Wini Cannon
Wini Cannon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Dallas County Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 2 in Texas. Cannon lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Cannon was a 2015 candidate for District 3 of the Dallas, Texas City Council.
Biography
Cannon earned a bachelor's degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland, a master's degree in international relations from the University of Maryland, a J.D. from Antioch School of Law and an LL.M. from Southern Methodist University. Her career experience includes working as an attorney for individuals and small businesses, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in business law, employment law, and ethics.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 2
J.J. Koch defeated Wini Cannon and Alberto Perez in the general election for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | J.J. Koch (R) | 51.8 | 125,920 | |
| Wini Cannon (D) | 45.1 | 109,615 | ||
| Alberto Perez (L) | 3.2 | 7,771 | ||
| Total votes: 243,306 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 2
Wini Cannon advanced from the Democratic primary for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wini Cannon | 100.0 | 24,577 | |
| Total votes: 24,577 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 2
J.J. Koch defeated Vickers Cunningham and Stephen Stanley in the Republican primary for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | J.J. Koch | 43.2 | 13,960 | |
 | Vickers Cunningham | 34.4 | 11,114 | |
| Stephen Stanley | 22.4 | 7,233 | ||
| Total votes: 32,307 | ||||
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2015
- See also: Dallas, Texas municipal elections, 2015
The city of Dallas, Texas, held elections for mayor and city council on May 9, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was February 27, 2015. Early voting began on April 27, 2015.
All 14 city council seats were up for election.[2][3] In District 3, candidates included Gerald Britt, Wini Cannon, B. D. Howard, Joe Tave and Casey Thomas, II. Because no candidate received a majority in the general election, the top-two candidates — Tave and Thomas — advanced to a runoff election on June 13.[4] Thomas was the winner.[5] Incumbent Vonciel Jones Hill did not run for re-election.[6]
| Dallas City Council, District 3, Runoff Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Casey Thomas, II |
53.3% | 1,499 | |
| Joe Tave | 46.7% | 1,313 | |
| Total Votes | 2,812 | ||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Official runoff election results," accessed August 17, 2015 | |||
| Dallas City Council, District 3, General Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Casey Thomas, II |
38.1% | 1,297 | |
| Joe Tave |
27.5% | 936 | |
| Gerald Britt | 13.7% | 466 | |
| B. D. Howard | 13.5% | 461 | |
| Wini Cannon | 7.2% | 246 | |
| Total Votes | 3,406 | ||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Official election results," accessed July 30, 2015 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Wini Cannon participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Wini Cannon's responses follow below.[7]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Budget 2) Transportation/Transit Oriented Development |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I believe in local governance and making sure that the state legislature does not limit local rule making authority.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[9]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Wini Cannon answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | I look up to many unsung heroes who have paved the way for a more perfect union. Gandhi and King demonstrated how change could be accomplished without violence although their methods were deemed as civil disobedience. I believe that it is important to be engaged and to make meaningful contributions to society.[9] | ” |
| “ | Integrity, energy and resolve to get things done. An elected official should be able to lead and listen. Thus humility should be a core value as well.[9] | ” |
| “ | I am a balanced individual who can lead and follow. I am engaged in the community and understand how governments work. I am an innovative thinker and a solver of problems. I bring my analytical skills as an attorney and business acumen as well. Have worked as a magistrate so understand the problems associated with our jail and as a former municipal judge understand the need to coordinate with cities regarding warrants. My outlook is positive and I am committed to serve.[9] | ” |
| “ | The core responsibilities of an elected official should include a high regard to discharge faithfully for the common good of the Dallas constituency. The duties should always be a priority. There should be continuous learning and listening to serve well.[9] | ” |
| “ | I want to make a difference for the betterment of the people in Dallas County which would include eradicating poverty by facilitating educational and economic opportunities.[9] | ” |
| “ | The first historical event that I recall is the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. I was 9 years old.[9] | ” |
| “ | I was employed as an assistant to a college professor and ordered history books for the department. This was a college work study job. I kept this job for a year.[9] | ” |
| “ | Christmas is my favorite holiday because this is when my Lord and Savior was born.[9] | ” |
| “ | Bible. It is the key to life.[9] | ” |
| “ | It sets the tax rates and collaborates with the cities and rural areas to get projects such as roads and bridges done.[9] | ” |
| “ | The office in and of itself is important. I will be present and engaged to get the job done with the other commissioners.[9] | ” |
| “ | No.[9] | ” |
See also
| Dallas County, Texas | Texas | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Linkedin page
- Dallas County Commissioners Court
Footnotes
- ↑ Wini Cannon Democrat for Dallas County Commissioner District 2, "About Wini," accessed February 11, 2018
- ↑ City of Dallas, "Upcoming Elections," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ City of Dallas, "Notice of Deadline to File," accessed January 6, 2015
- ↑ Dallas County Elections, "2015 Unofficial Election Results," accessed May 9, 2015
- ↑ Dallas County Elections, "2015 Unofficial Runoff Election Results," accessed June 13, 2015
- ↑ City of Dallas, "2015 Official Candidate List," accessed March 18, 2015
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Wini Cannon's responses," April 6, 2018
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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