Front Porch Democrats
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson
Voter Turnout Tops 14 Percent in 2023 Constitutional Amendment Election
AUSTIN--Based on statewide election night returns, the estimated voter turnout for Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election is 14.4% of registered voters. This is the highest turnout for a constitutional amendment election since 2005.
More than 2.5 million Texans cast a ballot.
“Texans came out to the polls and made their voices heard,” said Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson. “Thank you to all the election workers and volunteers who made last night’s election possible”
Statewide, voters weighed in on 14 proposed constitutional amendments.
Election night results for the propositions and for a special election for Texas House District 2 are available through the Secretary of State’s election night results portal. As a note, election night results are unofficial and may not reflect the final vote count.
In addition to the statewide propositions, some Texans had local elections on the ballot. Local election results are generally available through county websites.
Under a new law, the Secretary of State's office is charged with setting a uniform date for runoffs resulting from an election held on a uniform election date. The runoff date for the Nov. 7 Election will be Dec. 9. (This does not apply to the special election for HD 2.)
Secretary Nelson encouraged Texas voters to start preparing for elections in 2024.
“Primary elections are only a few months away on March 5,” said Secretary Nelson. “Now is a good time for Texans to plan for next year’s elections.”
For more details, visit VoteTexas.gov, the state’s official online source for voting information.
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Our Newly Elected Officials
Sworn In - January 1, 2023
Judge KP George
Commissioner Dexter McCoy
District Clerk
Beverly Walker
Judge Sonia Rash
Judge Monica Rawlins
Judge Tyra McCollum
Commissioner Grady Prestage
District Attorney
Brian Middleton
Judge Surendren Patel
Judge Toni Wallace
Judge Roderick Garner
Associate Judge O'Neil Williams
Associate Judge Felichia Young
Who We Are
The Front Porch Democrats are residents of Fort Bend County, TX, and uphold Democratic ideals. We are especially committed to the propositions of healthcare for all, equal justice for all, equal pay for all, equal pay for equal work, woman’s rights, good public school education, and fair immigration policies.
Front Porch Democrats reside in two Fort Bend precincts. Precinct 4141 includes the neighborhoods of Jane Long Farms, Veranda, Williams Ranch Preserves, and the eastern portion of Sweetgrass. Precinct 4001 encompasses the western section of Sweetgrass and extends northward to the City of Richmond boundary.
Currently, we are meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm. To receive an invitation please send your email address via the Contact Us screen, or check the calendar on this site for the meeting location. You may also wish to receive an occasional email we call Blue Notes. Use the Contact Us screen to let us know.
We are passionate about supporting local Fort Bend County officials and the Biden administration! If you would like to share in a passion for honest and efficient governance that practices and protects democracy, promotes economic growth, believes in inclusive and practical policies including access to good healthcare for everyone, we welcome your participation and support of the Front Porch Democrats!
The following people meet at least once a month and act as a steering committee. We organize meetings, invite speakers, lead participation in public events, and act to inform and encourage concerned voters within our influence. THIS IS NOT A CLUB. Front Porch Democrats are inclusive and open to all !
MEET
YOUR STEERING COMMITTEE
Debra Garner - Chair
Janet Dawson - Precinct 4141 Chair
Jane Kuban - Treasurer
Gene Pfalzgraf - Communications
Judy Harris - Member
Virginia McBride - Member
Jeanne Nishioka - Member