Georgia Provost (center) was born in 1941 and passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, after suffering a stroke a few months prior. The legacy of Georgia Provost will be highlighted at our "TRAILBLAZER" ceremony taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Other living trailblazers who will be honored at our special event include "THE HOUSTON NINETEEN," a group of African American Female Democratic "TRAILBLAZERS" who changed the game of politics in the State of Texas. For more information or to discuss your inclusion, call (281)788-3033 today.
The upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Midterm Election, is one with huge historic implications for the United States of America. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, and will end on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Texas.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Georgia Provost; Preserving African American History by Featuring Texas Trailblazers
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
I learned of the passing of Georgia Provost from a "FACEBOOK POST" published by Hall of Fame KCOH Broadcaster Ralph Cooper, whom I've known for over 34 years. After learning of Georgia's passing, I immediately called Ralph Cooper to seek confirmation.
Yes. It's true. The one and only "GEORGIA PROVOST" has transitioned and gone home to glory. The passing of Georgia Provost is another stark reminder of how fragile and short our stay on earth, in the land of the living, is, in the grand scheme of things.
GEORGIA AND POLITICS...
There's no doubt that Georgia Provost will be missed by her Texas Southern University Family. But women from far and near will forever remember the name "GEORGIA PROVOST," and her undying love for humanity and good governance.
Georgia's love for Houston and Harris County, Texas fueled her desire to win public office to serve the State of Texas at a higher level. She ran for Harris County Judge in 2022, receiving 10,071 votes.
Georgia Provost ran for Houston City Council At-Large Position #1 in 2019, receiving 27.648 votes. Before her 2019 run for Houston City Council, Georgia Provost ran for Houston City Council At-Large Position #1 against a star-studded field of (8) eight candidates, and finished second to make the runoff against Mike Knox, who defeated Georgia by a razor-thin margin.
On Saturday, December 12, 2015, Mike Knox received 87,191 votes for 51.7% of the vote, and Georgia Provost received 81,507 votes, for 48.3% of the vote.
OTHER TRAILBLAZERS...
Women have come a long way since the 19th Amendment became the law of the land in America. “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
Listen. The amendment to our United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, was enacted at the beginning of the Roaring Twenties, and was passed by the United States Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920 – in case you didn’t know.
If you fast-forward to 2026, women are dominating politics and have become “STEALTH CANDIDATES,” possessing an uncanny ability to find ways to win political races, with few resources. And when it comes to “BLACK WOMEN,” their road is even more difficult. However, these “TRAILBLAZING POLITICAL STALWARTS” have time and time again proven themselves to be loyal, reliable, hardworking candidates and voters that the Democratic Party can rely upon.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Harris County Democratic Party will have a historic field of (31) thirty-one “BLACK JUDICIAL CANDIDATES,” headlining one of the strongest fields of candidates ever assembled in American history.
An astonishing group of (28) twenty-eight “BLACK FEMALES,” and (3) three “BLACK MALES,” will be featured on the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Election ballot, when early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2026, and ends on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER…
Let me reintroduce myself to you. My name is Aubrey R Taylor, and I am the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper and Ground-Game Magazine.
Over the years, my company (Aubrey R. Taylor Communications) has assisted in branding and marketing (through our various publications) such corporations and institutions as Shell Oil, The City of Houston, Texas A&M University, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Chevron, Shell Oil, Waste Management, Nationwide Insurance, Momentum Jaguar/BMW, Channel 11, Channel 13, State Farm Insurance, and Allstate Insurance to name a few.
POLITICAL INFLUENCER…
In the political world, I have assisted in branding and marketing, Presidential Candidates, Texas Governors, Texas Supreme Court Justices, Appellate Court Justices, District Judges, County Court at Law Judges, County Probate Judges, Justice of the Peace, State Representatives, County Commissioners, City Council Members, Mayoral Candidates, and a host of politicians from both sides of the political aisle.
As you well know, I am one of the top “INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS” in America. However, I am also a publisher, political consultant, strategist, and political analyst – one of America’s best.
A PROVEN WINNER…
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary, I proved my mettle by helping a Board-Certified Attorney named Melanie Miles make the runoff against one of the foremost names in Harris County, Texas politics, over the last three decades.
In case you don’t remember, my consulting company was the firm that helped Judge-Elect Melanie Miles defeat “THE BURNEY NAME” in her own backyard, in the Third Ward.
So, if anyone believes that I am done or washed up, you had better think again, because I am stronger than ever and ready to do battle on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election in Harris County, Texas, Fort Bend County, and Jefferson County, Texas.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR…
When I think of Judge-Elect Melanie Miles, I think of a woman whose life’s journey has tested her in ways unimaginable, yet through it all she’s persevered and achieved her goal of becoming a member of the judiciary – with my help.
Along the way, Judge-Elect Melanie Miles ran for judicial positions as a Republican and for Houston City Council. Still, it is her victory over Judge Sharon Burney that stands out in my mind, and will forever be one of the crowning moments of my career.
Locking arms with Judge-Elect Melanie Miles and helping her to become the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, was difficult. Still, she and I were able to overcome the lies, falsehoods, and innuendoes to accomplish our goal.
As a refresher, Judge-Elect Melanie Miles does not have a Republican opponent. She will thus take office in January 2027, after defeating Judge Sharon Burney in the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Democratic Party Primary “RUNOFF ELECTION” race for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2, in Harris County, Texas.
MAKING HISTORY…
With my job, some people are going to love me, and some are going to hate me – I knew that when I answered the call that God placed on my life. However, I never thought that one person could start spreading lies, half-truths, and innuendoes about me and disrupt our entire “JUDICIAL SYSTEM” heading into one of the most important election cycles in American history.
As “BLACK PEOPLE,” we are on the cusp of greatness, and I plan to capture “OUR GREATNESS” during this pivotal moment in the history of our great nation.
Never before, in “AMERICAN HISTORY,” has there ever been (31) thirty-one African American “DEMOCRATIC JUDICIAL NOMINEES” on the ballot running for office together, in any county, anywhere in America. However, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas, the third-most populous county in the United States of America, boasting over 5 million people – Black excellence will be on full display, and I plan to capture it for future generations to see.
As a refresher, the largest group of “BLACK JUDICIAL NOMINEES” to ever run for office at one time and win happened when (17) seventeen members of the “HOUSTON NINETEEN” took America by storm, back during the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, General Midterm Election.
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Judge-Elect Melanie Miles will be honored as our “TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR” at a special ceremony scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Houston, Texas. If you would like to discuss having your campaign or business featured on this page, call (281)788-3033 today.
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Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is committed to preserving and protecting "AMERICAN HISTORY," which includes our history. Back during the historic 2018 Midterm Election, Aubrey R. Taylor was the only reporter who traveled to local churches and other venues with the "HOUSTON NINETEEN," en route to their historic victories.
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Angela Graves Harrington, the presiding judge for the 246th Family District Court, does not have a “REPUBLICAN OPPONENT,” and thus will win her race by default on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election, in Harris County, Texas.
Angela M. Lancelin, the presiding judge for 245th Family District Court, received 295,179 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Paula Vlahakos, who only received 147,786 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Ashley Mayes Guice, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 12, received 291,739 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER,” over Anna Emmons, who only received 146,496 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Beverly Armstrong, the presiding judge for the 208th Criminal District Court, received 299,755 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER,” over Stephen F. Driver, who only received 151,145 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Damiane “Dianne” Curvey, the presiding judge for the 280th Family Protective Order Court, received 293,267 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER,” over Rosa Cardenas, who only received 147,915 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Dedra Davis, the presiding judge for the 270th Civil District Court, received 223,421 votes to defeat Jimmie L. Brown, Jr., in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER,” over Brian Staley, who only received 153,512 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Ebony Williams is the Democratic nominee who defeated Judge Jim F. Kovach in the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 2, by receiving 209,592 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Mark Montgomery, who only received 149,513 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Germaine “Janet” Tanner, the presiding judge for the 311th Family District Court, received 292,744 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Joe Radler, who only received 147,810 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Jermaine Thomas was appointed to serve as the presiding judge for County Civil Court at Law No. 5 by the Harris County Democratic Party Precinct Chairs. To whom it may concern, Judge Thomas is our choice on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the Midterm Election.
Juanita A. Jackson, the presiding judge for the County Criminal Court at Law No. 10, received 298,123 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Bao Hoang, who only received 145,669 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Katherine “Kat” Thomas, the presiding judge for the 184th Criminal District Court, received 300,671 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Heather Hudson, who only received 151,328 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
LaShawn A. Williams, the presiding judge for County Civil Court at Law No. 3, received 226,435 votes to defeat Miroslava “Miro” Mediola in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Israel Garcia, who only received 147,874 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
LaTosha Lewis Payne, the presiding judge for the 55th Civil District Court, received 307,802 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Nile Copeland, who only received 155,552 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Linda Marie Dunson, the presiding judge for the 309th Family District Court, received 294,143 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Melissa Fertel, who only received 147,750 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Lisa Jefferson, the Democratic nominee for Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Place 2, received 45,200 votes, which makes her the “FRONT-RUNNER” who is running against Mark Fury, who received 26,116 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Lori Chambers Gray, the presiding judge for the 262nd Criminal District Court, received 296,033 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Nathan Moss, who only received 149,845 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Lucia Bates, the presiding Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2, does not have a “REPUBLICAN OPPONENT,” and thus will win her race by default on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election, in Harris County, Texas.
Melissa Marie Morris, the presiding judge for the 263rd Criminal District Court, received 297,652 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Jason A. Campo, who only received 149,585 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Melanie Miles, the judge-elect for Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, does not have a “REPUBLICAN OPPONENT,” and thus will win her race by default on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election.
Michelle Moore, the presiding judge of the 314th Juvenile District Court, does not have a “REPUBLICAN OPPONENT,” and thus will win her race by default on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election, in Harris County, Texas.
Ramona Franklin, the Democratic nominee in the race for 496th Criminal District Court, received 190,423 votes to defeat Michael Abner in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Dan Simons, who only received 149,535 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Samantha Y. Davis, the Democratic nominee in the race for the 313th Juvenile District Court, received 302,146 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Amy Strickling, who only received 152,784 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Sandra Peake, the presiding judge of the 257th Family District Court, does not have a “REPUBLICAN OPPONENT,” and thus will win her race by default on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election, in Harris County, Texas.
Sean Simon, the Democratic nominee running for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2, is a “SLIGHT FAVORITE” over Judge Laryssa Korduba on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas. If the Democratic voter turnout is historic, Simon could defeat Judge Korduba in this race.
Sedrick T. Walker, II, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 11, received 292,317 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Elizabeth Buss, who only received 146,813 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Shannon B. Baldwin, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 4, received 293,878 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Rebecca Philips Aceto, who only received 146,988 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Tamika “Tami” Craft, the presiding judge for the 189th Civil District Court, received 305,887 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Vance Christopher, who only received 154,884 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Tiffany M. Hill, the Democratic nominee for the 495th Criminal District Court, received 297,611 votes, which makes her the “FRONT-RUNNER” who is running against Lori Ann DeAngelo, who received 148,813 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Tonya Jones, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 15, received 298,209 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Stephen C St. Martin, who only received 146,931 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Toria J. Finch, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 9, received 290,711 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Xavier Alfaro, who only received 146,143 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
Veronica M. Nelson, the presiding judge for the 189th Criminal District Court, received 297,542 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Bryan Honeycutt, who only received 149,670 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.
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