font-weight: bold; National Federation of Independent Business in Texas, Texas Tribune Guest Column: Mark P. Jones, John Buntin, "The Correctionists," October 2010, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=John_Whitmire&oldid=8769085, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. As the long-time chair of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, Whitmire said he would bring an understanding of the criminal justice system, work to provide more resources to the courts and forensic crime lab, and improve collaboration between the multiple law enforcement agencies in the region. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { A handful of other candidates have joined the race since then, including former Harris County clerk Chris Hollins, former city councilmember Amanda Edwards and attorney Lee Kaplan. --subtitle-background: #334aab; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { .infobox p { paid for by the John Whitmire Campaign. Whitmire, the longest-tenured member of the Texas Senate, has joined a Houston mayoral race that includes Amanda K. Edwards, Chris Hollins and Lee Kaplan. We fix our problems.. .inner_percentage { display: inline-block; height: 22px; $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { left: 0px; color: black; Though his record generally aligns with those of his Democratic colleagues on other issues, Whitmire has broken with his party on a number of votes related to criminal justice. In 2012, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. font-weight: bold; tForeground: "#444444",

color: #337ab7, Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. John looks at things the right way and isnt partisan when it comes to doing the right thing.. "I will be tough but smart on crime, keep our economy growing and ensure city services are working for all Houstonians. 		break-inside: avoid-column; But Whitmire expressed this is not going to hold him back because he believes he's the only candidate who has the experience and resources to handle major problems when they arise. 	} paid for by the John Whitmire Campaign. The featured photo is the HISD Board officers. 		font-weight: 300; 	.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { 		margin-bottom: .75em; $('#candidate-connection-twitter-104978').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); The Fund allowed the contract to expire following public scrutiny. I didnt want to take over either. Im not going to get into squabbles with other elected officials about what the numbers are, but the bottom line is we have a crime issue in Houston, Harris County, said Whitmire. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { He has nearly $10 million in his State Senate campaign account, and would easily be able to tap a long list of prospective donors he has strong relationships with to raise more. Fertitta, who chairs the Houston Police Foundation, a nonprofit formed by business leaders that supports the Houston Police Department, is serving as Whitmires campaign finance chair. 	.inner_percentage.Democratic { 	.leg-hnt-hide { 	word-wrap: break-word; ". 		width: 100% !important; He has built up his war chest over a decades-long career in the Legislature dating back to 1972, when he was elected to the state House while a senior at the University of Houston. Kaplan raised $800,000 and pitched in another $100,000 of his own money. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} Fertitta previously attracted attention for contributing more than $100,000 to Donald Trumps re-election bid. [3] His father provided him a $5,000 loan for his campaign funds. Gilberto Velasquez, Jr. was running as a Libertarian candidate. 		display: flex; 	} Whitmire was born in Hillsboro north of Waco, Texas, to James Madison Whitmire, the Hill County clerk, and the former Ruth Marie Harris, a nurse. 	} 		margin: 0; Whitmire, the longest running Texas senator, announced Wednesday that he will. Whitmire said he is expecting resistance from people who do not want to see the changes that he is advocating for, including a more transparent government than how the city is currently operating. 			document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64038e9c5b59e').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023. 				max-height: 580px; Whitmire, a Democrat, has represented Houston in the Legislature since 1973, first as a state representative and then in the Senate beginning in 1983. 	.results_text {  .cftable th { 		font-size: 20px; 	padding-left: 10px; 	.non_result_row div { 	}  Representative Dutton says he agrees the district has improved, but he says the problems in the failing schools still havent been fixed. Dan Patrick often alluded to Whitmire's possible run during this year's special legislative sessions. 		float: right; a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } 		border-top: 1px solid #aaa; 	color: white; 	display: inline-block; PO BOX 7271 1239 - Coat of arms of Munich in use.  
   background-color: #6db24f; mail Email. In response to the question "Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?", John Whitmire's response was. City term limit rules prevent Mayor Turner from seeking a third term after his current stint ends in January 2024. 	} }) div.survey-scrollbox {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } $('.pastResponses').hide(); Tags Amanda Edwards campaign finance Chris Hollins houston mayor Houston mayoral election James McIngvale Jim Mattress Mack McIngvale John Whitmire Lee Kaplan Mattress Mack State Sen. John Whitmire Tilman Fertitta. We are not New York or Chicago.   --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; Earlier this year, William Paul-Thomas, a senior aide to Turner, In addition to a fundraising advantage, Whitmire  although a,  appears to be drawing support from both sides of the political aisle. 	.leg-hnt-toggle-text { 	.leg-hnt-flex-row {          			document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64038e9c5b59e').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide');  		line-height: 1.5em; 		flex: 0 0 175px; Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, already has $9.5 million in his state campaign account, according to his most recent filing. The 11th-hour amendment made by Rep. Greg Bonnen currently allows 46 state employees in Texas, including the three .  Also on the host committee are several former Republican elected officials, including former state representative Dan Huberty, former city councilmember Greg Travis and two of Whitmires former Senate colleagues: Todd Staples, who also served as agriculture commissioner, and Kevin Eltife. John Whitmire announced today that former Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston. 	} He did not graduate, as state law at the time allowed legislators entrance to the bar without a full J.D. He also referenced his history of working with both sides of the aisle and holding his committee chairmanship under Republican leadership. 		} In his early years, he was not seen as a particularly influential legislator, and he was criticized by Texas Monthly magazine for his low impact.  Theres people that like the city is operating because they are profiting real well. On Nov. 7, 2006, Whitmire won re-election to the 15th District Seat in the Texas State Senate, defeating opponent Angel DeLaRosa (R). 	.race_header { } But how the mighty have fallen", "Democratic primary election returns, March 4, 2014 (Senate District 15)", "1992 Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election", Project Vote Smart - Senator John Whitmire (TX), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Whitmire&oldid=1136508454, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 17:48. Those who donate at least seven items will receive tickets to the Rockets' Oct. 24 home game against Utah. Last year, Whitmire voted for a GOP-backed bail bill that limits the opportunity for defendants to be released on no-cost personal bonds and gives judges more information about a defendants criminal history when setting bail. 	.mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Pol. John Whitmire's most recent views and policy on Gun Buyback in 2023. Over 3 million Texans impacted as emergency  New loan available to help students complete  19 women-owned businesses to support in the  Texas General Land Office posts Harris County  Speaker Phelan announces new House priority bills  Gov. 	.votebox-covid-disclaimer { 	color: white; Contributions maintained by the Whitmire Campaign at the end of the year total $10,100,086. Ballotpedia completes yearly updates of committee membership. 	} State legislature | 	    borderColor: "#9C9C9C", She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Central Florida with a degree in History, and in addition to writing about politics and policy, also writes about faith and culture. 	font-weight: bold; Later, both Houston and Harris County were temporarily excluded from receiving relief funds. Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. .survey-result {padding:10px;}    color:white; 	.leg-hnt-district-number { Later, both Houston and Harris County were temporarily excluded from receiving relief funds. johnwhitmire@johnwhitmire.com. Importance: More Important Reference: Analysis of answers from 302 voters that voted for John Whitmire in the 2018 Texas District 15 State Senate election. 
.cfheader {  		margin-top: 5px; 		font-weight: bold; .widget-row.heading { For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. 			event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; State Sen. John Whitmire Announces Run for Houston Mayor in 2023 Election, Longtime state Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) formally launched his campaign for Houston mayor Tuesday evening with promises to address myriad problems faced by the states most populous city, unveiling his campaign slogan: Fix Houston.. Biography Texas Senator John Whitmire announced he will be running for mayor in 2023, kicking. Other announced candidates include former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, who presided over the controversial 2020 general election in Harris County and has raised $1.1 million. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week.  The legislation allowed the judge to release the prisoners on bond pending the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals. Her former column, All In Perspective ran in The Georgetown Advocate, Jarrell Star Ledger, and The Hill Country News, and she has contributed to a variety of Texas digital media outlets. 	.non_result_row th { 	.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { 		font-style: italic; Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards and businessman Lee Kaplan are also running for Houston mayor.  p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} 
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   .contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} HOUSTON  The race for Houston mayor is starting to heat up as Sylvester Turner 's term limit ends next year. 		padding-left: 0; 
font-size:1.2em; Prior to that, he served 10 years in the Texas House of Representatives. 	color: white; I can tell you this. 	color:white !important; 92 talking about this. mail Email. 		clear: both; 		width: 100%;  Whitmire won re-election to the Texas State Senate in 2002. JOHN LISTON: WEEKLEY, RICHARD WELDON (DICK) UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON: 		.votebox { [6] Whitmire captured the Senate District 15 seat, taking office in 1983. Whitmire, who has previously criticized local leadership over public safety issues, highlighted city and county struggles to manage the criminal justice system. 
 Source1Source2. He has served in the upper chamber since 1982. When you look in this room tonight, you see Republicans and Democrats and you see the whole city of Houston, he said. 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. 		border: 1px solid #aaa; He has spent his adult life working for Houstonians in our state's Capitol and now John is running for Houston Mayor. They were later pardoned by the Governor. 	}. 		font-weight: 200; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. 	font-size: .9em; The senator contacted the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and asked the agency to end the practice of last meal requests or he would get the State Legislature to pass a bill doing so. He was elected to the Texas Senate in 1982 after serving 10 years in the Texas House of Representatives. [4], Under pressure from the Federal Courts, the 1971 legislature drew up Texas's first single-member district plan for the House of Representatives.  Will the takeover be a sort of dictatorship? Strong leadership and commitment to public service defines John Whitmire. } [11] Heat has killed numerous prisoners and cost Texas taxpayers million of dollars in wrongful death suits brought by victims' families. He assumed office in 1983. 	.inner_percentage.Green { a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } 		width: 50px; $626,696 Total Contributions. .cftable { Kathy Whitmire's exposure to and interest in city politics began in her parents' home. Whitmire was not available for comment Thursday afternoon. if (typeof $  !=  'undefined') { 	} }    color:white; -John Whitmire. I believe using my experience and commitment to public service we will make Houston even better. George Vachris  advanced  from the  Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 15 on March 1, 2022. Whitmire said his first response was "no" because he liked the work he was doing in the Senate. } complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. 	background-color: red; A ll that was missing in the Post Oak Hotel ballroom were balloons and confetti as State Senator John Whitmire officially dove into Houston's 2023 mayoral race. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014.  	} 		padding-bottom: 7px; When you had a strong mayor form of government and when you are the mayor in this city, you run this city. Everyone knows Commentary is working for the Whitmire Campaign. 1240 - Otto II Wittelsbach in power. John Whitmire's Finances . The lieutenant governor would usually ask Whitmire, who holds the honorary title of "dean of the Senate" as its longest-serving member, to adjourn the chamber's proceedings. .widget-row.value-only.white { 		background-color: #f9d334; 	.results_row.winner { })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. From improving public safety by being tough but smart on crime to promoting economic development, especially small businesses, to making City Hall more efficient to benefit everyone, John Whitmire wants to use his years of experiencetomake Houston abetterplace to work and live. In the hotel's reception room, Whitmire's first words to . The two candidates participated in a virtual discussion on Tuesday night where Whitmire touted his seniority and experience while Cook billed herself as a more progressive grassroots alternative. 		color: #888; His tenure earns him the title of Dean of the Senate. Whitmire said his campaign is motivated by his desire to solve a variety of problems that he has personally witnessed in Houston including homelessness, illegal dumping, rising crime and inefficient city services. Texas Senator John Whitmire announced he will be running for mayor in 2023, kicking off his campaign Wednesday. Austin, TX, November 30, 2022  Longtime state Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) formally launched his campaign for Houston mayor Tuesday evening with promises to address myriad problems faced by the state's most populous city, unveiling his campaign slogan: "Fix Houston.". I can tell you this, if John Whitmire is our mayor, that wouldnt have happened.. } Incumbent John Whitmire  defeated Damian Lacroix and Hank Segelke in the  Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 15 on March 6, 2018. 	background-color: #dac113; 	.mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Explore his positions, donors, and political history. 		padding-bottom: 8px; .cf_bp_logo {width: 35px !important;}. Adv. 		width: 100%; over public safety issues, highlighted city and county struggles to manage the criminal justice system. 	float: right; , and dysfunctional city services, and emphasized regional public safety challenges. 	vertical-align: top; .widget-value { [3], In his early teenage years, he moved to North Houston and attended Waltrip High School. 
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