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Our recommendations for March 3 elections

U.S. House of
Representatives
REPUBLICAN
U.S. House District 7: Cindy
Siegel. As former mayor, she
led Bellaire through the after-
math of Hurricanes Rita and
Ike and said she decided to
stay on for a fourth term to
deal with the issues surround-
ing the police shooting of
unarmed Robbie Tolan.
U.S. House District 8: Kevin
Brady. He has a level of influ-
ence that Republicans would
be unwise to cast aside.
U.S. House District 9: John-
ny Teague. The longtime
Baptist pastor says he will
work for civil discourse in
Washington.
U.S. House District 18: Wen-
dell Champion, who went
from welfare recipient to West
Point graduate, has an im-
pressive resume that includes
experience as a lawyer, corpo-
rate manager, youth minister
and community volunteer.
U.S. House District 22:
Pierce Bush. In a crowded
primary race, we believe that
the grandson of former Presi-
dent George H.W. Bush and
nephew of President George
W. Bush, has an advantage in
making important connec-
tions in Washington. As CEO,
he showed organizational skill
in turning around the finan-
cially troubled Big Brothers Big
I Harris County
t’s here. Early voting in the March 3 Texas primaries begins Feb. 18 and ends Feb. 28. Over the
past few weeks, the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board has interviewed and researched doz-
ens of candidates, weighing such factors as incumbency, experience and accomplishments, to
assemble a list of recommendations we hope will guide voters through some tough choices. We
are the only nonpartisan group in the Houston area to provide this service.
Sisters Lone Star.
U.S. House District 29. Nei-
ther candidate showed up for
a scheduled meeting with the
Editorial Board or responded
to repeated phone calls. As a
result, we offer no recom-
mendation in this race.
U.S. House District 36: Bri-
an Babin. While we disagree
with the congressman’s posi-
tion on the president and
regret his drift from the prag-
matic public servant we
endorsed in the 2014 general
election, we recognize his
staunch support of NASA and
the importance of human
space flight to America and to
Houston.
Court of Criminal
Appeals
REPUBLICAN
Criminal Court of Appeals,
Place 3: Bert Richardson.
Voters should reward, not
punish, a judge willing to stick
to the law even if it meant
bucking a powerful governor.
— The Houston Chronicle editorial board
Railroad
Commissioner
REPUBLICAN
Ryan Sitton: His willingness
to buck the status quo, even in
limited cases, is worth sup-
porting. At times, he’s an
important dissenting voice.
Texas Senate
REPUBLICAN
District 13: Milinda Morris.
As a medical professional,
Morris has shown commit-
ment, compassion and matu-
rity that should serve her
constituents well in the Leg-
islature.
Texas House of
Representatives
REPUBLICAN
House District 127: Dan
Huberty. After 10 years in the
Legislature, Huberty says he
doesn’t give a lot of thought
to the Republican, Democrat,
liberal and conservative la-
bels. His focus as a state
representative, he says, is to
“do what’s right for the kids.”
House District 129: Dennis
Paul. First elected in 2014, he
has focused on bringing his
experience and clear thinking
to the Legislature on issues
such as pension reform and
support for NASA.
House District 132: Mike
Schofield. He championed
lawsuit reform in the Leg-
islature and as an adviser to
former Gov. Rick Perry.
House District 135: Justin
Ray. His practical experience
will be key in connecting with
suburban voters who share his
conservative values.
House District 138: Josh
Flynn. The race has drawn
three very conservative candi-
dates, but Flynn, an active
party member for more than
30 years and the current sec-
retary of the Texas GOP, is our
choice.
Sheriff
REPUBLICAN
Randy Rush: Rush is a 40-
year veteran of Harris County
law enforcement, including 13
years in Precinct 4 and 28
years at the sheriff’s office,
where he has worked in nearly
every bureau from patrol to
internal affairs.
Harris County
District Attorney
REPUBLICAN
Lori DeAngelo: In her many
years as a prosecutor, she has
handled every type of case,
including capital murder,
direct appeals and capital
writs.
Harris County
Commissioner
Precinct 3
REPUBLICAN
Brenda Stardig: Stardig has
a reputation for connecting
with constituents on the
ground level and fighting for
their needs.
Judges
REPUBLICAN
1st Court of Appeals, Place
5: Terry Adams. He has been a
primary lawyer on more than
200 appellate cases.