Odus Evbagharu is an American politician. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Republicans are certainly going to go after Preisident Biden and VP Harris, so Odus is going to have to combat that continually, Cross said. The chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party on Wednesday announced that he would step down at the end of February. Odus Evbagharu has led the party since 2021. ", Odus Evbagharu Jennifer Halvorson Jaime also served as an aide to legendary South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn. Theres a big target sitting in the White House now, which we havent had in four years. Every county in Texas is divided into voting precincts. This Group is formulated for HCDP Precinct Chairs to share ideas, concerns and issues concerning the Harris County Democratic Party. 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. "It's not about me; it's for a greater good," she said, hugging her granddaughter after the results came in Sunday. He joined the Chronicle in 2018 after two years at the Denton Record-Chronicle, where he covered police and county government. Evbagharu will serve as party chair through Summer 2022. Photographed at the Harris County Democratic Party headquarters, Monday, June 28, 2021, in Houston. "We may be on the brink of being able to break through and win county-wide in an off-year election," he said. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Report: Houston ranked No. And I think without that, Democrats have a really tough road ahead.. See much more about the facts and realities of the challenges of home ownership in the region. 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. Abbott's school voucher pitch. The link for precinct chairs to participate in this meeting virtually may be obtained by registering here. We've got to do better with our messaging, and our data's got to be better as a party. 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. 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. Democrats also gained control of Harris County Commissioners Court under Schechter. 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. Jaime and his wife Marie live in Columbia, South Carolina, where they raise their two young sons. 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. The information displayed here is collected pursuant to Tex. The results will be audited by both TDP and the candidates representatives to verify the outcome. A meeting of the Steering Committee will take place via Zoom on February 28 at 6:30 PM. 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. [5] Background [ edit] He has also reported on local politics for both papers. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. 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. H.B. Click on a candidate's name to view their application: 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. Lillie Schechter is sworn in as Harris County's Democratic Party chair after a vote by precinct leaders, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Thats why Democrats across the country, including in Harris County, have led the fight to decriminalize marijuana. Precinct chairs will receive the information ahead of the meeting by email and it will be available to the public on the Partys website. Aplicacin para Cita de Presidente de Recinto, View the 2022 Harris County General Election Results. In 2020, Jaime ran for the U.S. Senate from South Carolina, building a national grassroots movement and setting a fundraising record for the most raised by a Senate candidate. Until now, Democrats were not in much of a position to do that, Cross said. Anyone who puts their name on the ballot is a serious threat. Evbagharu joined Texas Rep. Jon Rosenthals team as political director in January 2018 and in November of that year became Rosenthals Chief of Staff. 713-802-0085. The results are not encouraging. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. 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. 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. Our office is openMonday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. Changes are coming, but the goal is the same well be working hard to elect Democrats to impact communities and fight for Texans, Evbagharu. 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. Before his election as chair, he served as the partys communications director and helped lead the partys coordinated campaign on local races in 2018. Odus Evbagharu, Chair, Harris County Democratic Party, Luis Guajardo, Urban Policy Research Manager, Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Website: https://kinder.rice.edu/research/2021-state-housing-harris-county-and-houston. Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email. He graduated from the University of North Texas. Schechter earned 190 votes, edging out runner up Eartha Jean Johnson's 118 votes and avoiding a runoff. The next Harris County Democratic party chair election will be held 20 days after the summer 2022 Democratic primary runoff. 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. Houston, Texas 77020 Evbagharu, who is currently serving as a Texas House of Representatives Chief of Staff, was sworn in by Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. 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. The local party comes off sweeping success in the 2016 election, winning every countywide position on the ballot. An Economy that Works for Everyone Our tax system is rigged in favor of big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent. Abbott attacks diversity hiring, Biden launches all-out defense of the programs. 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. He joined the Hearst Austin bureau in 2021 after nearly three years as a City Hall reporter for the Chronicle and a prior stint covering Bexar County for the Express-News. Precinct chairs seeking other information about the meeting may also contact harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com or by phone at 713-802-0085. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. 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. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. This information is provided by the Republican and Democratic Parties of Texas. Journalist, meteorologist, community leader and volunteer. Chair, HCDP Secretary, HCDP. He will fulfill the unexpired term of Lillie Schechter, who stepped down June 16 after four years of service. Abbott attacks diversity hiring, Biden launches all-out defense of the programs. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). 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. We cannot do it alone. 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. Lane Lewis, Democratic Chair for Senate District 15, was tonight elected the Harris County Democratic Party Chair. Harris County Young Democrats president James Burnett released a statement. 713-802-0085. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. I'm not afraid to say that out loud polling accuracy, targeting, who we talk to and not just making assumptions.. 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. Unlike Republican politicians, Democrats believe in your right to a free and open internet. Precinct Chairs are an integral part of the Collin County Democratic Party (CCDP) leadership structure and the face of the CCDP on a neighborhood level. Notice of Meeting of Harris County Democratic Party County Executive Committee, Aplicacin para Cita de Presidente de Recinto, View the 2022 Harris County General Election Results. He is the chair of the Harris County Democratic Party in Houston, Texas. He is the youngest person and the first African American to hold the position of HCDP Chair. We've recently sent you an authentication link. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. See more on this weeks Houston Newsmakers EXTRA. Changes are coming, but the goal is the same well be working hard to elect Democrats to impact communities and fight for Texans.". Evbagharu serves on the board of directors for the Texas Freedom Network,[8] on the steering committee for Planned Parenthood Young Leaders, and was formerly a board member of the New Leaders Council. You have to actually play the game. *Candidates who are sustaining members are listed with an asterisk after their name. 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. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10AMuntil 4PMat(713) 802-0085,oremail us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. 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. If we don't take them as such, we're going to lose., - 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. Harris County Democrats tapped a consultant and party fundraiser for chair Sunday, with hundreds of precinct chairs voting in a close race. 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. [6] The Harris County Democratic Party on Sunday elected Odus Evbagharu as its new chair, according to a news release. The Office of the Secretary of State does not . The Harris CountyRepublican Party. Visit the Action Center for all the ways to get involved. Sign up for the HouWeAre newsletter here. We define liberty by what you can do, not by what you can keep others from doing. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. We need Galveston County, we need Brazoria, we need Waller, we need Fort Bend, which is turning blue if not already blue. Heres what you need to know. - 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. These privileged few can avoid paying their fair share while middle class families shoulder more and more of the tax burden. 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. 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. We also believe that every student who is willing and able should have the opportunity to obtain a college degree, certificate or technical training without being saddled with debt. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. As the son of a single teenage mom, Jaime Harrison was raised by his grandparents in Orangeburg, South Carolina. In Houston, Evbagharu grew up in the suburbs of Cypress and attended school in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. [7] Comal County Democratic Party Meeting March 8, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1592 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA CEC Monthly Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. When Odus Evbagharu, a 28-year-old legislative staffer and campaign organizer, took the reins of the Harris County Democratic Party Sunday evening, he inherited a party that stands on some of its firmest footing in years, despite several defeats in 2020 that disappointed local Democrats. 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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. 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. He and his family moved to Cypress from Indiana when Evbagharu was 10, and they have lived there since. 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. 20162023Harris County Democratic Party, 4619 Lyons Ave 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. Florida Democrats fight to reclaim political relevance. Now it's our job to build on top of it.. Candidates can be voted on only if nominated by a precinct chair at the March 19 meeting. Here's what's in it, After negotiations away from the public eye, Houston has a new contract with the police union, Houston snubbed in Houston-Galveston Area Council's flood mitigation funding plan, Meet the primary candidates running for Harris County's justice of the peace seats. 430 South Capitol Street Southeast Participants may submit questions before the meeting addressed to kylie@harrisdemocrats.com. Enter the code you received via email to sign in, or sign in using a password. 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. A precinct chair is the lowest level of elected office. 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