Voters' Guide - Farha Ahmed Attorney at Law

51 Pages·2012·1.88 MB·English

General Election 2012
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Fort Bend County
Voters’ Guide
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index
Position Page(s)
President 4
US Senate 5
U.S. Representative District 9 (Congress) 6
U.S. Representative District 22 (Congress) 7
Railroad Commissioner 8
Railroad Commissioner (Unexpired Term) 9
Justice, Supreme Ct., Place 2 10
Justice, Supreme Ct., Place 4 11
Justice, Supreme Ct., Place 6 12
Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals 13
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 & Place 8 14
State Board of Education, District 7 15
State Senator District 17 16
State Representative, HD 26 17
State Representative HD 27 18
State Representative HD 85 19
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 2 & 6 20
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 7 & 8 21
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 9 22
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 & 4 23
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 5 & 8 24
District Judge, 387th Judicial District 25
District Judge, 434th Judicial District 25
County Attorney 26
Sheriff 27
County Tax Assessor-Collector 28
Advertising 30
Propositions/Referendums/Special Elections 32-33
Unopposed Candidates 34-35
Precinct Chairs - Republican 36-39
Precinct Chairs - Democrat 40-43
Candidates - Alpha Listing 44
Early Voting Locations 46-47
Election Day Polling Locations 48-50
Acknowledgements 51
Color Code:
Blue = Democrat Gold = Libertarian Green = Green Red = Republican
This non-partisan Voters’ Guide is presented for your assistance by the write idea.
An educated citizenry is vital to the election process.
This 2012 General Election Pamphlet provides you with information about candidates appearing on the Texas
ballot in November. It is meant simply to be a resource for Fort Bend County voters.
Every effort was made to include all candidates and to place candidates in the order they will appear on the
November ballot.
There was no charge to be included in this guide. Content on these pages was taken from candidate web-
sites/literature and, where possible, sent to the individual candidates for verifi cation.
Candidates were given the opportunity to submit statements (located within colored boxes). We did not correct
punctuation, grammar, syntax errors or verify the information. In cases where the write idea included informa-
tion from websites, an attempt was made to contact each candidate and he/she was given the opportunity to
proof the information included for accuracy.
Please note that some candidates did not respond to our request for confi rmation of their information, a few
were unreachable.
This Guide makes no endorsements explicit or implied.
Candidates were given the opportunity to purchase ad space if they wished to expand on the limited informa-
tion we included. Ads purchased by candidates are easily identifi ed by format.
This Guide was compiled by the write idea as a voter tool. It is being distributed via the internet. If you wish to
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to: [email protected]. Write “FBCVG” in the subject line and your copy will be emailed to you
before the election. If you are already on our list, it is not necessary to re-register.
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Important dates for November, 2012 General Election
Early voting Monday, October 22 - Friday, November 2.
Early voting locations and hours are listed elsewhere in this guide.
The General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 6.
The fi nal list of polling locations can be found at: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us. Click on Elections.
We have included a list of precinct chairs as obtained from party websites.
If you do not have your voter’s registration card available, you may use your TX Driver’s license as a form of identifi cation.
NOTE: Users should be able to visit candidate web sites by clicking on the link included in each entry. This
should work on the email address also (but only the ones contained on one line.)
Candidate entries are color coded - Blue for Democrats, Gold for Libertarians, Green for Green Party and
Red for Republican.
44
President of the United States
Elected for a four-year term.
Age requirement: Must be 35 years of age or older.
Natural born citizen - a 14 year resident within the United States
Mi(cid:425) Romney Barack Obama - Incumbent
America faces exceptional challenges. Mitt Romney is The President is taking aggressive steps to put Americans
an exceptional man with unique qualifi cations to lead our back to work and create an economy where hard work pays
country through perilous times, restoring our strength at and responsibility is rewarded. His administration has add-
home and abroad. He will rebuild the foundations of the ed back more than 4.6 million private sector jobs and seen
American economy on the principles of free enterprise, 30 straight months of job growth—but there’s more work
hard work, and innovation. to do.
Business Consultant/ Community Organizer/
Former Governor Law Professor
Elected President, 2008
857-288-3500
312-698-3670
www.mittromney.com
facebook: Mitt Romney www.barackobama.com/
twitter: @MittRomney facebook: Barack Obama
twitter: @BarackObama
[email protected]
Email form on website
Gary Johnson Jill Stein
Former Governor Johnson has been referred to as the Dr. Jill Stein is a mother, physician, longtime teacher of
‘most fi scally conservative Governor’ in the country internal medicine, and pioneering environmental-health
governed New Mexico from 1995-2003. He brings a advocate. She has authored two books and promotes
distinctly business-like mentality to governing, believ- green local economies, sustainable agriculture, clean
ing that decisions should be made based on cost-benefi t power, and freedom from toxic threats.
analysis rather than strict ideology.
Successful Businessman Physician & Author
Former Governor
No phone number found
801-303-7922
www.jillstein.org
www.garyjohnson2012.com facebook:Jill Stein
facebook: Gary Johnson For twitter: @JillStein 2012
President 2012
twitter: @GovGaryJohnson Email form on website
Email form on website
55
U. S. Senate
Elected for a six-year term.
Age requirement: Must be at least 30 years of age.
U.S. Citizen for 9 years. Must be a Texas resident.
Ted Cruz Paul Sadler
Ted Cruz was the youngest Solicitor General in the nation, I will bring my proven record of problem solving to the
the longest serving Solicitor General in Texas, and the fi rst Senate, working for practical solutions, understanding
Hispanic Solicitor General in Texas. He is running for the that the best ideas can come from any person. Legislat-
Senate to stand up and fi ght to defend liberty, preserve the ing isn’t about partisanship it’s about developing solid
Constitution, and stop federal overreach. solutions. Texans deserve a leader with political courage
and integrity; I am committed to that idea.
Attorney
Attorney/
Former Solicitor General
[phone]
512.637.8777
www.sadlerforsenate.com
facebook: Sadler for US Senate
www.tedcruz.org
twitter: @SadlerTX
facebook: Ted Cruz Politician
twitter: @TedCruz
[email protected]
Email form on website
John Jay Myers David B. Collins
John Jay Myers owns two businesses in Dallas that em- •Build a post–fossil fuel economy•Eliminate double stan-
ploy 34 people. He has two daughters, Ella and Dagny. dards on immigration policy •Establish a form of single-
He is the only candidate who wants to end the wars and payer national health care•Begin a nationwide initiative
foreign interventions, end the crony capitalism where in- for mental health care & educate mental health practi-
siders gain from political connections, and leave you free tioners• Empower women to make the most appropriate
to eat, drink or smoke whatever you like. choices for themselves on when/how to have children.
Businessman IT Service Desk Analyst
469-939-7141 No phone number located
www.johnjaymyers.com no website located
facebook: John Jay Myers facebook: David B. Collins
twitter: @JohnJayMyers twitter: unknown
[email protected] davidcollins@texasgreencan-
didates.com
66
U.S. Representa(cid:415) ve District 9 - Congress
Elected for a two-year term.
A state’s number of representatives is proportional to its population as recorded in the most recent census.
Congress is charged with starting bills that determine taxation and spending policies.
Congress decides if an offi cial should face impeachment proceedings.
They regulate interstate commerce, communication and transportation as well as the U.S. Mint & money supply.
Steve Mueller Al Green - Incumbent
Our nation is at risk fi nancially, morally, and personal I need your support. UNITED WE CAN. Social security
liberty-wise. Debt has ballooned since my opponent took is senior security. UNITED we can protect it. Economic
offi ce in 2005. Our federal government appears to be security is job security. UNITED we can beat unemploy-
removing God from all areas of our lives, and the current ment and create jobs. The American spirit is a “can do”
administration is attacking religious liberty! I offer you spirit. UNITED no venture is too bold, no obstacle too
an alternative to the incumbents who brought us here. big, no goal too high, UNITED WE CAN.
Business Analyst/ Attorney
Project Manager Elected to Congress, 2004
281-382-8201
713-839-8683
www.ElectSteveMueller.us
www.algreen.org
facebook: Elect Steve Mueller
facebook: Rep. Al Green
twitter: @SteveMuellerCD9
twitter: @RepAlGreen
ElectSteveMueller@
[email protected]
gmail.com
Freddie “John Wieder” Jr. Vanessa Foster
John Wieder calls for: Smaller Government & more free-
dom for businesses to grow & prosper; Health Care that
would be a safety net for all and still be free enterprise; Unable to locate information on this candidate.
Term Limits; Pro-Life, life begins at conception; Fair Tax
(not cap and trade); Free the Innocent; Respond to all; Free
Congress from D.C. to be in District; Vote Electronically.
Minister
Small Business Owner
409-983-6303
www.johnwieder.org
facebook: Freddie “JOHN
WIEDER” Jr. US TX CD#9
twitter: wieder_TXCD9
[email protected]
77
U. S. Representa(cid:415) ve District 22 - Congress
Elected for a two-year term.
A state’s number of representatives is proportional to its population as recorded in the most recent census.
Congress is charged with starting bills that determine taxation and spending policies.
Congress decides if an offi cial should face impeachment proceedings.
They regulate interstate commerce, communication and transportation as well as the U.S. Mint & money supply.
Pete Olson - Incumbent Kesha Rogers
My fundamental belief is that we can create the most Elect me to impeach Obama, end bailouts to Wall Street,
freedom, most prosperity & and most opportunity for reinstate FDR’s Glass-Steagall protections of our com-
our nation by limiting the power & scope of the federal mercial banks and life savings, fully fund NASA’s manned
government. As your Representative, I work every day to space program, create millions of real productive jobs with
ensure I am living up to that standard. Proud to be ranked the North American Water and Power Alliance, and give
the 7th most conservative member of the House. our youth a mission for a productive future.
Naval career Political Organizer
Elected to Congress 2008
281-342-7383 713-830-9052
www.olsonforcongress.com www.kesharogers.com
facebook: Pete Olson for Congress facebook: Kesha Rogers
twitter: @Pete Olson twitter: @KeshaRogersTX22
[email protected] [email protected]
Steven Susman Don Cook
I’m here to repair the damage the incumbent has done to
our Bill of Rights. It is important to represent the people,
Unable to locate information on this candidate.
not friends that own corporations. When in business, I
work hard to eliminate fraud and waste. As your Con-
gressman, I will do the same.
Small business owner
832-671-5327

www.stevesusman2010.
ning.com
facebook: Steve Susman for
Congress 2012
twitter: no
[email protected]
88
Railroad Commissioner
Has primary regulatory jurisdiction over oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters,
natural gas & hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities, the LP-gas industry,
and coal & uranium surface mining operations. Three member commission. Six-year term.
Responsible for research & education to promote the use of LP-gas as an alternative fuel.
Chris(cid:415) Craddick Dale Henry
Christi knows the importance of an energy policy I will make environmental protection, consumer safety,
that promotes growth in the industry, the need for and the rights of mineral owners top priorities for the
Railroad Commission and work with oil and gas com-
continued development of new energy sources, and
panies to make sure they follow the law. I do not ac-
the signifi cance of controlling government spending
cept contributions from PACs or special interest fi nance
to ensure the Texas economy remains prosperous.
groups as my opponent does.
Attorney Petroleum Engineer
Small Business Owner
512-564-1448
512-271-4782
www.dalehenrytexas.com
www.christicraddick.com facebook: Dale Henry for Rail-
facebook: Christi Craddick road Commissioner
twitter: @ChristiCraddick twitter: unknown
[email protected] [email protected]
Vivekananda (Vik) Wall Chris Kennedy
Unable to locate information on this candidate Unable to locate information on this candidate
432-362-2305
99
Railroad Commissioner (Unexpired Term)
Has primary regulatory jurisdiction over oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters,
natural gas & hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities, the LP-gas industry,
and coal & uranium surface mining operations. Three member commission. Six-year term.
Responsible for research & education to promote the use of LP-gas as an alternative fuel.
Barry Smitherman - Incumbent Jaime O. Perez
We must strengthen our national security by encouraging
the use of sophisticated drilling techniques to extract oil
and gas from new fi elds and areas once thought depleted. Unable to locate information on this candidate
Bringing these new energy reserves into production will
enhance our national security by loosening the strangle-
hold of these foreign powers.
Appointed to the Railroad County Administrator
Commission in 2011
915-219-1468
512-660-7789
www.jaimeoperez.com
www.smithermantx.com facebook: Jaime O. Perez
facebook: Barry Smitherman twitter: unknown
twitter: unknown
[email protected]
[email protected]
Josh Wendel
Please note that candidates appear in
ballot order.
Unable to locate information on this candidate
Candidates were given the opportunity to
provide a photo for this guide.
Information in the colored boxes was
provided by the candidate or obtained via the
candidate’s web site/literature.
Each candidate we were able to reach was of-
fered an opportunity to approve for accuracy.
Blue = Democrat Gold = Libertarian
Green = Green Red = Republican
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Jus(cid:415) ce, Supreme Ct., Place 2
Composed of the Chief Justice and eight Justices, elected to staggered six-year terms in state-wide election.
All members of the Court must be at least 35 years of age, a citizen of Texas, licensed to practice law in Texas,
and must have practiced law (or have been a lawyer and a judge of a court of record together) for at least ten years.
By statute the Court has administrative control over the State Bar of Texas.
The Supreme Court has sole authority for licensing attorneys in Texas.
Don Wille(cid:425) - Incumbent R S Roberto Koelsch
Serving our glorious Lone Star State on the Supreme
Court of Texas these past six years has been an inde-
scribable honor. Every time I walk onto the bench in Unable to locate information on this candidate
Austin, I say a prayer for wisdom, for discernment, and
of bottomless gratitude for the unfathomable blessing of
serving 25 million Texans on the Supreme Court.
Justice on the Supreme Ct.
since 2005
713-882-7259
512-327-3345
[email protected]
www.donwillett.com
facebook: Justice Don Willett
twitter: @justicewillett
email form on website
who represents me?
A little mystifi ed about which candidate(s) represent(s) you? It can be confusing.
The following website will help you. You can determine your precinct and your elected
offi cials.
www.co.fort-bend.tx.us
Click on Elections
Click on Voter Search on the left side of the page, then fi ll in the information.
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