Je'Rell Rogers

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Je'Rell Rogers

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Notre Dame, 2008

Law

LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Shreveport, La.

Religion

Christian

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Je'Rell Rogers (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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Biography

Je'Rell Rogers was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2008 and a J.D. from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2013.

Elections

2022

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

General election

General election for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14

Jessica Padilla defeated Je'Rell Rogers in the general election for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Padilla (R)	50.7	533,823
		Je'Rell Rogers (D)	49.3	519,533

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,053,356
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14

Je'Rell Rogers defeated incumbent David L. Singer in the Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Je'Rell Rogers	55.5	77,398
	Submit photo	David L. Singer	44.5	61,957

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 139,355
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14

Jessica Padilla advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Padilla	100.0	131,696

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 131,696
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Je'Rell Rogers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rogers' 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.

Je’Rell Rogers earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 2008. After graduating, he moved to Houston and taught 8th grade English at Sharpstown Middle School as a 2008 corps member with Teach for America. In 2013, he graduated from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and started practicing law that same year. He currently handles murders and capital murders as the chief of the 180th District Court.

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?

• In order to make decisions about our communities, judges need to be present in our communities.
• Community experience is just as essential as legal experience and I have both.
• I am the candidate that is the most reflective of the citizens of Harris County and their views and experiences.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bail reform. Rehabilitation. Cutting down on recidivism.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The number one responsibility for someone in this office is to make decisions that are rooted in the law. But, while doing this, the Judge needs to treat all those that enter the court— whether defendant, attorney, court staff, or witness— with the utmost dignity and respect. A good judicial temperament is essential because it allows for real, authentic conversation between the judge and whomever is on the other side. Finally, a judge in this position has a responsibility to the citizens of our community to make sure their actions are transparent .

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

I was a bag boy at a local grocery store. At the same time, I worked at a water park doing an assortment of different jobs, I worked these jobs the summer before I started at Notre Dame.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

Judges are not above the law. Thus, every decision a judge makes should be in accordance with the law. Our laws also allow judges to use discretion in some instances. This is where the judge’s experiences, in and out of the courtroom, become pertinent. Judges need to be present and active and involved in our communities in order to make the best decisions for our communities.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running for this seat because I bring a perspective that is lacking right now. As a former teacher, I saw first hand the issues in our community. Now as an attorney handling some of the most serious and heinous cases in the State of Texas, I further see the importance of community and I realize the role community plays in trying to improve our justice system.

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