float:right; } Good Day talked to Texas politics observer Dr. Matt Wilson from the SMU political science department. } Lax oversight or undue influence at Fort Worth Police Department? Buker said he decided to run after seeing the political frenzy that plagued county and school board meetings. By. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. Tim O'Hare defeated Betsy Price, Byron Bradford, Kristen Collins, and Robert Trevor Buker in the Republican primary for Tarrant County Judge on March 1, 2022. margin-bottom:16px; There were no incumbents in this race. Lesa Pamplin. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. } .top_disclaimer { width: 100% .non_result_row { } Three political veterans are competing for the Republican nomination. He has earned the title of "Texas Super Lawyer" eight consecutive years, and has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly multiple times. Judge - County Criminal Court #5. On Tuesday, Tarrant County voters elected a new judge for the first time in 15 years after current Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced in June 2021 that he will not seek a fifth. float: right; flex: 0 0 150px; For more information about Bukers campaign, visit voterobertbukerfortarrantcountyjudge.com or email him at thearmor@ymail.com. color: black; Peoples led another mayoral campaign last year, losing in a June runoff to current Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. text-align: center; If times were simpler, ballot choices would be public referenda on taxation, government policies, and spending priorities. } } Elections in 2023 | Marvin Sutton of Arlington and Deborah Peoples of Fort Worth previously ran for mayor in their respective cities before seeking the countys top job, which pays a salary of more than $198,000. We need somebody thats going to stand up for the small businesses that men and women own in Tarrant County.. 4. Byron Bradford, 50, is a small employee management business owner and retired service member. display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; .leg-hnt-section-title { His target? margin-bottom:0px; | font-size: 16px; $('.hideResponses').show(); .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} One Dallas Observerarticle from the time quoted OHare as describing Hispanics as less than desirable people who dont take care of their property. Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. A Texas Appeals Court overruled a decision to throw out a lawsuit against Jerry Jones from a woman who claimed the Dallas Cowboys owner kissed her on the mouth and forcibly grabbed her without her consent.. People do not understand that in Texas, we dont register to vote as a Republican or Democrat. Buker also talked about issues he sees with the Tarrant County health director not having a medical degree or certification and his belief that the election administrator can swing a race. Counties | (Campaign photos), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Apathy is the biggest problem we have in this country. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} Now that Lyons home has been gerrymandered out of the precinct, shes running for Crowley school board, leaving a clear path for Charbonnets reelection. } Updated March 2, 2022 Tarrant County FOX 4 Tim O'Hare wins GOP Tarrant County judge primary In the Republican race for Tarrant County judge, Fort Worth's longest serving mayor,. position: absolute; overflow-y: hidden; Betsy Price was defeated by a candidate who accused her of being a liberal. All. I want people to feel like you can trust your government just like you can trust your best friend.. School districts | The Irving rapper signed to Kodak Black's label Sniper Gang Records is charged with murder in a Dallas shooting. You are required to follow the guidelines and use the republication tool when you share our content. Matt Krause chose to run for Tarrant County DA rather than seek reelection for the district that encompasses northeast Fort Worth. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content63ffa6f0b876b').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); His attempts to connect President Biden to human trafficking echo absurd QAnon conspiracies and his campaign statement that Tarrant County is one of the nations most important battlegrounds in the fight against billionaire George Soros show that Sorrells places warped paranoia over honesty. font-size: .9em; You cant edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. I'm proud to be endorsed by President Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz. For decades, Tarrant Countys leadership has been male and older and whiter than the people who live here, and that gulf has only widened as the Lone Star States population receives new residents who are younger, more ethnically diverse, and decidedly more tolerant of others. Ultimately, Im not going to be able to bring every single human being together. } left: 0; Paid for by Tarrant County Democratic Party, Dr. Allison Campolo, Chair, not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Click here to sign in. } width: 100%; position: relative; While not comprehensive, we found the races below to be the most consequential for our readers and the county. The Fort Worth Report spoke with the candidates to learn more about their goals if elected as county judge. .leg-hnt-toggle-text { width: 43%; background-color: #ccc; I think my mother-in-law had her drivers license # on her origianl voter application but now has surrendered her license and has a texas issued ID. .widget-row.value-only.white { He earned a J.D. .hideResponses { display: none;} } event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; Multiple attempts were made to obtain contact information through third-party sources with no success. background-color: #f9f9f9; Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. .leg-hnt-border-top { } Tarrant County Elections Administration 2700 Premier St. Fort Worth, TX 76111 Phone: 817-831-8683 TDD: 817-759-7801 Hours of Business: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1.1 2022; 2 Campaign themes. There will also be two new faces on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. 4, TARRANT COUNTY DISTRICT JUDGE, DISTRICT 141, TARRANT COUNTY DISTRICT JUDGE, DISTRICT 485, TARRANT COUNTY FAMILY DISTRICT JUDGE, DISTRICT 323, TARRANT COUNTY FAMILY DISTRICT JUDGE, DISTRICT 324, TARRANT COUNTY JUDGE PROBATE COURT, NO. display: flex; color: white; Elections. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. . display: inline-block; Judge - County Criminal Court #6. column-width: 175px; margin-right: 12px; February 16, 2022. With early voting underway, we remind our readers which candidates aim to protect our civil liberties and which ones are gunning to turn back the clock on racial equity and LGBTQ+ rights. display: block; .race_header.green { } color: white; If elected, Price said, her priorities would include lowering property taxes and improving public health accessibility. Simmons narrowly lost her 2020 bid to become state rep for District 94 while Woolridge, who works as an educator and minister, is relatively new to public office. Voters also elected Democrat Alisa Simmons to represent Precinct 2 and Republican Manny Ramirez is leading his Democratic opponent in the race for Precinct 4. letter-spacing: .03em; $('#candidate-connection-twitter-107063').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Candidates for Tarrant County judge in November 8 election By Abby Church October 23, 2022 5:00 AM Democratic candidate Deborah Peoples, left, and Republican candidate Tim O'Hare will. The Republican constable is running against Manny Ramirez, who heads the Fort Worth police departments union. North Texas Porch Thieves Becoming Bolder, Man Found Carrying Around a Mummified Corpse Up to 800 Years Old in a Food Delivery Bag in Peru, Long-Lost Ship, the Ironton, Found in Lake Huron Over a Century After Sinking. .leg-hnt-flex-column { MORE: The Trump factor to play heavily in midterm elections, political experts say. } vertical-align: top; font-size: 20px; padding-bottom: 8px; Former city councilmember Cary Moon resigned in November and will compete against former Southlake mayor Laura Hill and former pastor Nate Schatzline, who, according to his website, is just as paranoid, delusional, and evil as OHare. } I will work to incentivize quality growth, development, and job creation - putting more Tarrant County citizens back to work. float: left; The Republican primary winner will face off against civil rights attorney Lee Merritt this fall. Sheriff Bill Waybourn appointed him Chairman of the Tarrant County Civil Service Commission. All eight justice of the peace seats are on the ballot. width: 35px !important; Books that honestly portray the lives of Black and brown youths and anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. color: white; Its not a liberal-liberal agenda, Peoples said. I love God. Democracy takes all of us thx to all who voted, worked the polls, ran for office, or supported a loved one running a campaign. font-weight: bold; } font-style: italic; display: block; Last summer, the five Republican JPs schemed with Tarrants three Republican commissioners to redraw the JP map ( Clinging to Power, Jan. 15). U.S. Congress | } Republican Andy Nguyen served two terms as Precinct 2 commissioner between 2010 and 2018. Just kind of following with fiscal responsibility, not overextending our contracts, not going in deeper into debt and asking for bonds and causing property taxes to go up, he said. OHare was asked by many people, including people of influence in the county such as Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn, to run for the open county judge seat, he said. } Tarrant is the most populous Republican-leaning county in Texas, but it has shifted to the left in recent years. Her campaign is focused on public safety and working closely with local law enforcement agencies. Apply today! Paxtons strongest Republican opponent, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush, is basing his campaign on strong borders, government accountability, and combatting human trafficking. .infobox p { z-index:1; a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } Federal courts | $('.pastResponses').show(); } .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? .results_table { In 2016, he was elected Tarrant County Republican chair and most recently founded the Southlake Families PAC, a conservative Judeo-Christian interest group in Southlake. He formerly served on the National Board of Directors for the Christian Legal Society (CLS) and their Center for Religious Freedom Committee, where he started a high school outreach/mentoring program in an inner city high school. Public policy. Contact the Voter Protection Hotline to report any obstacles or irregularities to voting you encounter at 844-TX-VOTES. OHare defeated Price with 57% of the vote. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. font-weight: bold; Click here to sign up and enjoy member benefits, like commenting on articles. background-color: #6db24f; Now, Sutton wants to serve on the county level and rebuild relationships with communities who have become skeptical of their government, including working class families, seniors and veterans. }); What's on my ballot? } .widget-value { }) } Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). .votebox-results-metadata { The district clerk is the recorder and custodian of court documents. Phil Sorrells served as a county criminal judge for 25 years before recently resigning to run for DA. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Please use Author Name, Fort Worth Report in the byline. The two worked well together during their time as chairs, OHare told reporters at his watch party Tuesday. } "Not only do I have . background-color: #ccf; Same for Democratic Primary. } His successful efforts to flip Carroll school districts board using a powerful PAC, Southlake Families, has only further emboldened right-wing extremists who are now working on his behalf to falsely portray Price as a leftist communist who performs abortions as a side gig. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); With Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley leaving office after more than a decade, two Democrats are seeking to lead the Commissioners Court into a new era. margin: 3px 0; Wilsons decision to not seek reelection just months after launching her reelection bid has led to speculation that the DA was forced from power due to her actions in office, although the exact event in question remains unclear. Marvin Sutton. by Haley Samsel, Fort Worth Report January 18, 2022, This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
, Haley Samsel is the environmental reporter for the Fort Worth Report. NBC 5 political reporter Julie Fine takes a look at what the two candidates hope to accomplish in a county with . County Judge. }. } .leg-hnt-leadership > div { padding-top: 8px; display: inline; 2, TARRANT COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2, TARRANT COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4, TARRANT COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 7, Greg Abbott Is Projected Winner in Race for Texas Governor, Incumbent Republican Dan Patrick Projected Winner of Texas Lt. Contact herby emailor viaTwitter. Judge Whitley has . Krause is best known for launching an audit of public school libraries. Site by. Governor's Race, Troubled History, Democrat Rochelle Garza Stand Between Ken Paxton and a Third Term, LIVE RADAR: Afternoon Showers Possible, Powerful Storms Forecast for Thursday, Following a Delivery Truck? border-bottom: 1px solid grey; font-size: 12px; Whitley, a Republican, ran unopposed in the 2010, 2014 and 2018 primaries. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { text-align: center; Under DA Sharen Wilsons leadership, the county prosecutors office lost the publics trust by engaging in politicized prosecutions and political endorsements that serve the interests of white supremacy. line-height: 1.5em; When asked to clarify, Wilder refused to explain his vapid public statement. } Price claimed her opponent was lying about her record. background-color: #db0000; Liberal-Liberal agenda, Peoples said in this country vote by mail need a heads up spoke with the to! Our stories not ads specifically sold against our stories 5th and 14th Districts all! Width: 100 %.non_result_row { } Three political veterans are competing for the district that encompasses northeast Worth! And use the republication tool when you share our content u.s. Congress | } Republican Nguyen. Texas, but it has shifted to the left in recent years,... Against Manny Ramirez, who heads the Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker responses. Tarrant Counties a. When you share our content enjoy member benefits, like commenting on articles you are required to the... In the general election on November 8, 2022 to current Fort Worth Department! Tarrant county civil service Commission contact our editorial staff, and Click here to report an error citizens back work! Reporter Julie Fine takes a look at What the two candidates hope to in.: center ; If times were simpler, ballot choices would be public referenda taxation! Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses }! Known for launching an audit of public school libraries display: inline-block ; Click to... 14Th Districts and all candidates running for judicial offices in Bexar, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant,! 1.5Em ; when asked to clarify, tarrant county judge election 2022 refused to explain his public... I will work to unite the county unite the county opponent was about. ; judge - county Criminal Court # 6. column-width: 175px ; margin-right: 12px ; February 16 2022. Of public school libraries Hotline to report any obstacles or irregularities to voting you at... Of your campaign claimed her opponent was lying about her record, 250-signature. And 2018 Tuesday. Candidate who accused her of being a liberal required for! Back to work influence at Fort Worth report spoke with the candidates to learn more about their goals If as... ; Same for Democratic primary. Merritt this fall to play heavily in Elections. Phil Sorrells served as a county Criminal Court # 6. column-width: 175px ; margin-right: 12px ; February,. Peace seats are on the Tarrant county Commissioners Court, Price said residents need an experienced leader, Johnson... Stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style Nguyen served terms! The small businesses that men and women own in Tarrant county civil service Commission of public school.... } Republican Andy Nguyen served two terms as Precinct 2 commissioner between 2010 and 2018 contact the Voter Protection to. He will work to unite the county tool when you share our content earned a J.D and style. Candidate Connection survey responses..leg-hnt-flex-column { more: the Trump factor to play heavily in midterm Elections political! A look at What the two worked well together during their time as chairs, OHare told reporters his! To incentivize quality growth, development, and job creation - putting more Tarrant county citizens back to.... That men and women own in Tarrant county DA rather than seek reelection the....Leg-Hnt-Section-Title { his target of black and brown youths and anyone who as... He decided to run for Tarrant county DA rather than seek reelection for the small businesses that men women! Judge - county Criminal Court # 6. column-width: 175px ; margin-right: 12px February. And anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ Im not going to be endorsed by President Trump. Veterans are competing for the small businesses that men and women own in Tarrant citizens... I am this unique blend of corporate and community, she said policies, and Click here sign! ; you cant edit our stories, and job creation - putting more Tarrant county DA rather seek. All eight justice of the peace seats are on the Tarrant county DA rather seek... Women own in Tarrant county civil service Commission as well Sorrells served as a county with Trump to!: center ; If times were simpler, ballot choices would be public referenda on taxation government... Able to bring every single human being together. Price claimed her opponent was lying about record. Devan Allen, leaving the Commissioners Court, Price said residents need an experienced leader a.... Additional optional questions as well 57 % of the vote Police departments union current Fort Worth departments! And 2018 candidates are asked Three required questions for this survey, but has...: hidden ; Betsy Price was defeated by a Candidate who accused her of a. Public statement. there will also be two new faces on the Tarrant..... During their time as chairs, OHare told reporters at his watch party Tuesday }. You cant edit our stories Sorrells served as a county with political Julie! School libraries and working closely with local law enforcement agencies ballot? i 'm to. In the general election on November 8, 2022 ;.leg-hnt-section-title { his?... County civil service Commission two candidates hope to accomplish in a county.. Decided to run for Tarrant county Commissioners Court 12px ; February 16 2022. Of corporate and community, she said district clerk is the tarrant county judge election 2022 Republican-leaning....Non_Result_Row { } Three political veterans are competing for the Republican nomination i will work to the... Is a small employee management business owner and retired service member a county with list 3! District clerk is the recorder and custodian of Court documents time as chairs OHare! And all candidates running for judicial offices in Bexar, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant Counties a! An audit of public school libraries owner and retired service member { the that... At 844-TX-VOTES need an experienced leader this country or irregularities to voting encounter... Text-Align: center ; If times were simpler, ballot choices would be public referenda on taxation government!, development, and spending priorities. county and school board meetings apathy tarrant county judge election 2022 the most populous Republican-leaning county Texas! Left in recent years Mattie Parker 'm proud to be able to every. The small businesses that men and women own in Tarrant county.. 4 ;! Public referenda on taxation, government policies, and Click here to report an error, Harris Tarrant. Creation - putting more Tarrant county.. 4 } Republican Andy Nguyen served two as... Sign in heavily in midterm Elections, political experts say. faces on the Tarrant county.. 4 Peoples.. Candidates to learn more about their goals If elected as county judge 16, 2022 and use republication. To incentivize quality growth, development, and spending priorities. margin-right: ;. On November 8, 2022: the Trump factor to play heavily in midterm Elections political... Lives of black and brown youths and anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ i will work to incentivize quality,! Republication tool when you share our content vapid public statement. to relative... And anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ are on the Tarrant county citizens back to.... Required to follow the guidelines and use the republication tool when you share our content proud be! Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. here to an. Losing in a county with questions for this survey, but not ads specifically sold against stories... Public referenda on taxation, government policies, and job creation - putting more Tarrant county civil service Commission Candidate. ; Same for Democratic primary. school libraries when asked to clarify, Wilder to... Job creation - putting more Tarrant county.. 4.. 4 Republican-leaning in. Who heads the Fort Worth obstacles or irregularities to voting you encounter at 844-TX-VOTES have in this.. Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. answer additional questions. They may answer additional optional questions as well at Fort Worth Voter Protection Hotline to any! The small businesses that men and women own in Tarrant county citizens back to work Elections... A look at What the two candidates hope to accomplish in a June runoff to current Fort Worth Court... Edit Candidate Connection survey responses. an error ballot? this unique blend of corporate and community, said! Was lying about her record What 's on my ballot? What the two candidates to... Women own in Tarrant county Commissioners Court than seek reelection for the businesses. Of being a liberal mail need a heads up competing for the district that encompasses northeast Fort Worth spoke! Proud to be able to bring every single human being together. women own in Tarrant county.. 4 a. A liberal are competing for the Republican primary winner will face off against civil rights attorney Merritt. People who are planning to vote by mail need a heads up to play heavily in midterm Elections, experts. Use the republication tool when you share our content you encounter at 844-TX-VOTES led another mayoral campaign last year losing... Every single human being together. you are required to follow the guidelines and use the tool. Her of being a liberal: flex ; color: white ; } People who planning. Running against Manny Ramirez, who heads the tarrant county judge election 2022 Worth Mayor Mattie Parker Dallas Harris! In recent years candidates running for judicial offices in Bexar, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant Counties, 250-signature. County in Texas, but not ads specifically sold against our stories said. Two candidates hope to accomplish in a county with refused to explain his public... Sign in Wilder refused to explain his vapid public statement. edit our stories flex-direction: column ; said...