Carlos Monarrez
Carlos Monarrez was a 2016 candidate for the Cameron County Court at Law in Texas.[1] He was defeated in the primary election on March 1, 2016.
Education
Monarrez earned his B.A. in biology from the University of Texas-Austin in 2003. He later received his J.D. from the St. Thomas University School of Law in 2008.[2]
Campaign themes
2016
Monarrez's campaign website listed the following themes for 2016:
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I believe in Dignity, Respect and Integrity: As an Officer of the Court, I will be held to a higher ethical standard. I will take responsibility for treating the families of the recently deceased, victims, offenders, the disabled, employees and all others with dignity and respect in all interactions. All who seek it are ensured a voice. Attorneys, staff, petitioners, and respondents will be valued and respected. I believe in Professionalism: I will strive to achieve a standard of excellence and serve as a role model for all. We value truth and the law and will act according to those limits, guided by compassion. Being sensitive to the needs of those who seek or find themselves engaged with the legal system is key to the success of our mission. I believe in Growth through Community Engagement: Vital to the rehabilitation and accountability of our local legal system is community-based cooperation and collaboration. Positive change is achievable. [3] |
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| —Carlos Monarrez (2016), [2] | ||
Elections
2016
| Cameron County Court at Law (Number 4), Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sheila Garcia Bence |
35.18% | 9,614 |
| Daniel Robles |
28.74% | 7,854 |
| Carlos Monarrez | 18.90% | 5,164 |
| Rene Gomez | 17.18% | 4,696 |
| Total Votes (100) | 27,328 | |
| Source: Cameron County, Texas, "Unofficial Results: 2016 Democratic Primary Election," accessed March 2, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
Judges of the county courts are elected in partisan elections by the county they serve and serve four-year terms, with vacancies filled by a vote of the county commissioners.[4]
Qualifications
To serve on a county court, a judge must:[4]
- be at least 25 years old;
- be a resident of his or her respective county for at least two years; and
- have practiced law or served as a judge for at least four years preceding the election.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Texas Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carlos Monarrez for County Court, "Who Am I?" accessed February 26, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for Office," accessed January 14, 2016
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
