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. Unlike Republican politicians, Democrats believe in your right to a free and open internet. Harris County Democrats tapped a consultant and party fundraiser for chair Sunday, with hundreds of precinct chairs voting in a close race. Evbagharu moved to America with his family when he was five years old and Houston when he was 10. Photographed at the Harris County Democratic Party headquarters, Monday, June 28, 2021, in Houston. 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. Washington, DC 20003. 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. 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. (Sections 172.024 . As our newly elected party chair, Odus has what it takes to make sure the party continues to grow and be the best Democratic party we can be in the Deep Blue Heart of TexasI wish him much success during his term, Schechter said. Candidates seeking the nomination of the Democratic or Republican Party must file (1) . See much more about the facts and realities of the challenges of home ownership in the region. 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. 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. He was sworn in by Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. If youre the party thats trying to gain power, all your emphasis is on getting those folks elected, Cross said. 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. 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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. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. He was sworn in by Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. 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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Lane Lewis, Democratic Chair for Senate District 15, was tonight elected the Harris County Democratic Party Chair. Odus Evbagharu, 28, the new Harris County Democratic Party chair is the partys first Black chair and the youngest person to hold the position. Houston, Texas 77020 And I think without that, Democrats have a really tough road ahead.. 12 pick, A new musical spotlights a Texas bank-robbing legend, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. Our party is continuing a trend of electing young progressives to lead in Houston and Harris County. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. It's just like in sports: You don't play the game on paper. We adhere to the affirmation of the Declaration of Independence that life is an unalienable right. Join us in turning. We cant do this alone - help support Black media in Houston. For one, they will have mobilize enthusiasm without former president Donald Trump in office, and Democrats lineup of statewide candidates remains uncertain. 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. Defender Juneteenth Faith Leaders Breakfast, Jamarr Brown and Odus Evbagharu, new leaders in Texas Democratic Party politics, Harris County Democratic Chair, John Berhman, resigns after racist email against Nigerian candidates, Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg launches 2022 election investigation. Six candidates ran on Sunday. Please, check your inbox! 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. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Visit the Action Center for all the ways to get involved. 713-802-0085. When we do that, we all win, he said. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE [5] Background [ edit] And I don't want to oversimplify it, I don't want to say there weren't other factors. On HoustonChronicle.com: Harris County Dem precinct chair resigns over email condemning members for Nigerian descent, We have a robust thing going down here, Evbagharu said Monday. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. The local party comes off sweeping success in the 2016 election, winning every countywide position on the ballot. 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. Harris County Young Democrats president James Burnett released a statement. We've got to do better with our messaging, and our data's got to be better as a party. 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. (2) approving various Resolutions incident to the election of a new Party Chair, and Jaime and his wife Marie live in Columbia, South Carolina, where they raise their two young sons. You just dont have the luxury of lobbying, necessarily, if your partys out of power.. 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. Heading into the Saturday chair vote, either Fried and Taddeo appear to be the likely pick. III, 7 and 8 and Art. Donate $25. 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. It's great that Harris County's always at the forefront, but we need Montgomery County, we need to at least cut margins there, Evbagharu said. The next Harris County Democratic party chair election will be held 20 days after the summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. In 2018, Evbagharu served as the Communications Director and Candidate Coordinator for the party. Join our Team HCDP as a Precinct Chair, volunteer to call voters, knock doors, become a fellow, or join our leadership academy. 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. Get top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. Precinct chairs will receive the information ahead of the meeting by email and it will be available to the public on the Partys website. Lillie Schechter is sworn in as Harris County's Democratic Party chair after a vote by precinct leaders, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Evbagharu, who is currently serving as a Texas House of Representatives Chief of Staff, was sworn in by Texas Democratic [] The vote on Sunday used a ranked-choice system and was administered in accordance with the Texas Democratic Party rules and monitored by the local party, state party officials and thecandidates campaign representatives. 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. Thats why Democrats across the country, including in Harris County, have led the fight to decriminalize marijuana. County and Precinct Chairs 3/1/2023 5:48:41 AM. The next Harris County Democratic party chair election will be held 20 days after the summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. "The claim that there was, like, thousands and thousands of people who were disenfranchised, there's no . Those include races for county judge and Precinct 2 commissioner, seats held by Democratic incumbents Lina Hidalgo and Adrian Garcia, respectively. 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." 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(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, This information is provided by the Republican and Democratic Parties of Texas. Sign up for the HouWeAre newsletter here. (2013). (Section 172.022, Texas Election Code). Jaime knows what its like for a family to have to choose between paying the electric bill and putting food on the table, and what it feels like to go to sleep in a home with no heat, because the power was shut off. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. Every county in Texas is divided into voting precincts. 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. He has one sister and one brother. He attended the University of Houston and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science in 2018. Get the top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Evbagharu will serve as party chair through Summer 2022. We've recently sent you an authentication link. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. Silvia Mintz* Party nominee for a particular office, you must file an application (PDF) for a place on the ballot with the county or state party chair, as appropriate (see chart). Harris County Democratic Party Chair Odus Evbagharu also disputed the GOP's assertions. [6] - 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. Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password. Paid for by the DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (202) 863-8000. [7] The results are not encouraging. Copyright 2023 DNC Services Corporation All rights reserved. Journalist, meteorologist, community leader and volunteer. 713-802-0085. An Economy that Works for Everyone Our tax system is rigged in favor of big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent. 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. Odus Evbagharu has led the party since 2021. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. Schechter won a majority of the votes with 190 counted. 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. To that end, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. Founded in 1930, the Defender is the leading and most trusted source of Black news and information in the Greater Houston area on multiple platforms: web, social media, print and more. A meeting of the Steering Committee will take place via Zoom on February 28 at 6:30 PM. Check out the site that @genzforchange made to spread the truth about what voter suppression really looks like in T https://t.co/oE0cAtGIS6. 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 you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. Click on a candidate's name to view their application: Our office is openMonday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. The chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party on Wednesday announced that he would step down at the end of February. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. Johnson said her voters were "not spoilers" and said they will continue to support the party's organizational efforts. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. "We may be on the brink of being able to break through and win county-wide in an off-year election," he said. 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. Harris County Democratic Chair, John Berhman, resigns after racist email against Nigerian candidates by Houston Public Media June 9, 2021 A precinct chair with the Harris County Democratic Party has resigned after sending an email criticizing local party members of Nigerian descent and questioning their loyalty to the United States. "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. Florida Democrats fight to reclaim political relevance. 142 talking about this. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. 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