Clyde Raymond Leuchtag

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Clyde Leuchtag
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Law

South Texas College of Law

Personal
Profession
Attorney
Contact

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Clyde Leuchtag (Republican Party) was a judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. He assumed office in 2015. He left office in 2016.

Leuchtag (Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Leuchtag received his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1990. Leuchtag was an attorney prior to his appointment. He joined Hope for Youth as a board member in 2015.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2022)

General election

General election for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2

Incumbent Jim Kovach defeated Clyde Leuchtag in the general election for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Jim Kovach (D)
 
51.6
 
546,300
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Clyde Leuchtag (R)
 
48.4
 
512,931

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,059,231
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2

Incumbent Jim Kovach advanced from the Democratic primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Jim Kovach
 
100.0
 
135,724

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 135,724
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2

Clyde Leuchtag advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Clyde Leuchtag
 
100.0
 
133,475

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 133,475
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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2020)

General election

General election for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4

Incumbent Lesley Briones defeated Clyde Leuchtag in the general election for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Lesley Briones (D)
 
55.4
 
856,854
Image of Clyde Leuchtag
Clyde Leuchtag (R)
 
44.6
 
690,050

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,546,904
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4

Incumbent Lesley Briones defeated William McLeod in the Democratic primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Lesley Briones
 
72.9
 
174,942
Image of William McLeod
William McLeod
 
27.1
 
65,186

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 240,128
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4

Clyde Leuchtag advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Clyde Leuchtag
Clyde Leuchtag
 
100.0
 
153,114

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 153,114
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2018

General election

General election for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1

Incumbent George Barnstone defeated Clyde Leuchtag in the general election for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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George Barnstone (D)
 
55.2
 
651,016
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Clyde Leuchtag (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.8
 
528,843

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,179,859
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1

Incumbent George Barnstone advanced from the Democratic primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
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George Barnstone
 
100.0
 
127,728

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 127,728
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1

Clyde Leuchtag advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Clyde Leuchtag
Clyde Leuchtag Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
110,090

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 110,090
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2016

See also: Texas local trial court judicial elections, 2016

Texas held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on March 1, 2016. A primary runoff election was held on May 24, 2016, for any seat where the top vote recipient did not receive a majority of the primary vote.[2] Incumbent Clyde Leuchtag defeated Gloria Cantu Minnick in the Harris County Court at Law Republican primary for Seat 1.[3]

Harris County Court at Law (Number 1), Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Clyde Leuchtag Incumbent 69.65% 149,444
Gloria Cantu Minnick 30.35% 65,121
Total Votes 214,565
Source: Harris County, Texas, "Republican Party Cumulative Report-Unofficial," accessed March 2, 2016

George Barnstone defeated incumbent Clyde Leuchtag in the Harris County Civil Court at Law general election for Seat 1.

Harris County Civil Court at Law (Number 1), General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png George Barnstone 51.94% 657,626
     Republican Clyde Leuchtag Incumbent 48.06% 608,470
Total Votes 1,266,096
Source: Harris County, Texas, "Election Results," accessed December 9, 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.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Clyde Leuchtag did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Clyde Leuchtag did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Candidate Connection

Clyde Leuchtag participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 4, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Clyde Leuchtag's responses follow below.[5]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1. DUE PROCESS: Make sure everyone is fully heard in Court. 2. DIGNITY and RESPECT. Foster an attitude of service and respect for everyone who enters the courtroom. 3. JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE. Mediating disputes and helping litigants WITHIN the law, treating EVERYONE fairly and equally -- no matter who they are, and continously improving court service and efficiency.[6][7] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Sincere Public Service: Public officials striving for excellence in serving OTHERS instead of selfishly promoting the officials own interests first.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[7] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Clyde Leuchtag answered the following:

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

“ ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE DARK SIDE OF HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY: Books = Animal Farm. Lord of the Flies.[7] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Compitence, Authentic, Unselfish Servant Leader, Pragmatic Compassion[7] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ A proven track record of success and servant leadership in the same position previously from 2015-16.[7] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Fairness. Compassion. Legal Aptitude. Judicial Temperament. A Servant's heart[7] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ Servant Leader inside and OUTSIDE the courtroom[7] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Selfishness self-indulgence, and unbelief[7] ”
Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?
“ Yes. Fairness and Compassion, while scrupulously following the law. Please see JudgeClyde.com[7] ”
Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?
“ Yes. Highly rated by aHBA. Please see JudgeClyde.com[7] ”
Do you believe that the Bar Association ratings are an accurate reflection of a judge's ability?
“ Better than none, but never perfect.[7] ”
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
“ I want to ensure that this Court is known for BOTH compassion AND Judicial Excellence.[7] ”
If you are not a sitting judge, do you have previous judicial experience? Do you believe it's important to have that kind of experience for this judgeship?
“ I was the judge in this court for 18 months until EVERY county-wide Republican up for election in 2016 was swept out of office.[7] ”
Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes.[7] ”
Would you be interested in serving on a higher court in the future? If so, which court appeals to you?
“ 14th Court of Appeals.[7] ”

2016

Leuchtag issued the following statement regarding his bid for office:

“ Follow the Law as Intended by the Legislature

I fairly apply the law to the facts of each case – and never legislate from the bench. As a Judge, I defer to the intent of the elected law makers -- as written in the constitution, statutes, and other laws of the United States and Texas – while respecting the authority of binding higher court opinions.

Keep the Role of Government Limited and be Accountable

  • I have respect for private enterprise and private property and do not misuse the Court’s power to redistribute wealth. My role as a judge is to be fair to all, not being harsher to the rich or the poor because of their financial status.
  • I encourage and empower people to settle their own disputes and therefore limit, to the extent possible, the role of the Court in their lives.
  • Our court team will continue to be good stewards of your tax dollars by looking for opportunities to continuously improve court processes to increase efficiency and reduce delay and cost to litigants.

Embody Servant Leadership

  • Our court team will maintain a court atmosphere of humility, respect and public service.
  • We will continue to facilitate private organizations' assisting people who are truly in need.

[7]

”
—Clyde Leuchtag, [8]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on February 9, 2016
    2. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 18, 2015
    3. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed December 18, 2015
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for Office," accessed January 14, 2016
    5. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
    6. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Clyde Leuchtag's responses," September 4, 2018
    7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    8. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named bio
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