Candidates can be voted on only if nominated by a precinct chair at the March 19 meeting. Those include races for county judge and Precinct 2 commissioner, seats held by Democratic incumbents Lina Hidalgo and Adrian Garcia, respectively. Houston, Texas 77020 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. Any time you put your name on the ballot, you're in contention, Evbagharu said. Precinct chairs without access to technology may participate in this meeting by appearing and being present at the Harris County Democratic Party headquarters located at 4619 Lyons Ave, Houston, Texas 77020. 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 New Harris County Dem Chair Evbagharu inherits party in strong position, but threats loom, 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. H.B. We need Galveston County, we need Brazoria, we need Waller, we need Fort Bend, which is turning blue if not already blue. Former party chair Gerry Birnberg acknowledged that the party performs worse in midterm races than it does in presidential elections, but he said that the demonstrated interest in party leadership Sunday was a promising sign. An Economy that Works for Everyone Our tax system is rigged in favor of big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent. "We may be on the brink of being able to break through and win county-wide in an off-year election," he said. He said he also hopes to attract a state or national Democratic Party convention to Harris County, a goal that could become easier if more of the Houston region becomes bluer. To become the next Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, an individual mustreceive a vote of a majority of the CEC members (eligible precinct chairs) voting in the election. Before his election as chair, he served as the partys communications director and helped lead the partys coordinated campaign on local races in 2018. The results are not encouraging. Harris County, home of the Harris County Republican Party and 4.5 million residents from diverse backgrounds, is the third largest county in the country and the largest urban area in the State of Texas. Aplicacin para Cita de Presidente de Recinto, View the 2022 Harris County General Election Results. 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. 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. Jaime also served as an aide to legendary South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn. State of Housing: Affordability, Economic Segregation & Flooding inhibiting progress. The ACA stopped the inhumane practice of lifetime caps on care and insurance companies denying coverage or charging higher premiums for preexisting conditions like diabetes or even pregnancy. Evbagharu succeeds former chair Lillie Schechter, who won the position in March 2017, months after Democrats had swept every countywide race and delivered Harris County to Hillary Clinton by 12 points. 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. 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. 63 Likes, 1 Comments - Harris County Democratic Party (@harriscodemocrats) on Instagram: "HCDP Chair Odus Evbagharu today announced his intent to leave the position on Feb. 28, 2023." 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. Remember when the US sterilized Black people? He is the youngest and first African American to be elected as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party but Odus Evbagharu is not allowing either one of those groundbreaking accomplishments to get in the way of what he hopes to accomplish. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Participants may submit questions before the meeting addressed to kylie@harrisdemocrats.com. Luis Guajardo is the Urban Policy Research Manager and says there are many issues holding back progress including inequalities caused by generations of economic segregation. We adhere to the affirmation of the Declaration of Independence that life is an unalienable right. See much more about the facts and realities of the challenges of home ownership in the region. I am humbled and overwhelmed. 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Evbagharu (Eh-va-GHA-ro), 28, who currently serves as a Texas House of Representatives chief of staff, is the youngest person and the first African American to hold the position, the party said in the release. 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. (2) approving various Resolutions incident to the election of a new Party Chair, and We've recently sent you an authentication link. Abbott attacks diversity hiring, Biden launches all-out defense of the programs, Rep. Joaquin Castro diagnosed with cancer, undergoes surgery, Texas House Speaker appoints committee for gun legislation, Santa Fe families still denied video, records from 2018 shooting, Hill Country Republican seeks to ban voting on college campuses, Three misleading statements in Gov. You just dont have the luxury of lobbying, necessarily, if your partys out of power.. 20162023Harris County Democratic Party, 4619 Lyons Ave Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. RT @iamodus_: Everyday is Black history, period. Show your support of the Democratic Party by donating any amount and when you do, you will receive your Official 2023 DNC Membership Card. He and his family moved to Cypress from Indiana when Evbagharu was 10, and they have lived there since. The results will be audited by both TDP and the candidates representatives to verify the outcome. The Harris County Democratic Party announced Thursday evening that Odus Evbagharu (Eh-va-GHA-ro) was elected party chair and will fulfill the unexpired term of Lillie Schechter, who stepped down June 16th after four years of service. 430 South Capitol Street Southeast Houston's Leading Black News & Information Source. 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. Evbagharu became a U.S. citizen in 2005. And I don't want to oversimplify it, I don't want to say there weren't other factors. Harris and Tarrant Counties. 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. 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. We are an international hub for trade, industry, innovation and the arts, and although we may live in a red state (for now), Harris County is decidedly blue. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Covering 1,778 square miles, Harris County is larger than Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City and . Lillie did a good job of building a great foundation. Evbagharu worked for the Harris County Democratic Party between 2017 and 2018, first as a Communications Fellow, then as Communications Director and Candidate Coordinator. Check out the site that @genzforchange made to spread the truth about what voter suppression really looks like in T https://t.co/oE0cAtGIS6. The Harris CountyRepublican Party. Get the top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. We want to foster conversation and highlight the intersection of race, identity and culture in one of America's most diverse cities. 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 will fight any and all attempts by Republicans to take us back to the injustice of the pre-ACA healthcare system. [6] [4] Evbagharu replaced Lillie Schechter, who served as HCDP Chair between 2017 and 2021. In 2020, Jaime ran for the U.S. Senate from South . Johnson said her voters were "not spoilers" and said they will continue to support the party's organizational efforts. 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. 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 in the release. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Jasper Scherer covers Texas politics and government for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. 3103, 83rd Leg., R.S. He graduated from the University of North Texas. 713-802-0085. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Only currentPrecinct Chairs may nominateand elect a Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party at the March 19, 2023 CECmeeting. Evbagharu, who is currently serving as a Texas House of Representatives Chief of Staff, was sworn in by Texas Democratic [] Enter the code you received via email to sign in, or sign in using a password. Odus Evbagharu, 28, the new Harris County Democratic Party chair is the party's first Black chair and the youngest person to hold the position. Visit the Action Center for all the ways to get involved. ", Odus Evbagharu Jennifer Halvorson Harris County Young Democrats president James Burnett released a statement. Our party is continuing a trend of electing young progressives to lead in Houston and Harris County. Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. On June 27, 2021, Evbagharu was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party in Harris County, Texas the third largest county in the U.S. [3] He is the youngest and the first Black chair of the Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP). Schechter said Sunday that the party must immediately begin recruiting and training candidates to run in 2018. We need to end the vicious cycle of Republican cuts to education at the state level that result in higher property taxes and underperforming schools at the local level. Meeting details will be provided soon. 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. Report: Houston is the No. And I think without that, Democrats have a really tough road ahead.. Dont miss out! 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. Six candidates ran for the position, the most to pursue the county party office in 15 years. He is the chair of the Harris County Democratic Party in Houston, Texas. Evbagharu will serve as party chair through Summer 2022. It's just like in sports: You don't play the game on paper. Last edited on 18 November 2022, at 22:26, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, "Congratulations to newly elected Chairman of Harris Democrats, Odus Evbagharu! The purpose of the Steering Committee meeting is to adopt rules and agenda for the March 19, 2023, meeting of the Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee, to elect a new county chair to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of County Chair Odus Evbagharu and to consider such other business as may come before the Steering Committee. Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison has officially been elected the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, winning the organization's election after . 713-802-0085. 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. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. Copyright 2023 DNC Services Corporation All rights reserved. [4] Evbagharu replaced Lillie Schechter, who served as HCDP Chair between 2017 and 2021.[5]. Evbagharu joined Texas Rep. Jon Rosenthals team as political director in January 2018 and in November of that year became Rosenthals Chief of Staff. We cant do this alone - help support Black media in Houston. 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. "I, Jennifer Halverson, Secretary of the Harris County Democratic Party, having been informed that Odus Evbagharu, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, intends to resign his position as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, effective at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2023, and I, Odus Evbagharu, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, have called, and do hereby notify all Democratic Party Precinct Chairs of each election precinct within Harris County, Texas, of a meeting of the Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee to be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023, commencing at 4:00 p.m., to be conducted virtually, via Zoom, as authorized by Arts. Houston, Texas 77020 Abbott attacks diversity hiring, Biden launches all-out defense of the programs. A San Antonio native, he is a die-hard Spurs fan and avid runner. The 30-year-old. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Schechter earned 190 votes, edging out runner up Eartha Jean Johnson's 118 votes and avoiding a runoff. Any person interested in being considered for Party Chair at the March 19, 2023, CEC meeting must submit the following information either by email addressed to info@harrisdemocrats.com or by mail actually received, or in person delivery, to the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters, 4619 Lyons Ave., Houston, Texas 77020. Although the ACA has insured nearly 20 million more people since the law went into effect, its not enough. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. Precinct chairs packed into the IBEW Local 716 building in Shady Acres on Sunday afternoon, cheering loudly after candidates' pledges to bring in new donors and support marginalized groups. Silvia Mintz* 12 pick, A new musical spotlights a Texas bank-robbing legend, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. In accordance with Texas Election Code 171.025 and Texas Democratic Party Rules Art. 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. We believe that your life shouldnt be thrown off course by a marijuana charge. Show chairs of: Both Parties Democratic Party only Republican Party only. Harris County Democrats Choose Party Chair, State of Housing Report shows much progress is needed. All news. Let's turn Texas blue y'all! When we do that, we all win, he said. Evbagharu said he also wants the party to be more aggressive in lobbying elected officials including Democrats on policy and issues, a role that traditionally has been left to activists and advocacy groups instead of the formal party apparatus. But thanks to a good public school education, the love of his family, and the support of his community, Jaime was able to earn a scholarship to Yale University and attend Georgetown Law. Harris County Democrats tap new chair in tight race, Lillie Schechter is sworn in as Harris County's Democratic Party chair after a vote by precinct leaders, Sunday, March 5, 2017. 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. The Democratic Party believes in liberty. Click on a candidate's name to view their application: He has one sister and one brother. 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. Trickle down anything has never worked and never will work. 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. Lane Lewis, Democratic Chair for Senate District 15, was tonight elected the Harris County Democratic Party Chair. We need southeast Texas to be strong.. The chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party on Wednesday announced that he would step down at the end of February. It was the star power of Beto that really helped turn out the vote. Learn More{{/message}}. Theres a big target sitting in the White House now, which we havent had in four years. Odus Evbagharu has led the party since 2021. - 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. A Harris County Democratic Party precinct chair has resigned after sending an email to party members in which he condemned two party chair candidates over their Nigerian descent. Khambrel Marshall, Meteorologist, "Newsmakers" Host. During the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed the greatest hits of the red meat Tea Party Republican whatever, he said, arguing that the local Democratic Party has a stronger role to play. Previously, she covered business news at the Times Union in Albany, N.Y., with internships at The Wall Street Journal and The Chronicle of Higher Education. The Kinder Institute for Urban Research recently released its second State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report. With more than 4.5 million residents, Harris County, Texas, is the third most populous county in the U.S. Houston, is the fourth largest and most diverse city in the nation. Welcome!! 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. We believe in fighting against laws that encourage and legalize the racial profiling of immigrants and people of color, and we believe in a justice system where everyone is treated equally under the law, regardless of race or income. Republicans are certainly going to go after Preisident Biden and VP Harris, so Odus is going to have to combat that continually, Cross said. He has also reported on local politics for both papers. _________, The following individuals have applied for Harris County Democratic Party Chair. He joined the Chronicle in 2018 after two years at the Denton Record-Chronicle, where he covered police and county government. Our current school finance system is broken. Evbagharu was born in London, England, to Nigerian-born parents, Felix and Patience Evbagharu. Washington, DC 20003. Please, check your inbox! Join our Team HCDP as a Precinct Chair, volunteer to call voters, knock doors, become a fellow, or join our leadership academy. The link for precinct chairs to participate in this meeting virtually may be obtained by registering here. 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. To that end, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. He was the campaign manager for Eliz Markowitz in her 2019-2020 special election race for Texas House District 28. 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. Every action you take makes a big difference. 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. An account was already registered with this email. Both are well-known statewide and have racked up . 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. 20162023Harris County Democratic Party, 4619 Lyons Ave By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. Harris County Democrats Choose Party Chair (KPRC-Pixabay) He is the youngest and first African American to be elected as Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party but Odus. 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