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Mark Alan Harrison

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Mark Alan Harrison
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal
Birthplace
Houston, Texas
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Mark Alan Harrison (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Harris County Constables to represent Precinct 5 in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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

Biography

Mark Alan Harrison is a member of the following groups:

  • GLBT Political Caucus
  • Houston Black American Democrats
  • Harris County Democratic Party
  • Texas Progressive Executive Council
  • Southwest Democrats
  • West Houston Democrats
  • Spring Branch Democrats
  • Braes Oaks Democrats
  • Cypress Tomball Democrats
  • Katy Democrats
  • Meyerland Area Democrats
  • Cy-Fair Area Democrats
  • Bellaire Braeswood Democrats[1]

Elections

2020

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

General election

General election for Harris County Constable Precinct 5

Incumbent Ted Heap defeated Mark Alan Harrison in the general election for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ted Heap
Ted Heap (R) Candidate Connection
 
51.4
 
217,486
Image of Mark Alan Harrison
Mark Alan Harrison (D) Candidate Connection
 
48.6
 
205,255

Total votes: 422,741
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Constable Precinct 5

Mark Alan Harrison defeated Randy Newman in the Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 on July 14, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mark Alan Harrison
Mark Alan Harrison Candidate Connection
 
57.3
 
18,855
Randy Newman
 
42.7
 
14,064

Total votes: 32,919
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Constable Precinct 5

Randy Newman and Mark Alan Harrison advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mark Miller in the Democratic primary for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Randy Newman
 
43.4
 
23,586
Image of Mark Alan Harrison
Mark Alan Harrison Candidate Connection
 
34.3
 
18,656
Mark Miller
 
22.3
 
12,130

Total votes: 54,372
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Constable Precinct 5

Incumbent Ted Heap advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ted Heap
Ted Heap Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
47,763

Total votes: 47,763
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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My vision is for the Precinct 5 Constable's Office to become more involved in our community. We need a command staff that reflects the community that it represents. Precinct 5 is the largest and most diverse precinct in Harris County. We need a Community Advisory Board that will work directly with the office to accomplish the changes the communities need. With more visibility and personal involvement, we can build a relationship based on trust and understanding to better protect and serve all members of our community. Only by working together will finally be able to change the culture in law enforcement.
  • I believe that the culture in law enforcement must change and to accomplish this I need your support. Only by standing together can we make the next four years different, with an office that acts as public servants and not an occupying force.
  • Equality should be a standard not an option. Under my leadership the Constable's Office will treat civilians differently based on race, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, social or economic status, citizenship status, or country of origin.
  • In addition to their ongoing state mandated training, all Deputies will receive ongoing training regarding de-escalation methods and mental health awareness.
Mental Health Awareness

We need to break the stigma associated with mental health disorders. Open dialogue and education regarding mental health is lacking in law enforcement. Police officers are at a high risk for mental health disorders, addiction and even suicide. We need to protect those who protect us. It is important to make counseling and mental health resources more accessible to all Precinct 5 employees. If the Constable's Office has access to the resources needed, we can better serve our community.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 7, 2020

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