Black Female Judges Are Strongly Supported by Ray "RC" Charles Jones Sr, Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper, and Aubrey R. Taylor

Judge Shawn Thierry, the presiding judge for the 515th Civil District Court (top left), has the complete support of longtime Democrat Ray "RC" Charles Jones, Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper, and Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor, going forward to the 2028 Presidential Election. In other news, Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper and Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor are solidly behind Judge Germaine Tanner on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the upcoming General Midterm Election in Harris County, Texas.

Ray "RC" Jones, Sr., serves as the president of the Northside Political Action Group. He is also currently serving as the Chief Political Advisor to Houston Business Connections Newspaper and Ground Game Magazine, through the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Midterm Election in Texas. 

From the Desk of Ray R.C. Jones / President, Northside Political Action Group

RAY R.C. JONES REPORTS©

50 Days Until Election Day: Where Is the Communication?

Today is September 14, 2026. We are only 50 days away from Election Day on November 3, 2026, and as a longtime community and political advocate, I have a question: Where is the communication with the voters?

At this point in the election season, I expected to see much more communication coming directly from candidates seeking the support of our communities. Voters should not have to wait until the final weeks before an election to hear from the people asking for their votes.

Much of the political information and advertising I have personally seen has come through Houston Business Connections and Ground Game Magazine, published by Aubrey R. Taylor.

I want to give Mr. Taylor credit because I see him doing the work. He continues to put candidates, elections, and voter information before the public. We need more people communicating with voters and keeping our communities informed.

In 2018, there was a great deal of excitement and publicity surrounding the 19 Black women judicial candidates who became known as “Black Girl Magic.” Today, we have 28 Black female judicial candidates on the November ballot, and I am not seeing that same excitement and communication.
Where is the publicity? Where is the organization? Where is the financial support?

These women are running for important judicial positions, and voters need to know who they are, what courts they are seeking, and what qualifications and experience they bring.

I also want to recognize Judge Manpreet Monica Singh. From what I have personally seen in her courtroom, she is one of the fairest, most understanding, and considerate judges I have observed. That is my personal experience.

I also want to say something about Judge Shawn Nicole Thierry.

I applaud the appointments she has received. I have known Shawn since her early years in politics, and I supported her when she first ran for office. Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, appointed her to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board in 2025 and recently appointed her Judge of the 515th Judicial District Court in Harris County.

I have been a Democrat all my life, and I have no problem saying that.

But being a Democrat does not mean that I cannot respect someone because that person received an appointment from a Republican governor.

So let me make this clear: Don't, and I mean don't, call me just to talk negatively about Judge Shawn Thierry. I supported her when she first ran for office; I have known her through the years, and I will continue to respect the relationship I have had with her.

I will continue to support her as she takes the seat of justice for everyone, not just for Republicans and not just for Democrats, but for "We the People."

People are entitled to their political opinions, and I am entitled to mine.

In my next article, I intend to talk more about some of the Black Democratic elected officials I have personally known who have strong relationships and ties with Republicans.

I am not saying that to criticize anyone. I am saying it because political relationships have always crossed party lines, and people need to understand that reality. Some people may be surprised, but those of us who have been involved in politics for many years understand that relationships do not always stop at party lines.

In my next article, I will have more to say about that.

We Need to Remember Our Nonpartisan History

For those of you who did not experience Black political and community organizing during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, there is some important history that should not be forgotten.

There were strong Black nonpartisan organizations that brought people together for the good of the community.

One of those organizations was the Harris County Council of Organizations, which was founded and led for many years by Rev. C. Anderson Davis, who also served as president of the Houston NAACP.
I had the privilege of serving as Vice President of the Harris County Council of Organizations, working alongside Rev. Davis and many other community leaders who understood the importance of organization, communication, and working together.

I mention this history because some people today may not understand how we operated back then.
The important word is nonpartisan.

We had Democrats, Republicans, ministers, business owners, civic leaders, community activists, and people from different walks of life who could come together when something needed to be done for the Black community.

Everybody did not have to agree.

Everybody did not have to belong to the same political party.

But people knew how to come together and work.

That is something Democrats need to look back at today.

I have been a Democrat all my life, and I believe Democrats need to remember what worked, learn from the past, and start moving forward. We need to move fast.

Stop sitting around just talking.

Meetings have their place. Conversations have their place. Planning has its place. But eventually talking has to become action.

I have the means of looking at all candidates' financial reports, and what I see tells me that our candidates need financial help.

We need to stop spending so much time talking about what Republican campaign finance reports look like and start looking at what our own candidates need to run effective campaigns.

And let me say this from experience: stop depending on all volunteers.

Volunteers have a place in political campaigns, but you cannot expect volunteers to do everything necessary to run a serious voter turnout operation.

You get what you pay for. People need to be paid.

If you expect someone to consistently knock on doors, make telephone calls, distribute campaign literature, organize neighborhoods, communicate with voters, work campaign operations, and help get people to the polls, pay them for their work.

I am a living witness that depending on volunteers alone does not work all the time.

Campaigns spend money on signs, advertising, printing, transportation, and other expenses. The people actually doing the work should also be considered an investment.

If you want a serious program designed to turn out voters, then you have to invest in the people necessary to make that program work.

There are only 50 days left.

Candidates should be communicating.

Organizations should be organizing.

Supporters should be supporting.

People who can financially support candidates should understand that campaigns require money and resources.

And voters should be researching.

That is also why I brought up the Harris County Council of Organizations and our history of nonpartisan Black community organizing. We understood that working together for the community did not require everybody to have the same political affiliation.

After decades in politics and community service, I have learned something simple:

People cannot support what they do not know about. People cannot respond to candidates they never hear from. And communities cannot build political strength by sitting around talking while failing to organize outside the room.

Election Day is coming.

Northeast Houston has a history. We have churches, businesses, civic organizations, experienced leaders, young people, senior citizens, and voters who care about their communities.

We already have a voice.

We already have the votes.

What we need now is communication, organization, financial support, paid workers, and action.
Your vote belongs to you. No candidate, organization, elected official, or political party owns it.
Research the candidates. Ask questions. Examine their records. Look at what they did before they needed your vote, what they are doing now, and whether they remain accessible after Election Day.

We have 50 days.

Stop spending all our time talking about what the other side is doing. Start asking what WE are doing.

Because when November 3 arrives, it will be too late to talk about what we should have done.

The time to organize is now.

The time to communicate is now.

The time to financially support our candidates is now.

The time to pay people to do the work necessary to turn out our voters is now.

And the time to work is now.

In the near future, I intend to publish the names of Black elected officials whom I personally know to have relationships or ties with Republicans. This is not intended as criticism. It is intended to continue the discussion about the reality that political and community relationships can and do cross party lines. I can be contacted at 832-498-3705.

Ray R.C. Jones

Founder & Community Leader

Northside Political Action Group

  

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The upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Midterm Election has 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.

Over $1.3 Million is Currently Sitting in the Campaign Bank Accounts of African American Democratic Judicial Nominees

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

Collectively, our “BLACK JUDICIAL TRAILBLAZERS” have approximately $1,307,856.57 inside their campaign bank accounts. Yes, with (50) fifty days left before “ELECTION DAY,” these “THIRTY-ONE BLACK JUDICIAL CANDIDATES” have a combined total of over one million, three hundred and seven thousand dollars in their campaign bank accounts. That said, by comparison, their “REPUBLICAN OPPONENTS” have only about $250,732.96 in their bank accounts collectively.


CRAFT VS. CHALLENGER…

Judge Tamika “Tami” Craft (Democrat) currently has $209,758.97 in her campaign bank account, and her “REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER,” named Vance Christopher, only has $9,038.30 in his bank account, which means that if she uses her money right, Judge Craft, the presiding judge for the 189th Civil District Court, should dominate her Republican Challenger.

As a refresher, Judge 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 received only 154,884 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.


THOMAS VS. CHALLENGER…

Judge Katherine “Kat” Thomas (Democrat) currently has $183,951.49 in her campaign bank account, and her “REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER,” named Heather Hudson, has “ZERO” in her bank account, which means that if she uses her money right, Judge Thomas, the presiding judge for the 184th Criminal District Court, should dominate Hudson, her Republican Challenger.

As a refresher, Judge 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 received only 151,328 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.


TANNER VS. CHALLENGER…

Judge Germaine Tanner (Democrat) currently has $112,384.29 in her campaign bank account, and her “REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER,” named Joe Radler, only has $985.00 in his bank account, which means that if she uses her money right, Judge Tanner, the presiding judge for the 311th Family District Court, should dominate her Republican Challenger.

As a refresher, Judge 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 “FRONTRUNNER” over Joe Radler, who received only 147,810 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.


PAYNE VS. CHALLENGER…

Judge Latosha Lewis Payne (Democrat) currently has $103,041.87 in her campaign bank account, and her “REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER,” named Nile Copeland, has “ZERO” in his bank account, which means that if she uses her money right, Judge Payne, the presiding judge for the 55th Civil District Court, should dominate her Republican Challenger.

As a refresher, 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 received only 155,552 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.


NELSON VS. CHALLENGER…

Judge Veronica M. Nelson (Democrat) currently has $99.788.12 inside her campaign bank account, and her “REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER,” named Bryan Honeycutt, has “ZERO” in his bank account, which means that if she uses her money right, Judge Nelson, the presiding judge for the 482nd Criminal District Court, should dominate her Republican Challenger.

As a refresher, Veronica M. Nelson, the presiding judge for the 482nd 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 received only 149,670 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.


CLOSING THOUGHTS…

Early voting in Texas is set to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, and end on Friday, October 30, 2026. That said, for Democrats to have any shot at “FLIPPING TEXAS,” they must have a historic “BLACK VOTER TURNOUT” in Harris County, Texas. And with local Black judicial nominees only sitting on a collective $1.3 million, many of them could dominate their races if they receive financial support and greater emphasis is placed on “BLACK VOTER TURNOUT, ENGAGEMENT,” and mobilization in Harris County, Texas.

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Former Judge Jeralynn Manor's generous support makes it possible for us to report the news and conduct the important investigative research we deliver to the general public as part of our First Amendment Rights, to "Freedom of speech and "Freedom of the Press." That being said, we strongly encourage our readers from the left, right, and center to support Judge Jeralynn Manor if she decides to run for public office again.

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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 482nd 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 received only 149,670 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

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