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Pol ad paid for by Jeralynn C Manor Campaign, Natalia Cruz, Treasurer
Houston Chronicle Editorial Board:
“We
recommend that voters stick with Manor.”
Judge Jeralynn Manor is Endorsed by the Houston Chronicle
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II was overjoyed when I opened up on Sunday, October 20, 2024, and turned to their “OUTLOOK” section and saw the Honorable Judge Jeralynn Manor featured on (PAGE A28) Judge Manor is up for reelection on November 5, 2024.
Judge Jeralynn Manor has wanted to be a judge since she was seven. “Jeralynn Manor, 28, defeated the Republican incumbent in 2020 and is seeking a second term,” the Houston Chronicle Editorial
Board reported in the endorsement.
Yes, Judge Jeralynn Manor defeated her Republican opponent, Sharon Hemphill, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. As a refresher, Jeralynn Manor received 837,317 votes, for 53.5% of the vote Comparatively speaking, Sharon Hemphill received 728,527 votes, for 46.5%.
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I’ve had members of my investigative team drop by Judge Mayor’s 80th Civil District Court to observe her courtroom demeanor, and she’s received high marks and praise I agree with the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board, which believes that Judge Jeralynn Manor deserves a second term.
Before facing off against Hemphill, on November 3, 2020, Judge Jeralynn Manor, in her first run for public office, unseated a fellow Democrat named Judge Larry Weiman.
As a refresher, Jeralynn Manor received 149,388 votes, for 60.4% of the vote Comparatively speaking, Judge Larry Weiman, whom many folks believed was unbeatable, only received 97,826 votes, for 39 6%
“Manor, 48, says she’s the kind of person who simply prefers to work from the court every day,” according to her endorsement in the Houston Chronicle “That availability, she says, allows her to move cases along,” she told the “EDITORIAL
“Though Aston’s experience is impressive, her work has primarily been in government We recommend that voters stick with Manor,” they said.
BOARD” in her interview.
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Judge Frederica Phillips and Judge
Jeralynn Manor Headline a Stellar Field of 2024 Judicial Recommendations
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II’m not sure why nobody’s informing the general public that there is a vast difference between “CIVIL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES” and “CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES” as all those “STOP HOUSTON MURDERS PAC” political attack advertisements continue to get aired unanswered.
It’s a political blunder to allow these negative “ATTACK POLITICAL ADS” to run on local TV, Radio, YOUTUBE, and social media platforms without anyone stepping up and defending the honorable “CIVIL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES” who are running for re-election in 2024
What we are witnessing unfold in Harris County, Texas, almost looks like a covert effort between (RINOs), people who are “Republicans in Name Only,” and their allies, who are (DINOs), which means “Democrats in Name Only,” for those of you who are unfamiliar with the terms
The honorable “CIVIL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES,” who are on the ballot this year, have nothing to do with
the crime rate in general and senseless murders in particular – which happen to be a daily occurrence
There aren’t many “CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES” on the ballot this year The County Criminal
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Court at Law Judges, who the “STOP HOUSTON MURDERS PAC” was formed to remove from local benches during the 2018 Midterm Election, won’t even be up for re-election until the 2026 Midterm Election
So, why are these “ATTACK POLITICAL ADS” gaining so much traction and support? During the 2018 Midterm Election, the ads worked and caused four African American Democrat candidates to lose.
Maybe it was a coincidence, or perhaps only “BLACK JUDICIAL CANDIDATES” running as Democrats lost because they didn’t run competitive campaigns. We may never know why “ONLY BLACK” Democrats running countywide lost back on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, but it wasn’t a coincidence by any stretch of the imagination
Ever since those nineteen African American female judges ran for office as a group called “BLACK GIRL MAGIC,” there appears to have been an underswell of people working covertly to discredit and discourage African American women from running for local judicial benches And I might
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that “OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE JUDGES” are not animals like Judge Erica Hughes was referred to in a nasty letter she received a few months ago.
Over the last few years, I’ve sent my investigators and associates into local courtrooms to judge and monitor the judicial temperament, ethics, and preparedness of local “DEMOCRATIC JUDGES,” my team has been impressed by what we’ve seen.
“A GREAT JUDGE.”
Right is right, and wrong is wrong While I agree with many of the endorsements doled out by the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board, I was puzzled by the non-endorsement of Judge Fredericka Phillips, the presiding judge for the 61st Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas
My team and I have dug and poked around, and many lawyers we’ve spoken to dispute the claim that Judge Fredericka Phillips doesn’t rule on time or follow the law – that’s nonsense
“THE 61ST CIVIL . ”
Nearly all the lawyer groups are endorsing Judge Frederica Phillips over her Republican challenger in the race for District Judge, 61st Civil District Court, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, which shouldn’t surprise anyone. Judge Fredericka Phillips is a duly qualified member of the judiciary who honors her oath of office and treats those who come before her bench with the dignity and respect they deserve.
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You have to remember that most of the “LAWYER GROUPS” who issue endorsements do so on a nonpartisan basis – meaning that their endorsements are not issued based on the political party affiliation of the potential endorsee.
For starters, I think Judge Fredericka Phillips got a raw deal when the Chronicle Editorial Board claimed she was not prompt on her rulings and did not follow the law – that’s not what we witnessed.
I find it very interesting that the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board endorsed several judges whose caseload numbers are much higher than Judge Fredericka Phillips’s caseload simply because their opponents did not attend their screenings
For the record, lawyers who practice before these judges know these ministers of justice much better than the general public. That’s why we must endeavor to give credence to their recommendations
In the matter involving Judge Fredericka Phillips, she has earned the trust, respect, and approval of nearly every credible, nonpartisan bar organization in Houston
The Houston Lawyers Association (HLA) endorsed Judge Fredericka Phillips over her challenger on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the 61st Civil District Court race
The Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston (MABAH) endorsed Judge Fredericka Phillips over her challenger on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the 61st Civil District Court race The Association of Women Attorneys (AWA) endorsed Judge Fredericka Phillips over her challenger on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the 61st Civil District Court race
BATTLE-TESTED: Along the way, the Honorable Judge Fredericka Phillips, the presiding judge for the 61st Judicial District Court, has inherited some haters because she does not play political games from the bench. Beyond that, Judge Phillips has some folks spewing inaccurate information about her because she dared to pursue her dream of becoming a judge – that’s not right
What you have to remember about Judge Fredericka Phillips is that she’s battle-tested, and the voters of Harris County, Texas, have given her their vote
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of approval several times already 2016: Back in the 2016 Democratic Party Primary, Fredericka Phillips (Democrat) sought the Democratic nomination, running against Julie Countiss (Democrat) and Dion Ramos (Democrat)
Fredericka Phillips received 60,953 votes for 38 16% of the vote; Julie Countiss received 57,463 for 35.98%, and Dion Ramos received 41,297 for 25 86% of the vote Ultimately, Fredericka Phillips went on to defeat by the slim margin of 210 votes in a May 24, 2016, runoff to secure the Democratic nomination in the 2016 Democratic Party Primary runoff election Fredericka Phillips received 13,708 votes for 50.39% of the vote, and Julie Countiss received 13,498 votes for 49 61%
ceived 737,544 votes for 47 0% of the vote, and Judge Fredericka Phillips secured her victory, receiving 831,316 votes for 53 0%
All “OPEN-MINDED” voters, regardless of political affiliation, are strongly encouraged to vote for Judge Fredericka Phillips (Democrat) over Lee Shuckart on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the race for the 61st Civil District Court, in Harris County, Texas.
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Fresh off garnering the endorsement of the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board, the Honorable Judge Jeralynn Manor, the presiding judge of the 80th Civil District Court, is humbled, grateful, and enthusiastic as God’s plan for her life unfolds.
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In the 2016 Presidential Election, Frederick Phillips (Democrat) unseated Judge Erin Lunceford (Republican) to earn the right to be called the presiding judge of the 61st Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas.
Fredericka Phillips received 651,115 votes, for 51 21% of the vote Comparatively speaking, Erin Lunceford lost because she only received 620,415 voters, for 48.79% of the vote in her losing bid for re-election.
When the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Presidential Election rolled around, former Judge Erin Lunceford decided she wanted to reclaim the 61st Civil District Court bench from Judge Fredericka Phillips
Former Judge Erin Lunceford re-
When she was seven, Jeralynn Manor dreamed of wearing a black robe one day. She didn’t run for judge because she needed a job – her practice was thriving. Nor did she seek to become a member of the judiciary because she wanted to play politics from her bench.
Nope! Judge Jeralynn Manor answered a call to service She heard a call ringing in her ear from when she was a little girl
As a testament to her determination, dedication, and obedience, Jeralynn Manor has lived her life with her calling, which is ever-present at the forefront of her consciousness
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ability to persevere over adversity is awe-inspiring and a testament to God’s faithfulness and commitment to protecting HIS children.
Before running for judge of the 80th Civil District Court, Jeralynn Manor practiced law for 20 years Did you hear what I just said? Judge Jeralynn Mayor practiced law for two decades before she decided that the time was right for her to trust God and enter the rough and tumble-world of politics
“HER EARLY LIFE.”
Jeralynn Manor was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her mother was a nurse, and her father was a career officer with the New Orleans Police Department. There, he set the bar high for his daughter
Jeralynn’s father attained numerous awards and accommodations, including various achievements, such as becoming the first African American counter-sniper for the SWAT department and the first African American diver on the dive team. The work ethic we see in Jeralynn
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Manor today is a testament to her upbringing.
Jeralynn Manor ’s “service to all mankind” mantra and dedication to her craft is admirable.
Jeralynn studied philosophy at Xavier University in New Orleans before finishing her undergraduate studies in Administration of Justice at the prestigious Texas Southern University. She went on to Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she earned the American Juris Prudence Award in Bankruptcy under the tutelage of the Honorable Justice Manual Leal of the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court and won 1st place in the Mock Trial competition
The Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston (MABAH) endorsed Judge Jeralynn Manor over her challenger on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the 80th Civil District Court race. The Association of Women Attorneys (AWA) endorsed Judge Jeralynn Manor over her challenger on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the 80th Civil District Court race.
BATTLE TESTED: When Jeralynn Manor stepped out in faith to pursue the calling on her life by becoming the “MINISTER OF JUSTICE” for the 80th Civil District Court, her ambitious quest didn’t sit well with some “PARTY BOSSES” from both sides of the aisle Nevertheless, Jeralynn pressed forward with her FAITH in God and his ability to deliver on the promise HE planted in her heart when she was only seven years old
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In 2001, Manor earned her Juris Doctorate and became a licensed attorney by the Texas Supreme Court.
As a practicing attorney for more than two decades, Jeralynn Manor worked in several areas of legal specialization. She concentrated her early career as a fee attorney for three major title companies Throughout her fee attorney and escrow practice, Manor closed and played an integral role in helping thousands of Texas achieve their dream of home ownership.
Aside from being endorsed by the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board, Judge Jeralynn Manor is also respected by nonpartisan attorney groups who know local judges much better than the general public because they interact with these judges daily.
Contrary to popular belief, Jeralynn Manor didn’t run against her fellow Democrat because he was a white male – that’s the furthest thing from the truth.
After uniquely preparing herself by practicing law for two decades before running for judge, Jeralynn Manor has always believed in herself Through many trials and adversities, Jeralynn has learned to trust and depend on GOD and leave the consequences to HIM in every area of her life.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Jeralynn Manor took a leap of FAITH, and God proved HIMSELF faithful as she garnered 149,388 votes for an astonishing 60.4% of the vote to unseat Judge
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Larry Weiman in a landslide victory
Beating a popular “DEMOCRAT JUDGE” the way Judge Jeralynn Manor did in the 2020 Democratic Party Primary didn’t sit well with some folks on both sides of the aisle and caused her to inherit some haters.
Judge Larry Weiman only received 97,826 votes, for 39 6% of the vote, and Jeralynn Manor received 149,388 votes, which surprised many but not Jeralynn.
Next up for Jeralynn Manor (Democrat) was a wealthy, well-known attorney named Sharon Hemphill (Republican), who was hungry and running a very active campaign. However, once again, GOD’S faithfulness and commitment to faithfully deliver on HIS promise gave Jeralynn victory.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Judge Jeralynn Manor received 837,317 votes, for 53.5% of the vote. Comparatively speaking, Sharon Hemphill only received 728,527 votes, for 46.5%.
As Tuesday, November 5, 2024, approaches, Judge Jeralynn Manor is confident and trusts that GOD will
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again hold to the promise HE planted in her heart when she was only seven years old
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Judge Jeralynn Manor, the presiding judge for the 61st Civil District Court, and Judge Fredericka Phillips, the presiding judge for the 80th Civil District Court, and a host of other duly-qualified “ENDORSED CIVIL JUDGE CANDIDATES” will be on your ballot.
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ATTORNEY FRANCIS
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JUDGE THORNTON
165TH
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ATTORNEY BAIN
215TH
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JUDGE PALMER
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“OUR ENDORSED” candidates in the Harris County, Texas, civil court races are listed below. We are asking our Democratic readers, Republican readers, and “INDEPENDENT THINKERS” to vote for our “ENDORSED CIVIL JUDGE CANDIDATES” and ignore those
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misleading “POLITICAL ATTACK ADS” on the premise that civil district court judges don’t have anything to do with the crime rate. And therefore, civil district court judges can’t be soft on crime – don’t be fooled.
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Kristen Hawkins
61st Civil District Court
Fredericka Phillips
80th Civil District Court
Jeralynn Manor
125th Civil District Court
Kyle Carter
127th Civil District Court
Denise Brown
129th Civil District Court
Michael Gomez
133rd Civil District Court
Nicole Perdue
151st Civil District Court
Erica Hughes
152nd Civil District Court
TaKasha Francis
164th Civil District Court
Cheryl Elliott Thornton
165th Civil District Court
Bruce Bain
215th Civil District Court
Elaine Palmer
333rd Civil District Court
Tracy D. Good
334th Civil District Court
Dawn Rogers
Early voting for the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Presidential Election will end on Friday, November 5, 2024, in Texas. We must endeavor to “EMPOWER OURSELVES” by researching candidates before going to the polls on Election Day.
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