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.
Traci A. Gibson
I am a lawyer, community organizer, and experienced organizational leader with a strong background in governance, fundraising, and civic engagement. I served as President of the Houston Lawyers Association, where I built advocacy programs focused on voter education, election protection, and public engagement, and led the organization through consecutive six-figure fundraising years. I have experience managing large, diverse teams, building coalitions, and turning values into measurable outcomes. As a precinct chair, I have seen firsthand how party infrastructure succeeds or fails at the local level, and I am prepared to lead with transparency, accountability, and results.
The two most pressing issues are rebuilding party infrastructure and increasing voter participation. Harris County Democrats must operate year-round, not just during election cycles. My plan is to strengthen precinct-level organizing, recruit and train local leaders, and centralize voter education and outreach so the party is the hub for engagement. Second, we must address declining turnout and ballot drop-off, especially in local and judicial races. I will prioritize civic education, culturally competent outreach, and coordinated voter engagement efforts that make it easier for people to understand the ballot and participate fully in every election.
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