Elon Musk (top second from right), the CEO of Tesla, is the wealthiest person in the world. Musk also owns X-Formerly, known as Twitter, SpaceX, and The Boring Company, which deals with infrastructure and tunnel construction. He's also the right-hand man of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who will rely heavily on him over the next 4 years for advice. Former prizefighter turned businessman Eric Carr (far right) is the president and CEO of E&E Construction and recently entered the boring and drilling industry, where Elon Musk got his start. THE NORTHSIDE BOYS... Eric Carr, Allen Provost (top second from left), and Ray "R.C." Jones (far left) have been influential players in Democratic politics for decades and hold a wealth of knowledge when it comes to implementation of strategies, whether it's in the field of business or politics. Mike Doyle (bottom second from right) could be on the verge of squandering another election on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Harris County, Texas.
From the Desk of Ray / RC Jones
President, Northside Political Action Group
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the 'entire community' for uniting in support of not using the 14 acres of HCC North Forest Campus land for a detention pond. The packed house at the meeting was a testament to the Northeast community’s unwavering commitment to protecting our neighborhoods’ interests. This incredible turnout underscores the strength and resolve of a community coming together to address the political challenges and strategies that have impacted us for the past 50 years.
Your dedication to this cause reaffirms the power of collective action. Let’s keep this momentum going by continuing to advocate for the needs of our community and ensuring even greater participation in future initiatives. I encourage our elected officials to stand with us and amplify the voices of the Northeast community to ensure we remain visible on the political and developmental map.
As Mr. Allen Provost aptly states, “North of 610 and East of 59” marks the boundaries of where the Northeast starts—and where our potential thrives. Together, we can make a lasting impact and secure a brighter future for all.
Thank you once again for your steadfast support, dedication, and advocacy. Your commitment to standing strong for our community makes all the difference, and I am honored to work alongside you in this critical effort.
Sincerely,
Ray / RC Jones
Ray "RC" Charles has dedicated a half-century of his life to the Harris County Democratic Party as a committeeman and precinct chair. However, this stalwart in the "DEMOCRATIC PARTY" was allegedly blatantly disrespected and ignored by Mike Doyle and his chief of staff. According to Ray "RC" Charles Jones, he called Mike Doyle, the chairman and treasurer of the Harris County Democratic Party, and his chief of staff (22) twenty-two times, only to be ignored and not receive one courtesy returned phone call from either.
From the Desk of Ray / RC Jones
President, Northside Political Action Group
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the 'entire community' for uniting in support of not using the 14 acres of HCC North Forest Campus land for a detention pond. The packed house at the meeting was a testament to the Northeast community’s unwavering commitment to protecting our neighborhoods’ interests. This incredible turnout underscores the strength and resolve of a community coming together to address the political challenges and strategies that have impacted us for the past 50 years.
Your dedication to this cause reaffirms the power of collective action. Let’s keep this momentum going by continuing to advocate for the needs of our community and ensuring even greater participation in future initiatives. I encourage our elected officials to stand with us and amplify the voices of the Northeast community to ensure we remain visible on the political and developmental map.
As Mr. Allen Provost aptly states, “North of 610 and East of 59” marks the boundaries of where the Northeast starts—and where our potential thrives. Together, we can make a lasting impact and secure a brighter future for all.
Thank you once again for your steadfast support, dedication, and advocacy. Your commitment to standing strong for our community makes all the difference, and I am honored to work alongside you in this critical effort.
Sincerely,
Ray / RC Jones
President, Northside Political Action Group
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Allen Provost, Ray “RC” Charles Jones, and former Prizefighter Eric Carr are Northside Boys You Should Get to Know
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We’ve gotta get strong business people like former prizefighter Eric Carr, the owner of E&E Construction, and others to help bring more attention to the “VOTING BASE” on the Northside of Houston, Texas.
I mention Eric Carr as an example because he is from the Northside of Houston and has driven me through neighborhoods on the Northside that are being neglected and ignored by candidates who believe that Third Ward and Sunnyside are the only places where they should campaign – this much change.
Another reason why I’m mentioning Eric Carr is because he’s very BLESSED and generous with his wealth and knowledge. Beyond those two things, he’s well on his way to becoming even more blessed since he’s entered the same industry of boring and drilling where Elon Musk got his start.
Most people know Elon Musk as the owner of Tesla, X – Formerly Twitter, Space-X, and the right-hand man to President-elect Donald Trump. However, The Boring Company (TBC) deals with infrastructure and tunnel construction services, the same industry that Eric Carr and E&E Construction have broken into as he spreads his wings and grows his company.
“A GREAT DAY.”
Today is a great day for “BLACK MEN” in the United States of America in many respects. You heard me right – Friday, January 10, 2025, is a “GREAT DAY IN AMERICA” for several reasons.
By officially convicting President-elect Donald J. Trump and brandishing him a “CONVICTED FELON,” but not forcing him to make any restitution or jail time, as part of an “UNCONDITIONAL DISCHARGE” of 34 counts of falsifying business records, should tell you everything you need to know about our Criminal Justice System.
The verdict received by President-elect Donald J. Trump came after recommendations made by prosecutors. Thus, the “UNCONDITIONAL DISCHARGE” officially etches Trump in the annals of U.S. history as the first “CONVICTED FELON” to run for the office of the presidency and receive 312 Electoral College Votes and 77,303,573 popular votes.
Why is today a good day? Well, 21% of Black men voted for President-elect Trump (Republican) over Vice President Kamala Harris (Democrat) for one reason or another. However, with President-Elect Trump claiming that he was “WRONGFULLY CONVICTED” of a crime that he “DID NOT COMMIT,” he’s got some work to do as it relates to “CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM” once he takes office. Especially since he now has a better understanding of what’s happening to Black men, a key demographic who helped him become the 47th president of the United States of America.
Remember, in America, Black men are falsely accused and convicted of crimes they did not commit more than any other ethnic group. And since President-elect Trump will have complete control over the United States House and Senate, it is incumbent upon “BLACK MEN” to hold Trump to task.
“DEMAND RESPECT.”
Nobody respects people who do not respect themselves first. As African Americans, we must, at some point, stand up and demand that both major political parties respect “OUR COMMUNITY” by electing leaders who respect us – that’s the first step.
Other ethnic groups ignore our needs because they believe that we are stupid. Why is this? Well, as a group, we continue to elect “PUBLIC SERVANTS” over and over again, who do nothing for us.
Why should any other ethnic group respect us if we don’t make our own “PUBLIC SERVANTS,” respect us, and protect our interests?
Black leaders like Ray “RC” Jones, the Northside Political Action Group president, who has served the Democratic Party for over 50 years, and Allen Provost should not be disrespected and ignored heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections by the Harris County Democratic Party.
Down the stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election cycle heading toward “ELECTION DAY,” a total of (22) twenty-two phone calls were made to Mike Doyle by “RC” Jones. From what I understand, Mike Doyle, the chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party, disrespected “RC” Jones – that’s unacceptable.
Mike Doyle, the chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP), has been one of the worst Democratic Party Chairman ever to represent the HCDP, and he cannot be allowed to screw up the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election cycle.
With (26) twenty-six African American Judges up for re-election in Harris County, Texas, Mike Doyle’s “SHELL-GAME,” he’s playing with money donated to the HCDP, is going to destroy the chances of Black judges winning re-election – but maybe that’s the plan.
It does not take a political science major to see that Mike Doyle does not care about “BLACK PEOPLE,” or the “BLACK JUDICIAL CANDIDATES,” who helped the Harris County Democratic Party dominate local countywide elections over the last decades – while receiving little to no credit.
I believe Ray “RC” Jones and Mr. Allen Provost are two of the most knowledgeable men I know and respect, relating to their knowledge of how the “POLITICAL GAME” should be played going forward.
Speaking of Allen Provost, many people don’t realize that Provost has extensive experience in negotiation, conflict resolution, and mediation. Allen Provost could mediate between the “BLACK COMMUNITY” and the Harris County Democratic Party to address the formation of the grave “RACE RELATIONS NIGHTMARE.”
Provost has extensive experience when it comes to solving problems, and he also has proven techniques that are invaluable to corporate boards, nonprofit boards, and political organizations like the Harris County Democratic Party, in my opinion.
Mr. Allen Provost holds a master’s degree from Texas Southern University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. Did you know that?
According to his biography, “Mr. Allen Provost is the former president and vice president of the North Forest Independent School District board of education, a former board member of the Northeast YMCA, and a former member of the Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce. He is a life member of the NAACP and served as the NAACP Economic Committee chairman. As a Houston Media Source board member, Mr. Provost was appointed by the former City of Houston Mayor Bill White and subsequently reappointed by Mayor Annise Parker and Mayor Sylvester Turner. Mr. Provost is a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.”
So, with “BLACK MEN” like Mr. Allen Provost and Ray “R.C.” Jones readily available and willing to share their knowledge, why hasn’t Mike Doyle asked them for help?
Why did Mike Doyle ignore more than (22) twenty-two phone calls that were placed to him by Ray “R.C.” Jones heading into “ELECTION DAY” for the 2024 Presidential Election?
The answer is simple!
Mike Doyle does not respect “BLACK PEOPLE” in the least bit. Doyle, in my opinion, believes that all “BLACK PEOPLE” are stupid. And he believes that “BLACK PEOPLE” cannot hold him accountable.
“ACCOUNTABILITY.”
To hold Mike Doyle, the chairman, and treasurer for the Harris County Democratic Party accountable, his job performance in the upcoming Saturday, May 3, 2025, “RE-DO ELECTION,” between Lieutenant Colonel Judge DaSean Jones, and his challenger, Tami C. Pierce, who appears to be a (RINO) “Republican in Name Only,” who slipped her way into the Harris County Republican Party unnoticed.
Mike Doyle, the chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party, and Cindy Siegel, the chairman of the Harris County Republican Party, are both fully aware that Tami C. Pierce is a (RINO), who has been married to Dr. Stephanie L. Gross-Pierce for more than 22 years.
If you pay close attention, Mike Doyle has not said a negative word about Tami C. Pierce or the fact that she is a member of the “LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY” because there’s another plan in the works.
Mike Doyle and members of the “LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY,” like Kay Shepard, the Democratic Party Precinct Chair for (PRECINCT 30), appear to be secretly conspiring to hold Tami C. Pierce (RINO) “Republican in Name Only,” defeat Lieutenant Colonel Judge Dasean Jones, and then flip the bench back to the Harris County Democratic Party – which is a low-down, dirty political maneuver.
In other words, members of the “LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY” are about to play Republican voters in Harris County, Texas, for complete fools on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and then make them “LAUGHING STOCKS” of America on Sunday, May 4, 2025, when Tami C. Pierce, a (RINO) “Republican in Name Only,” switches her political party affiliation from Republican to Democrat.
Cindy Siegel, the chairman of the Harris County Republican Party, has done a good job over the last two election cycles, but she’s derelict in her duties as a chairman. And in my opinion, Siegel is out of step with her party and about to tank her political future.
I have friends and clients on both sides of the political aisle. I can tell you with complete assurance that “CONSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATIVES” is opposed to progressivism within the Republican Party. These Republicans are “PRO-FAMILY” and want low taxes and restrained government spending.
In case you don’t know, Republicans believe that a man is a man and a woman is a woman. They also think about traditional family values and that a marriage should be between a man (biological male) and a woman (biological female), not the type of marriage Tami C. Pierce is engaged in with her wife/husband, Dr. Stephanie L. Gross-Pierce, which is a significant problem for the HCRP, and Cindy Siegel, the current chairman of the Harris County Republican Party.
“CINDY’S PROBLEM.”
If Cindy Siegel allows Republican voters to get tricked, hoodwinked, and bamboozled into voting for Tami C. Pierce on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and then Tami C. Pierce switches to the Harris County Democratic Party and paraded around Texas as the “FIRST OPENLY-GAY” elected as “DISTRICT JUDGE” in Texas’ history she’s going to have a severe problem on her hands.
“CLOSING THOUGHTS.”
Early voting will begin on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and end on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for the “RE-DO ELECTION” between Lieutenant Colonel Judge DaSean Jones and Tami C. Pierce, who appears to be a (RINO) “Republican in Name Only,” who has infiltrated the Harris County Republican Party to run as a Republican and then possibly flip the bench back to Democrats if she wins on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
The problem with “COVERT STRATEGY,” underway in the race for the 180th Criminal District Court, Cindy Siegel, the chairman of the Harris County Republican Party, would have to trick, bamboozle, hoodwink and make complete idiots of rank-and-file, “CONSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATIVES,” and MAGA “Make America Great Again,” Republicans for “THE SCHEME” to work.
What you have to remember about MAGA, “Make America Great Again,” Republicans is that on the national stage, they’re pushing an agenda that calls for establishing clear and consistent biological definitions of male and female. Make no mistake about it: MAGA, “Make America Great Again,” Republicans are not going to knowingly vote for a candidate like Tami C. Pierce, who has been married to another woman (Dr. Stephanie L. Gross-Pierce) for more than 22 years.
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Ray "RC" Charles Jones and his late wife, Etta Crockett, were committed to helping people like State Senator Borris L. Miles rise to power. After meeting with Ray "RC" Charles Jones and discussing the topic of "STRONG BLACK MEN," Ray "RC" Jones gave me a better understanding of how State Senator Borris Miles is and some of the things State Senator Miles has done for the community behind the scenes, but never bragged about in public.
"RAY CHARLES JONES."
There was a point and time in History when African American men were strong, brave, courageous, bold, and possessed intestinal fortitude. Today, finding an African American man involved in Harris County politics who dares to stand ten-toes-down against Commissioner Rodney Ellis and his regime has become challenging.
For the life of me, I can’t understand why people are afraid of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Sylvester Turner, who are weak men who hide behind their surrogates and only bully women.
One of the men I’ve watched and come to admire from afar over the years is Ray “RC” Charles Jones. While I don’t know him all that well, I’ve always admired him from afar because of his stance against Commissioner Rodney Ellis in 2016, when he endorsed Gene Locke over Ellis to succeed Commissioner El Franco Lee after his sudden death.
Ray “RC” Charles Jones has an unmatched legacy of leadership spanning over five decades. A glimpse into his resume will give you a better understanding of why I believe he should have a platform to share his thoughts with my readers and advise me on local political matters.
From 1992 through 1993, Ray “RC” Charles Jones served as the “MINORITY LAISION” for the Texas State Comptroller’s Office. From 1985 through 1992, Ray “RC” Charles Jones served as the “FOUNDER/PARTNER” of Superior Waste Management.
According to his resume, Ray “RC” Charles Jones served as the President and CEO of 3M Waste Management from 1983 through 1992. He also served as a certified member of CEDHE Corporation for the Economic Development of Harris County from 1985 through 2000.
From 1978 through 1983, “Ray “RC” Charles Jones served as the president and CEO of R.J. Jones & Sons.
Many worldwide leaders and dignitaries remember “Ray “RC” Charles Jones for the fine limousines in his fleet when he owned Internation Limousine Service.
“COMMUNITY SERVICE.”
➜ Harris County Economic Development Corp. - Squatty Lyons
➜ State Drug Abuse Advisory Council - Board Member - Gov. Dolph Briscoe
➜ Solid Waste Association of Transportation
➜ District B Captain for Clean Houston - Economic Summit 1990 - Appointed by Mayor Kathy Whitmire
➜ Quadrant Captain for Clean Houston - 1992 Clean Up - Appointed by City Councilman Ernest McGowen
➜ Houston Clean City Commission - Position B - Appointed by Mayor Bob Lanier
➜ Special Deputy Constable - Harris County Precinct 3 - Appointed by Constable James Douglas
➜ NAACP - Member - ACT-SO Scholarship Sponsor
➜ North Forest Chamber of Commerce - Member
➜ Northwood Manor Civic Club - Organized the Civic Club - Served as President for ten years
➜ Harris County Council of Organizations - Treasurer
➜ Angelic Care Community Services - Board Member
➜ Northeast Little League - Sponsor
➜ Northwest Little League - Sponsor
➜ Building and Standard Commission - Appointed by Mayor Lee Brown
➜ RCJ Commercial Service
➜ City of Houston - Solid Waste Consultant
➜ #ILW.BDKZcares - Community Outreach-Sponsor
➜ RCJ Consulting- Community & Senior Care Outreach
➜ Airport Board of Adjustment -Appointed by Mayor Sylvester Turner
➜ Building and Standard Commission -Appointed by Mayor Sylvester Turner
"POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT."
➜ Harris County Precinct Judge 104 - 48years
➜ Senatorial District 6 - State Democratic Executive Committee
➜ Senatorial Districts 6, 13 & 15 - Committee Chairperson
➜ Harris County Democrats - Secretary
➜ Harris County Democrats - Screening Committee - Co-Chairman
➜ Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying - Appointed by Governor Ann Richards
➜ Northeast Democratic Coalition - President- 1981 to Present
➜ Houston Black American Democrats (H-BAD) -Treasurer, 2nd Vice President
➜ North Side Political Action Group - Founder, President
“HONORABLE MAN.”
➜ African American Business “Pinnacle” Award Finalist 1997
➜ African American Business “Pinnacle” Award Finalist 1999
➜ Outstanding Citizenship Award -1994-1999
➜ Fonwood School Volunteer Award
➜ Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce - 1997 Pinnacle Award - Top 50 Businesses
➜ Houston Informer Newspaper- Entrepreneur of the Week Nominee
➜ Lakewood Church - Hospitality Committee, Prayer Partner
“MAN ON A MISSION.”
As a testament to his commitment and dedication to the citizens of Harris County, Texas, Ray “RC” Charles Jones developed a personal mission statement that declares, “Ambition, Inspiration, and Determination are my daily driving forces. To serve and give despite the circumstances. Compassion and empathy partnered with fairness and moral standing. Community, Civic, and City active. I serve.
Lieutenant Colonel DaSean Jones has TWO BRONZE STAR MEDALS, a Combat Action Badge, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism, a Global War Expeditionary, an Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Army Achievement Medal (10LC), an Overseas Ribbon, Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas Training Ribbon, a National Defense Service Ribbon, and a Parachute Badge to his credit. SPECIAL NOTE: The appearance of Judge DaSean Jones in his military uniform and U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DOD endorsement.
General Merrick Garland chose Judge Erica Hughes to serve as an Immigration Judge, where she will preside over cases beginning in January 2022. In addition to this new role, Judge Erica Hughes has been an esteemed member of the U.S. Army National Guard of Texas in Austin since 2016, serving as a Judge Advocate. On January 1, 2025, Judge Erica Hughes, after being called an animal by an "LGBTQ ATTORNEY." named Ben L. Aderholt and unqualified by fellow judges from within her own party, will take the bench as the presiding judge for the 151st Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Erica Hughes is pictured above with State Rep. Jolanda Jones (HD-147) and Judge DaSean Jones, the presiding judge for the 180th Criminal District Court.
174th - Judge Hazel B. Jones
176th - Jones Nikita V. Harmon
180th - Judge DaSean Jones
184th - Judge Katherine N. Thomas
208th - Judge Beverly Armstrong
262nd - Judge Lori Chambers Gray
263rd - Judge Melissa M. Morris
339th - Judge Te'iva J. Bell
482 - Judge Veronica M. Nelson
487th - Judge Stacy Allen Barrow
“FAMILY BENCHES.”
There are 11 Family District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy 7 (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).
“COUNTY PROBATE.”
There are only four Probate Courts in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy one (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).
“CIVIL BENCHES.”
There are 24 Civil District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy 8 (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).
55th - Judge Latosha Lewis Payne
151st - Judge Erica Hughes
152nd - Judge-Elect TaKasha Francis
164th Juddge Cheryl Elliott Thornton
189th - Judge Tamika Craft
270th - Judge Dedra Davis
333rd - Judge Tracy D. Good
334th - Judge Dawn Rogers
“CRIMINAL BENCHES.”
There are 23 Criminal District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025) will occupy 10 of them.
151st - Judge Erica Hughes
152nd - Judge-Elect TaKasha Francis
164th Juddge Cheryl Elliott Thornton
189th - Judge Tamika Craft
270th - Judge Dedra Davis
333rd - Judge Tracy D. Good
334th - Judge Dawn Rogers
176th - Jones Nikita V. Harmon
180th - Judge DaSean Jones
184th - Judge Katherine N. Thomas
208th - Judge Beverly Armstrong
262nd - Judge Lori Chambers Gray
263rd - Judge Melissa M. Morris
339th - Judge Te'iva J. Bell
482 - Judge Veronica M. Nelson
487th - Judge Stacy Allen Barrow
245th - Judge Angela M. Lancelin
246th - Judge Angela Graves-Harrington
257th - Judge Sandra Peake
280th - Judge Damieane "Dianne" Curvey
309th - Linda Marie Dunson
311th - Judge Germaine "Ja'net" Tanner
507th - Judge Lillian Henny Alexander
“JUVENILE BENCHES.”
There are only three Juvenile District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy one (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).
246th - Judge Angela Graves-Harrington
257th - Judge Sandra Peake
280th - Judge Damieane "Dianne" Curvey
309th - Linda Marie Dunson
311th - Judge Germaine "Ja'net" Tanner
507th - Judge Lillian Henny Alexander
314th - Judge Michelle Moore
“CIVIL AT LAW.”
There are only four County Civil Court at Law benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy two (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).
No. 1 - Judge Audrie Lawton-Evans
No. 3 - Judge LaShawn A. Williams
“CRIMINAL AT LAW.”
There are only 16 County Criminal Court Law benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy 6 (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).
No. 3 - Judge LaShawn A. Williams
No. 4 - Judge Shannon Baldwin
No. 9 - Judge Toria J. Finch
No. 10 - Judge Juanita A. Jackson
No. 11 - Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II
No. 12 - Judge Genesis Draper
No. 15 - Judge Tonya Jones
No. 9 - Judge Toria J. Finch
No. 10 - Judge Juanita A. Jackson
No. 11 - Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II
No. 12 - Judge Genesis Draper
No. 15 - Judge Tonya Jones
No. 5 - Judge-Elect Fran Watson
“JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.”
There are only 16 Justice of the Peace Courts in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy four (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).
3.1 - Judge Joe Stephens
3.2 - Judge Lucia Bates
7.1 - Judge Wanda Adams
7.2 - Judge Sharon Burney
3.2 - Judge Lucia Bates
7.1 - Judge Wanda Adams
7.2 - Judge Sharon Burney
Below are the photos and courts held by African American Democratic incumbents in Harris County, Texas, which will be relevant in the 2026 midterms.
Judge Lashawn Williams, Judge Angela Graves Harrington, Judge Shannon Baldwin, Judge Tonya Jones, and Judge Toria J. Finch will be in the fight of their political lives as Democrats are already contemplating challenging the (26) twenty-six "AFRICAN AMERICAN JUDGES" who are up for re-election in the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election for Harris County, Texas. However, I'm not sure why so many potential candidates are seeking to run against the (26) twenty-six African American incumbent judges when there will be (68) sixty-eight local benches up for grabs in the 2026 Midterm Election in Harris County, Texas.
There are (68) Sixty-Eight Local Benches to Choose From in the 2026 Midterms
55th Civil District Court
Judge Latosha Lewis Payne (DEM)
113th Civil District Court
Judge Rabeea Collier (DEM)
157th Civil District Court
Judge Tanya Garrison (DEM)
180th Criminal District Court
Judge DaSean Jones (DEM)
182nd Criminal District Court
Judge Danilo "Danny" Lacayo (DEM)
183rd Criminal District Court
Kristin M. Guiney (REP)
Judge Kristin M. Guiney ran for the 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 8, and defeated Judge Richard Hightower and, therefore, will not be on the 2026 Midterm Election ballot.
184th Criminal District Court
Judge Katherine "Kat" Thomas (DEM)
185th Criminal District Court
Judge Andrea Beall (DEM)
189th Civil District Court
Tamika Craft-Demming (DEM)
190th Civil District Court
Judge Beau Miller (DEM)
208th Criminal District Court
Judge Beverly Armstrong (DEM)
209th Criminal District Court
Judge Brian E. Warren (DEM)
228th Criminal District Court
(Deceased) Judge Frank Aguilar (DEM)
230th Criminal District Court
Judge Chris Morton (DEM)
232nd Criminal District Court
Judge Josh Hill (Dem)
234th Civil District Court
Judge Lauren Reeder (DEM)
248th Criminal District Court
Judge Hilary Unger (DEM)
262nd Criminal District Court
Judge Lori Chambers Gray (DEM)
263rd Criminal District Court
Judge Melissa Marie Morris (DEM)
269th Civil District Court
Judge Cory Don Sepolio (DEM)
270th Civil District Court
Judge Dedra Davis (DEM)
281st Civil District Court
Judge Christine Weems (DEM
295th Civil District Court
Judge Donna Roth (DEM)
482nd Criminal District Court
Judge Veronica M. Nelson (DEM)
246th Family District Court
Judge Angela Graves Harrington (DEM)
247th Family District Court
Judge Janice Berg (DEM)
257th Family District Court
Judge Sandra Peake (DEM)
280th Family Protective Court
Judge Damiene Dianne Curvey (DEM)
308th Family District Court
Judge Gloria Lopez (DEM)
309th Family District Court
Judge Linda Marie Dunson (DEM)
310th Family District Court
Judge Sonya Leah Heath (DEM)
311th Family District Court
Judge Germaine Ja'net Tanner (DEM)
312th Family District Court
Judge Teresa J. Waldrop (DEM)
313th Juvenile District Court
Judge Natalia Cokinos Oakes (DEM)
314th Juvenile District Court
Judge Michelle Moore (DEM)
315th Juvenile District Court
Judge Leah Shapiro (DEM)
Harris County Judge
County Judge Lina Hidalgo (DEM)
County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Judge Audrie Lawton Evans (DEM)
County Civil Court at Law No. 2
Judge Jim F. Kovach (DEM)
County Civil Court at Law No. 3
Judge LaShawn A. Williams (DEM)
County Civil Court at Law No. 4
Judge M.K. Monica Singh (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 1
Judge Alex Salgado (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 2
Judge Paula Goodhart (REP)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 3
Judge Leslie Johnson (REP)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 4
Judge Shannon Baldwin (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 5
Judge David Marcel Fleischer (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 6
Judge Kelly Andrews (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 7
Judge Andrew A. Wright (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 8
Judge Erika Ramirez (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 9
Judge Toria J. Finch (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 10
Judge Juanita Jackson (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 11
Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 12
Judge Genesis E. Draper (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 13
Judge Raul Rodriguez (DEM)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 14
Judge Jessica N. Padilla (REP)
County Criminal Court at Law No. 15
Judge Tonya Jones (DEM)
County Probate Court No. 1
Judge Jerry Simoneaux (DEM)
County Probate Court No. 2
Judge Pamela Medina (DEM)
County Probate Court No. 3
Judge Jason Cox (DEM)
County Probate Court No. 4
Judge James Horwitz (DEM)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2
Judge Steve Duble (DEM)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2
Judge Delores Lozano (DEM)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2
Judge Lucia Bates (DEM)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2
Judge Laryssa Korduba (REP)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2
Judge Bob Wolfe (REP)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6, Place 2
Judge Angela D. Rodriguez (DEM)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2
Judge Sharon M. Burney (DEM)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2
Judge Louie Ditta (REP)
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Judge Linda Marie Dunson is the presiding judge for the 309th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Linda Marie Dunson will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.
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Judge Audrie Lawton Evans is the presiding judge for the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 in Harris County, Texas. Judge Audrie Lawton Evans will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.
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Judge LaShawn A. Williams is the presiding judge for the County Civil Court at Law No. 3 in Harris County, Texas. Judge LaShawn A. Williams will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.
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Judge Lucia Bates is the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2, in Harris County, Texas. Judge Lucia Bates will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.
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Judge Sharon Burney is the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, in Harris County, Texas. Judge Sharon Burney will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.