Powerful Democratic State Rep. Ron Reynolds has endorsed Congressman Al Green in the race for the "NEW CD-18" in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary. Board Certified Attorney Melanie Miles is also endorsed by State Rep. Ron Reynolds, on "SUPER TUESDAY," in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2. In other news, voter turnout was abysmal on the first day of "EARLY VOTING," as only 23,106 of the 2.5 million registered voters in Harris County, Texas, cast their votes.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the first day of "EARLY VOTING," a combined total of only 23,106 votes were cast when you add the HCDP Primary and HCRP Primary voters together.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the first day of "EARLY VOTING," a combined total of only 2,637 absentee mail ballots were returned. Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth has only sent out 17,567 absentee mail ballots countywide.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, only 12,015 Democratic Party Primary voters showed up at the polls to cast a vote. Only 1,512 absentee mail ballots were returned countywide. Remember, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth mailed only 11,105 absentee ballots to eligible "BBM" voters.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, only 8,454 Republican Party Primary voters showed up at the polls to cast a vote. Only 1,125 absentee mail ballots were returned countywide. Remember, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth mailed only 6,462 absentee ballots to eligible "BBM" voters.
Board Certified Attorney Melanie Miles is endorsed by Houston Business Connections Newspaper, Ground Game Magazine, and the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board.
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Only 23,106 of the 2.5 million Registered Voters in Harris County Showed Up Yesterday; Green and Miles Are Endorsed
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
The overall voter turnout in Harris County, Texas, was extremely low yesterday, with only 23,106 of the county's 2.5 million registered voters casting ballots. However, more Democrats than Republicans voted, based on the returns we've reviewed.
"DEMOCRATIC TURNOUT."
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, only 12,015 Democratic Party Primary voters showed up at the polls to cast a vote. Only 1,512 absentee mail ballots were returned countywide. Remember, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth mailed only 11,105 absentee ballots to eligible "BBM" voters.
"REPUBLICAN TURNOUT."
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, only 8,454 Republican Party Primary voters showed up at the polls to cast a vote. Only 1,125 absentee mail ballots were returned countywide. Remember, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth mailed only 6,462 absentee ballots to eligible "BBM" voters.
"MELANIE'S PLAN."
When Attorney Melanie Miles defeats Judge Sharon Burney, she plans to implement her plan to "RESTORE CREDIBILITY" to the Precinct 7, Place 2, bench in Harris County, Texas.
MELANIE PLANS to bring essential legal aid and housing assistance directly into the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 2, as one of her first orders of business.
MELANIE PLANS to do away with Judge Sharon Burney's practice of stacking cases, and only allowing people who come before the bench 90-second hearings.
MELANIE PLANS to create a community-focused courtroom that treats every person who enters the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2, court, with dignity and respect.
MELANIE PLANS to increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency in every aspect of court operations in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2, court.
MELANIE PLANS to build strong partnerships to connect residents and community stakeholders with resources that re-establish stability prior to their case coming before the court.
"CLOSING THOUGHTS."
I'm strongly encouraging my "OPEN-MINDED" readers who live within the Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2, boundaries to vote for Board Certified Attorney Melanie Miles, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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Aubrey R. Taylor, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper and Ground Game Magazine, will host a special radio edition of Ground Game Magazine broadcast on Thursday, February 12, 2026, on "KCOH RADIO" to discuss these endorsements/
Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper, and Ground Game Magazine, will host a special radio edition of Ground Game Magazine broadcast on (Thursday, February 12, 2026), on "KCOH RADIO," along with TV Commentator, Attorney Nyanza Moore, to discuss this matter, and other issues pressing the "BLACK COMMUNITY," and Harris County, Texas, heading into the 2026 Midterm Elections.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE" on KCOH RADIO, Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor discussed the excessive division within the Democratic Party and the need for a stronger organizational structure within the Harris County Democratic Party.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE" on KCOH RADIO, Judge Germaine Tanner, the presiding judge for the 311th Family District Court, in Harris County, Texas, chimed in with a few thoughts about what's going down in Texas.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE," on KCOH RADIO, Attorney Nyanza Moore, a local TV Commentator, explained how Congressman Al Green, the "PEOPLE'S CONGRESSMAN," makes her feel safe. Congressman Green is running for the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE" on KCOH RADIO, Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor discussed how Congressman Al Green is the man to beat in the upcoming Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE," on KCOH RADIO, Attorney Nyanza Moore, a local TV Commentator, called Congressman Christian Menefee a "NEOPHYTE," which simply means that he is a person who is new to the brand of politics that is played at the national level, in Washington, D.C..better known as "THE SWAMP," of its tretcherous waters.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE" on KCOH RADIO, Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey, the presiding judge for the 280th Family Protective Order Court, in Harris County, Texas, boldly declared that a "BLUE TSUNAMI" was heading to Texas.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE" on KCOH RADIO, former Judge Jeraynn Manor, who presided over the 80th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, discusses how she practiced law for over 21 years before running to be a judge. She also takes a moment to thank the people who helped her achieve her dream.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE" on KCOH RADIO, former Judge Jeraynn Manor, who presided over the 80th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, discusses how voters should research candidates and pay less attention to negative political ads.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE" on KCOH RADIO, former FBI Investigative Specialist Charles "Chuck" Marler answers questions with Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper about the Uvalde Police Officer's acquittal. He also talks about the low "BALLOT BY MAIL" returns for the 18th Congressional District runoff.
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During our previous segment of "GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE" on KCOH RADIO, I closed out the segment by reminding my listeners that the "ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOTS" have already started to flow in, "EARLY VOTING" will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and end on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Texas.
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Judge Germaine Tanner is part of "OUR FAMILY." Judge Tanner must be protected, supported, and re-elected on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election race for the 311th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas.
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Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey is part of "OUR FAMILY." Judge Curvey must be protected, supported, and re-elected on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election race for the 280th Family Protective Order Court in Harris County, Texas.
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- MELANIE'S PLAN -
When Attorney Melanie Miles defeats Judge Sharon Burney, she plans to implement her plan to "RESTORE CREDIBILITY" to the Precinct 7, Place 2, bench in Harris County, Texas.
➤ MELANIE PLANS to bring essential legal aid and housing assistance directly into the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 2, as one of her first orders of business.
➤ MELANIE PLANS to do away with Judge Sharon Burney's practice of stacking cases, and only allowing people who come before the bench 90-second hearings.
➤ MELANIE PLANS to create a community-focused courtroom that treats every person who enters the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2, court, with dignity and respect.
➤ MELANIE PLANS to increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency in every aspect of court operations in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2, court.
➤ MELANIE PLANS to build strong partnerships to connect residents and community stakeholders with resources that re-establish stability prior to their case coming before the court.
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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.
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- POWERFUL WOMEN -
These sixteen women, along with the late Judge Cassondra Hollemon (not pictured), Judge Lucia Bates (not pictured), and former Honorable Judge Maria T. Jackson, took America by storm during the 2018 Midterm Election. But on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the General Midterm Election in Harris County, Texas, there will be an even larger contingent of African American women seeking to rewrite the annals of "AMERICAN HISTORY," while preserving our history and solidifying their legacies.
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Judge Angela Graves Harrington (top left) is the presiding judge of the 246th Family District Court. Judge Lori Chambers Gray (top right) is the presiding judge of the 262nd Criminal District Court. Judge Shannon Baldwin (bottom left) is the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 in Harris County, Texas. And Judge LaShawn A. Williams (bottom right) is the presiding judge for County Civil Court at Law No. 3, in Harris County, Texas.
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Judge Germaine Tanner (top left) is the presiding judge of the 311th Family District Court. Judge Linda Dunson (top right) is the presiding judge of the 309th Family District Court. Former Judge Ramona Franklin (bottom left) presided over the 338th Criminal District Court. Judge Sandra Peake (bottom center) is the presiding judge of the 257th Family District Court. And Judge Erica Hughes (bottom right) is the presiding judge of the 151st Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas.
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Judge Sharon Burney (top left) is the presiding Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, in Harris County, Texas. Judge Tonya Jones (top right) is the presiding judge of County Criminal Court at Law No. 15, in Harris County, Texas. Judge Toria J. Finch (bottom left) is the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 9, in Harris County, Texas. Judge Ronnisha Bowman (bottom left) served as the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 2. Judge Dedra Davis (bottom second from left) is the presiding judge for the 270th Civil District Court. Judge Latosha Lewis Payne (bottom second from right) is the presiding judge of the 55th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. And Judge Michelle Moore (bottom right) is the presiding judge for the 314th Juvenile District Court.
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