Delia Parker-Mims

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Delia Parker-Mims

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Southern Methodist University, 1990

Law

Southern Methodist University, 1995

Personal

Birthplace

El Paso, Texas

Religion

Christian

Contact

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Delia Parker-Mims (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Denton County Commissioners Court to represent District 3 in Texas. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Parker-Mims completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Parker-Mims' professional exprience includes working as an administrative law judge for the state of Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University in 1990 and a J.D. from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1995.

Parker-Mims has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• West Side Baptist Church
• State Bar of Texas
• Denton County Bar Association
• Concerned Citizens and African American Parents

Elections

2020

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

General election

General election for Denton County Commissioners Court District 3

Incumbent Bobbie Mitchell defeated Delia Parker-Mims in the general election for Denton County Commissioners Court District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bobbie Mitchell (R)	57.9	43,608
		Delia Parker-Mims (D)	42.1	31,682

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 75,290
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Denton County Commissioners Court District 3

Delia Parker-Mims advanced from the Democratic primary for Denton County Commissioners Court District 3 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Delia Parker-Mims	100.0	8,874

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,874
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Denton County Commissioners Court District 3

Incumbent Bobbie Mitchell advanced from the Republican primary for Denton County Commissioners Court District 3 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bobbie Mitchell	100.0	9,261

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,261
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Delia Parker-Mims completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Parker-Mims' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As an attorney trained in economics, at Southern Methodist University, Delia Parker-Mims has spent more than two decades fighting for the people of Denton County. A specialist in family and juvenile law, Delia has dedicated her life to working on behalf of those who need help most. Now, Delia wants to take the lessons she's learned from her career to the county level in service as a County Commissioner. Delia will meet Denton County's needs with passion, professionalism, and proactive problem solving

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• We need real leadership for a change.
• It's More than Roads and Bridges
• Platitudes and Prayers alone is not Active Leadership

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am concerned with Access to Voting. There are some areas in Precinct three that are "voting deserts." We need to make Denton County a voting center so that residents can vote on election day at any location.

Lack of access to health care is a major problem. Currently Denton County has the toughest standards to qualify for indigent health care. The standard makes over 90% of people in poverty ineligible. The COVID-19 crisis is heavily impacting Precinct 3. The availability of health care services is going to be crucial.

Criminal Justice reform is important. One aspect is the school-to-prison pipeline caused by our lack of mental health services. Currently the largest provider of mental health for juveniles is our detention center. We need leadership that can bring the community together to address this mental health crisis for our children.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my parents. My father was a Vietnam Veteran who volunteered to go back into the jungle and rescue his fellow soldiers. My mother was a waitress who worked long hours. Even after she would come home tired to the bones, she kneeled beside her bed and prayed each night. I would watch her in the door way. I learned the importance of community and the value of service to others. I learned that it is bigger than me. I've patterned my personal and professional career based on that understanding.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first event I recall is the Nixon Watergate scandal. I was five years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working at Burger King. I held for the entire summer before I went back to college.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The power to make access to voting easier is fundamental to Democracy. This office possess that power. The direction of business growth and its impact on homeowners and existing small businesses. COVID-19 has taught us the importance of community health and how leadership within this office can impact it.

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