Julie Hardaway
Julie Hardaway (Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Bexar County Probate Court No. 2 in Texas. Hardaway lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Hardaway completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Julie Hardaway graduated from Douglas McArthur High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in international studies from Southwestern University in 1993 and a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University in 1996. Her career experience includes working as an assistant city attorney in San Antonio and as a staff attorney for Bexar County Probate Court No. 1.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2
Veronica Vasquez defeated Julie Hardaway in the general election for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Veronica Vasquez (D) | 57.2 | 305,321 |
Julie Hardaway (R)  | 42.8 | 228,393 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 533,718 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2
Julie Hardaway defeated Laura Heard in the Republican primary runoff for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Julie Hardaway | 53.2 | 13,163 | |
 | Laura Heard | 46.8 | 11,590 | |
| Total votes: 24,753 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2
Veronica Vasquez advanced from the Democratic primary for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Veronica Vasquez | 100.0 | 69,055 |
| Total votes: 69,055 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2
Julie Hardaway and Laura Heard advanced to a runoff. They defeated David Balmer and Art Rossi in the Republican primary for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Julie Hardaway | 35.0 | 19,608 | |
| ✔ | | Laura Heard | 25.5 | 14,289 |
| David Balmer | 19.9 | 11,117 | ||
| Art Rossi | 19.6 | 10,969 | ||
| Total votes: 55,983 | |||
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Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
Judges of the probate 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.[2]
Qualifications
To serve on a county court, a judge must:[2]
- 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
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Julie Hardaway completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hardaway's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Education Access/Technology Customer Service
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Mental health Estate Planning
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have a calm demeanor. I am professional and fair. I treat others with respect.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
I believe that a judge must be fair and impartial and follow the law. I believe everyone should be treated with respect.
Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?
I believe that judges should have empathy and compassion.
Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this judicial position that you believe more people should be aware of?
In Bexar County the Probate Court has jurisdiction over estates, guardianships, mental health proceedings and eminent domain.
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See also
- Courts in Texas
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2018
- Municipal elections in Bexar County, Texas (2018)
External links
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- Campaign website
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- LinkedIn page
- Texas Secretary of State Elections Division
Footnotes
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
