EARLY VOTING PERIOD: MAY 16TH-20TH ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
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DEMOCRAT FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 139
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016 DEMOCRATIC RUNOFF
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I want to personally thank: Kimberly Willis (Democrat - P.8), Judge Elaine Palmer (Democrat P.31), Judge Hilary Green (Democrat - P.6), Eric William Carter (Democrat P.19), Judge John Schmude (Republican - P.17), Judge Loyd Wright (Republican P.21), Judge Clyde Leuchtag (Republican P.32), Kendall L. Baker (Republican P.24), Matt Murphy (Republican P.13), and Bruce Bain (Republican P.26), for valuing us and the community we’re building. Aubrey R. Taylor President & Chief Executive Officer Aubrey R. Taylor Communications 957 NASA Parkway #251 Houston, Texas 77058-3039 Email: aubreyrtaylor@gmail.com Blog: aubreyrtaylor.blogspot.com Blog: groundgamemagazine.blogspot.com Phone: 832.212.8735 I Cell: 281.788.3033
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Tues., May 24, 2016 Democratic Primary Runoff
State Rep. Garnet Coleman Endorses Kimberly Willis for House District 139
About Garnet
GARNET: “I believe Kimberly Willis is the best choice for State Representative of District 139. She reflects the values of District 139; spiritual, hard working, and confident. She has gained experience with state policy as a policy analyst for the progressive Legislative Study Group caucus. We will miss her predecessor arguing for the people on the House floor. The people of District 139 have to choose a new representative. I recommend Kimberly Willis.�
Garnet F. Coleman has served the people of District 147 in the Texas House of Representatives continuously since 1991. Throughout his years of service, Representative Coleman has earned a reputation as a diligent leader in the areas of health care, economic development and education. He is currently the Senior ranking member of the Public Health Committee as well as the Chairman of the County Affairs Committee. Representative Coleman also serves as a member of the Select Committee on Mental Health. Paid for by the Kimberly Willis
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Campaign, Treasurer Michael Willis
ON MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL TAKE PLACE IN CLEVELAND
The 2016 Republican National Convention is scheduled to be held from Monday, July 18, 2016 through Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Keep in mind that the RepubliTRUMP can Party has 2,472 delegates to the Republican National Convention. To win the nomination a candidate needs to earn a simple majority comprising of 1,237 or more delegates. On the Republican side, Donald Trump is leading the race to garner the Republican nomination for President of the United States.
Reince Priebus
Chairman of the Republican National Committee
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ON MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016 THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL TAKE PLACE IN PHILADELPHIA
The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be held from Monday, July 25, 2016 through Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Keep CLINTON in mind that the Democratic Party has 4,764 delegates to the Democratic National Convention. To win the nomination a candidate needs to earn a simple majority comprising of 2,383 or more delegates. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is leading the race to earn the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schults Democratic National Committee Chair
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TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016 RUNOFF
HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 1 - DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RUNOFF
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Hilary H. Green and Cheryl Elliott Thornton to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. *No Republican chose to run for this seat. So, the winner of the runoff between Hilary H. Green and Cheryl Elliott Thornton will be elected on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
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Dear Precinct 7 Voter:
My mom has served as your Justice of the Peace for 9 years and she loves making a positive differnence. Please re-elect her so that she can continue to make a difference in our community.
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TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016 RUNOFF ELECTION FOR – HOUSE DISTRICT 139
On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Democrat Kimberly Willis will be seeking to secure her place in history. A victory by Willis over her Democratic rival Jarvis Johnson would make Willis the first woman to ever represent House District 139 in the Texas House of Representatives. Willis is asking for all House District 139 voters to help her make history by turning out to vote for her in the Democratic Party runoff election. She led all vote-getters back on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Democratic Party Primary with 3,919 votes (32.14%) and must now face off against (second place finisher) fellow Democrat Jarvis Johnson who finished with 3,483 votes (28.56%) in a “WINNER-TAKE-ALL-SHOWDOWN”. The winner of the runoff between Willis and Johnson will become the next State Representative for House District 139 – because “NO” Republican will be opposing the Democratic nominee on the November ballot.
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Endorsed by: Baptist Ministers Association
of Houston & Vicinity Paid for by the Kimberly Willis Campaign, Treasurer Michael Willis
Kimberly Willis
LET’S ELECT THE BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO VALUE “US”
I would like to personally take this moment to thank Kimberly Willis (Democrat), Judge Elaine Palmer (Democrat), Judge Hilary Green (Democrat), Eric William Carter (Democrat), Judge John Schmude (Republican), Judge Loyd Wright (Republican), Judge Clyde Leuchtag (Republican), Kendall L. Baker (Republican), Matt Murphy (Republican), and Bruce Bain (Republican) for finding value in supporting our “NON-PARTISAN” effort to inform, empower, engage and implore “ALL” Harris County voters to actively participate in the process of electing those who govern our nation on the local, state and federal levels.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
The next key “ELECTION DATE” for Harris County is Tuesday, May 24, 2016, when the “DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFFS” and “REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFFS” will be taking place. Early voting will begin on Monday, May 16, 2016 and end on Friday, May 20, 2016.
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Tues., May 24, 2016 Democratic Primary Runoff
BUILDING A BETTER TODAY!
VOTE FOR KIMBERLY WILLIS. Ms. Willis is pictured above with Ms. Julie who is 99 years old and Ms. Glenda. Paid for by the Kimberly Willis Campaign, Treasurer Michael Willis
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 18
The (REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for United States Representative, District 18 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Reggie Gonzales and Lori Bartley to determine which candidate will represent the Republican Party in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election against Democratic incumbent, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
The (REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Railroad Commissioner will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Gary Gates and Wayne Christian to decide who will represent the Republican Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. There’s also a (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Railroad Commissioner between Grady Yarbrough and Cody Garrett to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. Mark A. Miller is a Libertarian candidate who will be on the ballot this fall.
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“CHOOSING THE RIGHT LEADER IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT BLACK & WHITE... ...IT TAKES THE HOLISTIC DECISION OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY!”
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 2
The (REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Mary Lou Keel and Ray Wheless to decide who will represent the Republican Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. The winner of this runoff must then face off against Judge Lawrence “Larry” Meyers who will be representing the Democratic Party in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 in the November General Election this fall. Mark Ash and Quanah Parker are both Libertarian candidates who will also appear on the ballot for this race in the fall.
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 5
The (REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Sid Harle and Scott Walker to determine who will represent the Republican Party in November. The winner of this runoff will be facing foff against Democrat Betsy Johnson and Libertarian William Bryan Strange on November 8, 2016.
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“I value the vote of every Harris County voter.”
- STATE REP. SENFRONIA THOMPSON (HD-141)
State Representative Senfronia Thompson Your local Texas State Representative for HD-141 Senfronia Thompson is ready to hear from you.
If you need to contact us about a specific issue that Senfronia Thompson’s office is known to be involved with, please call the Austin or District Office.
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THE RUNOFF RACE FOR MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT 6
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Member, State Board of Education, District 6 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Jasmine Jenkins and R. Dakota Carter. The winner of this runoff must then face off against Republican incumbent Donna Bahorich on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Whitney Bilyeu is a Libertarian candidate who will also appear on the ballot for this race in the fall.
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 128
The (REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for State Representative, District 128 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Briscoe Cain and Wayne Smith to decide who will represent the Republican Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. Early voting for this runoff race will begin on Monday, May 16, 2016 and end on Friday, May 20, 2016.*No Democrat chose to run for this seat. So, the winner of the runoff between Cain and State Rep. Smith will face off against Libertarian Ken Lowder on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
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THE RUNOFF RACE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 139
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for State Representative, District 139 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Kimberly Willis and Jarvis D. Johnson to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. *No Republican chose to run for this seat. So, the winner of the runoff between Kimberly Willis and Jarvis Johnson will be elected on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. *Kimberly Willis is asking for your vote in this race.
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR DISTRICT JUDGE, 11TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for District Judge, 11th Judicial District will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Kristen Hawkins and Rabeea Collier to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. Early voting for this runoff race will begin on Monday, May 16, 2016 and end on Friday, May 20, 2016.The winner of the runoff must then face off against Republican Kevin Fulton on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
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ERIC WILLIAM CARTER IS ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016 IN THE RACE FOR HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR PRECINCT 1, PLACE 1
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THE RUNOFF RACE FOR DISTRICT JUDGE, 61ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for District Judge, 61st Judicial District will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Julie Countiss and Fredericka Phillips to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. The winner of this runoff must then face off against Republican incumbent, Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford in the fall.
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR DISTRICT JUDGE, 215TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for District Judge, 215th Judicial District will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Judge Elaine Palmer and JoAnn Storey to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. Early voting for this runoff race will begin on Monday, May 16, 2016 and end on Friday, May 20, 2016.Judge Palmer is the incumbent in this race. The winner of this runoff must then face off against Republican Fred Shuchart in the fall.
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FREEDOM...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Judge Wright
Gov. Greg Abbott
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to earn your trust and support as Judge of Harris County Probate Court No. 1” -- JUDGE LOYD WRIGHT
LOYD WRIGHT
-JUDGE HARRIS COUNTY PROBATE COURT #1
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THE RUNOFF RACE FOR HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Harris County Sheriff will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Ed Gonzalez and Jerome Moore to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. The winner of this runoff must then face off against Republican incumbent, Sheriff Ron Hickman in the fall.
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR PRECINCT 1, PLACE 1
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Eric William Carter and Tanya MakanyRivera. Early voting for this runoff race will begin on Monday, May 16, 2016 and end on Friday, May 20, 2016.The winner of the runoff must then face off against Republican SaraJane Milligan in the fall. The incumbent in this race (Democratic Judge Dale Gorczynski) did not run for re-election back in the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Democratic Primary.
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THE RUNOFF RACE FOR HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR PRECINCT 7, PLACE 1
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Judge Hilary H. Green and Cheryl Elliott Thornton to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. *No Republican chose to run for this seat. So, the winner of the runoff between Judge Hilary H. Green and Cheryl Elliott Thornton will win this seat. Judge Hilary Green is the incumbent in this race.
THE RUNOFF RACE FOR HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 3
The (DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY RUNOFF) for Harris County Constable, Precinct 3 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 between Sherman Eagleton and Michel Pappillion to decide who will represent the Democratic Party on the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. The winner of this runoff must then face off against Republican Dan Webb in the fall.
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“I value the vote of every Harris County voter.” - KENDALL L. BAKER
A FEW KEY ENDORSEMENTS
DR. STEVEN HOTZE I BISHOP WRIGHT I JARED WOODFILL I BILL CALHOUN
Dr. Steve Hotze is the CEO of Campaign for Houston. He is responsible for helping to defeat the dangerous HERO Ordinance. Bishop Anthony Wright is currently the Jurisdictional Prelate for Family Life International Fellowship. He’s also a valued team member. Attorney Jared Woodfill is the Former Chairman of the Harris County Republican Party. He is also responsible for helping to defeat the dangerously written HERO Ordinance. Bill Calhoun is a noted African American Conservative and Chairman of Texas Federation for Republican Outreach has endorsed Kendall L. Baker in the race for State Representative for House District 137.
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Tues., Nov. 8, 2016
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closing thoughts... Kimberly Willis is Leaving “NO�person behind Senior Citizens are an integral part of our community. They are the pillars that remind us that the struggles of yesterday have paved a bridge of opportunity for us all. They are the ones that stood up for justice and equality for many of us to share in the slice of the American dream. Texas House District 139 has many issues but one issue in particular deeply touches my heart as well as the hearts of many in our community and that is preserving the livelihood of our senior citizens. Today, one in three older adults is economically vulnerable, and three in four cope with multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis. The economic recession has hit these seniors hard, and a lifetime of work has turned into a daily struggle to stay healthy and
make ends meet. Every day can be a challenge to pay for medical expenses, utility bills, food, housing, and transportation. Should you honor me with your vote in the May 24th run-off election, I have a solid plan to address the needs of our older adults. A plan that will take our current programs and strengthen them. From making information more accessible to ensuring funds are appropriated for services that promote independent living so our seniors can age in place. Working with other partnerships, we can weatherize and revitalize homes that have become unsafe. Budget friendly programs are available through grants and under-writing projects that will help our senior adults not only stay in their homes but provide caregiver services to ensure that their medical, legal and daily routine needs are met. Yes, I will not just talk about the issues but will walk the walk necessary to ensure that no one is left behind. Maya Angelou said it best “I come as one, but stand as ten thousand�. With me in office your voices will never be silenced. You can count on me to fight for the services and programs our senior adults need to have a quality of life they deserve. --------------------------------------------------
For more info about Kimberly Willis,
visit www.willisfortexas.com
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God will indeed prosper what He has in mind for us if we yield our mind, body, spirit, soul, and resources to His will and purpose for us individually and corporately. So let’s shake them haters off and listen to the spirit of God as He orders our steps and imparts into us ”ALL” the wisdom, discernment, favor and grace we need to change lives and claim more territory for the KINGDOM with a more potent GROUND-GAME.
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