Lina Hidalgo
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile*
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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lina Hidalgo
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
Harris County Judge
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (24)
Emily's List
Annie's List
Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus PAC
Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
Run for Something
OTHER (1)
*Texas Association of Realtors/TREPAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
ActBlue (2021)
Biden Victory Fund (2020)
Democratic Women's Groups (2018)
Joe Biden (2020)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
ActBlue (2022)
Democratic Latino Organizations (2019)
Democratic Women's Groups (2021)
Gene Wu (2022)
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2019)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Campaign Finance Reports and Filings - as of Sept. 26, 2022
Selected Donations TO Candidate include:
OTHER INFORMATION
"Harris County Judge Hidalgo Accused of ‘Disrespectful’ Behavior at Funeral of Fallen Officer"
Holly Hansen, The Texan, February 4, 2020
Abortion rights resolution condemning United States Supreme Court introduced by Lina Hidalgo to Harris County Commissioner's Court, May 10, 2022:
"Therefore be it resolved Harris County calls on the United States Congress to take immediate action and forever protect the long-enshrined rights outlined decades ago in Roe V. Wade and be it further resolved that Harris County stands for women's rights and in opposition to the extreme draft opinion being considered by the United States Supreme Court." Video timestamp: 28:52
Endorsed Elizabeth Warren for President in February 2020.
Voter Record from Harris County Elections Administrator's Office shows Lina Marie Hidalgo voting in the following elections:
- Voted in 3 Democrat Primary elections (2018, 2020, 2022)
- Voted in 3 Democrat Primary Runoff elections
(2018, 2020, 2022)
- Voted in 2 Presidential elections (2016, 2020)
**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.**
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should elective abortions be allowed?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) instruction should be required for all county employees.
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support mask mandates.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
'School Systems and Child Care Centers within Harris County
shall...require all students (age 2
and older), staff, teachers, and visitors to k-12 schools, Regardless of
vaccination status, to wear a face mask indoors while on school property and school
buses." Order of the Local Health Authority for Harris County Regarding Public Schools, August 12, 2021"Except as otherwise expressly provided below, all people two (2) years of age or older shall wear a face covering over their nose and mouth while inside a Harris County owned, operated or occupied building. Any person who removes his/her face covering after entering such building will be directed to leave the building. If that person refuses to do so, he/she will be removed from the building." Lina Hidalgo, August 17, 2021,
Eighth Order Authorizing Fever and Health Screening
and Face Coverings in County Buildings
