Houston Democracy Project Primary Runoff Recommendations-Hold Them Accountable

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​Early voting for the Democratic Primary runoff begins tomorrow, 5/20. Early voting ends on 5/24 and Election Day is 5/28.

Here is where you can early vote. Be certain to check in advance as some locations are closed due to the recent bad weather.    

Here is what is on the ballot. 

Below are recommendations from the Houston Democracy Project--  

Senate District 15--Senator Molly Cook is the more likely forceful advocate for democracy in this race. She has pledged to work hard to increase November turnout for the full Democratic slate. We must hold her to her words if she prevails over Rep. Jarvis Johnson.  

State Representative 146--Lauren Ashley Simmons is an essential pick over the hateful incumbent.    

14th Court of Appeals, Place 3--Jerry Zimmerer has earned a 2nd term. 

486th District Court--Gemayel Haynes is a good person and a fine attorney. His opponent is the Chief of Staff for Kim Ogg. (Above you see Attorney Haynes.)     

Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector--Annette Ramirez is qualified for the job and has spoken clearly about working to support the full Harris County Democratic slate in 2024. I asked her on an online forum that if she wins her race, will she hold a fundraiser or take part in a block walk for the HCAD candidates between May 28 and HCAD Election Day on June 15? She said she would. We'll hold her to that.  

Constable, Precinct 5--Jerry Rodriguez is endorsed by the LGBTQ Political Caucus and labor. I trust others I've seen endorse him. 

The ecosystem of low turnout, special interest funding and frequent lack of concern for candidates other than themselves sustains elected officials---It does not, however, sustain democracy.

The closer we move to authoritarian outcomes in Texas and the nation, the more we must demand that the people we vote for at the ballot box show up in any way needed.

Elected officials must work to drive November turnout, be willing to take political and career risks & be with us on the correct side of a police line if Republicans refuse to accept election results.    

Republicans promise violence if they lose and authoritarianism if they win. Take Republicans at face value on this & be relentless in demanding Democratic elected leaders be ready for the challenges ahead.                

Please sign the Houston Democracy Project petition to make the pledge to show up for freedom in 2024 no matter what.

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