EARLY VOTING PERIOD: MAY 16TH-20TH ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
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Simpson Paul
for HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN CHAIR
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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
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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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PAUL SIMPSON IS THE RIGHT CHOICE!
About Paul Simpson
A lawyer and engineer by profession, Paul's lifelong passion has been conservative political activism. A pro-life conservative, Paul has been a Republican political leader since he was in high school. Growing up in and near New Orleans, Paul joined the Louisiana Teen-Age Republicans at age thirteen, and was elected state chair by the time he was sixteen. After being named National Outstanding Teen-Age Republican, Paul came to Hous-
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ton to attend Rice University, where he was active in student government and chaired the Young Republicans. Paul’s summer jobs (besides construction and offshore oil field work) included working for a national conservative organization in recruiting and mobilizing young people for conservative
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Paul and his wife Kathy have been married over 30 years and have two children. Republican congressional campaigns in Michigan and Iowa. After graduating from Rice with degrees in history and engineering, Paul went to work as an engineer in the oil industry. He designed and oversaw drilling and producing wells in different areas of the
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country and offshore, supervised engineering teams, and managed multi-million-dollar projects constructing and installing onshore and offshore platforms, facilities, and pipelines. While working full-time in the oil and gas business, Paul put himself through law school at night, graduating with honors from the University of Houston law school. A licensed engineer and patent lawyer, Paul’s law practice primarily involves oil and gas disputes and transactions. He has been a partner with the law firm of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore since 2001. Paul is a lector at the 4,000-family St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, where he was formerly president of the Pastoral Council and Committee Chair of the Boy Scout Troop. He also served as president of St. Catherine’s Montessori School, overseeing a multi-million-dollar capital campaign, and served for four years on the board of Incarnate Word Academy in downtown Houston. Paul and his wife Kathy, married over 30 years, have a son and a daughter, who are both Houston natives, graduates of Franciscan University, and proud Republicans!
Reelect Paul Simpson to continue to grow, build, and strengthen our Party!
Paul Simpson has revitalized the Harris County GOP and defended our conservative principles by...
Growing the Party:
• Identified over 87,147 new Republicans. • Broadened the reach of the Republi-
can Party through more sustained involvement with community organizations, recruiting more volunteer engagement activists, increasing funding, and appointing volunteer engagement directors for various communities. In 2015-2016, the Harris County Republican Party sponsored or participated in over 30 events in Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish, and other communities, actively engaging and recruiting hundreds of citizens from those communities to be involved with the County Party. • Expanded programs to recruit and train future leaders and activists for our Party, including active engagement in Houston-area high schools and colleges. • Instituted the Harris County Leadership Council – a seven-month program offering an insider’s guide to the political world – that graduated its first class of 20 students in 2016. This program is for young leaders
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under the age of 35, and was designed by our Young Leadership Development Committee, a group of over 25 young people Simpson appointed to help build young leaders for the Harris County Republican Party.
Building and Equipping Our Army:
• Recruited over 160 new Precinct Chairs. • Pioneered and implemented cuttingedge, state-of-the-art technology and voter data for grassroots to organize teams and to contact voters year-round. • Increased volunteer and staff training operations with in-person, remote, and online programs year-round, across Harris County.
Strengthening our Finances and Operations:
• Moved to a new, larger central headquarters, opened offices around the County, and expanded full-time staff with field organizers in every office to recruit & train year-round. • Raised over $3.1 million from over 1,250 donors. • Conducted the first outside audit in 20 years.
Winning Elections:
• Modernized and expanded election operations to achieve a unified, grassrootsbased campaign in 2014, electing all countywide Republican candidates for the first time since 2006 and winning every
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countywide vote for the first time in a decade. • Provided primary ground operation to defeat Houston Mayor Parker’s HERO ordinance in November 2015, knocking on over 36,000 doors and making over 120,000 phone calls as part of successful and broad coalition effort. • Waged a full-scale campaign as part of coalition in December 2015 runoff election for mayor of Democrat-controlled Houston, fighting Democrats to a virtual draw in Harris County. • Contacted voters via over 1.1 million volunteer phone calls and knocking on over 115,000 doors in 2014 & 2015.
Harris County is a political battleground Republicans need to win.
Reelect Paul Simpson County Chair in the Tues., May 24, 2016 runoff election to continue to grow, build, and strengthen the Harris County GOP! *Paid for by Paul Simpson for **Harris County Republican Party Chair Campaign, **John O’Neill, Treasurer*.
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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), Bruce Bain (Republican), and Paul Simpson (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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“CHOOSING THE RIGHT LEADER IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT BLACK & WHITE... ...IT TAKES THE HOLISTIC DECISION OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY!”
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 be on the ballot this fall.
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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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FREEDOM...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
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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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“I value the vote of every Harris County voter.”
- STATE REP. SENFRONIA THOMPSON (HD-141)
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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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Tues., May 24, 2016 Democratic Primary Runoff
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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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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 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.
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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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