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March 5 Primary Candidates
Here is the list of candidates in the Calhoun County Primary, in ballot order, from the Texas Secretary of State website.
Ballot Order for March Primary for Democrats & Republicans Candidate Listing Information
2024 Primary Runoff Elections (to see who won their races and by how much)
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6
Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8
Democrats
Republicans
Federal
Presidential
Primary Candidate
Dean Phillips
is an American businessman, politician, Congressman from Minnesota CD-3.
Decided to torch his career to run for POTUS against Biden.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Armando "Mando" Perez-Serrato
Spoiler candidate who once ran for Governor of California in 2022. Nothing else known for him.
Email:
Primary Candidate
David Stuckenberg
" 20.5 years of experience as a special operations officer and national security strategist."
Email:
Primary Candidate
Star Locke
Spoiler candidate who once ran for Governor of Texas in 2022. Nothing else is known besides frequently running for some sort of office.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Cenk Uygur
Spoiler candidate who co-creator of The Young Turks. Claims to be a progressive liberal but is a bigot. Previously ran for California Congressional District 25 special election and regular election in 2020.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Asa Hutchinson
Was the governor of Arkansas from 2015 to 2023. Dropped out.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Nikki Haley
Was the U.N. Ambassador in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2018.
Email:
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Our President.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Frankie Lozada
Spoiler candidate.
Primary Candidate
Ron DeSantis
Currently governor of Florida who is in competition with Greg Abbott to see who can destroy their state more. Dropped out.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Donald J. Trump
Insurrectionist, career criminal, leader of criminal organization Trump Inc, proven in court to have raped E. Jean Carrol. Currently has 91 indictments, including felonies including involving national security and threats to our nation.
Atheist but leader of QAnon cult.
Owes over HALF A BILLION in fees to State of New York and E. Jean Carrol.
Will be on trial March 25 for New York 2016 election interfering crimes.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Gabriel A. Cornejo
Spoiler candidate. entrepreneur from Nevada.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Marianne Williamson
Spoiler candidate who previously ran for POTUS in 2022. Dropped out.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Chris Christie
Former governor of New Jersey. Dropped out. Anti-Trump.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Ryan L. Binkley
An American pastor, businessman and politician.
Email:
U.S. Senator
Primary Candidate
Meri Gomez
Accountant. Lobbyist. Nothing else really known about her.
Emails:
Primary Candidate
Roland Gutierrez
Texas State Senator for Uvalde (District 19). Gun safety is his crusade.
One of the leading candidates for the Dem Nomination.
Houston Chronicle voters guide
Email:
team@rolandfortexas.com info@rolandfortexas.com
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
Ted Cruz
Supporter of insurrectionist Donald J. Trump. It is unknown but theorized he was considerably involved in J6. More of a podcaster than a Senator. Rarely helps Texans.
Primary Candidate
R. E. (Rufus) Lopez
Business owner. Formerly ran for Land Commissioner in 2022.
Primary Candidate
Heli Rodriguez Prillman
Tech entrepreneur.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Holland "Redd" Gibson
No known information.
Email:
Primary Candidate
A. Robert Hassan
Egyptian American. Works in real estate. Professional soccer coach? Previously ran for Harris County Judge in 2022. Previously ran for Senate in Minnesota. Previously ran for Texas State Senate District 17 in 2018. Previously ran unopposed in Harris County Court in Dem Primary (withdrew before general election (why? He might have won)) in 2014. Previously ran for Harris County Court in 2008. Spoiler candidate? Grifter?
Email:
Primary Candidate
Mark Gonzalez
Was the Nueces County District Attorney in Texas.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Carl Oscar Sherman
A member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 109.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Colin Allred
A member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 32nd Congressional District.
One of the leading candidates for the nomination.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Steven J. Keough
An incredibly storied life and career.
Spoke to us in Sept 2023 see video.
Email:
Congressional District 27
Primary Candidate
Tanya Lloyd
First grade teacher running for Congress to make a difference. Former Republican.
Statement from Tanya Lloyd's campaign:
"I'm a wife, mom and public school teacher who wants to create positive changes in District 27. I'm running to strengthen public education, codify Roe vs Wade and help Congress focus on the importance of working for the people."
Endorsements from Corpus Christi Letter Carrier Union, Mothers For Democracy, & CODA (Coalition of Democratic Allies).
Spoke to us February 2024 see video:
LWV Corpus Christi voter guide (page 5)
Email:
Primary Candidate
Anthony (A.J.) Tristan
Previously ran for Congress in 2022.
Has spoken to us a few times. Videos:
LWV Corpus Christi voter guide (page 5)
Email:
howdy@tristanforcongress.com
Primary Candidate
Scott Mandel
Career in law enforcement. Wants to close the border, limit immigration, repeal our ACA healthcare system, and other far right policies.
Port Lavaca Wave article on Republican Forum
LWV Corpus Christi voter guide (page 4)
Email:
Primary Candidate
Chris Mapp
Our local QAnon MAGA ride or die for Trump guy. Previously ran for Congress in 2022, 2018. Previously ran for Senate in 2014.
Port Lavaca Wave article on Republican Forum
LWV Corpus Christi voter guide (page 5)
Email:
Primary Candidate
Luis A. Espindola
Religious conservative who think Democrats are not moral. Claims to be a centrist is more of aright-wing libertarian.
Port Lavaca Wave article on Republican Forum
Email:
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
Michael Cloud
Our current Congressman who does absolutely nothing to help us besides the bare minimum if that. Recall, he voted against the IRA, the PACT ACT, tries to repeal the ACA, and supports insurrectionist Trump.
Port Lavaca Wave article on Republican Forum
(as always sent a surrogate)
LWV Corpus Christi voter guide
(page 4)
State
Railroad Commissioner
Primary Candidate
Katherine Culbert
Extensive career in oil and gas industry. Doesn't seem to support renewable energy.
Former Republican?
Email:
Primary Candidate
Bill Burch
Energy consultant. Environmentalist. Very upset about what is going on in Crane County. More here.
Written statement from Bill Burch's campaign:
"Bill Burch, a 3rd generation driller and globally recognized expert in the Oil & Gas industry, is running for the Texas Railroad Commission to bring reform in safety, environmental stewardship, transparency, and integrity to the worst run agency in Texas.
With a forward-looking vision and a deep-rooted dedication to advancing the industry, Bill Burch stands ready to lead the Texas Railroad Commission into a future marked by innovation, sustainability, and progress. His candidacy represents not just a choice but a commitment to a brighter, greener, and safer energy landscape for Texas and beyond."
Email:
Primary Candidate
James "Jim" Matlock
Former Marine. Has spent 18 years in the oil and gas industry. Supports clean water. Wants to fix the grid. Wants to fix waste in the industry. Environmentalist?
Email:
Primary Candidate
Corey Howell
A Houston-based public finance investment banker.
Primary Candidate
Primary Candidate
Petra Reyes
Work experience in the oil and gas industry.
State Judicial
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2
Primary Candidate
Dasean Jones
A judge of the Texas 180th District Court (Harris county area) and a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Randy Sarosdy
Texas Justice Court Training Center.
Spoke to us in October 2023. See video.
Email:
rsarosdy@sarosdylaw.com
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
Jimmy Blacklock
Ruled that Kate Cox should die before getting an abortion.
Texas Tribune Directory of State Officials
Email:
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4
Primary Candidate
Christine Vinh Weems
A judge of the Texas 281st District Court (Harris county area).
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
John Devine
Ruled that Kate Cox should die before getting an abortion.
Primary Candidate
Brian Walker
A judge for Place 7 of the Texas Second District Court of Appeals.
Texas Courts official website Campaign Website
Email:
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6
Primary Candidate
Joe Pool
An attorney in civil and criminal law, running a real estate and an energy business, and serving as general counsel for the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
A judge for Place 3 of the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals.
Campaign Website
Email:
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
Jane Bland
Ruled that Kate Cox should die before getting an abortion.
Texas Tribune Directory of State Officials
Email:
Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals
Primary Candidate
Holly Taylor
Assistant District Attorney
Travis County District Attorney's Office.
Email:
Primary Candidate
David J. Schenck
Was a judge for Place 7 of the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals. Previously ran for Texas Supreme Court Place 9 in 2022. Currently a working attorney for
Dykema Gossett PLLC.
Email:
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7
Primary Candidate
Nancy Mulder
A judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 6 in Texas.
Primary Candidate
Gina Parker
General Manager: Dental Creations Attorney: Gina Parker, Attorney at Law. Dye in the wool Trumplican. NRA affiliated. Previously was a high ranking officer (Treasurer) for Republican Party of Texas. Currently a criminal defense lawyer. Affiliated with Ken Paxton. "Texans for Responsible Judges, a PAC run by allies of Attorney General Ken Paxton, is supporting her as they aim to overthrow incumbents that Paxton has criticized for issuing a 2021 opinion that stripped his office of the ability to unilaterally prosecute election crimes."
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8
Primary Candidate
Chika Anyiam
A judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 7 in Texas.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Lee Finley
Managing Partner at Finley & Associates PC.
CAREER CRIMINAL KEN PAXTON endorses him. Formerly ran for Collin County Judge in 2022.
Email:
gleefinley@gmail.com
Regional
State Representative, District 43
Primary Candidate
Mariana Casarez
College student wanting to make a change in our area.
Email:
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
J. M. Lozano
Our current State Representative. Doesn't really help us, well women and queer people. He doesn't even list our county on his campaign website. He also repents for voting to impeach Paxton and apologized for it (coward). He also seems to be neutral on vouchers (has voted for and against vouchers and teachers.
Regional Judicial
Chief Justice, 13th Court of Appeals
Primary Candidate
Gina Benavides
A judge for Place 5 of the Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Jaime Tijerina
A judge for Place 4 of the Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals.
Tijerina was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to succeed Rudy Delgado (D) on the bench of the Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals. He previously ran for Place 4 judge in 2018, but he lost to Rudy Delgado in the general election.
Email:
Justice, 13th of Court of Appeals, Place 2
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
Nora Longoria
Email:
Primary Candidate
Jenny Cron
Lawyer. Used to work in Kleberg and Nueces County attorney offices.
Currently Senior Attorney
Porter Rogers Dahlman & Gordon, P.C.
Email:
Justice, 13th of Court of Appeals, Place 4
Primary Candidate
Joe Martinez
His name is Jose but the ballot has him as Joe.
Practicing lawyer.
MYRGV.com article on him entering the race
Email:
Primary Candidate
Ysmael D. Fonseca
Judge, 476th District Court.
Previously ran for 13th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 in 2022.
Email:
Justice, 13th Court of Appeals, Place 5
Primary Candidate
Regi Compian Richardson
Her name is Regina but it has it as Regi on the ballot.
Lawyer with her own law office in Edinburg.
Email:
Primary Candidate
Jon West
Served as a felony prosecutor in Kleberg, Kenedy, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, Jim Wells, Brooks and San Patricio counties.
According to his website he has been endorsed by a lot of our local law enforcement officers.
Email:
District Judge, 135th Judicial District
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
County
Sheriff
Primary Candidate
Jason Boyd
Currently serving as a key figure in the Special Crimes Unit at the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office but lives in Calhoun County.
Port Lavaca Wave article on Republican Forum
Email:
County Tax Assessor-Collector
Primary Candidate
Tracey Johnson
sales manager for Coastline Trailer Manufacturing and an alderwoman on the Seadrift City Council.
Port Lavaca Wave article on Republican Forum
County Commissioner, Precinct 1
County Commissioner, Precinct 3
County Constable, Precinct 1
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
County Constable, Precinct 2
Primary Candidate *Incumbent
William "Billy" Billings
Incumbent but switched from being an ardent Democrat to a Republican.
Old Port Lavaca Wave article from his Democrat days.
County Constable, Precinct 5
Primary Candidate
Primary Candidate