On Friday, February 6, 2026, President Donald Trump (bottom left) posted images depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Shortly thereafter, United States Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), an African American Republican, called the post that
President Donald J. Trump shared depicting former President Barack Obama and
his wife, Michelle Obama, as apes, “the most racist thing I’ve
seen out of this White House,” and he is correct. On the local front, Dr. Bishop James Dixon III, the president of the local NAACP Branch, has denounced President Trump's actions and is calling on "CIVIC LEADERS" and "FAITH LEADERS" to sound the alarms.
"UPCOMING BROADCAST."
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.
“ELECTION UPDATE.”
As of Friday, February 6, 2026, a combined total of 187 absentee mail ballots have been cast for the Harris County Democratic Party Primary and Harris County Republican Party Primary. The first “BBM” was cast by a Whitney Gibbison, a Democrat, on Wednesday, January, 28, 2026. And the last “BBM” cast yesterday, Friday, February 6, 2026, was cast by Grace Lin, a Republican.
1/28/2026 – The Harris County Clerk received (3) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and “ZERO” from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
1/29/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (2) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and “ZERO” from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/3/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (7) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (2) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/4/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (4) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (4) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/5/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (23) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (1) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/6/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (49) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (92) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
“DEMOCRAT BBM’S.”
In total, (88) Democrats voted early by absentee mail ballot between Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
“REPUBLICAN BBM’S.”
In total, (99) Republicans voted early by absentee mail ballot between Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
"CALL-INS WELCOMED."
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, KCOH RADIO listeners will be able to call in and share their thoughts about President Donald J. Trump, including depictions of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, in his recent social media posts. If you, or someone you know, would like to share your thoughts on President Trump depicting "THE OBAMAS" as apes, you should call KCOH RADIO, during the "GROUND GAME MAGAZINE," special broadcast between 6:00p.m. and 8:00p.m., on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to express your concerns.
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On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the main topic of discussion during "GROUND GAME MAGAZINE," on KCOH RADIO, will be racism in America, centered around President Donald J. Trump, depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Concerned Americans can call KCOH RADIO between 6:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to share their thoughts on this subject. Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper will moderate this "UNFILTERED CONVERSATION" about the state of racial relations in America.
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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.
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.
All Americans Should Be Outraged at TRUP; Blacks Must Get Mobilized to Push Back Against Racism in 2026
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
I stand with the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), President Dr. James Dixon, II, and other “BLACK PEOPLE,” who are outraged at the fact that President Donald Trump has depicted “OUR PRESIDENT,” and his wife as apes.
“All Americans should be ashamed of the irresponsible actions taken by President Trump and his Administration – today’s action represents a new racist low,” explained Bishop Dixon.
Bishop Dixon explained, “On February 6, 2026, President Donald Trump published images of the former United States President, The Honorable Barack, and First Lady Michelle Obama depicting them as primates.”
“This reveals the depth of racist ideology with which he is indoctrinated,” explained Bishop Dixon, in his “OFFICIAL RESPONSE,” no NAACP letterhead.
According to Bishop James Dixon, II, the president of the NAACP, “The Houston NAACP passionately speaks against the dehumanizing, racist action of President Trump, and anyone associated with this despicable content.”
“Unfortunately, the president and many in his anti-democracy regime are suffering from a deranged anthropological assessment of themselves as innate supremacists,” said Bishop Dixon.
He explained, “This perverted anthropological view of Blacks and people of color makes it easy to create and enforce policies that oppress, falsely criminalize, and dehumanize them."
“At some point, this nation must decide that racism is anti-American,” Dixon said.
He also stated in his closing, “Further, anyone who stokes racism lacks the moral grounding required to govern democracy.”
“This is a moment for all voices of consciousness, especially faith and social justice leaders, to sound the alarm,” stated Dr. James Dixon, II, the President of the Houston Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
“GOP OUTRAGE.”
Last week, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), an African American Republican, called the post that President Donald J. Trump posted depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, as apes, “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House,” and he is correct.
After getting pressured to apologize, as of today (Sunday, February 8, 2026), President Trump has refused to apologize, stating, “I didn’t make a mistake,” referring to the video depicting the Obamas as apes.
“BLACK PEOPLE.”
What “BLACK PEOPLE” must realize is that what President Trump did, when he depicted the First Black President and his wife as apes, has nothing to do with Republicans versus Democrats.
We are now dealing with the hearts of men, and their true feelings are beginning to come out about us as “BLACK PEOPLE,” as we continue to achieve political successes.
We are not living in the 1960s; this is 2026, and some folks want to strip away the gains we’ve made over the last decade – especially right here in Texas.
It’s time for us, as a people, to take politics more seriously and get better organized and mobilized as a “VOTING BLOC,” on the local, state, and national level.
“HIDDEN RACISM.”
Remember, this has nothing to do with Republicans and Democrats, because back during the 2024 Democratic Party Primary, right here in Harris County, Texas, a Federal Judge named Erica Hughes was called an animal by a “WHITE MALE DEMOCRAT,” who supported Judge Mike Engelhart, in the race for the 151st Civil District Court.
Judge Erica Hughes overcame the “RACIST ATTACKS” against her and other local “BLACK FEMALES,” to overwhelmingly defeat her fellow Democrat. Still, some of the racial animus toward “BLACK FEMALE JUDGES” spilled over into the 2024 General Presidential Election, causing some of them to lose their bences.
“RACIST ATTACKS.”
African American women are “FIERCE COMPETITORS,” and have displayed sheer dominance in Harris County, Texas, since the 2018 Midterm Elections, when the “HARRIS COUNTY NINTEEN,” or what some refer to as the “HOUSTON NINTEEN,” seized control of many local judicial benches, up and down the ballot.
To further prove their “POLITICAL STRENGTH,” Judge Erica Hughes, a member of the “HARRIS COUNTY NINETEEN,” gave up her federal bench to challenge Judge Engelhart, who many in the political world felt was an unbeatable Democratic Judge.
But, boy, were they wrong.
As a refresher, Erica Hughes (Democrat) received 93,468 votes (60.9%) and Mike Engelhart (Democrat) received 59,964 votes (39.1%) in the Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Democratic Party Primary election.
“LOOKING AHEAD.”
I’ve just finished reviewing the “ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOTS” for the HCDP Primary, and the HCRP Primary, and it appears that Harris County, Texas, is going to be an all-out “DOG FIGHT” for votes, as the “MAIL BALLOTS” are starting trickle in to the Harris County Clerk’s Office.
“ELECTION UPDATE.”
As of Friday, February 6, 2026, a combined total of 187 absentee mail ballots have been cast for the Harris County Democratic Party Primary and Harris County Republican Party Primary. The first “BBM” was cast by a Whitney Gibbison, a Democrat, on Wednesday, January, 28, 2026. And the last “BBM” cast yesterday, Friday, February 6, 2026, was cast by Grace Lin, a Republican.
1/28/2026 – The Harris County Clerk received (3) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and “ZERO” from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
1/29/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (2) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and “ZERO” from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/3/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (7) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (2) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/4/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (4) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (4) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/5/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (23) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (1) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/6/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (49) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (92) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
“DEMOCRAT BBM’S.”
In total, (88) Democrats voted early by absentee mail ballot between Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
“REPUBLICAN BBM’S.”
In total, (99) Republicans voted early by absentee mail ballot between Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
“BLACK WOMEN.”
A small group of powerful “BLACK WOMEN,” including Judge Germaine Tanner, Judge Damiane “Dianne” Curvey, Former Judge Jeralynn Manor, and Attorney Nyanza Moore, made a guest appearance on the recent Thursday, February 5, 2026, “GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE,” radio broadcast on KCOH RADIO, moderated by Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper.
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
I stand with the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), President Dr. James Dixon, II, and other “BLACK PEOPLE,” who are outraged at the fact that President Donald Trump has depicted “OUR PRESIDENT,” and his wife as apes.
“All Americans should be ashamed of the irresponsible actions taken by President Trump and his Administration – today’s action represents a new racist low,” explained Bishop Dixon.
Bishop Dixon explained, “On February 6, 2026, President Donald Trump published images of the former United States President, The Honorable Barack, and First Lady Michelle Obama depicting them as primates.”
“This reveals the depth of racist ideology with which he is indoctrinated,” explained Bishop Dixon, in his “OFFICIAL RESPONSE,” no NAACP letterhead.
According to Bishop James Dixon, II, the president of the NAACP, “The Houston NAACP passionately speaks against the dehumanizing, racist action of President Trump, and anyone associated with this despicable content.”
“Unfortunately, the president and many in his anti-democracy regime are suffering from a deranged anthropological assessment of themselves as innate supremacists,” said Bishop Dixon.
He explained, “This perverted anthropological view of Blacks and people of color makes it easy to create and enforce policies that oppress, falsely criminalize, and dehumanize them."
“At some point, this nation must decide that racism is anti-American,” Dixon said.
He also stated in his closing, “Further, anyone who stokes racism lacks the moral grounding required to govern democracy.”
“This is a moment for all voices of consciousness, especially faith and social justice leaders, to sound the alarm,” stated Dr. James Dixon, II, the President of the Houston Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
“GOP OUTRAGE.”
Last week, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), an African American Republican, called the post that President Donald J. Trump posted depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, as apes, “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House,” and he is correct.
After getting pressured to apologize, as of today (Sunday, February 8, 2026), President Trump has refused to apologize, stating, “I didn’t make a mistake,” referring to the video depicting the Obamas as apes.
“BLACK PEOPLE.”
What “BLACK PEOPLE” must realize is that what President Trump did, when he depicted the First Black President and his wife as apes, has nothing to do with Republicans versus Democrats.
We are now dealing with the hearts of men, and their true feelings are beginning to come out about us as “BLACK PEOPLE,” as we continue to achieve political successes.
We are not living in the 1960s; this is 2026, and some folks want to strip away the gains we’ve made over the last decade – especially right here in Texas.
It’s time for us, as a people, to take politics more seriously and get better organized and mobilized as a “VOTING BLOC,” on the local, state, and national level.
“HIDDEN RACISM.”
Remember, this has nothing to do with Republicans and Democrats, because back during the 2024 Democratic Party Primary, right here in Harris County, Texas, a Federal Judge named Erica Hughes was called an animal by a “WHITE MALE DEMOCRAT,” who supported Judge Mike Engelhart, in the race for the 151st Civil District Court.
Judge Erica Hughes overcame the “RACIST ATTACKS” against her and other local “BLACK FEMALES,” to overwhelmingly defeat her fellow Democrat. Still, some of the racial animus toward “BLACK FEMALE JUDGES” spilled over into the 2024 General Presidential Election, causing some of them to lose their bences.
“RACIST ATTACKS.”
African American women are “FIERCE COMPETITORS,” and have displayed sheer dominance in Harris County, Texas, since the 2018 Midterm Elections, when the “HARRIS COUNTY NINTEEN,” or what some refer to as the “HOUSTON NINTEEN,” seized control of many local judicial benches, up and down the ballot.
To further prove their “POLITICAL STRENGTH,” Judge Erica Hughes, a member of the “HARRIS COUNTY NINETEEN,” gave up her federal bench to challenge Judge Engelhart, who many in the political world felt was an unbeatable Democratic Judge.
But, boy, were they wrong.
As a refresher, Erica Hughes (Democrat) received 93,468 votes (60.9%) and Mike Engelhart (Democrat) received 59,964 votes (39.1%) in the Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Democratic Party Primary election.
“LOOKING AHEAD.”
I’ve just finished reviewing the “ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOTS” for the HCDP Primary, and the HCRP Primary, and it appears that Harris County, Texas, is going to be an all-out “DOG FIGHT” for votes, as the “MAIL BALLOTS” are starting trickle in to the Harris County Clerk’s Office.
“ELECTION UPDATE.”
As of Friday, February 6, 2026, a combined total of 187 absentee mail ballots have been cast for the Harris County Democratic Party Primary and Harris County Republican Party Primary. The first “BBM” was cast by a Whitney Gibbison, a Democrat, on Wednesday, January, 28, 2026. And the last “BBM” cast yesterday, Friday, February 6, 2026, was cast by Grace Lin, a Republican.
1/28/2026 – The Harris County Clerk received (3) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and “ZERO” from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
1/29/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (2) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and “ZERO” from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/3/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (7) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (2) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/4/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (4) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (4) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/5/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (23) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (1) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
2/6/2026 – The Harris Clerk received (49) absentee mail ballots from Democrats, and (92) from Republican absentee mail ballot voters.
“DEMOCRAT BBM’S.”
In total, (88) Democrats voted early by absentee mail ballot between Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
“REPUBLICAN BBM’S.”
In total, (99) Republicans voted early by absentee mail ballot between Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026, in Harris County, Texas.
“BLACK WOMEN.”
A small group of powerful “BLACK WOMEN,” including Judge Germaine Tanner, Judge Damiane “Dianne” Curvey, Former Judge Jeralynn Manor, and Attorney Nyanza Moore, made a guest appearance on the recent Thursday, February 5, 2026, “GROUND-GAME MAGAZINE,” radio broadcast on KCOH RADIO, moderated by Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper.
“STOLE THE SHOW.”
Attorney Nyanza Moore, a local TV Personality, stole the show with her comments about Congressman Christian Menefee, by calling him “a neophyte, with no balls.” Moore went on to predict that Congressman Al Green will defeat Congressman Christian Menefee on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary race for the 18th Congressional District.
“CLOSING THOUGHTS.”
I am expecting African American women to put on a strong showing on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and by nominating several more “BLACK JUDICIAL NOMINEES,” to make history. Even still, “BLACK WOMEN” will face significant challenges winning downballot countywide races in Harris County, Texas, if they don’t prepare to run a strong “GROUND GAME” strategy to account for the fraction of people who will join forces to vote against them, by using their “ETHNIC-SOUNDING” names against them.
Attorney Nyanza Moore, a local TV Personality, stole the show with her comments about Congressman Christian Menefee, by calling him “a neophyte, with no balls.” Moore went on to predict that Congressman Al Green will defeat Congressman Christian Menefee on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary race for the 18th Congressional District.
“CLOSING THOUGHTS.”
I am expecting African American women to put on a strong showing on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and by nominating several more “BLACK JUDICIAL NOMINEES,” to make history. Even still, “BLACK WOMEN” will face significant challenges winning downballot countywide races in Harris County, Texas, if they don’t prepare to run a strong “GROUND GAME” strategy to account for the fraction of people who will join forces to vote against them, by using their “ETHNIC-SOUNDING” names against them.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
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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, 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.
- KCOH COMMERCIAL -
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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"KEY DEADLINES."
A few weeks from now, Congressman Al Green will face off against Amanda, Christian, and Gretchen Brown in the Democratic Party Primary. Their race will be run under the newly drawn 2026 Republican (TRUMP) redistricted maps. Early voting for the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary will run from Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to Friday, February 27, 2026, in Texas.
"WE'RE WITH GREEN."
Congressman Al Green is endorsed by a host of local and national leaders over Congressman Christian Menefee on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary race for "THE NEW," 18th Congressional District of Texas. Congressman Green is also endorsed by Houston Business Connections Newspaper and Ground Game Magazine, which are published by Aubrey R. Taylor Communications. All Rights Reserved.
Congressman Al Green and Constable Smokie Phillips are two strong "DEMOCRATIC LEADERS," who are committed to "BLACK EXCELLENCE," and voter empowerment.
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. Below are the names of the candidates in hotly contested judicial races.
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)
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)
STEPHANIE MORALES (D)
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, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 308TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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✔GLORIA LOPEZ (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 309TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MELISSA FERTEL (R)
LINDA MARIE DUNSON (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 310TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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✔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) PRIMARY
CHRISTINE WEEMS (D) PRIMARIED
AMBER BOYD-CORA (D)
DISTRICT JUDGE, 295TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
GREG TRAVIS (R)
DONNA ROTH (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) PRIMARY
RAMONA FRANKLIN (D) PRIMARY
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
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)
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)
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
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✔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) PRIMARY
SEAN SIMON (D) PRIMARY
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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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.
- POWERFUL WOMEN -
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.
- POWERFUL WOMEN -
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.
- POWERFUL WOMEN -
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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