Incumbent Kim Ogg is at odds with her party, and experts say infighting with challenger Sean Teare could aid Republicans.
Houston District Attorney Kim Ogg speaks at The Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Sept. 24, 2022. Sean Teare is challenging her in the March 5 Democratic primary.When Harris County voters initially elected Kim Ogg as the top prosecutor in Texas’ most populous county, she became the first Democrat in more than 35 years to lead the District Attorney’s Office.
But Ogg’s ongoing, derisive feud with members of her own party could impact her reelection chances. Last month, mounting tensions came to a head when Harris County Democratic Party leaders As the rift between Ogg and her party widens, Teare has gained endorsements from Hidalgo, a group of Harris County Democratic Party precinct chairs and state Rep.The winner of the Democratic primary will face Houston attorney Dan Simons, the lone Republican candidate, in November’s general election.in state and national elections.
Recently, Ogg has come under fire for accepting major campaign contributions from bail bonds companies — in January, she brought in over four times as much money as Teare, withTeare and local Democrats also argue that Ogg has faltered on other Democratic priorities, including gun violence prevention, decriminalizing low-level offenses and reducing overcrowding in the Harris County Jail.
“That was one of the beginning mass exoduses,” Teare said. “People went to Fort Bend, people went to Galveston, people went to Montgomery, people went to other jurisdictions all over the state because they still believed in the job; they still believe in the mission — they just didn't want to do it for her.”Experts say infighting between Harris County Democrats reflects a larger fissure in the party — between older moderates and younger progressives.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Harris County shooting: Man killed outside vehicle in Harris County, toddler was also insideA deadly shooting is now under investigation after a man was killed on Saturday, authorities said.
Read more »
Man shot while U.S. Marshals, HCSO served warrant in E. Harris County, officials sayThe warrant involved felony drug charges, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said, adding that no members of law enforcement were injured.
Read more »
Woman found shot in N. Harris County, alleged shooter fled scene in vehicle, Pct. 4 saysAn investigation got underway after a woman was found with an apparent gunshot wound on Wednesday afternoon. A search for the suspect is ongoing.
Read more »
Harris County Criminal Court Judge Frank Aguilar suspended 'pending criminal matter'Harris County Criminal Court Judge Frank Aguilar, who presides over the 228th District Court, has been suspended, records show.
Read more »
Deputy taken to hospital after trailer crash in north Harris CountyA deputy is now in the hospital after a trailer crash in north Harris County.
Read more »
Storm Alert Day: Tornado watch for Harris County including Houston and multiple counties surroundingFOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro confirms two tornados touch down outside of Houston
Read more »