TENESHIA HUDSPETH

Democratic Incumbent

On ballot as: TENESHIA HUDSPETH
Current role: Harris County Clerk (elected 2020)
Background: Communications degree from Texas Southern University
Graduate of Leadership Houston and the Women's Campaign School at Yale University
Native of Austin,
Experience: Elected Harris County Clerk in 2020; the first African-American woman to serve in the role
Appointed chief deputy of the clerk's office in January 2020
Worked in the clerk's office since 2005, starting as an administrative assistant
Overseen more than 22 elections as clerk
Top priorities: Seeking re-election "to continue strengthening the Harris County Clerk's Office and protecting the integrity of election administration"
Calls "unfunded election mandates" the biggest issue facing the office
Says she "recently launched a Deed Fraud Alert System" to guard against property fraud
Will build trust "by following the law, collaborating with elected officials, and providing voter education"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A, on "unfunded election mandates": "Legislative changes continue expanding local responsibilities without dedicated resources."
Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements: Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
Houston Chronicle editorial board
Campaign website: teneshiahudspeth.com

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