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Republicans Face Grim Midterm Prospects
Historically, the sitting President’s party loses congressional seats in a midterm election. In fact, that has been the case in 17 of 19 midterm elections since WWII. On average, the President’s party has lost 25-30 seats. The worst loss was in 2010 when the Democrats lost 63 seats. In Trump’s first term, the Republicans lost 40 seats.
The current polling strongly indicates that pattern will likely repeat itself in 2026. Trump’s approval rating has been steadily trending down since his re-election and turned sharply lower during the shutdown. Still, he is about five points above where he was at this time in his first term.
However, on the critical issues that swung voters his way in 2024, the numbers are even worse. On his handling of inflation, he currently stands at negative 27%. And on his historically strong suit, immigration, his approval has fallen from a positive double-digit rating at the beginning of his term to a negative 3% currently.
The polling on the generic congressional ballot began to favor Democrats within a few months of Trump’s inauguration and has since hovered in the mid-single digits. The latest RCP polling average shows Democrats favored by about 4 points. The prediction markets currently have the Democrats as a 77% favorite to win back control of the House.
At my Readers Conference last week, I asked my two political science professors, Mark Jones from Rice and Andy Teas from Houston Community College, their estimate of the likelihood that Democrats would regain control of the House. Jones said 70-80%, and Teas said at least 60%.
While Americans appear to be leaning toward returning control of the House to the Democrats, it is not out of any love for the Democratic Party or what it stands for. Indeed, at a minus 23%, the Democratic Party is even more unpopular than the Republican Party at a minus 13%.
So, how can we explain voters’ apparent willingness to return the control of the House to a party they hold in such low regard? In his book Unstable Majorities, political scientist and Stanford professor Morris Fiorina suggests that modern elections are rarely expressions of broad mandates but are instead typically reactions against the party in power at the time. Voters aren’t embracing the opposition when they switch control — they’re just trying to rein in the side currently in charge. Even though most recent election wins are very close, politicians often misinterpret the results as an endorsement of their entire agenda. That prompts them to focus on their activist base and, in the process, alienate the broad, discontented middle of voters. The inevitable result is a backlash in the next election. The midterm swings, including the one we will likely see in 2026, will not represent ideological realignment embracing the Democrats’ incoherent agenda but rather an expression of voter frustration with the Republicans’ failure to show restraint.
Think of it this way. Imagine the broad middle of the American electorate as a weary traveler trying to sleep in the backseat of a car. In the front seat sit the two major parties, both drunk — not on alcohol, but on power, grievance, and hyper-partisanship. The passenger has given one of them the keys, who then weaves all over the road, convinced that being given the keys is a mandate to drive however they want. Eventually, the party plows the car into a ditch. The startled passenger wakes up, grabs the keys, and pulls the driver out. But the only alternative up front is the other party, just as intoxicated and just as convinced it alone deserves to be at the wheel.
This is the cycle we repeat every few years: the middle swaps one drunk driver for another, hoping for a steadier ride. Maybe it’s time for a different response — take the keys from both of them, put them both in the back seat, and let the sober middle drive the car for a change.
Governor Greg Abbott's prospects of causing a "RED WAVE" to flow through Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, are very slim, given the fact that he has not won Harris County, Texas, since the 2014 Midterm Election, when he defeated Wendy R. Davis, in an extremely low voter turnout election, where only 33.65% of registered Harris County, Texas voters turned out to vote.
"GOVERNOR ABBOTT."
Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) recently announced he would spend nearly $90 million of his campaign funds to turn Harris County, Texas, "DEEP RED" on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election. Now, Governor Abbott is backtracking and plans to spend only about $25 million, focusing most of his money on contested House races rather than local countywide judicial races, which would benefit downballot Republican judicial candidates. Why the about-face?
"POTENTIAL OUTCOME."
While Harris County, Texas, is now a 50/50 county, even if Governor Greg Abbott spent $100 million, the only way that he would flip Harris County, Texas, is if Democratic voters stayed at home, and allowed "THE VOTER TURNOUT" to be extremely low. Listen. If Democrats run a strong "GROUND-GAME" strategy and arm their "BLACK FEMALES" with the resources they need to act as surrogates for the Harris County Democratic Party, "DEMOCRATIC JUDGES" will be hard to beat, now that "BLACK PASTORS" can endorse individual candidates from their pulpits.
"2026 MIDTERM RESULTS."
Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) is running for re-election on Super Tuesday. However, R.R. "Bob" Achgill (Republican), Evelyn Brooks (Republican), Pete "Doc" Chambers (Republican), Charles Andrew Crouch (Republican), Arturo Espinosa (Republican), Mark V. Goloby (Republican), Kenneth Hyde (Republican), Stephen Samuelson (Republican), Ronnie Tullos (Republican) and Nethaniel Welch, are all vying for the Republican nomination in the race for Governor of Texas. On the Democratic side of the aisle, Patricia Abrego (Democrat), Chris Bell (Democrat), Bobby Cole (Democrat), Carlton W. Hart (Democrat), Gina Honojosa (Democrat), Jose Navarro Balbuena (Democrat), Zach Vance (Democrat), Angela "Tia Angie" Villescaz (Democrat), and Andrew White, will al be present on the Democratic Party Primary, in the race for Governor on Super Tuesday.
"2022 MIDTERM RESULTS."
During the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, General Midterm Election, Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) lost Harris County, Texas, to Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas. For the record, Beto O'Rourke received 595,653 votes, for 54.03% of the vote. By comparison, Governor Greg Abbott received only 490,261 votes (44.47%) in Harris County, Texas, but he went on to win re-election by outperforming Beto in red areas of the state.
"2018 MIDTERM RESULTS."
During the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, General Midterm Election, Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) lost Harris County, Texas, to Lupe Valdez, the Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas. For the record, Lupe Valdez received 628,804 votes, for 52.11% of the vote. By comparison, Governor Greg Abbott received only 559,819 votes (46.39%) in Harris County, Texas, but he went on to win re-election by outperforming Beto in red areas of the state.
"2014 MIDTERM RESULTS."
During the Tuesday, November 14, 2014, General Midterm Election, Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) won Harris County, Texas, because the voter turnout was extremely low. Listen. During the 2014 Midterm Election, only 688,018 of the 2,044,361 registered voters in Harris County, Texas, voted, resulting in a 33.65% voter turnout. Wendy R. Davis, the Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas, received only 320,160 votes (47.08%) in Harris County, Texas. For the record, Governor Greg Abbott received only 349,639 votes (51.41%) in Harris County, Texas, en route to winning the state.
Former Judge Jeralynn Manor will not be present on the ballot during the 2026 Midterm Election cycle. However, it is important to remember her name because she served the people of Texas honorably and treated everyone who entered her courtroom with dignity and respect while serving as the judge of the 80th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas.
Former Judge Jeralynn Manor has over 23 years of "TRUSTED LEGAL EXPERTISE," serving as a lawyer and judge. Her law firm specializes in personal injury law, offering compassionate advocacy and a proven track record of success. "Big insurance companies don't intimidate me -- I'm here to fight for your rights and justice," proclaims Manor. Call (346)776-2667 today!
"JUDGE MORRIS."
Former Judge Brittanye Lashay Morris is back. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Judge Morris will be running for Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4 in the Democratic Party Primary against Maggie Saloman (Democrat), April L. Jones (Democrat), Haroon Mughal (Democrat), Robert Nnake (Democrat), Nicole Roberts (Democrat), and Nabil Shike, who is also a Democrat. The winner of the Democratic Party Primary race will then face off against the winner of the Republican Party Primary race. On the Republican side, Abolaji Ayobami (Republican), Ramesh Kumar (Republican), Ken Matthews (Republican), and Adam Schoof (Republican) are seeking the Republican nomination in the race for County Commissioner, Precinct 4, in Fort Bend County.
"JUDGE JOHNSON."
Former Judge Robert Johnson is back. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Judge Johnson (Democrat) will be on the ballot seeking to unseat Judge Brian E. Warren (Democrat) in the race for the 209th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. Notably, Judge Brian Warren is being challenged by Ysidra "Sissy" Kyles (Democrat), an African American woman, and former Judge Robert Johnson, an African American man. The winner of the Democratic Party Primary will face off against Tony Coveny, who is running uncontested in the Republican Party Primary on Super Tuesday.
"JUDGE JACKSON."
Former Judge Maria T. Jackson is back. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Judge Jackson will be running for Fort Bend County Clerk in the Democratic Party Primary against Shah Haleem (Democrat), Sonya Jones (Democrat), and Montreal L. Peterson, who is also a Democrat. The winner of the Democratic Party Primary will then face off against J.J. Clemence, the Republican, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election.
Judge Tanya Garrison (top left), Judge Jim Kovach (top second from left), Judge Beau Miller (second from right), Judge Donna Roth (far right), Judge Christine Weems (bottom, far left), and Judge Brian Warren (bottom second from left), all drew challenges from African Americans in the upcoming Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. Why? It is unclear at this time why some sitting judges drew primary challenges, and others did not. Were these six duly-qualified members of the judiciary targeted? Or is it just a coincidence that they drew inner-party challengers?
"JUDGE KOVACH."
FOR THE RECORD: If you combine the categories of "EXCELLENT" and "VERY GOOD" on the recently released Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation, Judge Jim Kovach received a 79.8% rating on the question of whether he follows the law, with his rulings. That said, the honorable Judge Jim Kovach is the presiding judge for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary, Judge Kovach is challenged by Ebony N. Williams. It is unclear at this time why Ebony chose to run against Judge Kovach. However, the winner of the "SHOWDOWN" between Judge Jim Kovach and his challenger, Ebony N. Williams, must face off against a Republican named Mark Montgomery on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election.
"JUDGE MILLER."
FOR THE RECORD: If you combine the categories of "EXCELLENT" and "VERY GOOD" on the recently released Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation, Judge Beau Miller received a 75.2% rating on the question of whether he follows the law, with his rulings. That said, the honorable Judge Beau Miller is the presiding judge for the 190th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary, Judge Miller is challenged by Velda Faulkner. It is unclear why Velda chose to run against Judge Miller. However, the winner of the "SHOWDOWN" between Judge Beau Miller and his challenger, Velda Faulkner, must face off against a Republican named Aaron Adams on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election.
"JUDGE WEEMS."
FOR THE RECORD: If you combine the categories of "EXCELLENT" and "VERY GOOD" on the recently released Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation, Judge Christine Weems received a 71.4% rating on the question of whether she follows the law, with her rulings. That said, the honorable Judge Christine Weems is the presiding judge for the 281st Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary, Judge Weems is challenged by Amber Boyd-Cora. It is unclear why Amber chose to run against Judge Weems. However, the winner of the "SHOWDOWN" between Judge Christine Weems and her challenger, Amber Boyd-Cora, must face off against a Republican named Chris Carmona on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election.
"JUDGE TANNER."
FOR THE RECORD: If you combine the categories of "EXCELLENT" and "VERY GOOD" on the recently released Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation, Judge Germaine Tanner received a 70.9% rating on the question of whether she follows the law, with her rulings. That said, the honorable Judge Germaine Tanner is the presiding judge for the 311th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary, Judge Tanner is running uncontested. However, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, she will face off in a "SHOWDOWN" against a Republican by the name of Joe Radler in the General Midterm Election.
"JUDGE GARRISON."
FOR THE RECORD: If you combine the categories of "EXCELLENT" and "VERY GOOD" on the recently released Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation, Judge Tanya Garrison received a 67.2% rating on the question of whether she follows the law, with her rulings. That said, the honorable Judge Tanya Garrison is the presiding judge for the 157th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary, Judge Garrison is challenged by Whitney Jones Moore. It is unclear why Whitney chose to run against Judge Garrison. However, the winner of the "SHOWDOWN" between Judge Tanya Garrison and her challenger, Whitney Jones Moore, must face off against a Republican named Gerald Fowler on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election.
"JUDGE WARREN."
FOR THE RECORD: If you combine the categories of "EXCELLENT" and "VERY GOOD" on the recently released Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation, Judge Brian Warren received a 62.0% rating on the question of whether he follows the law, with his rulings. That said, the honorable Judge Brian Warren is the presiding judge for the 209th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary, Judge Warren is challenged by former Judge Robert Johnson and Ysidra "Sissy" Kyles. It is unclear why Robert and Sissy chose to run against Judge Warren. However, the winner of the "SHOWDOWN" between Judge Brian Warren and his challengers must face off against a Republican named Tony Coveny on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election.
"JUDGE ROTH."
FOR THE RECORD: If you combine the categories of "EXCELLENT" and "VERY GOOD" on the recently released Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation, Judge Donna Roth received a 60.8% rating on the question of whether she follows the law, with her rulings. That said, the honorable Judge Donna Roth is the presiding judge for the 195th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary, Judge Roth is challenged by Whitney Angela Reese McKinnon. It is unclear why Angela chose to run against Judge Roth. However, the winner of the "SHOWDOWN" between Judge Donna Roth and her challenger, Angela Reese McKinnon, must face off against a Republican named Greg Travis on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election.
Daniella Landers is a "TRAILBLAZER," who will be featured inside the special "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" edition of Houston Business Connections Newspaper.
Daniella Landers Sworn In As 2025-2026 President of the Houston Bar Association
Landers becomes the first African American woman to serve as HBA President in the organization’s 155-year history
(HOUSTON – May 16, 2025) – Houston attorney Daniella Landers took office as the 2025-2026 President of the Houston Bar Association at the HBA’s Annual Dinner on May 15. Landers succeeds David Harrell, partner at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.
In her Annual Dinner address to HBA members, President Landers laid out her presidential initiatives focused on three core components: People, Service, and Collaboration. These incorporate several projects President Landers planned for her Bar Year, which include: Increasing membership through various programs to include a new section for solo practitioners and small law firms, as well as incentives for local and affinity bar members.
Inviting HBA members to participate in two dedicated Service Days during the upcoming fall and spring, focused on giving back through events organized in collaboration with HBA committees and local partner organizations.
Providing opportunities to network and collaborate with allies and partners in the legal, business, and political communities.
Serving as an educational platform to ensure members are well-informed of the issues and key developments impacting their practice, and hosting activities to promote the rule of law.
“I want to ensure the HBA continues to engage with our members, the legal profession, the greater Houston community, and our non-legal allies and partners in meaningful ways,” said President Landers. “I created these goals with the HBA’s primary mission in mind: To serve the needs of Houston-area lawyers and enhance the legal profession. I look forward to serving as HBA President and working with the HBA Board of Directors, as well as our staff, members, and partners.”
President Landers has served on the HBA Board of Directors as first vice president, secretary, and for two terms as director. She has also served as vice chair of the Houston Bar Foundation, chair of the Dispute Resolution Center, president of the Houston Lawyer Referral Service, and chair of Houston Volunteer Lawyers. Additionally, she has co-chaired several HBA committees, including Communities In Schools, Law & the Media, AIDS Outreach, Judicial Polls, Membership, Lawyers for Literacy, CLE, Lawyers Against Waste (now Lawyers for a Beautiful Houston), Gender Fairness, and Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession (now Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).
President Landers has been dedicated to the legal profession and greater Houston community through her service to several professional and community organizations, including the Houston Lawyers Association, Women in Energy Network Houston Chapter, the Institute for Energy Law, the National Bar Association, the Center for Women in Law, the HAY Center Foundation, the Fort Bend County Chapter of the Links Inc., the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the Continentals Houston Chapter, and as a long-time member of the Houston Bar Association and Life Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation.
Other officers for the 2025-2026 Bar Year are Greg Ulmer of BakerHostetler LLP, president-elect; Collin Cox of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, first vice president; Robert Painter of Painter Law Firm PLLC, second vice president; Kaylan Dunn of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, treasurer; and Todd Frankfort of O’Neil Wysocki P.C., secretary. David Harrell will serve as immediate past president. Board directors are Keri Brown of Baker Botts L.L.P.; Carter Dugan of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP; Greg Moore of Blank Rome LLP; Stephanie Noble of Vinson & Elkins LLP; Jeff Oldham of Bracewell LLP; Seepan V. Parseghian of Beck Redden LLP; Colin Pogge of Daly & Black, P.C.; and Samantha Torres of Camillo Companies.
The Houston Bar Association also presented its President’s Awards to outstanding committees, sections, and individuals:
Campaign to End Homelessness and Hunger (CEHH) Committee and Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL)
Co-Chairs: Deanna Willson and Darren Skyles
HVL Executive Director: Jessica Howton Stool
County Law Library Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Frances Bourliot and Hon. Julie Countiss
County Law Library Director: Andre Davison
Historical Committee
Co-Chairs: Ryan Cunningham and Charles L. Sharman
Houston Lawyer Referral Service (HLRS)
President: Hon. Cheryl Elliott Thornton
HLRS Executive Director: Karen Ramsey
Litigation Section
Chair: Sammy Ford IV
Exemplary Service and Long-Term Dedication to the HBA and HBF
Travis J. Sales
Chief Justice Kem Thompson Frost, former chief justice of the 14th Court of Appeals, was awarded the Justice Ruby Kless Sondock Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement and leadership for women in the law.
Kevin Dubose, partner of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson, was awarded the Justice Eugene A. Cook Professionalism Award, the association’s highest award for professionalism.
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The Houston Bar Association is a nonprofit professional organization for attorneys that provides education and service programs for the legal profession and the community. With over 10,000 members, the HBA is one of the largest metropolitan bar associations in the nation.
Kenneth Omoruyi is facing off against several Republican candidates in the race for Fort Bend County Judge on Super Tuesday. On the other side of the aisle, Dr. Cynthia Lenton Gary is facing off against several Democratic candidates in the race for Fort Bend County Judge. Don't forget that "EARLY VOTING" will run from Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to Friday, February 27, 2026.
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Several Democratic Judges Could Lose their Primary Bids for Re-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
Back during the 2022 Democratic Party Primary, over twelve (12) Democratic Incumbent Judges lost their primary battles for the Democratic nomination. Back during the 2024 Democratic Party Primary, one of the marquee matchups was the race for the 151st Civil District Court. In that race, Judge Erica Hughes ran against Judge Mike Engelhart and received 93,468 votes, an astonishing 60.9%, to unseat Judge Engelhart, who received 59,964 votes, 39.1%. At the time of his defeat, Judge Engelhart was considered one of the strongest Democratic incumbent judges on the ballot. Still, he was no match for Hughes, who dominated Judge Mike Engelhart in every facet of their showdown. Even though Judge Engelhart had hundreds of thousands of dollars in his war chest, he suffered a significant defeat due to friendly fire on Super Tuesday.
"KEY MATCHUPS"
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Judge Christine Weems, Judge Donna Roth, Judge Lauren Reeder, and Judge Beau Miller could suffer the same fate as Judge Engelhart if they don't take their primary challengers seriously. As for former Judge Robert Johnson, former Judge Darrell Jordan, and retired Judge Ramona Franklin, they're all making a comeback on "SUPER TUESDAY," in Harris County, Texas. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and end on Friday, February 27, 2026. But if you can't vote early, "ELECTION DAY," voting will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, which is Super Tuesday, in America.
CHIEF JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
JIMMY BLACKLOCK (R)
CORY L. CARLYLE (D) PRIMARY
MAGGIE ELLIS (D) PRIMARY
- UNEXPIRED TERM -
JAMES P. SULLIVAN (R)
CHARI KELLY (D)
KYLE HAWKINS (R)
GORDON GOODMAN (D) PRIMARY
KRISTEN HAWKINS (D) PRIMARY
BRETT BUSBY (R)
GISELA D. TRIANA (D)
JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
PLACE 3
BRENT COFFEE (R) PRIMARY
ALISON FOX (R) PRIMARY
LESLI FITZPATRICK (R) PRIMARY
THOMAS SMITH (R) PRIMARY
OKEY ANYIAM (D)
PLACE 4
KEVIN PATRICK YEARY (R)
AUDRA RILEY (D)
PLACE 9
JENNIFER BALIDO (R) PRIMARY
JOHN MESSINGER (R) PRIMARY
HOLLY TAYLOR (D)
APPEALS DISTRICT
KEVIN JEWELL (R)
SARAH BETH LANDAU (D) PRIMARY
CONNIE GONZALES (D) PRIMARY
PLACE 3
TODD FRANKFORT (R) PRIMARY
ZACH GIBSON (R) PRIMARY
ELIZABETH LING URREGO (R) PRIMARY
MALCOLM E. WHITTAKER (R) PRIMARY
VERONICA RIVAS-MOLLOY (D)
PLACE 4 - UNEXPIRED TERM -
DAVID GUNN (R)
JULIE COUNTISS (D)
JUSTICE, 1ST COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT,
PLACE 5
JESSICA CAIRD (R)
AMY GUERRA (D)
PLACE 7
KEN WISE (R)
MICHAEL ADAMS-HURTA (D) PRIMARY
WILLIAM DEMOND (D) PRIMARY
DEREK OBIALO (D) PRIMARY
DISTRICT JUDGE, 55TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NILE COPELAND (R)
LATOSHA LEWIS PAYNE (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 113TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PAUL M. SULLIVAN (R)
RABEEA COLLIER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 157TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GERALD FOWLER (R)
TANYA GARRISON (D) PRIMARIED
WHITNEY JONES MOORE (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 180TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
TAMI C. PIERCE (R)
ALLISON JACKSON-MATHIS (D) PRIMARY
STEPHANIE MORALES (D) PRIMARY
DISTRICT JUDGE, 182ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
BRENT HAYNES (R)
DANILO “Danny” LACAYO (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 183RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
LANCE LONG (R)
JULIA MALDONADO (D) PRIMARY
KATIE WILSON (D) PRIMARY
NILE COPELAND (R)
LATOSHA LEWIS PAYNE (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 113TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PAUL M. SULLIVAN (R)
RABEEA COLLIER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 157TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GERALD FOWLER (R)
TANYA GARRISON (D) PRIMARIED
WHITNEY JONES MOORE (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 180TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
TAMI C. PIERCE (R)
ALLISON JACKSON-MATHIS (D) PRIMARY
STEPHANIE MORALES (D) PRIMARY
DISTRICT JUDGE, 182ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
BRENT HAYNES (R)
DANILO “Danny” LACAYO (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 183RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
LANCE LONG (R)
JULIA MALDONADO (D) PRIMARY
KATIE WILSON (D) PRIMARY
DISTRICT JUDGE, 184TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
HEATHER HUDSON (R)
KATHERINE “KAT” THOMAS (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 185TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
HEATHER HUDSON (R)
KATHERINE “KAT” THOMAS (D)
MARK GOLBERG (R)
ANDREA BEALL (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 189TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
VANCE CHRISTOPHER (R)
TAMIKA “TAMI” CRAFT (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 190TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
AARON ADAMS (R)
BEAU MILLER (D) PRIMARIED
VELDA FAULKNER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 208TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
STEPHEN F. DRIVER (R)
BEVERLY ARMSTRONG (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 209TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
TONY COVENY (R)
BRIAN E. WARREN (D) PRIMARIED
ROBERT JOHNSON (D)
YSIDRA "SISSY" KYLES (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 228TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CAROLINE DOZIER (R)
ALYSON ALMAGUER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 230TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MEGAN LONG (R)
CHRIS MORTON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 232ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CHUCK SILVERMAN (R)
JOSH HILL (D) PRIMARIED
RODERICK DEON RODGERS (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 234TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DAVID “DAVE” HARVEY (R)
LAUREN REEDER (D) PRIMARIED
ANDREA BEALL (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 189TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
VANCE CHRISTOPHER (R)
TAMIKA “TAMI” CRAFT (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 190TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
AARON ADAMS (R)
BEAU MILLER (D) PRIMARIED
VELDA FAULKNER (D)
STEPHEN F. DRIVER (R)
BEVERLY ARMSTRONG (D)
TONY COVENY (R)
BRIAN E. WARREN (D) PRIMARIED
ROBERT JOHNSON (D)
YSIDRA "SISSY" KYLES (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 228TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CAROLINE DOZIER (R)
ALYSON ALMAGUER (D)
MEGAN LONG (R)
CHRIS MORTON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 232ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CHUCK SILVERMAN (R)
JOSH HILL (D) PRIMARIED
RODERICK DEON RODGERS (D)
DAVID “DAVE” HARVEY (R)
LAUREN REEDER (D) PRIMARIED
KIM NICHOLE MCTORRY (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 245TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PAULA VLAHAKOS (R)
ANGELA M LANCELIN (D)
- WINNER-
✔ANGELA GRAVES-HARRINGTON (D)
- WINNER-
✔JANICE BERG (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 248TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DAVID W. OVERHULS (R)
HILARY UNGER (D)
- WINNER-
✔SANDRA PEAKE (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 262ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NATHAN MOSS (R)
LORI CHAMBERS GRAY (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 263RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JASON A. CAMPO (R)
MELISSA MARIE MORRIS (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ARGIE BRAME (D)
BRENDETTA SCOTT(D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 269TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CELENA GUERRA PAWLAK (R)
CORY DON SEPOLIO (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 270TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
BRIAN STALEY (R)
DEDRA DAVIS (D) PRIMARIED
JIMMIE L. BROWN, JR (D)
ROSE CARDENAS (R)
DAMIANE “DIANNE” CURVEY (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 281ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DAMIANE “DIANNE” CURVEY (D)
CHRIS CARMONA (R)
CHRISTINE WEEMS (D) PRIMARIED
AMBER BOYD-CORA (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 295TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GREG TRAVIS (R)
DONNA ROTH (D) PRIMARIED
ANGELA REESE MCKINNON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 308TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- WINNER-
✔GLORIA LOPEZ (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 309TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MELISSA FERTEL (R)
LINDA MARIE DUNSON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 310TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- WINNER-
✔SONYA L. HEATH (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 311TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JOE RADLER (R)
GERMAINE JANET TANNER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 312TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JESUS GUILLEN (R)
TERESA J. WALDROP (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 313TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
AMY STRICKLING (R)
SAMANTHA Y. DAVIS (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 314TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- WINNER-
✔MICHELLE MOORE (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 315TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MARIA VALERIA BROCK (R)
LEAH SHAPIRO (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 482ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
BRYAN HONEYCUTT (R)
VERONICA M. NELSON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 495TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
LORI ANN DEANGELO (R)
TIFFANY M. HILL (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 496TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DAN SIMONS (R)
MICHAEL ABNER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 497TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PEYTON PEEBLES (R)
BREANNA SCHWARTZ (D)
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 1
PAUL COSELLI (R)
SONIA LOPEZ (D)
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 2
MARK MONTGOMERY (R)
JIM F. KOVACH (D) PRIMARIED
EBONY N. WILLIAMS (D)
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 3
ISRAEL GARCIA (R)
LASHAWN A. WILLIAMS (D) PRIMARIED
MIROSLAVA "MIRO" MENDIOLA (D)
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 4
JOHN DONOVAN (R)
M.K. MONICA SINGH (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 1
ERIN SWANSON (R)
ALEX SALGADO (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 2
MATT ALFORD (R)
MATTHEW RUBEN PEREZ (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 3
CHRISTINE WEEMS (D) PRIMARIED
AMBER BOYD-CORA (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 295TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GREG TRAVIS (R)
DONNA ROTH (D) PRIMARIED
ANGELA REESE MCKINNON (D)
- WINNER-
✔GLORIA LOPEZ (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 309TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MELISSA FERTEL (R)
LINDA MARIE DUNSON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 310TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- WINNER-
✔SONYA L. HEATH (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 311TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JOE RADLER (R)
GERMAINE JANET TANNER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 312TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JESUS GUILLEN (R)
TERESA J. WALDROP (D)
AMY STRICKLING (R)
SAMANTHA Y. DAVIS (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 314TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- WINNER-
✔MICHELLE MOORE (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 315TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MARIA VALERIA BROCK (R)
LEAH SHAPIRO (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 482ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
BRYAN HONEYCUTT (R)
VERONICA M. NELSON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 495TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
LORI ANN DEANGELO (R)
TIFFANY M. HILL (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 496TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DAN SIMONS (R)
MICHAEL ABNER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 497TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PEYTON PEEBLES (R)
BREANNA SCHWARTZ (D)
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 1
PAUL COSELLI (R)
SONIA LOPEZ (D)
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 2
MARK MONTGOMERY (R)
JIM F. KOVACH (D) PRIMARIED
EBONY N. WILLIAMS (D)
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 3
ISRAEL GARCIA (R)
LASHAWN A. WILLIAMS (D) PRIMARIED
MIROSLAVA "MIRO" MENDIOLA (D)
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 4
JOHN DONOVAN (R)
M.K. MONICA SINGH (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 1
ERIN SWANSON (R)
ALEX SALGADO (D)
MATT ALFORD (R)
MATTHEW RUBEN PEREZ (D)
LESLIE R. JOHNSON (R)
CARLOS ALBERTO AGUAYO (D)
ANNA EADY (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 4
REBECCA PHILIPS ACETO (R)
SHANNON BRICHELLE BALDWIN (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 5
STELLA STEVENS (R)
DAVID MARCEL FLEISCHER (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 6
JOSHUA NORMAND (R)
KELLEY ANDREWS (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 7
THOMAS ADAM BRODRICK (R)
ANDREW A. WRIGHT (D) PRIMARIED
RUSTIN FOROUTAN (D)
JORGE GARCIA DIAZ (D)
CARLOS ALBERTO AGUAYO (D)
ANNA EADY (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 4
REBECCA PHILIPS ACETO (R)
SHANNON BRICHELLE BALDWIN (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 5
STELLA STEVENS (R)
DAVID MARCEL FLEISCHER (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 6
JOSHUA NORMAND (R)
KELLEY ANDREWS (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 7
THOMAS ADAM BRODRICK (R)
ANDREW A. WRIGHT (D) PRIMARIED
RUSTIN FOROUTAN (D)
JORGE GARCIA DIAZ (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 8
VICTOR FLORES (R)
ERIKA RAMIREZ (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 9
XAVIER ALFARO (R)
TORIA J. FINCH (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 10
BAO HOANG (R)
JUANITA JACKSON (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 11
ELIZABETH BUSS (R)
SEDRICK T. WALKER, II (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 12
ANNA EMMONS (R)
ASHLEY MAYES GUICE (D)
AMBER COX (R)
RAUL RODRIGUEZ (D)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 14
JESSICA N. PADILLA (R)
JAMES HU (D) PRIMARY
YAHAIRA QUEZADA (D) PRIMARY
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 15
STEPHEN C. ST MARTIN (R)
TONYA JONES (D)
JUDGE, PROBATE COURT NO. 1
LOYD H. WRIGHT (R)
JERRY SIMONEAUX (D)
PAUL SHANKLIN (R)
PAMELA MEDINA (D)
RONALD SCHRAMM (R)
JASON COX (D)
HCRP KEVIN FULTON (R)
JAMES S. HORWITZ (D) PRIMARIED
LEMA MAY MOUSILLI (D)
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 1, PLACE 2
- WINNER-
✔STEVE DUBLE (D)
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2, PLACE 2
JACK EZELL (R)
DELORES LOZANO (D) PRIMARIED
OSCAR SALAZAR, JR (D)
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 3, PLACE 2
- WINNER-
✔LUCIA BATES (D)
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4, PLACE 2
LARYSSA KORDUBA (R)
NASIR MALIK (D)
SEAN SIMON (D)
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 5, PLACE 2
BOB WOLFE (R) PRIMARIED
MARK FURY (R)
LISA JEFFERSON (D) PRIMARY
DAVIS MENDOZA DARUSMAN (D) PRIMARY
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 6, PLACE 2
ANGELA D. RODRIGUEZ (D) PRIMARIED
LUIS GARZA (D)
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
SHARON BURNEY (D) PRIMARIED
MARKIA BORDEAUX (D)
MELANIE MILES (D)
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 8, PLACE 2
LOUIE DITTA (R) PRIMARIED
JACK MORMAN (R)
NICOLAS JUAN (D)
Please remember that "EARLY VOTING" will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and end on Friday, February 27, 2026, for the Democratic and Republican Party Primaries on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
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Judge Angela Graves-Harrington, the presiding judge of the 246th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Angela Lancelin, the presiding judge of the 245th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Beau Miller, the presiding judge of the 190th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. As we protect "OUR BLACK JUDGES," and their legacies in the 2026 Midterms, as a community, we must also defend our friends, like Judge Beau Miller, in the down-ballot judicial races.
Judge Beverly Armstrong, the presiding judge of the 208th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Ashley Mayes Guice, the presiding judge of County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Dedra Davis, the presiding judge of the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Donna Roth, the presiding judge of the 295th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. As we protect "OUR BLACK JUDGES," and their legacies in the 2026 Midterms, as a community, we must also defend our friends, like Judge Donna Roth, in the down-ballot judicial races.
Judge Germaine Tanner, the presiding judge of the 311th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Juanita Jackson, the presiding judge of the County Criminal Court at Law No. 10 in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Katherine Thomas, the presiding judge of the 184th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge LaTosha Lewis Payne, the presiding judge of the 55th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Linda Marie Dunson, the presiding judge of the 309th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Lori Chambers Gray, the presiding judge of the 262nd Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Lucia Bates, the presiding Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2, will have her name on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
Judge Melissa Morris, the presiding judge of the 263rd Criminal District Court, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
Judge Sandra Peake, the presiding judge of the 257th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Sedrick Walker, II, the presiding judge of County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Shannon Baldwin, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court At Law #4 in Harris County, Texas, will have her name on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
Judge Tamika "Tami" Craft, the presiding judge of the 189th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. As we protect "OUR BLACK JUDGES," and their legacies in the 2026 Midterms, as a community, we must also defend our friends, like Judge Tanya Garrison, in the down-ballot judicial races.
Judge Tanya Garrison, the presiding judge of the 157th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. As we protect "OUR BLACK JUDGES," and their legacies in the 2026 Midterms, as a community, we must also defend our friends, like Judge Tanya Garrison, in the down-ballot judicial races.
Judge Tonya Jones, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court At Law #15 in Harris County, Texas, will have her name on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
Judge Toria J. Finch, the presiding judge of County Criminal Court At Law #9 in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Judge Veronica Nelson, the presiding judge of the 482nd Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas, will appear on the ballot for next year's Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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Judge Jermaine Thomas, the presiding judge for County Civil Court at Law #5, and State Rep. Ron Reynolds are "TRUE BLACK TRAILBLAZERS," who must be supported and protected, as "GOD'S PLAN," for our great nation continues to unfold.
State Rep. Ron Reynolds is unquestionably one of the most powerful state legislators in Texas. After a few hickups years ago, State Rep. Reynolds has blossomed into an influential leader and a rising star in the Democratic Party. His endorsement of Congressman Al Green for the newly drawn 18th Congressional District of Texas, rather than running for the seat himself, is a testament to Ron's loyalty and unwavering commitment to what's best for the Democratic Party.
Congressman Al Green will be on the ballot running for the newly-drawn 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. State Rep. Ron Reynolds, a rising star in the Democratic Party, will be on the ballot in Fort Bend County, Texas, running for re-election to his House District 27 seat.
Are Black Women Under Siege, as the State Prepares to Possibly Take Over the Running of Harris County Elections?
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
African American females have been the "STEALTH CANDIDATES" in Texas politics for the past three election cycles. As fate would have it, the success of "BLACK FEMALES" has sparked animosity, jealousy, envy, and an undercurrent of resentment in Texas politics.
"OUR LEGACY."
Congressman Al Green's legacy is part of "OUR LEGACY," and must be safeguarded. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Congressman Al Green must be nominated in the Democratic Party Primary race for the newly-drawn 18th Congressional District of Texas to send a strong message to those who are seeking to destroy the rich heritage and legacy of African Americans.
"OUR JUDGES."
On "SUPER TUESDAY," we must stand firm, with "OUR JUDGES," and help them take the next step towards securing their futures as "VESTED JUDGES," and etch their names in the annals of American history, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary.
"LOOKING AHEAD."
In the coming days and weeks, I will invest resources to launch an independent news website focused on local politics. I will also aggressively use YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and a new podcast to reach more people and protect our judicial system and duly elected judges from both sides of the political aisle in next year's 2026 Midterm Election. To this end, please keep me and our local "GOD-FEARING" judges lifted up in prayer as we prepare to make history in Harris County, Texas, on Super Tuesday.
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