June CEC
When: June 16th
5:00 PM – Check in
6:00 PM – CEC (Part 1)
7:00 PM – CD Meetings
8:00 PM – CEC (Part 2)
Where: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
3826 Wheeler Ave., Houston, TX 77004
Chair Gibson’s Memo detailing the date and venue change
At this meeting:
- Election of Party Officers
- Election of Congressional District Chairs
- Election of Congressional District Officers
- Approval of Standing Committee Chairs
- Nomination and Approval of Standing Committee Members
- Swearing in of new Precinct Chairs
- Candidate Nomination - Harris County Civil Court #5
- Candidate Nomination - 486th Judicial District Court
Candidates for Party Office
Candidates for Judicial Office
Regina Cochran
Short Bio
Regina Cochran is a community leader, educator, and civic engagement advocate with over 15 years of experience in leadership, management, advocacy, and community engagement. She has served in multiple professional roles, including administrative leadership and executive assistant positions, across nonprofit, governmental, educational, faith-based, and political organizations. Her experience includes governance support, meeting coordination, record keeping, organizational operations, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement. Regina currently serves as a government professor and has worked on multiple political campaigns, election operations, and civic engagement initiatives throughout Harris County. She is passionate about public service, civic participation, and building strong, engaged communities.
Jennifer Halvorson
Short Bio
I've been serving as party secretary since 2018 and am asking for your vote to continue proudly forward with the party. I've worked hard to ensure minutes are taken in real time and shared immediately with the chair and staff. I'm also celebrating my 10th year as President at Area 5 Democrats, the oldest club in Texas. We work year-round round from our Headquarters to turn out the vote and support the party. I would be honored to continue as Party Secretary.
Vernon Middleton Lewis
Short Bio
Vernon Middleton Lewis is a native Houstonian and serves as City Treasurer for the City of Houston, where he helps steward an $18 billion debt portfolio, an $8 billion investment portfolio, and the City’s depository banking system. A specialist in public finance and governmental accounting, he leads strategy across debt management, liquidity, and long‑term investment planning. Vernon is the youngest board member of both the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada and Houston Christian University’s Dunham College of Business. He also serves on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Community Coalition Board, advocating for the Rodeo’s future while amplifying its year‑round educational and community impact. In addition, he serves on the WALIPP Board of Directors, the Investment Task Force for the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education, and as Treasurer for the Houston Black American Democrats. He designed and implemented the City of Houston’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Investment Initiative and the City’s CDARS/ICS Investment Initiative, strengthening responsible stewardship and local banking partnerships. Vernon holds a Graduate Certificate from Cornell University, an MBA in Finance, and professional designations including ACPFIM, CPFIM, FMVA, and CPM. His leadership and technical expertise in municipal finance earned him national recognition as a Bond Buyer Magazine Rising Star.
