Election
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Harris County District Clerk, Democratic Primary
Angie Dozier Experience: Special services administrator for the district clerk’s o ce www.voteangiedozier.com
Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter Experience: Parole revocation hearing administrator. Executive leadership: oversees sta, operations and programs. Global
Donna G. Glover Experience: Program manager (IT, business, education, nonpro t, community) www.donnag4districtclerk.com
operations: managed … www.roslynshorter.com
I am running for Harris County District Clerk because I have a deep and genuine commitment to this oce. The Harris County District Clerk’s Oce has been my professional home for nearly 20 years, and I have an in-depth understanding of its operations and mission. Why are you running for this position?
I’m running for Harris County District Clerk because court operations aect real people’s lives. With experience in judicial proceedings and executive leadership, I’m committed to eliminating systemic ineciencies, strengthening jury representation, ensuring constitutional compliance, and delivering transparent, ecient court services residents can trust.
I am running to make the District Clerk’s Oce accessible, ecient, and responsive to every resident. By modernizing technology, reducing backlogs, and prioritizing customer service, I will ensure clear guidance, reliable systems, and respectful service—so everyone can navigate the courts with con dence and trust.
Desiree Broadnax Experience: Legal professional, leadership, supervision, operations management, sta training and development, conict resolution, strategic planning, policy … www.desireebroadnax.com
Jose “Alex” Maldonado Experience: Educator, director of music, graduate-level action research www.alexmaldonadotx.com
Pernell Davis Experience: Harris County Precinct 2 deputy chief of sta, public safety and organizational development; budget director www.pernelldavis.com
Having experienced government failure rsthand through the loss of my son, I saw how a broken system lets families down. Our insurance coverage was cut, leaving him with nothing. This sparked a re within me. When elected, I will govern with empathy, accountability, and a commitment to access and fairness. Why are you running for this position?
At a time when the rule of law is under threat, I’m running to ensure the District Clerk’s Oce protects each person’s constitutional right to seek justice. As an educator, I want a District Clerk’s Oce that serves every constituent with exceptional customer service, transparency, and accessibility.
Our justice system should work for people who rely on it, not test their patience, paychecks, or ability to take time away from work and family. The District Clerk’s oce is the backbone of the justice system; delays and breakdowns hurt working people who can least aord them the most.
Darrell Jordan, Jr Experience: Attorney 20 years; former Harris County judge; JAG ocer Texas Army National Guard www.darrelljordanjr.com
Carlis Lollie Experience: Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in documentation, compliance, and complex record management.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and
Skilled in leadership … www.carlislollie.com
clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
I’m running to modernize the District Clerk’s Oce using proven leadership, legal experience, and public service. I have worked within this system for decades and understand how eciency, transparency, and technology improvements can better serve the public and support the courts. Why are you running for this position?
I am running to ensure systems that are supposed to work for the people are actually working for the people. My platform is centered on “Restoring Trust” in our elected ocials showing Harris County what it means to elect competent, ecient, and compassionate leadership.
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