Jordan Montgomery Lewis

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Jordan Montgomery Lewis

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Louisiana State University, 2000

Bachelor's

Louisiana State University, 2004

Law

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, 2014

Graduate

Southeastern Louisiana University, 2007

Personal

Birthplace

Louisiana

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney, businessman

Contact

Campaign website

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Personal LinkedIn

Jordan Montgomery Lewis (Republican Party) (also known as Monty) ran for election for judge of the Dallas County Court at Law No. 5 in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Montgomery Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jordan Montgomery Lewis was born in Hammond, Louisiana. He received an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in 2004, a master's of business administration from Southeastern Louisiana University, and a J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2014.

Lewis' professional experience includes working as counsel and an executive for a state bank, an attorney, a judicial law clerk, a paralegal, and in sales. He has been associated with Christian Legal Society, Dallas Justice, the State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section, Christians Engaged, New Friends New Life Men's Advocacy Group, and Watermark Church.

Elections

2022

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

General election

General election for Dallas County Court at Law No. 5

Nicole Taylor defeated Jordan Montgomery Lewis in the general election for Dallas County Court at Law No. 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nicole Taylor (D)	62.3	382,409
		Jordan Montgomery Lewis (R)	37.7	231,287

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 613,696
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Dallas County Court at Law No. 5

Nicole Taylor defeated incumbent Juan Renteria in the Democratic primary for Dallas County Court at Law No. 5 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nicole Taylor	69.6	81,638
	Submit photo	Juan Renteria	30.4	35,607

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 117,245
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Dallas County Court at Law No. 5

Jordan Montgomery Lewis advanced from the Republican primary for Dallas County Court at Law No. 5 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jordan Montgomery Lewis	100.0	67,566

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2020

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

General election

General election for Texas 162nd District Court

Incumbent Maricela Moore defeated Jordan Montgomery Lewis in the general election for Texas 162nd District Court on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maricela Moore (D)	64.0	574,334
		Jordan Montgomery Lewis (R)	36.0	323,316

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 897,650
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas 162nd District Court

Incumbent Maricela Moore defeated Marilynn Mayse in the Democratic primary for Texas 162nd District Court on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maricela Moore	62.6	126,658
		Marilynn Mayse	37.4	75,793

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 202,451 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas 162nd District Court

Jordan Montgomery Lewis advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 162nd District Court on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jordan Montgomery Lewis	100.0	72,806

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,806 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jordan Montgomery Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Montgomery Lewis' 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.

Lawyer (SMU grad, Texas & Louisiana licensed) and businessman who lives in Dallas County and have been active in serving the community through his church, pro bono activities, and numerous non-profits. I am a constitutionalist with a focus on ensuring all members of the community are treated with dignity and respect, shown compassion and mercy, but receive justice and fairness under the law.

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?

• Ethics and access to justice: courts should be free from corruption, people of all means should be able to use the courts to solve problems under the law
• Dignity and respect: people should be treated with dignity, no one shown favor because of status or cause
• Competence: the people deserve judges that can handle their cases

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Judges are swayed by attorneys by their pet law firms, many Texas courts are more political than following statutory language; much of our law is either not enforced due to court costs and lack of access, the ability of well-represented litigants to take advantage of court inefficiencies, or due to lack of political will in certain areas of the state. All people should be able to use the law to make their communities better, to have harms of all stripes under the law addressed by competent jurists in their community, by competent judges who care about the people they serve, with a worldview that believes in truth.

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

These courts are essential not only to resolving disputes and making those harmed restored, but also to help enforce important protections to make our communities better.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

Constitutionalist

Is there a particular judge, past or present, whom you admire?

Hon. Harlin D. Hale, former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in Dallas, TX

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Yes

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

No, but I'm in good standing

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I have experience in both small matters and state litigation and will be able to provide the best service as a judge to the people of Dallas County in this role.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What is your primary concern about today's legal system in your state?

Access to justice

Unfairness of costs
Delay in the system
Deprivation of constitutional protections

Corruption and unethical judges

Would you be interested in serving on a higher court in the future? If so, which court appeals to you?

No

Do you believe that Bar Association ratings are an accurate reflection of a judge’s ability?

No

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2020

Jordan Montgomery Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Montgomery Lewis' 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.

Conservative Republican. Licensed in Texas (2014) and Louisiana (2016). Served as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Harlin D. Hale, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Texas. JD from SMU Dedman School of Law, MBA from Southeastern Louisiana University, BA from LSU. Current member of Christian Legal Society, Dallas Justice, the State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section. For inquiries, contact jordan@lewisfordallas.com

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?

• Faithfulness, Integrity, Competence, and Wisdom.
• Transformation of our communities through justice and reconciliation initiatives
• Protection of Civil Liberties

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Access to justice and public engagement in the Dallas Count Civil Court System; protection of civil liberties, especially Texas and US Constitutional rights; the protection and value of every life in Dallas County; the transformation of Dallas County communities through proper application of justice, fairness, reconciliation, and mercy; Ethical Treatment and Fairness under the Law; Strict Construction of Constitutional Liberties.

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

My grandfather, Luther Montgomery, practiced law a lot like Atticus Finch. He cared for people first, cared for his neighbors and community and made whatever sacrifice was necessary while dedicating himself to excellence in his work. He eventually held public office under Governor Jimmy Davis.

I would also look up to Tom Arceneaux (M. Thomas Arceneaux), an incredible lawyer in Shreveport and my stepfather. His character and faithfulness in his community are incredible, the way he took me on and became my father and the work ethic he taught me are incomparable. All of my family are people of integrity, people who have always cared for people when it was incredibly hard, in a way that was deep and meaningful and impossible.

Lastly, my mother, who taught me that it is possible for people to change and for the world to change, but you cannot, ever let them go or stop changing them until the work is done.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

In Praise of Folly, by D. Erasmus

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, faith, compassion, competence, excellence.

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

Efficiently and expeditiously resolve cases according to the law, ensuring that parties do not run up costs to prejudice opponents or engage in sharp tactics.

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

I remember watching Ronald Reagan on tv demand Mr. Gorbachev tear down the Berlin Wall.

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

My first job at was as a runner in my stepfather's law firm. Within a few months I had also struck up a second job cleaning and stocking inventory for the shop on the first floor of the building. I had both jobs every summer thereafter until I finished high school

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

People rarely realize the role that district courts have in Texas constitutional matters. I'd also ensure that people have greater access to the court and greater access to representation.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

Originalist

Is there a particular judge, past or present, whom you admire?

Judge Harlin Hale of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Yes.

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

No.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I think the seat needs someone who not only knows the law but is also a Christian who cares about the people in Dallas and respects the constitutions. I couldn't find anyone else so I decided to run.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.

What is your primary concern about today's legal system in your state?

Worldview.

What do you consider the greatest opportunity for the legal system in your state?

A centralized technological system that can help increase access to the courts by the public, access to representation, and access to the law.

Would you be interested in serving on a higher court in the future? If so, which court appeals to you?

Perhaps a federal court.

Do you believe that Bar Association ratings are an accurate reflection of a judge’s ability?

No.

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

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