Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
ISSUES: What are the two (2) most pressing issues that you will face in the office that you seek? Describe your specific plans/ideas for addressing these issues.
Audrie Lawton Evans
I'm the only candidate with both trial and judicial experience. I earned my J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and have dedicated my career to serving Harris County. As Judge of Civil Court at Law No. 1, I've presided over thousands of civil cases mirroring the County Attorney's daily work. Before the bench, I was an Asst. Attorney General overseeing civil litigation and a Sr. Trial Attorney where I tried over 50 jury trials. My experience as in-house counsel managing 50+ staff prepared me to lead the County Attorney's 300+ employees. This combination of civil litigation expertise, trial skills, judicial perspective, and governmental experience has prepared me to represent Harris County and fight for all residents from day one.
Harris County faces relentless attacks from right-wing extremists trying to undermine our government, suppress voters, and overturn the people's will. From Abbott to Paxton to Trump, we're a prime target facing illegal election interference, school district takeovers, and attacks on our officials. As County Attorney, I'll fiercely defend Harris County in court and publicly, fighting voter suppression, protecting elections and officials, and challenging state overreach. Corporate polluters are poisoning our communities, especially working-class neighborhoods. Chemical facilities, creosote, and concrete batch plants countywide create cancer clusters. I'll aggressively sue violators, challenge weak permits, and force cleanup.
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