Judge Germaine "Janet" Tanner, presiding judge of the 311th Family District Court, will live inside the "KCOH STUDIO," at 1:30 p.m. (today), with investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor, and Hall of Fame KCOH Broadcaster Ralph Cooper, talking politics on the local and national level. Judge Tanner is a "MODERN DAY TRAILBLAZER," among a host of long list of dynamic African American women who are on the verge of Making History in Harris County, Texas on "SUPER TUESDAY," in Harris County, Texas. You can "CLICK HERE" to listen to Judge Jermaine Tanner at 1:30 p.m. today on KCOH Radio.
- LEGAL EXPERIENCE -
Former Judge Jeralynn Manor was licensed to practice law on Friday, November 2, 2001, more than 24 years ago. Judge Germaine Tanner was admitted to the bar on Thursday, November 6, 2003, more than 22 years ago. And Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey received her license to practice law on Friday, November 4, 2005, more than 20 years ago.
- JUDGE TANNER -
Judge Germaine Tanner received her license to practice law over 22 years ago, on Thursday, November 6, 2003. She is not a new kid on the block and was an experienced practicing attorney long before she decided to run for judge of the 311th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Germaine has a servant's heart and is uniquely qualified to serve as a judge. Over 20 years ago, Germaine began visiting inmates in Harris County, Texas, jails. Her visits were on behalf of the Fatherhood Project through the Office of the Attorney General. During these visits, Germaine learned two things: inmates who were fathers needed better legal advice to maintain relationships with their children, and she discovered a passion for helping families understand and navigate the legal system.
"POLITICAL BUFF."
Judge Tanner is a single mother of 1 daughter, Gabrielle, so she knows what it's like to raise a child alone. But what many people don't know about Judge Tanner is that she's a "POLITICAL BUFF" and loves to talk about politics. Judge Tanner received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana and her law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Judge Tanner is a member of several legal and community service organizations. When not working, Judge Tanner enjoys spending time with her daughter, cooking, gardening, and giving back to her community.
- LIVING LEGEND -
What most people don't know about Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper is that he is not only a sports legend but also a "POLITICAL BUFF," who has influenced Texas politics for decades. In fact, Ralph Cooper began his career covering local jails and courtrooms when we did not even have cell phones or computers.
"ABOUT COOPER"
Nearly 60 years ago, Hall of Fame KCOH Broadcaster Ralph Cooper started off his career as a beat reporter covering local Harris County Jails and Harris County courthouses. During his illustrious career, Ralph Cooper has become a household name in Harris County, Texas, and beyond the United States. Over his storied career, Ralph Cooper has interviewed famous sports figures such as Willie Mays; Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron; Roberto Clemente; Kenny Houston; Kenny Burrough; Kenny Houston; Kenny Burrough; Jesse Owens; Muhammad Ali; George Forman; Joe Louis; Wilma Rudolph; Sugar Ray Robinson; Evander Holyfield, Eric Dickerson; Earl Campbell; Clyde Drexler; Zina Garrison; Mike Singleteary, and the late George Floyd.
"TOP INFLUENCER."
Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper has one of the most influential voices in Texas. His legacy and impact on sports and politics were recognized over the weekend as "COOP" was honored as a Gridiron Legend at the 2025 Kinder Texas Bowl, which was played on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Ultimately, the UH Coogars (Big 12) defeated the LSU Tigers (SEC) by a score of 38-35 in what turned out to be a very close game. However, you might not know that Ralph Cooper's Hall of Fame Broadcasting career began by covering local courtrooms and jails in Harris County, Texas, rather than sports.
Judge Germaine Tanner, the presiding judge for the 311th Family District Court, is one of the "KEY SUPPORTERS" of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications' "2026 GROUND GAME," campaign, and political strategy, aimed at increasing voter turnout in Harris County, Texas, while preserving "OUR HISTORY," during this pivotal moment in the history of our great nation.
Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey, the presiding judge for the 280th Family Protective Order District Court, is one of the "KEY SUPPORTERS" of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications' "2026 GROUND GAME," campaign, and political strategy, aimed at increasing voter turnout in Harris County, Texas, while preserving "OUR HISTORY," during this pivotal moment in the history of our great nation.
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!
Former Judge Jeralynn Manor has been a fighter all of her life. She has also dreamed of becoming a judge since she was 7 years old. Jeralynn was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her late father, Sergeant Jerome M. Dupre, was a New Orleans Police Department officer, and her mother was a nurse who devoted her life to caring for others.
"GETTING PREPARED."
Before running for judge of the 80th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, Jeralynn Manor earned her bachelor's degree in administration of justice from Texas Southern University. After earning her bachelor's degree, Jeralynn Manor completed her J.D. at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2001. earning the American Juris Prudence Award in Bankruptcy.
"PURSUING HER DREAM."
After practicing law for nearly 20 years, Jeralynn Manor pursued her dream of becoming a judge during the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Democratic Party Primary. And for the record, the first person she asked to help her pursue her goal was Aubrey R. Taylor -- yes, that's me.
"DEFEATING WEIMAN."
On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Aubrey R. Taylor Communications helped Jeralynn Manor (Democrat) unseat Judge Larry Weiman (Democrat) in the race for the 80th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. For historical purposes, Jeralynn Manor received 149,388 votes, for an astonishing 60.8% of the vote, and Larry Weiman received 97,826 votes, for 39.6%.
"DEFEATING HEMPHILL."
After defeating Judge Weiman in the 2020 Democratic Party Primary, Jeralynn Manor went on to face down a Republican named Sharon Hemphill on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in the Presidential Election, with the help of Aubrey R. Taylor -- yes, that's me. And for good measure, Jeralynn Manor received 837,317 votes, for 53.5% of the vote, and Sharon Hemphill received 728,527 votes, for 46.5%.
"FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE."
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in the Harris County Republican Party Primary, Sonya Aston received 142,678 votes while running uncontested. On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in the Harris County Democratic Party Primary, Judge Jeralynn Manor received only 137,667 votes, the first sign of trouble in her bid for re-election.
"HEARBREAKING LOSS."
By Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Judge Jeralynn Manor and other local "DEMOCRATIC JUDGES" had been bombarded day and night with political "ATTACK ADS," labeling them as "SOFT ON CRIME JUDGES," on television, social media, and local radio stations, like Majic 102FM, and conservative radio stations like 740KTRH, and many others. In the end, Judge Jeralynn Manor came up short in her bid for re-election by 647 votes, with more than 1,462,815 votes cast. For historical purposes, Jeralynn Manor received 731,084 votes, for 50.0% of the vote, and her challenger, Sonya Aston, received 731,731 votes, for 50.0%.
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.
On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Aubrey R. Taylor will take to the KCOH AIRWAVES to discuss our "2025 PEOPLE OF THE YEAR," and how women like Judge Germaine Tanner have forever changed the way the political game is played in Texas. You can "CLICK HERE" on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:30 p.m, to learn more about our exciting movement to preserve our legacy.
Tune into KCOH Radio to Meet Judge Germaine Tanner, a True Modern Day Trailblazer; Gibson Versus Doyle is a Hot Race
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
Many of you may not know attorney Traci Gibson, the brave young lawyer who is challenging Mike Doyle on "SUPER TUESDAY" for Harris County Chairman. However, based on what I can see, Traci has a plan and a real shot to unseat Mike Doyle if voter turnout is high.
"BLACK FEMALES."
What many people are still refusing to do during this pivotal moment in American history is recognize the success of "BLACK FEMALES" and the contributions they've made to American politics over the last decade. However, that will change in 2026.
The contributions made by Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Ida B. Wells, Angela Davis, Coretta Scott King, Shirley Chisholm, Michelle Obama, and Kamala Harris are commendable. However, many young African American girls may never meet famous women like former First Lady Michelle Obama or former Vice President Kamala Harris in their lifetimes.
During the month of "BLACK HISTORY MONTH," Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Ground Game Magazine©, and Houston Business Connections Newspaper©, will feature local "MODERN DAY TRAILBLAZERS," who are living legends, in Texas politics.
"MEET JUDGE TANNER."
Career-Long Focus on Family Law
Over 20 years ago, Germaine J. Tanner began visiting inmates in Harris County, Texas, jails. The visits were on behalf of the Fatherhood Project through the Office of the Attorney General. She learned two things: inmates who were fathers needed better legal advice to maintain relationships with their children, and she discovered a passion for helping families understand and navigate the legal system.
That experience, while still a law student, set the course for Tanner’s successful career in family law.
Tanner established her law office with a concentration in family law in 2003. She handled a wide range of family law matters, including divorce with an emphasis on complex property issues, child custody, child support, post-divorce modifications and enforcement, family law appeals, and mediations.
Tanner allowed for her experience and compassion for others to speak for itself, and ultimately, Tanner was elected as the Presiding Judge of the 311th District Court on November 6, 2018, and was sworn in on January 1, 2019. Since her election, Judge Tanner has provided free Brown Bag CLE seminars for practicing attorneys from the 311th District Court. Additionally, Judge Tanner has delivered numerous presentations at continuing legal education seminars for attorneys and paralegals on Family Law, through various organizations.
Judge Tanner's commitment to her work in the court and the community has been widely recognized. She was honored to receive the 2024 Living Legend Award from the Blue Triangle Multi-Cultural Association for her contributions both professionally and in her community. As a result, she received certificates of recognition from seven Houston City Council members, four Texas State Representatives, and one Texas Senator. Serving as the judge of the 311th District Court has been a profound honor for Judge Tanner, and she looks forward to achieving even greater success in the future.
Judge Tanner is a single mother of 1 daughter, Gabrielle. Judge Tanner received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana and her law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Judge Tanner is a member of several legal and community service organizations. When not working, Judge Tanner enjoys spending time with her daughter, cooking, gardening, and giving back to her community.
Your support for Judge Tanner is appreciated, as she seeks reelection to the 311th District Court.
"IMPORTANT DATES."
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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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.
Judge Jessica Padilla, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 14, is a "GREAT JUDGE," who deserves to go unchallenged in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Republican Party Primary. Judge Yahaira Quezada received a low score on her "2025 HBA JUDICIAL EVALUATION" for her adherence to the law. Judge Yahaira Quezada, who serves as the associate judge for the 246th Family District Court, presided over by Judge Angela Graves Harrington, is running against James Hu in the Democratic Party Primary race for County Criminal Court at Law, No 14, in Harris County, Texas.
Judge Yhaira Quezada is currently serving as the "ASSOCIATE JUDGE" for the 246th Family District Court. However, she has set her sights on becoming the presiding judge of the County Criminal Court at Law No. 14, currently presided over by Judge Jessica N. Padilla, a Republican. Judge Quezada recently received a poor evaluation regarding her adherence to the law in the 2026 Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Survey. Judge Quezada, a Democrat, is facing off against James Hu, a fellow Democrat, on Super Tuesday in Harris County, Texas.
Judge Angela Graves Harrington, Judge Janice Berg, Judge Sandra Peake, Judge Sonya Heath, Judge Michelle Moore, Judge Steve Duble, and Judge Lucia Garcia are just a few of the "LOCAL JUDGES" who are being recognized as "PEOPLE OF THE YEAR" by Aubrey R. Taylor Communications.
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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 the 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.
On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Aubrey R. Taylor Communications will release "OUR 2025 PEOPLE OF THE YEAR," live on air, with Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper at 1:30pm, during a special segment.
"ABOUT COOPER"
Over 50 years ago, Hall of Fame KCOH Broadcaster Ralph Cooper (top center) started off his career as a beat reporter covering local Harris County Jails and Harris Courthouses. During his career, Ralph Cooper has become a household name in Harris County, Texas, and beyond the United States. Over his storied career, Ralph Cooper has interviewed famous sports figures such as Willie Mays; Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron; Roberto Clemente; Kenny Houston; Kenny Burrough; Kenny Houston; Kenny Burrough; Jesse Owens; Muhammad Ali; George Forman; Joe Louis; Wilma Rudolph; Sugar Ray Robinson; Evander Holyfield, Eric Dickerson; Earl Campbell; Clyde Drexler; Zina Garrison; Mike Singleteary, and the late George Floyd.
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!
Call former Judge Jeralynn Manor at (346)776-2667 today! Call now for a free consultation to discuss your legal case or concern. The Manor Law Firm, P.C., in Texas, is here to walk you through the process, answer any lingering questions you may have, and help you evaluate potential legal avenues to solve your problem.
Aubrey R. Taylor, the president and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, publishes the Houston Business Connections Newspaper© and Ground-Game Magazine© in digital and printed forms. All Aubrey R. Taylor Communications publications are "NON-PARTISAN," unless otherwise noted.
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
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 2
- UNEXPIRED TERM -
JAMES P. SULLIVAN (R)
CHARI KELLY (D)
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 7
KYLE HAWKINS (R)
GORDON GOODMAN (D) PRIMARY
KRISTEN HAWKINS (D) PRIMARY
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 8
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)
JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
PLACE 4
KEVIN PATRICK YEARY (R)
AUDRA RILEY (D)
JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
PLACE 9
JENNIFER BALIDO (R) PRIMARY
JOHN MESSINGER (R) PRIMARY
HOLLY TAYLOR (D)
CHIEF JUSTICE, 14TH COURT OF
APPEALS DISTRICT
KEVIN JEWELL (R)
SARAH BETH LANDAU (D) PRIMARY
CONNIE GONZALES (D) PRIMARY
JUSTICE, 1ST COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT,
PLACE 3
TODD FRANKFORT (R) PRIMARY
ZACH GIBSON (R) PRIMARY
ELIZABETH LING URREGO (R) PRIMARY
MALCOLM E. WHITTAKER (R) PRIMARY
VERONICA RIVAS-MOLLOY (D)
JUSTICE, 1ST COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT,
PLACE 4 - UNEXPIRED TERM -
DAVID GUNN (R)
JULIE COUNTISS (D)
JUSTICE, 1ST COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT,
PLACE 5
JESSICA CAIRD (R)
AMY GUERRA (D)
JUSTICE, 14TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT,
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
DISTRICT JUDGE, 184TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
HEATHER HUDSON (R)
KATHERINE “KAT” THOMAS (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 185TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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
KIM NICHOLE MCTORRY (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 245TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PAULA VLAHAKOS (R)
ANGELA M LANCELIN (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 246TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- WINNER-
✔ANGELA GRAVES-HARRINGTON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 247TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- WINNER-
✔JANICE BERG (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 248TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DAVID W. OVERHULS (R)
HILARY UNGER (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 257TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- 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)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 280TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ROSE CARDENAS (R)
DAMIANE “DIANNE” CURVEY (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 281ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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
LESLIE R. JOHNSON (R)
CARLOS ALBERTO AGUAYO (D) PRIMARY
ANNA EADY (D) PRIMARY
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)
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 13
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)
JUDGE, PROBATE COURT NO. 2
PAUL SHANKLIN (R)
PAMELA MEDINA (D)
JUDGE, PROBATE COURT NO. 3
RONALD SCHRAMM (R)
JASON COX (D)
JUDGE, PROBATE COURT NO. 4
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 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 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 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 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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