff Shadwick. The
Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorsement
went to Democrat Kay Morgan. The Houston
Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went
to Republican Jeff Shadwick. The Houston GLBT Po-
litical Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Kay
Morgan. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU)
endorsement went to Republican Jeff Shadwick.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jeff Shadwick (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 113th Judicial District
Michael Landrum - Republican Party
Steven E. Kirkland - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Democrat Steven E. Kirkland
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Preference Poll
with (651) votes. Republican Michael Landrum finished second
with (584) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 113th Judicial District went to
Republican Michael Landrum. The Harris
County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to
Democrat Steven E. Kirkland. The Houston
Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican Michael Landrum.
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorse-
ment went to Democrat Steven E. Kirkland. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Michael Landrum.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Michael Landrum (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 157th Judicial District
Randy Wilson - Republican Party
Jim Peacock - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Randy Wil-
son won the Houston Bar Association 2014
Judicial Preference Poll with (978) votes. Democ-
rat Randy Wilson finished second with (303) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 157th Judicial District went to
Republican Randy Wilson. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat Jim Peacock. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Randy Wilson. The Hous-
ton GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went
to Democrat Jim Peacock. The Houston Po-
lice Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement
went to Republican Randy Wilson.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Randy Wil-
son (R) is the best candidate for independent, undecided and
open-minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the
Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 180th Judicial District
Catherine Evans - Republican Party
Randy Roll - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Catherine Evans won the Houston
Bar Association 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (511) votes.
Democrat Randy Roll finished second with (315) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston
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endorsement in the race for District Judge,
180th Judicial District went to Republican
Catherine Evans. The Harris County AFL-CIO Coun-
cil endorsement went to Democrat Randy Roll. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican Catherine Evans. The
Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
Randy Roll. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorse-
ment went to Republican Catherine Evans.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Catherine Evans (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 182nd Judicial District
Jeannine Barr - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Jeannine Barr
does not have an opponent challenging her
bid for re-election in the Tuesday, November 4,
2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris County, Texas.
District Judge, 183rd Judicial District
Vanessa Velasquez - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Vanessa Ve-
lasquez does not have an opponent chal-
lenging her bid for re-election in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Midterm Election taking place in Harris County, Texas.
District Judge, 184th Judicial District
Jan Krocker - Republican Party
Mark Thering - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Jan Krocker won
the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Prefer-
ence Poll with (506) votes. Democrat Mark
Thering finished second with (333) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for District Judge,
184th Judicial District went to Republican Jan
Krocker. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Jan Krocker.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jan Krocker (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 185th Judicial District
Susan Brown - Republican Party
Mack McInnis - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Susan Brown
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (495) votes. Democrat
Mack McInnis finished second with (358) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 185th Judicial District went to
Republican Susan Brown. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat Mack McInnis. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Susan Brown. The Hous-
ton GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went
to Democrat Mack McInnis. The Houston Po-
lice Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went
to Republican Susan Brown.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Susan
Brown (R) is the best candidate for independent, undecided and
open-minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the
Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 189th Judicial District
Bill Burke - Republican Party
Ursula A. Hall - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Bill Burke won
the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Prefer-
ence Poll with (834) votes. Democrat Ursula A. Hall finished sec-
ond with (349) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 189th Judicial District went to
Republican Bill Burke. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council en-
dorsement went to Democrat Ursula A.Hall. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Bill Burke. The Houston
GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to
Democrat Ursula A. Hall. The Houston Police
Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to
Republican Ursula A. Hall.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Bill Burke (R)
is the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-
minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm
Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
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District Judge, 190th Judicial DistrictPatricia J. Kerrigan - Republican Party
Farrah Martinez – Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Patricia J.
Kerrigan won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (907)
votes. Democrat Farrah Martinez finished sec-
ond with (298) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 190th Judicial District went to
Republican Patricia J. Kerrigan. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat Farrah
Martinez. The Houston Realty Business Coali-
tion (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican
Patricia J. Kerrigan. The Houston Police Officers’
Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Pa-
tricia J. Kerrigan.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Farrah Martinez
(D) is the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-
minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm
Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 208th Judicial District
Denise Collins - Republican Party
Chuck Silverman - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Denise Collins won the Houston
Bar Association 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (547) votes.
Democrat Chuck Silverman finished second with (293) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for District
Judge, 208th Judicial District went to Republi-
can Denise Collins. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat Chuck Silver-
man. The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC)
endorsement went to Republican Denise Collins. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Denise Collins.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Denise Collins (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 209th Judicial District
Mike McSpadden - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Mike McSpadden does not have an
opponent challenging his bid for re-election in the Tuesday,
November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris
County, Texas.
District Judge, 228th Judicial District
Marc Carter - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Marc Carter does
not have an opponent challenging his bid for
re-election in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election
taking place in Harris County, Texas.
District Judge, 230th Judicial District
Brad Hart - Republican Party
Greg Glass - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Brad Hart won
the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll
with (406) votes. Democrat Greg Glass fin-
ished second with (271) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for District Judge,
230th Judicial District went to Republican Brad Hart.
The Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to Democ-
rat Greg Glass. The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC)
endorsement went to Republican Brad Hart. The Houston GLBT
Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Greg Glass. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Brad Hart.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Brad Hart (R) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who are
not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 232nd Judicial District
Mary Lou Keel - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Mary Lou Keel does
not have an opponent challenging her bid for re-election in the
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Har-
ris County, Texas.
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District Judge, 234th Judicial District
Wesley Ward - Republican Party
Barbara Gardner - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Wesley Ward
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (562) votes. Democrat
Barbara Gardner finished second with (406) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 234th Judi-
cial District went to Republican Wesley
Ward.The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Wesley
Ward. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorse-
ment went to Democrat Barbara Gardner. The Hous-
ton Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went
to Republican Wesley Ward.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Judge Wesley Ward (R) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.Judge Wesley Ward is seeking your
vote and support in his re-election bid.
District Judge, 245th Judicial District
Roy L. Moore - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Roy L. Moore
does not have an opponent challenging his
bid for re-election in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm
Election taking place in Harris County, Texas.
District Judge, 246th Judicial DistrictCharley Prine - Republican Party
Sandra Peake - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Repub-
lican Charley Prine won the
Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Prefer-
ence Poll with (393) votes. Democrat Sandra Peake
finished second with (355) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston
endorsement in the race for District Judge, 246th Judicial
District went to Republican Charley Prine. The Harris County AFL-
CIO Council endorsement went to Democrat Sandra Peake. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Charlie Prine. The Houston GLBT Political
Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Sandra Peake. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Charley Prine.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Sandra Peake (D) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 247th Judicial District
John Schmude - Republican Party
Clinton “Chip” Wells - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Democrat Clinton “Chip”
Wells won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (420)
votes. Republican John Schmude finished sec-
ond with (254) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 247th Judicial District went to
Republican John Schmude. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Clinton “Chip” Wells. The Texas Home
School Coalition (THSA) endorsement went to
Republican John Schmude. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican John Schmude. The
Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement
went to Democrat Clinton “Chip” Wells.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: John
Schmude is asking for your vote and support in his bid to defeat
Democrat Clinton “Chip” Wells on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 248th Judicial District
Katherine Cabaniss - Republican Party
Shawna L. Reagin - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Katherine Ca-
baniss won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Ju-
dicial Preference Poll with (542) votes. Democrat Shawna L.
Reagin finished second with (259) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 248th Judicial District went to
Republican Katherine Cabaniss. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat Shawna L. Reagin. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC)
endorsement went to Republican Katherine
Cabaniss. The Houston GLBT Political Cau-
cus endorsement went to Democrat Shawna
L. Reagin. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Republican
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*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Katherine Cabaniss (R) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 257th Judicial District
Judy Warne - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Judy Warne does
not have an opponent challenging her bid for re-election in the
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Har-
ris County, Texas.
District Judge, 262nd Judicial District
Denise Bradley - Republican Party
Jules Johnson - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Denise
Bradley won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (484) votes.
Democrat Jules Johnson finished second with (228) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for District
Judge, 262nd Judicial District went to Republi-
can Denise Bradley. The Houston Realty Busi-
ness Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican Denise Bradley. The Houston GLBT Polit-
ical Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Randy
Roll. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) en-
dorsement went to Republican Denise Bradley.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Denise Bradley (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 263rd Judicial District
Jim Wallace - Republican Party
Herb Ritchie - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Jim Wallace
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial
Preference Poll with (432) votes. Democrat Herb
Ritchie finished second with (319) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District went to
Republican Jim Wallace. The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to De-
mocrat Herb Ritchie. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Jim Wallace. The Hous-
ton GLBT Political Caucus endorsement
went to Democrat Herb Ritchie. The Houston Police Officers’
Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Jim Wallace.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jim Wallace (R) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who are
not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 269th Judicial District
Dan Hinde - Republican Party
George H. Arnold - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Dan Hinde
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (707) votes. Democrat
George H. Arnold finished second with (370) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 269th Judicial District went to
Republican Dan Hinde. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council en-
dorsement went to Democrat George H.
Arnold. The Houston Realty Business Coali-
tion (HRBC) endorsement went to Republi-
can Dan Hinde. The Houston GLBT Political
Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
George H. Arnold. The Houston Police Offi-
cers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Dan Hinde.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Dan Hinde (R) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who are
not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 270th Judicial District
Brent Gamble - Republican Party
James Hippard, Jr. - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Brent Gamble
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial
Preference Poll with (797) votes. Democrat James
Hippard, Jr. finished second with (341) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 270th Judicial District went to
Republican Brent Gamble. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat James Hippard, Jr. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
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went to Republican Brent Gamble. The Hous-
ton Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorse-
ment went to Republican Brent Gamble.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Brent Gamble (R)
is the best candidate for independent, undecided and
open-minded voters who are not voting a straight-
ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 280th Judicial District
Lynn Bradshaw Hull - Republican Party
Barbara J. Stalder - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Lynn Brad-
shaw Hull won the Houston Bar Associa-
tion 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (649)
votes. Democrat Barbara J. Stalder finished
second with (539) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 280th Judicial District went to
Republican Lynn Bradshaw Hull. The Harris
County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to
Democrat Barbara J. Stalder. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican Lynn Bradshaw Hull. The Houston GLBT
Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Bar-
bara J. Stalder. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Lynn Bradshaw Hull.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Lynn Bradshaw Hull (R) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 281st Judicial District
Sylvia Matthews - Republican Party
Tanner Garth - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Sylvia
Matthews won the Houston Bar Association 2014
Judicial Preference Poll with (656) votes. De-
mocrat Tanner Garth finished second with
(441) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for District Judge,
281st Judicial District went to Republican Sylvia
Matthews. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council en-
dorsement went to Democrat Tanner Garth. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican
Sylvia Matthews. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorse-
ment went to Democrat Tanner Garth. The Houston Police
Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican
Sylvia Matthews.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Sylvia Matthews (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 295th Judicial District
Caroline E. Baker - Republican Party
Latosha Lewis – Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Caroline E. Baker won the Houston
Bar Association 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (958) votes.
Democrat Latosha Lewis finished second with (253) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 295th Judicial District went
to Republican Caroline E. Baker. The Harris
County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went
to Democrat Latosha Lewis. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Caroline E. Baker. The
Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement
went to Democrat Latosha Lewis. The Houston
Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican
Caroline E. Baker.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Caroline E.Baker (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
District Judge, 334th Judicial District, Unexpired Term
Grant Dorfman - Republican Party
Daryl Moore - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Grant Dorfman
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (792) votes. Democrat
Daryl Moore finished second with (320) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 334th Judi-
cial District went to Republican Grant Dorfman.
The Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorse-
ment went to Democrat Daryl Moore. The Hous-
ton Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Grant Dorfman. The Houston
GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Democ-
rat Daryl Moore.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Grant Dorfman (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
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Family District Judge, 308th Judicial DistrictJames Lombardino - Republican Party
Jim Evans - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Democrat Jim Evans
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Ju-
dicial Preference Poll with (441) votes. Re-
publican James Lombardino finished second
with (342) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston en-
dorsement in the race for District Judge, 308th Judicial District
went to Republican James Lombardino. The
Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorse-
ment went to Democrat Jim Evans. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC)
endorsement went to Republican James Lom-
bardino. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus en-
dorsement went to Democrat Jim Evans. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to
Republican James Lombardino.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jim Evans (D) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who are
not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District
Sheri Y. Dean - Republican Party
Kathy Vossler - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Sheri Y. Dean
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial
Preference Poll with (432) votes. Democrat Kathy
Vossler finished second with (354) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 309th Judicial District went
to Republican Sheri Y. Dean. The Harris
County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went
to Democrat Kathy Vossler. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went
to Republican Sheri Y. Dean. The Houston GLBT
Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
Kathy Vossler. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Sheri Y. Dean.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Sheri Y. Dean (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Family District Judge, 310th Judicial District
Lisa Millard - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Lisa Millard does not
have an opponent challenging her bid for re-
election in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Midterm Election taking place in Harris County, Texas.
Family District Judge, 311th Judicial DistrictAlicia Franklin - Republican Party
Sherri L. Cothrun - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Democrat Sherri L.
Cothrun won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (476)
votes. Republican Alicia Franklin finished sec-
ond with (290) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for District Judge, 311th Judi-
cial District went to Republican Alicia Franklin.
The Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorse-
ment went to Democrat Sherri L. Cothrun. The Hous-
ton Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Alicia Franklin. The Houston
GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
Cherri L. Cothrun. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU)
endorsement went to Republican Alicia Franklin.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Sherri L. Cothrun (D) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District
David Farr - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge David Farr does
not have an opponent challenging his bid for
re-election in the Tuesday, November 4,
2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris County, Texas.
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Family District Judge, 313th Judicial District
Glenn Devlin - Republican Party
Tracy D. Good - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Glenn Devlin
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial
Preference Poll with (423) votes. Democrat Tracy
D. Good finished second with (351) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for District
Judge, 313th Judicial District went to Republi-
can Glenn Devlin. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat Tracy D.
Good. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Glenn De-
vlin. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement
went to Republican Glenn Devlin.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Glenn Devlin (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
Family District Judge, 314th Judicial DistrictJohn F. Phillips - Republican Party
Natalia Oakes - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Democrat Natalia Oakes
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (400) votes. Republi-
can John F. Phillips finished second with (348)
votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Dis-
trict Judge, 314th Judicial District went to Republi-
can John F. Phillips. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat Natalia
Oakes. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican John F. Phillips.
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to
Democrat Natalia Oakes. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Republican John F. Phillips.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Natalia Oakes (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Family District Judge, 315th Judicial District
Michael “Mike” Schneider - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Michael “Mike”
Schneider does not have an opponent
challenging his bid for re-election in the
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Elec-
tion taking place in Harris County, Texas.
District Attorney, Unexpired TermDevon Anderson - Republican Party
Kim Ogg - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Democrat Kim Ogg won the
Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Prefer-
ence Poll with (748) votes. Republican Devon
Anderson finished second with (739) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Harris County District Attorney
went to Republican Devon Anderson. The Har-
ris County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went
to Democrat Kim Ogg. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Re-
publican Devon Anderson. The Houston GLBT Political
Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Kim Ogg.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Kim Ogg (D) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Harris County JudgeEd Emmett - Republican Party
David Collins - Green Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Ed Emmett won
the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Prefer-
ence Poll with (1,202) votes. Green Party candidate David Collins
finished second with (277) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Harris County Judge went to Republican Ed
Emmett. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Republican Ed Emmett.
The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC)
endorsement went to Republican Ed Emmett.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Ed Emmett (R) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and
open-minded voters who are not voting a straight-
ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Devlin
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Judge, County Court at Law No. 1Debra Ibarra Mayfield - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Debra Ibarra
Mayfield does not have an opponent chal-
lenging her bid for re-election in the Tuesday, No-
vember 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in
Harris County, Texas.
Judge, County Court at Law No. 2Theresa Chang - Republican Party
Scot “Dolli” Dollinger - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Theresa
Chang won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (623)
votes. Democrat Scot “Dolli” Dollinger fin-
ished second with (417) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Judge, County
Court at Law No. 2 went to Republican Theresa Chang. The Hous-
ton Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican Theresa Chang. The
Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement
went to Democrat Scot “Doli” Dollinger. The Houston
Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to
Republican Theresa Chang.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Theresa Chang
(R) is the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-
minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm
Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Court at Law No. 3Linda Storey - Republican Party
Gloria Cantu Minnick - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Linda
Storey won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (566)
votes. Democrat Gloria Cantu Minnick fin-
ished second with (382) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Court at Law No. 3 went to Re-
publican Linda Storey. The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Linda
Storey. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus
endorsement went to Democrat Gloria Cantu
Minnick. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU)
endorsement went to Republican Linda Storey.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Linda Storey (R) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and
open-minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the
Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Court at Law No. 4Roberta Lloyd - Republican Party
Damon Crenshaw - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Roberta
Lloyd won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (498)
votes. Democrat Damon Crenshaw finished
second with (478) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Court at Law No. 4 went to
Republican Roberta Lloyd. The Houston Realty Business Coali-
tion (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican
Roberta Lloyd. The Houston GLBT Political
Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
Damon Crenshaw. The Houston Police Officers’
Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican
Roberta Lloyd.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Roberta Lloyd (R)
is the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-
minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm
Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 1Paula Goodhart - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Paula Goodhart
does not have an opponent challenging her
bid for re-election in the Tuesday, November
4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Har-
ris County, Texas.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 2Bill Harmon - Republican Party
Harold J. Landreneau - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Bill Harmon won
the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Pref-
erence Poll with (617) votes. Democrat Harold J.
Landreneau finished second with (282) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court
No.2 went to Republican Bill Harmon. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat J. Landreneau. The Hous-
ton Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Re-
publican Bill Harmon. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus
endorsement went to Democrat Harold J. Landreneau. The Hous-
ton Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republi-
can Bill Harmon.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Bill Harmon (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Elec-
tion on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Mayfield
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Judge, County Criminal Court No. 3Natalie C. Fleming - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Natalie C. Fleming does not have an
opponent challenging her bid for re-election in the Tuesday,
November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris
County, Texas.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 4John Clinton - Republican Party
Nikita “Niki” Harmon - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican John Clinton
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (389) votes. Democ-
rat Nikita “Niki” Harmon finished second with
(277) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court No.4 went to Re-
publican John Clinton. The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to Democ-
rat Nikita “Niki” Harmon. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican John Clinton. The Houston Police Officers’
Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican John
Clinton.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: John Clinton (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 5Margaret Stewart Harris - Republican Party
Ramona Franklin - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Margaret
Stewart Harris won the Houston Bar Associa-
tion 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (441)
votes. Democrat Ramona Franklin finished
second with (215) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Judge,
County Criminal Court No.5 went to Republi-
can Margaret Stewart Harris. The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to Democrat
Ramona Franklin. The Houston Realty Business
Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican
Margaret Stewart Harris. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus
endorsement went to Democrat Ramona Franklin. The Houston
Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republi-
can Margaret Stewart Harris.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Ramona Franklin (D) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 6Larry Standley - Republican Party
Linda Geffin - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Larry Stan-
dley won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (362)
votes. Democrat Linda Geffin finished sec-
ond with (287) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court No.6 went to
Republican Larry Standley. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat Linda Geffin. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went
to Republican Larry Standley. The Houston
GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to
Democrat Linda Geffin. The Houston Police
Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to
Republican Margaret Larry Standley.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Geffin (D) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded
voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election
on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 7Pam Derbyshire - Republican Party
Shelia Acosta - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Pam Der-
byshire won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (430)
votes. Democrat Shelia Acosta finished second
with (257) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court No.7 went to
Republican Pam Derbyshire. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat Shelia A. Acosta. The Houston
Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republi-
can Pam Derbyshire. The Houston GLBT Po-
litical Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
Shelia Acosta. The Houston Police Officers’
Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republi-
can Pam Derbyshire.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Pam Der-
byshire (R) is the best candidate for independ-
ent, undecided and open-minded voters who are not voting a
straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Clinton
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Judge, County Criminal Court No. 8Jay Karahan - Republican Party
Kelli Johnson - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Jay Kara-
han won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (461)
votes. Democrat Kelli Johnson finished sec-
ond with (302) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Criminal
Court No.8 went to Republican Jay Karahan.
The Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorse-
ment went to Democrat Kelli Johnson. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican Jay Karahan. The Houston
GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Democ-
rat Kelli Johnson. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Jay Karahan.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jay Karahan (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.Judge Karahan is asking for your vote in his
re-election bid.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 9Analia Wilkerson - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Analia Wilkerson
does not have an opponent challenging her
bid for re-election in the Tuesday, Novem-
ber 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in
Harris County, Texas.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 10Dan Jeffrey Spjut - Republican Party
George Barnstone - Democratic Party
Brad Walters - Libertarian Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Dan Jeffrey
Spjut won the Houston Bar Association 2014
Judicial Preference Poll
with (232) votes. Democrat
George Barnstone finished second with (218)
votes. And Libertarian Brad Walters finished third
with (81) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston
endorsement in the race for Judge, County Criminal
Court No.10 went to Republican Dan Jeffrey Spjut. The Harris
County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to Democrat George
Barnstone. The Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) en-
dorsement went to Republican Dan Jeffrey Spjut. The Houston
GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat George
Barnstone. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorse-
ment went to Republican Dan Jeffrey Spjut.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Dan Jeffrey Spjut (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 11Diane Bull - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Diane Bull does not
have an opponent challenging her bid for re-
election in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Midterm Election taking place in Harris
County, Texas.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 12Robin Brown - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Robin Brown does not have an oppo-
nent challenging her bid for re-election in the Tuesday, November
4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris County, Texas.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 13Don Smyth - Republican Party
Jason Luong - Democratic Party
Clint Davidson - Green Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Don Smyth won
the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial
Preference Poll with (396) votes. Democrat
Jason Luong finished second with (240) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Judge,
County Criminal Court No.13 went to Republican Don Smyth.
The Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to De-
mocrat Jason Luong. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Don Smyth. The Houston
Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement
went to Republican Don Smyth.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Don Smyth
(R) is the best candidate for independent, un-
decided and open-minded voters who are not voting a straight-
ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Karahan
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Judge, County Criminal Court No. 14Mike Fields - Republican Party
David L. Singer - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Democrat David L.Singer
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judi-
cial Preference Poll with (306) votes. Republi-
can Mike Fields finished second
with (271) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Judge,
County Criminal Court No.14 went to Republican
Mike Fields. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council en-
dorsement went to Democrat David L. Singer. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorse-
ment went to Republican Mike Fields. The Houston Police Offi-
cers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Mike Fields.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Mike Fields (R) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who are
not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Criminal Court No. 15Jean Spradling Hughes - Republican Party
Raul Rodriguez - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Jean
Spradling Hughes won the Houston Bar As-
sociation 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with
(388) votes. Democrat Raul Rodriguez finished
second with (219) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court No.15 went to
Republican Jean Spradling Hughes. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat Raul Rodriguez. The
Houston Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to
Republican Jean Spradling Hughes. The Houston GLBT Political
Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Raul Rodriguez. The
Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Re-
publican Jean Spradling Hughes.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Jean Spradling Hughes (R) is
the best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded
voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election
on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Probate Court No. 1Loyd Wright - Republican Party
Kim Bohannon Hoesl - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Loyd Wright
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Ju-
dicial Preference Poll with (508)
votes. Democrat Kim Bohannon
Hoesl finished second with (279) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club
of Houston endorsement in the race for Judge,
County Probate Court No. 1 went to Republi-
can Loyd Wright. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat Kim
Bohannon Hoesl. The Houston Realty Busi-
ness Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Loyd
Wright. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to
Democrat Kim Bohannon Hoesl. The Houston Police Officers’
Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Loyd Wright.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Loyd Wright (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.Judge Wright is asking for your vote in his re-
election bid.
Judge, County Probate Court No. 2Mike Wood - Republican Party
Josefina Rendon - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Mike Wood
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Ju-
dicial Preference Poll with (700) votes. De-
mocrat Josefina Rendon finished second with
(531) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Probate Court No. 2 went to
Republican Mike Wood. The Harris County
AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to Demo-
crat Josefina Rendon. The Houston Realty
Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went
to Republican Mike Wood. The Houston GLBT
Political Caucus endorsement went to Democ-
rat Josefina Rendon. The Houston Police Offi-
cers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Mike Wood.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Mike Wood (R) is the best candi-
date for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who are
not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Probate Court No. 3Rory Robert Olsen - Republican Party
Jerry Simoneaux - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Rory Robert
Olsen won the Houston Bar Association
2014 Judicial Preference
Poll with (469) votes. De-
mocrat Jerry Simoneaux fin-
ished second with (386) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Judge, County
Probate Court No. 3 went to Republican Rory Robert
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Olsen. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went to
Democrat Jerry Simoneaux. The Houston Realty Business Coali-
tion (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Rory Robert Olsen.
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Demo-
crat Jerry Simoneaux. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Rory Robert Olsen.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Rory Robert Olsen (R) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Judge, County Probate Court No. 4Christine Riddle Butts - Republican Party
James Horwitz - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Christine
Riddle Butts won the Houston Bar Associa-
tion 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (428)
votes. Democrat James Horwitz finished sec-
ond with (275) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Judge, County Probate Court No. 4 went to
Republican Christine Riddle Butts. The Harris
County AFL-CIO Council endorsement went
to Democrat James Horwitz. The Houston Re-
alty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went
to Republican Christine Riddle Butts. The Houston
GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to Democ-
rat James Horwitz. The Houston Police Officers’ Union
(HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Christine Riddle Butts.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Christine Riddle Butts (R) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.Judge Christine Riddle Butts is ask-
ing for your vote in her re-election bid.
District ClerkChris Daniel - Republican Party
Judith Snively - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Chris Daniel won the
Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial Preference Poll with (1042)
votes. Democrat Judith Snively finished second with (440) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Harris County District Clerk went to Republi-
can Chris Daniel. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Republican Chris Daniel.
The Houston Realty Business Coalition
(HRBC) endorsement went to Republican Chris
Daniel. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorse-
ment went to Democrat Judith Snively. The Houston
Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) endorsement went to
Republican Chris Daniel.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Chris Daniel (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014.
County ClerkStan Stanart - Republican Party
Ann Harris Bennett - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Republican Stan Stanart
won the Houston Bar Association 2014 Judicial
Preference Poll with (717) votes. Democrat Ann Harris Bennett
finished second with (512) votes.
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorse-
ment in the race for Harris County Clerk went to Republican Stan
Stanart. The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement went to Democrat Ann Harris
Bennett. The Houston Realty Business Coali-
tion (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican
Stan Stanart. The Houston GLBT Political
Caucus endorsement went to Democrat Ann
Harris Bennett. The Houston Police Officers’
Union (HPOU) endorsement went to Republican Stan Stanart.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Ann Harris Bennett (D) is the
best candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded vot-
ers who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
County TreasurerOrlando Sanchez - Republican Party
David Rosen - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of Houston endorsement
in the race for Harris County Treasurer went to Republican Or-
lando Sanchez. The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement went to Democrat
David Rosen. The Houston Realty Business
Coalition (HRBC) endorsement went to Re-
publican Orlando Sanchez. The Houston
GLBT Political Caucus endorsement went to
Democrat David Rosen.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Orlando Sanchez (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
County School Trustee, Position 5, At Large
Mike Wolfe - Republican Party
Debra “Debby” Kerner - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The Harris County AFL-CIO
Council endorsement in the race for Harris County
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School Trustee, Position 5, At-Large went to
Democrat Debra “Debby” Kerner. The Hous-
ton Realty Business Coalition (HRBC) endorsement
went to Republican Mike Wolfe. The Houston GLBT
Political Caucus endorsement went to Democrat
Debra “Debby” Kerner.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Mike Wolfe (R) is the best can-
didate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters who
are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on Tues-
day, November 4, 2014.
County School Trustee, Position 7, At LargeDon Sumners - Republican Party
Melissa Noriega - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The Harris County AFL-CIO Council
endorsement in the race for Harris County School Trustee, Posi-
tion 7, At-Large went to Democrat Melissa
Noriega. The Houston Realty Business Coali-
tion (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican
Don Sumners. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus
endorsement went to Democrat Melissa Noriega.
*PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: Melissa Noriega
(D) is the best candidate for independent, undecided
and open-minded voters who are not voting a straight-ticket in the
Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
County Commissioner, Precinct 2Jack Morman - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Commissioner Jack Mor-
man does not have an opponent challeng-
ing his bid for re-election in the Tuesday,
November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking
place in Harris County, Texas.
County Commissioner, Precinct 4R. Jack Cagle - Republican Party
M.I. Badat - Democratic Party
KEY ENDORSEMENTS: *The “C” Club of
Houston endorsement in the race for Harris
County Commissioner, Precinct 4 went to Republican
R. Jack Cagle.The Houston Realty Business Coali-
tion (HRBC) endorsement went to Republican R.
Jack Cagle.
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE: R. Jack Cagle (R) is the best
candidate for independent, undecided and open-minded voters
who are not voting a straight-ticket in the Midterm Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2
David M. Patronella - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge David M. Patronella
does not have an opponent challenging his
bid for re-election in the Tuesday, November
4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris County, Texas.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2
George E. Risner - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge George E. Risner
does not have an opponent challenging his bid for re-election in
the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in
Harris County, Texas.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2
Don Coffey - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Don Coffey does
not have an opponent challenging his bid for re-election in the
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Har-
ris County, Texas.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2
Laryssa Korduba - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Laryssa Korduba
does not have an opponent challenging her bid for re-election in
the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in
Harris County, Texas.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2
Jeff Williams - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Jeff Williams does not
have an opponent challenging his bid for re-election in the Tues-
day, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Harris
County, Texas.
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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6, Place 2
Armando V. Rodriguez - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Armando V. Ro-
driguez does not have an opponent chal-
lenging his bid for re-election in the
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Elec-
tion taking place in Harris County, Texas.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2
Zinetta Burney - Democratic Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Zinetta Burney
does not have an opponent challenging her bid for re-election in
the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in
Harris County, Texas.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2
Louie Ditta - Republican Party
SPECIAL NOTE: *Judge Louie Ditta does
not have an opponent challenging his bid for re-election in the
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Midterm Election taking place in Har-
ris County, Texas.
We Must Vote on Tuesday,November 4th, 2014
By Pastor Robert L. Thomas
I know many of us will say the old cliché’ “Our forefa-
thers died for this right!,” which is very true; but that alone
as an argument to motivate us to do what we should al-
ready be excited to do – just isn’t enough.
Why we have to extol the virtues of voting to a people
just a few decades removed from one of the worst atrocities
ever perpetuated against mankind in the detestable act of
slavery is really beyond me.
It really boils down to this: if you are interested in having
a better quality of life – you should go out and vote; if you
want your children to be able to afford to attend college –
then go vote; if you think your taxes are too high for the
services you receive – go out and vote; if your school sys-
tem is not what you want it to be – yep, you should get up
and roll to the polls.
It really is true – your vote is your voice! We have to be
stronger in voice, so that what we say, when we say it, mat-
ters – and we are responsible for doing that at the voting
booth. Elected officials work for the taxpayers, not the other
way around, and as such, they should not be able to tell us
what they are going to do…they are to push forward the
positive agendas for bettering our safety, opportunities,
prosperity and quality of life.
The choice is yours, accept things as they are, or vote
and seek the systemic change we all so richly deserve!
Be Safe, and Stay Informed!
Robert L. Thomas, Jr.
Robert Thomas MinistriesSenior Pastor of Olivet Missionary Baptist Church
Contact: (713)224-1515
Pastor Robert L. Thomas, his wife Tracey anddaughters, Mariel and Taylor.
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This "FREEDOM"acronym has been
developed by Aubrey R.Taylor Communications,the publisher of HoustonBusiness ConnectionsMagazine for people offaith; but it can be used
by anyone looking tomake an informed andempowered decision in
any given election.
T H E [ F ) R E P R E S E N T S
– F A I T H –The (F) in “FREEDOM” represents our “FAITH”. We
should be trying to identify the candidates whom we be-
lieve are governed by the same guiding principles of
“FAITH” that we're governed by. Using our
“FAITH” as our guide will provide each of us
with a much greater chance of selecting the “PUB-
LIC SERVANTS” who best identify with our core val-
ues and beliefs on issues, concerns and causes
that are near and dear to our heart.
T H E ( R ) R E P R E S E N T S
– R E S P E C T –The (R) in “FREEDOM” represents “RESPECT”. We
should be trying to do as much research as possible on
each campaign before we go to the polls to vote. In our
research, we should be trying to identify the most re-
spectful candidates. During this process, we should also
be trying to identify the candidates who are doing noth-
ing but running negative campaign advertisements in
their attempt to destroy their opponent/opponents. Iden-
tifying the most “RESPECTFUL” candidate may
seem like a daunting and time consuming task; but
taking this crucial step will aid you in selecting the
candidates who are more likely to “RESPECT” your
position on issues, causes and concerns that are
near and dear to your heart.
T H I S ( E ) R E P R E S E N T S
– E X P E R I E N C E –The first (E) in “FREEDOM” represents “EXPERI-
ENCE”. We should be trying to identify the candidates
who have the relevant “EXPERIENCE” needed to faith-
fully perform the duties required for the office or position
they’re seeking. By selecting the most experi-
enced candidate, we will also be getting the
candidate most qualified and prepared to repre-
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sent us on issues, causes and concerns impor-
tant to us and our futures.
T H I S ( E ) R E P R E S E N T S
– E D U C A T I O N –The second (E) in “FREEDOM” represents “EDUCA-
TION”. We should be trying to identify candidates who
have the educational background needed to perform
the duties required to faithfully serve us from day one.
This is especially important in judicial races. It is not in
our best interest to elect someone who is a plumber by
trade as the next Supreme Court Justice for the State
of Texas. Selecting the candidates with the relevant
educational background to match the duties re-
quired for the office for which they're running is
crucial in any election.
T H E ( D ) R E P R E S E N T S
– D E B A T E –The (D) in “FREEDOM” represents “DEBATE”. Some
candidates run from debates. But debates play a crucial
role in helping us to relate to candidates; find out where
candidates stand on crucial issues near and dear to us; and
enable us to identify the areas of strength a candidate may
or may not posses. All candidates should be open to de-
bates. Debates are also a very good way for us to identify
how a candidate we're thinking about supporting responds
under pressure; how quickly they can think on their feet;
and whether or not they're knowledgeable and well-
rounded. If you select the best debater, you could very-
well be getting the person you want to be speaking on
your behalf on issues near and dear to your heart.
T H E ( O ) R E P R E S E N T S
– O B J E C T I V I T Y – The (O) in “FREEDOM” represents “OBJECTIVITY”. Ob-
jectivity is something we should be looking for in every
“PUBLIC SERVANT”. More often than not, the most objec-
tive or open-minded candidate may also be the candidate
who will work the hardest for all of their constituents once
elected to office. By selecting the most “OBJECTIVE”
candidates we stand the best chance of getting the
candidates who are more likely to work for what’s best
for America, rather than what’s best for their own politi-
cal career or the special interest groups backing them.
T H E ( M ) R E P R E S E N T S
– M O N E Y – The (M) in “FREEDOM” represents “MONEY”. You should
take a moment to look up this scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10. In
the King James Version of the Bible this scripture reads:
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while
some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and
pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
If we can identify the candidates who are the most
transparent whereas their campaign, professional and per-
sonal finances are concerned, we're probably going to dis-
cover candidates who have nothing to hide from us.
Following the money trail will oftentimes lead you to answers
that will help you understand why a given candidate is sup-
porting a specific issue, cause, legislative agenda, or special
interest group. This is not always the case; but often-
times, following the money trail is the clearest way to un-
cover why a "PUBLIC SERVANT" may be choosing
to support special interests over our interests. 47
“Older Men and Women teach the young children and the
young adults that will listen. Each generation should start
on our shoulders as we encourage,support and teach .
We need finance,education and wisdom but we also need
to pass down values.” - Bishop K.J. Brown Ministries
TITUS 2:1-5 IN THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION - You, however, must teach what is appropriate
to sound doctrine. 2). Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound
in faith, in love and in endurance. 3). Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live,
not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. 4). Then they can urge the
younger women to love their husbands and children, 5). to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at
home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
“I am the founder of Bishop K.J. Brown Ministries and The Pastor of Zion
Tabernacle Church. We’re located at 13155 Westheimer in Houston, Texas.
( Between Eldridge and Synott in the Wind Chimes Shopping Plaza ).
We meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 12:15pm-2pm.” - Bishop
We’re Building Winning Lives...
www.bishopkjbrown.org
We’re Building Winning Lives...
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Anthony A. AllenPresident/Apostle - (281)210-8374
Bishop Anthony A. Allen is an apostolic leader who
also serves the community at large as a businessman, en-
trepreneur, investor, author and entertainer. He is the
founder and president of Anthony Allen Ministries, a min-
istry called to serve the urban community.
In 2001 Bishop Anthony A. Allen received a word
from the Holy Spirit instructing him to create systems that
will keep and grow God’s people. Giving up his dream of
one day becoming a head coach for the NFL he set out to
pursue the call of God on his life. The first system he set
out to create evolved from the first message he preached
entitled: “Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus.” This mes-
sage which came from the book of St. Luke 9:23 lead
Bishop Anthony A. Allen to begin designing a church oper-
ation system entitled Total Control. After years of develop-
ment, his spiritual father the late Pastor Noah Newcoste
and his mother Evengelist Christine Newcoste handed
over the responsibility of carrying on their ministry, House
of Hope International Church. Once given this responsibil-
ity he was directed to implement the Total Control system.
The first instructional book entitled: “Total Control 101”
(You Are In Total Control) was released in February of
2013, and the system was launched. Total Control 101
serves as the first of a thirteen instructional book series
that ranges from you taking total control of you, to you tak-
ing total control of your community duties abroad. Now
that the book which serves as the foundation to the sys-
tem has been released, Bishop Anthony A. Allen serves
the Kingdom of God eagerly awaiting a word from the Holy
Spirit on when to release the next book from this series
along with other material associated with the system.
Beyond his ministerial duties, Bishop Anthony A. Allen
is also the owner of Allen Hip-Hop Enterprise LLC, a com-
pany aimed at gaining the attention of the urban commu-
nity at large with subsidiary companies like MBBG
Records, D.O.C FA LIFE (Urban Wear) and Bishop A En-
terprise (Production Company). He is also a licensed T.V.
Producer with the Houston Media Source, a music pro-
ducer and music artist (TPK BISHOP A) with the group
Hip-Hop Party League. His music group has been fea-
tured on several reality shows, T.V. competitions and sit-
coms. He is a former collegiate football and track athlete
for Texas A&M Commerce who gives back to the future of
athletics by serving as an assistant coach with the Main-
land Jaguars out of Galveston County. He is also the
proud husband to First Lady Matishe R. Allen and the fa-
ther of a combined family of 12 outstanding children and
grandfather to 6 blessed grandchildren.
Soon to celebrate 16 years in ministry, Bishop An-
thony A. Allen looks forward to getting involved in his pas-
sion of ministering economic growth to the masses. A
business major and licensed financial services agent,
Bishop Anthony A. Allen plans to empower people around
the globe with the knowledge of how their economy works
verses how it really should work and how to get it to work
for them. His philosophy to life is “He that owns the dark-
ness controls the darkness”.
Anthony Allen MinistriesFEATURED SPONSOR
Anthony Allen Ministries
www.anthonyallenministries.org
“The primary focus of Anthony AllenMinistries is to empower people withthe knowledge on how to achieveeconomic success within any society despite the current hardships at hand.” - Bishop A.
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