The Office of the Secretary of State does not . 430 South Capitol Street Southeast 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Houston rap royalty Bun B on returning to Rodeo for another Takeover, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen as soon as next week, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston-area pastor calls for state book ban, W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office lunch easy, Why the Texans should take Bijan Robinson with the No. [6] If you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. She grew up in Boston and studied nonfiction writing and history at Dartmouth College. Anyone who puts their name on the ballot is a serious threat. (Section 172.022, Texas Election Code). We have to make it a habit to engage our electeds in D.C., in Austin, here in Houston at county Commissioners Court, City Hall and school boards, Evbagharu said. Covering 1,778 square miles, Harris County is larger than Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City and . See much more about the facts and realities of the challenges of home ownership in the region. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Welcome!! Thats why Democrats across the country, including in Harris County, have led the fight to decriminalize marijuana. 713-802-0085. (1) electing a Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party and of the Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee to succeed Odus Evbagharu in those positions, Precinct Chairs are an integral part of the political process and I look forward to working with those who supported me and earning the trust of those who didnt, Evbagharu said. We think that the bathroom you decide to use and the person you choose to marry should be up to you, not the government. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Report: Houston ranked No. He graduated from the University of North Texas. Abbott gets behind plan to cut Texas sales taxes, - As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions, - As Gov. Please, check your inbox! If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. A precinct chair with the Harris County Democratic Party has resigned after sending an email last week criticizing local party members of Nigerian descent and questioning their loyalty. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. 3103, 83rd Leg., R.S. Aplicacin para Cita de Presidente de Recinto, View the 2022 Harris County General Election Results. Odus Evbagharu (top) was elected Sunday as the first African-American to serve as Harris County Democratic Party Chair, according to a news release. Rene Cross, senior director of the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, said she was not aware of the Harris County Democratic Party ever making a concerted effort to share resources with other local parties. Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel said both parties had been asked by Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria to keep further discussions on polling locations confidential. After college, Jaime came back home to Orangeburg to teach at his old high school, then worked to help empower disadvantaged kids to attend college. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. This political blog is also not part of the Harris County Democrats Association formed in 1953 by Mrs. Frankie Randolph and later led by Chair Woman Billie Carr. Jasper Scherer covers Texas politics and government for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. In 2013, Jaime was elected the first African American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, a position he held until 2017, when he was appointed by DNC Chair Tom Perez as an Associate Chair of the DNC. We have to do a better job of getting in there and fighting., More from Jasper Scherer: Houston OKs $8.2B capital improvement plan with initial focus on airport, water system expansions. Notice of Meeting of Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee, Aplicacin para Cita de Presidente de Recinto, View the 2022 Harris County General Election Results. He was sworn in by Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. A San Antonio native, he is a die-hard Spurs fan and avid runner. Join our Team HCDP as a Precinct Chair, volunteer to call voters, knock doors, become a fellow, or join our leadership academy. An account was already registered with this email. Washington, DC 20003. The Precinct Chair is a publicly elected party official, elected by the Democratic voters in a precinct each primary (March of even-numbered years) to a two-year term. The Harris County Democratic Party on Sunday elected Odus Evbagharu as its new chair, according to a news release. Remember when the US sterilized Black people? Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. "We may be on the brink of being able to break through and win county-wide in an off-year election," he said. As Democrats, we want a fairer system, one that gives tax cuts to hard working families and small business owners and provides us all with more public goods like efficient public transportation, healthcare for all and debt-free college. The Democratic Party believes in liberty. County and Precinct Chairs 3/1/2023 5:48:41 AM. And the last time the party took a more aggressive on policy came under Sue Schechter, Lillie Schechters mother, who chaired the party in the late 1990s and early 2000s. We define liberty by what you can do, not by what you can keep others from doing. Lillie Schechter will replace Lane Lewis, who resigned in February after about five years of service. (3) considering and acting upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting. 20162023Harris County Democratic Party, 4619 Lyons Ave ", "Harris County Democratic Party elects first African-American chair", "Odus Evbagharu, the New Chair for the Harris County Democrats, is Ready to Get to Work", "New Harris County Dem Chair Evbagharu inherits party in strong position, but threats loom", "Odus Evbagharu - A Houston Millennial Goes to Austin", "Texas Freedom Network Board of Directors", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Odus_Evbagharu&oldid=1122669404, This page was last edited on 18 November 2022, at 22:26. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. The next Harris County Democratic party chair election will be held 20 days after the summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. It was the star power of Beto that really helped turn out the vote. A native of San Francisco, he graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 with degrees in journalism and political science, and has interned for the Tampa Bay Times, Washington Post and Fortune magazine. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Abbott gets behind plan to cut Texas sales taxes, As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions, As Gov. The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. Evbagharu, who is currently serving as a Texas House of Representatives Chief of Staff, was sworn in by Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password. Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Harris County Democratic Party Chair Odus Evbagharu also disputed the GOP's assertions. The Texas Election Code requires 50% of precinct chairs to be present at the meeting to elect a new chair, so persons seeking the nomination should do everything possible to encourage all precinct chairs to participate in the meeting. If youre the party thats trying to gain power, all your emphasis is on getting those folks elected, Cross said. But when we build from the bottom up and around these coalitions that are disenfranchised, that are marginalized, that are voiceless, we all win. Evbagharu says he will also push to make a prime example is a focus on what Texans need. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. Get the top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. Khambrel Marshall, Meteorologist, "Newsmakers" Host. And were about to have one of the hottest Summers we possibly could have right here in Houston and the grid isnt fixed, he said. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. 713-802-0085. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. (Lindsay Ellis / Houston Chronicle), Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Oops! Last edited on 18 November 2022, at 22:26, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, "Congratulations to newly elected Chairman of Harris Democrats, Odus Evbagharu! Still, county Democrats hold on power is far from ironclad as the 2022 elections approach, Cross said. Dont miss out! Republicans are certainly going to go after Preisident Biden and VP Harris, so Odus is going to have to combat that continually, Cross said. Resume. Evbagharu said the partys strong position, relative to the one inherited by Schechter, means he can be more proactive in sharing resources and information with local Democratic parties in surrounding counties, some of which have made electoral gains in recent elections. We need Galveston County, we need Brazoria, we need Waller, we need Fort Bend, which is turning blue if not already blue. Florida Democrats fight to reclaim political relevance. We want to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, invest in job training and technical education and expand family leave so that you can care for a sick loved one without the fear of losing your job. Any time you put your name on the ballot, you're in contention, Evbagharu said. In Houston, Evbagharu grew up in the suburbs of Cypress and attended school in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. We will fight any and all attempts by Republicans to take us back to the injustice of the pre-ACA healthcare system. Before his election as chair, he served as the partys communications director and helped lead the partys coordinated campaign on local races in 2018. Abbott gets behind plan to cut Texas sales taxes, - As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions, - As Gov. 2023 Defender Network 12401 South Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77045 713-663-6996. The office isopen Monday, Wednesday, andFriday from 10a.m. to 4 p.m., You may call the HCDP at 713-802-0085 to confirm availability or with any questions you may have. Harris County Democratic officials slammed Mealer on Friday for announcing a challenge to the results of Nov.8, 2022, after being defeated by incumbent Democrat Judge Lina Hidalgo. The Harris CountyRepublican Party. If no candidate receives a majority vote, a runoff election will be held immediately between the two nominees receiving the largest number of votes in the first round of voting. The Harris County Democratic Party is dedicated to the ideal that everyone deserves an equal shot at life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, regardless of where they come from. The candidates are listed in the order they applied. Evbagharu will serve as party chair through Summer 2022. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. You just dont have the luxury of lobbying, necessarily, if your partys out of power.. So we should be focused on the priorities that will be directly impacting Texans lives now and not worry about appeasing a former president who caused an insurrection on January sixth. Theres a big target sitting in the White House now, which we havent had in four years. A meeting of the Steering Committee will take place via Zoom on February 28 at 6:30 PM. Candidates can be voted on only if nominated by a precinct chair at the March 19 meeting. Schechter earned 190 votes, edging out runner up Eartha Jean Johnson's 118 votes and avoiding a runoff. "It's not about me; it's for a greater good," she said, hugging her granddaughter after the results came in Sunday. In 2013, Jaime was elected the first African American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, a position he held until 2017, when he was appointed by DNC Chair Tom Perez as an Associate Chair of the DNC. The results are not encouraging. Time: 6:00 pm Location: Comal County Democratic Headquarters 1592 W. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130 The Public is invited to attend. Evbagharu attributed the Democrats underperformance in part to their reluctance to campaign in person during the coronavirus pandemic. Donate $25. Evbagharu joined Texas Rep. Jon Rosenthals team as political director in January 2018 and in November of that year became Rosenthals Chief of Staff. As Democrats, we believe that it shouldnt matter whether youre a mechanic, a cashier or a CEO - your child deserves access to a top quality public education. Only currentPrecinct Chairs may nominateand elect a Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party at the March 19, 2023 CECmeeting. He says the recent visit by former President Trump to the border with Governor Abbott was a misplaced priority. Schechter won a majority of the votes with 190 counted. *Candidates who are sustaining members are listed with an asterisk after their name. We cannot do it alone. He is the chair of the Harris County Democratic Party in Houston, Texas. And theres no doubt that part of the success in Harris County in 2018 was part of Beto (ORourke) being at the top of the ticket. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, Astros show struggles with new MLB pitch clock rules, Houston leaders delay vote on Hobby Airport concesssions contract, West Texans share apocalyptic photos of after massive dust storm, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter. He will serve as party chair through Spring 2022.Evbagharu in 2018 served as the party's communications director and candidate coordinator, the release said. Lillie Schechter is sworn in as Harris County's Democratic Party chair after a vote by precinct leaders, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Get top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. The next Harris County Democratic party chair election will be held 20 days after the summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. Lindsay Ellis covers higher education at the Houston Chronicle, where she has worked since August 2016. Now, Evbagharu is taking over a party that has taken in more than $2.2 million since the start of 2018 double the amount raised during the last comparable three-year period from 2014 to 2016 and overseen countywide sweeps in 2018 and 2020, too. Although the ACA has insured nearly 20 million more people since the law went into effect, its not enough. He joined the Chronicle in 2018 after two years at the Denton Record-Chronicle, where he covered police and county government. Evbagharu worked for the Harris County Democratic Party between 2017 and 2018, first as a Communications Fellow, then as Communications Director and Candidate Coordinator. Harris County Young Democrats president James Burnett released a statement. County Chair Sheila Gilbert PO Box 563 , Jacksonville, AL 36265 Meeting Time & Place 3rd Thursday at Headquarters 6:30 pm 812 Noble Street Website Email (256) 403-1449 Chambers County County Chair Johnnie M. Sutton AL Meeting Time & Place Contact for meeting schedule. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). The 30-year-old. This evenings vote used a ranked-choice system and was administered in accordance with the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) rules and monitored by HCDP, TDP and candidates campaign representatives. *Questions concerning this process can be addressed by calling the party office at 713-802-0085. Take it Down: teen tool to remove negative posts, Houston Reads Day sheds light on literacy crisis, Dilbert creator paying for racist remarks, How climate change can impact your finances, Nipsey Hussles convicted killer to be sentenced, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Evbagharu, the son of Nigerian parents who immigrated from there to London shortly before his birth, will be the partys first Black chair and the youngest person to fill the role. Odus Evbagharu has led the party since 2021. A Houston Chronicle reporter and photographer joined the Northeastern Trail Riders Association to document the highlights and challenges of life on the trail during the group's 108-mile journey to the 2023 Houston Harris County Democratic Party elects first African-American chair, Black trail riders head to Houston rodeo parade after grueling, joyful 6-day journey, Yainer Diaz becomes first Astros hitter to violate new MLB rules. If we don't take them as such, we're going to lose., - Task force calls for 'significant increase' in Texas teacher pay to address shortages, - Fired Uvalde ISD police chief Pete Arredondo wins dispute over less-than-honorable discharge, - Gov. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE He has also reported on local politics for both papers. We believe in a womans right to choose what happens to her own body and in her right to be paid as much as a man in the same job. 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