Showing posts with label 2018 Judicial Candidates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2018 Judicial Candidates. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Pastor Remus Wright with a Few 2018 Duly-Qualified Candidates this Past Sunday, August 12, 2018 at The Fountain of Praise in Houston



A few of the individuals who worshiped with Pastor Remus Wright and the entire Fountain of Praise family at 13950 Hillcroft Avenue in Houston, Texas on last Sunday, August 12, 2018, were (from left to right): Lori Chambers Gray, Shannon Baldwin, Toria J. Finch, Judge Maria T. Jackson, Toni Wallace, Tonya Jones, Sandra J. Peake, Sedrick T. Walker II, Germaine Tanner, Angela Graves Harrington, Brian M. Middleton, Erica Hughes (third from right), and on the far right is Juli Mathew.

Houston Business Connections Magazine© is Calling on More Pastors Like Remus Wright to Remind Congregants About the Upcoming Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

One of the most misunderstood terms you're going to hear thrown around over the next few months will undoubtedly be the one related to the "Separation of Church and State." Look, guys, the aforementioned paraphrase was not intended to be misinterpreted to mean that our churches cannot be involved in the political process. This was simply a paraphrase by Thomas Jefferson that related to our First Amendment rights which states that our United States Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, and was intended to keep Congress from prohibiting the free exercise of our religious freedoms in my opinion. Now, I'm not a lawyer, judge, or constitutional scholar. However, I am the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper©. And I appreciate pastors/community leaders like Pastor Remus Wright, the Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Praise that's located at 13950 Hillcroft Avenue in Houston, Texas for educating their congregants about the importance of participating in the process of electing those who govern over us. And one of the best ways to do this is to allow our “PUBLIC SERVANTS” and candidates running for public office to introduce themselves to churchgoers on Sundays between now and Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, to this end, on behalf of Houston Business Connections Magazine©, I would like to thank Pastor Remus Wright and the entire Fountain of Praise Church family for their involvement in the process of allowing "DULY-QUALIFIED" candidates to introduce themselves last weekend on Sunday, August 12, 2018. After all, Proverbs 29.2 in the "NEW LIVING TRANSLATION" of the Holy Bible states this, "When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.”

GOD CARES ABOUT ELECTIONS

I’m not here to take sides! However, I am here because it’s time for someone to step up and promote our elections in a positive way aimed at helping every warm-blooded Texan in their quest to identify people who value, respect, and appreciate their vote, prayers, and support. So, to this end, I'm not advocating for a "BLUEWAVE" or a "REDSTORM" on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas. My main goal over the next few months is to remind everyone in my sphere of influence that our God cares about everything that affects our lives. And if you believe this to be true, then you must also come to the realization that God cares about our society and how we're governed. I'm not trying to preach here, because I'm not a preacher. However, God would not have commanded us to pray for our government and its leaders if He didn't care about our political process. But don't take my word for it, 1 Timothy 2:1-3 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible is very clear on this matter, as it states, "(VERSE 1) EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (VERSE 2) For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. (VERSE 3) For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior…”

HARRIS COUNTY STRONG



A FIGHT FOR TERRITORY

Make no mistake about it, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, won't be business as usual as it pertains to Midterm Elections in Harris County, Texas. Nope, we are looking at an election turnout of epic proportions in my opinion -- a serious fight for territory. So whether you are looking to see a  “BLUEWAVE”, flow through Harris County, or hoping for a “REDSTORM” to blow through town, you had best believe that your vote will matter. So, I’m imploring every open-minded Texans to pray for our “PUBLIC SERVANTS” and to “FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT” by becoming more actively engaged, mobilized and involved in the process of electing "DULY-QUALIFIED" candidates who value, respect, and appreciate our vote, prayers, and support at the ballot box. And please, please, please, don't forget that the early voting period will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.


 
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Judge Jackson is one of the Top Democrats on the 2018 Democratic Statewide Ticket says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

One of the top statewide Democratic candidates on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election ballot in Texas, Judge Maria T. Jackson should garner votes from non-straight ticket voters from both major political parties, independents and Libertarians too in my opinion. In case you don’t already know, only two Democratic candidates received more statewide votes than Judge Maria T. Jackson back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary. The #1 statewide Democratic vote-getter was Justin Nelson (888,444) who is running for Attorney General. The #2 statewide Democratic vote-getter was Kim Olson (883,575) who is running for Agriculture Commissioner. And our very own Judge Maria T. Jackson (878,581) was the #3 statewide vote-getter back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary in Texas. So, if you're out there looking for a candidate who is experienced, fair, and ready to administer blind-fold justice in cases brought before the highest court for criminal appeals in the State of Texas – look no further than Judge Maria T. Jackson on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.



Judge Michelle Slaughter, Pictured with Lt. Col. Allen West is Expected to Roll to Victory on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

I'm expecting for Judge Michelle Slaughter to roll to victory over her Libertarian Party challenger on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. After all, she's already faced her toughest challenge, which was to win the Republican nomination. And she did so in good-fashion over two worthy fellow Republicans back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Republican Party Primary. So, as a refresher, Judge Michelle Slaughter received more votes than both her Republican Party Primary opponents combined by garnering 669,949 statewide votes, while Jay Brandon received 389,753 statewide votes, and Dib Waldrip received 208,179 statewide votes respectively. Again, I'm expecting for Judge Michelle Slaughter to handily defeat Mark Ash, her Libertarian challenger. So, if you're out there looking for a constitutional conservative judge and originalist who has presided over thousands of felony criminal cases and well over a hundred felony criminal jury trials ranging from state-jail felonies to capital murder cases you should look no further than Judge Michelle Slaughter2018 Candidate for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Lone Star State.



District Clerk Chris Daniel is Asking for the Vote, Prayers, and Support of every Registered Harris County, Texas Voter says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, District Clerk Chris Daniel is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every Harris County, Texas voter. You can click this link to learn more about District Clerk Daniel who will be running for re-election against Marilyn Burgess, his Democratic challenger in the 2018 Midterm Election. So don’t forget that it’s imperative that you cast your vote for “DULY-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value, respect, appreciate and ask for your vote.



Attorney DaSean Jones is Seeking to Unseat Judge Catherine Evans in Harris County, Texas says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©

Attorney DaSean Jones is one of only a handful of African American male judicial candidates to make the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election ballot in Harris County, Texas. In case you don't know, Jones is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Judge Catherine Evans in what’s expected to be a very tight race.



CLOSING THOUGHTS

Whether you’re a Democrat hoping for a “BLUEWAVE” to flow through Harris County, Texas, or a “REPUBLICAN” looking for a “REDSTORM” to blow through town you had better not take anything for granted in the 2018 Midterm Election whereas Harris County, Texas is concerned. And with that said, I am imploring all my loyal readers to tell all of your family, friends, associates, and passers-by about the importance of every vote in what I’m expecting to be one of the most important elections of our lifetime. And please don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018. Finally, while I’m encouraging you to vote early if for some reason you can’t, you can still cast your vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

 
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AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "It is imperative that we make it our business to elect the “BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value our vote when we go to the polls. And don’t forget to vote early. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018 – ALL VOTES MATTER!"


 
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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Dedra Davis and Brent Gamble for District Judge, 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 6, 2018


Congratulations to Dedra Davis (Democrat) and Brent Gamble (Republican) for earning the nomination for their respective party in the race for District Judge, 270th Judicial District Court. Early voting begins on Monday, October 22, 2018, and ends on Friday, November 2, 2018. If for some reason you can't vote early, Election Day is on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "It's imperative that we make it our business to elect the "BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES" who value us when we go to the polls to vote."


 
AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033



 
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033

Thursday, February 1, 2018

2018 Black History Month Salute to Modern-Day Trailblazers and Other Leaders Who Value Our Rich Heritage and Contributions to America








HBC MAGAZINE©REPORTS


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2

J. Darnell Jones is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 2nd Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Ali A. Khorasani, H.P. Parvizian, Silky Malik, and Todd Litton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 7

Joshua A. Butler is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 7th Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Alex Triantaphyllis, Ivan Sanchez, James Cargas, Jason Westin, Laura Moser, and Lizzie Panill Fletcher on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9

Al Green is a modern-day African American trailblazer currently representing the 9th Congressional District of Texas. He is running for re-election unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. He will not face a Republican opponent on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, either.


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 10

Tawana Walter-Cadien is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 10th Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Kevin Nelson, Madeline K. Eden, Matt Harris, Mike Siegel, Richie DeGrow, and Tami Walker on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 18

Sheila Jackson Lee is a modern-day African American trailblazer currently representing the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. She is being challenged by fellow Democrat Richard Johnson.


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 18

Richard Johnson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. Johnson is seeking to unseat Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 22

Letitia Plummer is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Mark Gibson, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Steve Brown in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 22

Mark Gibson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Steve Brown in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 22

Steve Brown is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Mark Gibson in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


GOVERNOR OF TEXAS

Cedric Davis Sr. is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 against fellow Democrats Grady Yarbrough, Adrian Ocegueda, Andrew White, James Jolly Clark, Jeffrey Payne, Joe Mumbach, Lupe Valdez, and Tom Wakely, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


GOVERNOR OF TEXAS

Grady Yarbrough is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Cedric Davis, Sr., Adrian Ocegueda, Andrew White, James Jolly Clark, Jeffrey Payne, Joe Mumbach, Lupe Valdez, and Tom Wakely, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF TEXAS

Michael Cooper is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrat Mike Collier in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


RAILROAD COMMISSIONER

Chris Spellmon is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Railroad Commissioner on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrat Roman McAllen in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


PRESIDING JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 1

Maria T. Jackson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 7

Ramona Franklin is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 7 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 15

Damian Lacroix is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Senator for District 15 on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Hank Segelke, and John Whitmire in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. John Whitmire currently represents Senatorial District 15 in the Texas Senate.


STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 17

Fran Watson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Senator for District 17 on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Ahmad R. Hassan and Rita Lucido in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 126

Undrai F. Fizer is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 126 against fellow Democrat Natali Hurtado on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 126

Kevin Fulton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 126 against fellow Republicans E. Sam Harless, and Gail Stanart on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 127

Reginald C. Grant Jr. is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 127 seeking to unseat fellow Republican Dan Huberty on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. State Representative Dan Huberty is actually the incumbent running for re-election in this race.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 131

Alma A. Allen is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 131 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 139

Jarvis D. Johnson (right) is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 139 against fellow Democrat Randy Bates on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 139

Randy Bates (third from left) is a modern-day African American trailblazer seeking to unseat State Representative Jarvis Johnson on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 141

Senfronia Thompson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 141 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 142

Harold V. Dutton Jr., is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 142 against fellow Democrat Richard A. Bonton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 142

Richard A. Bonton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 142 to unseat State Representative Harold V. Dutton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 146

Shawn Thierry is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 146 against fellow Democrat Roy Owens on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 146

Roy Owens is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 146 to unseat State Representative Shawn Thierry on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 147

Garnet F. Coleman is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 147 against fellow Democrat Daniel Espinoza on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


14TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PLACE 3

Joseph R. Willie, II is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 against fellow Democrat Charles Spain on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


55TH DISTRICT COURT

Latosha Lewis Payne is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 55th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Paul Simon on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


180TH DISTRICT COURT

DeSean Jones is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 180th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


182ND DISTRICT COURT

Jesse McClure is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 182nd Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


246TH DISTRICT COURT

Angela Graves-Harrington is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 246th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Charles Collins on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


246TH DISTRICT COURT

Charles Collins is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 246th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Angela Graves-Harrington on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


257TH DISTRICT COURT

Sandra Peake is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 257th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


257TH DISTRICT COURT

Melanie Flowers is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 257th Judicial District Court against fellow Republican Alyssa Lemkuil on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


262ND DISTRICT COURT

Lori Chambers Gray is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 262nd Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


263RD DISTRICT COURT

Charles Johnson is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 263rd Judicial District Court against fellow Republican Justin Keiter on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


270TH DISTRICT COURT

Dedra Davis is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 270th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


280TH DISTRICT COURT

Angelina D. A. Gooden is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 280th Judicial District Court against fellow Republicans George Clevenger, and Geric L. Tipsword on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


309TH DISTRICT COURT

Linda Marie Dunson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 309th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Kathy Vossler on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


311TH DISTRICT COURT

Germaine Tanner is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 311th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


313TH DISTRICT COURT

Tracy D. Good is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 313th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrats John Stephen Liles, and Natalia Oakes on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


314TH DISTRICT COURT

Michelle Moore (center) is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 314th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 2

Ronnisha Bowman is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 against fellow Democrat Harold J. Landreneau on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 3

Erica Hughes is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 4

Shannon Baldwin is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 7

Danval Scarbrough is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 7 against fellow Democrat Andrew A. Wright on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 9

Toria J. Finch is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 11

Sedrick T. Walker, II is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 against fellow Democrat Gus Saper on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO.14

Michael Fields is a modern day trailblazer running for re-election in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No.14 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 15

Kris Ougrah is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 against fellow Democrat Tonya Jones on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 15

Tonya Jones is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 against fellow Democrat Kris Ougrah on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO.1

Clyde Raymond Leuchtag is a modern day trailblazer running for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 1 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CIVIL AT LAW NO. 3

LaShawn A. Williams is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


DISTRICT CLERK

Kevin Howard is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County District Clerk against fellow Democrats Marilyn Burgess, Michael Jordan, and Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


DISTRICT CLERK

Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County District Clerk against fellow Democrats Marilyn Burgess, Michael Jordan, and Kevin Howard on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CLERK

Nat West is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Clerk against fellow Democrats Diane Trautman, and Gayle Young Mitchell on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY CLERK

Gayle Young Mitchell (with sunglasses) is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Clerk against fellow Democrats Diane Trautman, and Nat West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE, POSITION 3, AT LARGE

Elvonte Patton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County School Trustee for Position 3, At Large against fellow Democrats Josh Wallenstein, and Richard Cantu on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE, POSITION 6, PRECINCT 1

Danyahel (Danny) Norris is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County School Trustee for Position 6, Precinct 1 against fellow Democrats John F. Miller, and Prince E. Bryant II on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.


JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3, PLACE 2

Lucia Bates is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 seeking to unseat fellow Democrat Don Coffey (the current Justice of the Peace) on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2

Audrie Lawton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Ray Shackelford, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2

Cheryl Elliott Thornton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Ray Shackelford, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2

Ray Shackelford is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. 


JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2

Sharon M. Burney is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, and Ray Shackelford on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.



...THE YEAR OF NOW IS HERE!

In case you don’t already know, 2018 HAS BEEN LABELLED AS THE YEAR OF NOW BY HOUSTON BUSINESS CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE© and it’s going to be a pivotal election year for Texas voters. For one reason, this is the last time Texas voters will be able to vote a straight-party-ticket in the Lone Star State. Not only that, the local Harris County Democratic Party and Republican Party have both fielded one of the most diverse and competitive slates of candidates that they've ever assembled in the history of their respective parties. So, Houston Business Connections Magazine© would like to take this moment to congratulate all of the candidates listed on this page for answering the call to service. Let the fight for territory begin...

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "All candidates listed on this page are afforded the same opportunity to be included in any Houston Business Connections Magazine products in the upcoming Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Primary Election. Please be advised that absolutely "NO ENDORSEMENTS" will be made by Houston Business Connections Magazine© in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018. However, our plan is to introduce our diverse "OPEN-MINDED" readership to the candidates who value, respect, and are asking for their vote, prayers, and support. If you have any questions about our mission, objective or an ongoing campaign, please call (832)212-8735 or (281)788-3033 today!



Aubrey R. Taylor, the president, and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. Taylor has more than 26-years of experience in marketing branding, public relations and political consulting. He’s publicly promoted Republican and Democratic candidates in statewide elections and in local municipalities throughout the Lone Star State. He’s also publicly promoted (through his publications) such corporations and institutions as Shell Oil, The City of Houston, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Chevron, Waste Management, Nationwide Insurance, Momentum Jaguar/BMW, State Farm Insurance, and Allstate Insurance to name a few. A visionary in his own right, Taylor has also helped many incumbent Democrats and Republicans to hold onto their seats amidst stiff challenges from political rivals -- but he’s also played strategic roles in developing strategies to help his clients unseat more than a few incumbents as well. His private group of “nonpartisan” HBC Magazine© Readers has assisted him with picking the best candidates to recommend in “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS” and “MIDTERM ELECTIONS” on a regular basis. In case you don’t remember, back in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION” his “nonpartisan” group of Houston Business Connections Magazine© Readers made “RECOMMENDATIONS” in sixty-seven (67) races on the ballot in Harris County, Texas. The Houston Chronicle (EDITORIAL BOARD) made endorsements in the same sixty-seven (67) races. 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PRETTA VANDIBLE STALLWORTH -- WINNER OF OUR "COMEBACK KID AWARD" FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH 


Meet Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth
"COMEBACK-KID AWARD WINNER"

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth is a trailblazer committed to celebrating the life, legacy, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  In case you don’t know her, she’s the newly elected Vice Chair and HCCS Board Trustee for District IX. “A trailblazer is someone who blazes a trail to guide others,” says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. “What I love most about Pretta is her poise, calmness under pressure and work ethic,” he says. “I will never forget the morning when I was sitting at her dining room table with her (discussing strategy) shortly after the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election…if you don’t remember, Pretta trailed the Republican front-runner Eugene “Gene” Pack heavily by several percentage points,” Taylor explains. Eugene Pack had 3,527 votes, David Jaroszewski, another Republican in the race had 1,661, and Pretta VanDible Stallworth only had 3,180 votes. To most political pundits it looked as if Eugene Pack was in firm control of the race heading into their Saturday, December 9, 2017, Runoff Election. However, Pretta wasn't having any of it! “I’m going to win!” is what Pretta VanDible Stallworth proclaimed. “And that's exactly what she went out and did,” says Taylor. “Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth’s come-from-behind-victory with "VERY LITTLE FUNDS" by gaining more than 71.87% of the vote was legendary,” declares Taylor. "In essence, Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth has given every candidate running for office in the upcoming Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic and Republican Primaries a path to follow," explains Taylor. "So in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., she serves as a shining example and beacon of hope to everyone hoping to achieve their dream in 2018."


CONGRATULATIONS TO LINA HIDALGO – WINNER OF OUR “TRAILBLAZING WOMAN OF COLOR AWARD” FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH


Meet Lina Hidalgo
"TRAILBLAZING WOMAN OF COLOR AWARD WINNER"

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: Keep a close eye on this "TRAILBLAZING WOMAN OF COLOR" in 2018. Born in Colombia at the height of the drug war, Lina Hidalgo and her family arrived in Houston knowing pretty much nobody according to her. However, she seized nearly every opportunity made available to her and was able to attend great public schools and world-class universities in her opinion. What Lina wants most is to “HARNESS THE POWER OF HARRIS COUNTY” and for every Harris County resident to have a fair chance to succeed -- like she was afforded. If duly-elected on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Midterm Election taking place in Harris County she plans to use the attention that comes with leading the third largest County (in the most powerful country in the world) to stand up for underserved communities in Harris County on issues like immigration and bail reform. A strong believer that every vote matters, Lina feels like 2018 is the perfect time for Harris County voters to elect fresh new leadership. But there's a little problem, Lina has chosen to challenge one of the most powerful elected officials in all of Harris County – Judge Ed Emmett. But hey, she’s already gotten a break -- initially, Lina was facing a Democratic Primary challenge from fellow Democrat Mike Nichols on Tuesday, March 6, 2018; but Nichols withdrew from the race. Now, the only thing standing between our “TRAILBLAZING WOMAN OF COLOR” and her date with destiny is a showdown with Judge Ed Emmett on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. But unseating one of the most powerful men in all of Harris County won’t be easy. We say this because you have to keep in mind that only one woman has ever been duly-elected to Harris County Commissioners Court. And the current Commissioners Court is comprised of only men. So, to be sure, in this “YEAR OF NOW” Lina Hidalgo at the very least has a puncher’s chance to break through – but other people of color will have to turn out for her in overwhelming numbers for her to have a shot at unseating Judge Ed Emmett. 


"A TRAILBLAZING WOMAN OF COLOR"

Get this, last year in Virginia, New Jersey, and other states, progressive women, and women of color made history up and down ballots. Right here in Harris County, progressive candidates showed pure dominance as they pretty much ran-the-table in HISD Board Trustee and HCCS Board Trustee races. In Boston, six women of color were elected to Boston’s city council. And over in Virginia, Danica Roem became the first openly transgender person ever to be elected to serve in the state legislature by beating a 13-term incumbent. Could Lina Hidalgo be the one? Only time will tell -- so keep a close eye on this “GREAT WOMAN OF COLOR” on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the Midterm Election for Harris County, Texas.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDGE ED EMMETT – WINNER OF OUR “GREAT HUMANITARIAN AWARD” FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH


Meet Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
"GREAT HUMANITARIAN AWARD WINNER"

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: A humanitarian is simply someone who seeks to promote human welfare. And in Harris County, Texas Judge Ed Emmett is a man who always stands up for every Harris County resident without respect to their ethnicity, political affiliation, or their socio-economic status -- which is the way it should be. Finding common ground isn't always easy, but Judge Emmett almost always finds it. In the current political climate we’re living in, this isn't always a popular thing to do. But Judge Ed Emmett continues to do it without any regard for his political future or possible retribution from his own party. What I love most about Judge Ed Emmett is that he pretty much does his business in a “NON-PARTISAN” fashion. Remember Hurricane Katrina, back in 2005? Remember when he received thousands of evacuees (who happen to be black) into our city with open arms? Remember how three years after the storm he was still fighting for our people and imploring us to call them our neighbors? Rather than sending our people away, Judge Ed Emmett fought to have them fully integrated as our neighbors – and not victims. Judge Ed Emmett is a “PUBLIC SERVANT” every Harris County resident can be proud of. As a matter of fact, over the years, he’s demonstrated to the entire world how quickly and efficiently the Texas Gulf Coast can bounce back from major catastrophes. Remember Rita, Ike, and Harvey? Enough said, meet our “GREAT HUMANITARIAN AWARD” winner:


ABOUT JUDGE ED EMMETT

"In times of crises, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett is the person you’ll see making the necessary moves to keep all Harris County residents safe." -- AUBREY R. TAYLOR 

Edward M. Emmett became Harris County Judge on March 6, 2007.

A member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1979 to 1987, Judge Emmett was chairman of the Committee on Energy, a member of the Transportation Committee, and represented the state on numerous national committees relating to energy and transportation policy.

In 1989, President George H. W. Bush nominated Emmett as a Commissioner at the Interstate Commerce Commission. After being confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate, Judge Emmett served on the commission for three years.

Judge Emmett has received international recognition for his work in transportation and logistics policy. He was named Transportation Person of the Year by Transportation Clubs International and one of the Top 20 Logistics Professionals by Logistics Forum.

County Judge Emmett, working with the county commissioners, manages the nation's third-largest county. He also is director of Harris County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, chairman of the Harris County Juvenile Board and chairman of the Conference of Urban Counties Policy Committee.

Judge Emmett attended Bellaire High School. He graduated from Rice University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and from the University of Texas at Austin in 1974 with a Master of Public Affairs degree.

Judge Emmett has received numerous awards and honors, including Distinguished Alumnus of Rice University, the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, and the Presidential Call to Service Award.

Judge Emmett and his wife, Gwen, have been married for 42 years and have four children and 13 grandchildren.



Adrian Garcia, Democratic Candidate for Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2 is endorsed by the Honorable Carroll G. Robinson over Daniel Box, Ken Melancon, Roger Garcia, and Sammy Cosados on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Democratic Primary


Adrian Garcia kicking off his 2018 run for Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2 at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church.


CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDGE LOYD WRIGHT  -- WINNER OF OUR "REPUBLICAN JUDICIAL TRAILBLAZER AWARD" FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH 




Meet Probate Judge Loyd Wright
PICTURED ABOVE WITH GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "To be sure, Judge Loyd Wright is a trailblazer in the Republican Party. Remember, a trailblazer is anyone who blazes a path for others to follow. For any of you who don't know, I almost died from a pulmonary embolism (blood clot) on my lungs back in 2014. The blood clot was discovered shortly before the start of early voting. I ended up spending two weeks in the hospital and thought that my life and the publishing of my "2014 ELECTION GUIDE FOR HARRIS COUNTY" was doomed. Throughout this period it was Judge Loyd Wright who would not let me quit on the project. It was Judge Loyd Wright who inspired me to get better and get back into the fight. Once released from the hospital, several other Republicans joined Judge Loyd Wright in his effort to support my "2014 ELECTION GUIDE FOR HARRIS COUNTY". No, they didn't give me a million dollars or anything like that -- but they did what they could. Paul Simpson, the Harris County Republican Party Chairman, even placed an advertisement for the Harris County Republican Party in the guide to help make it a tremendous success. Congressman Kevin Brady, a pro-family, pro-small business conservative representing the 8th Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives also supported our "2014 ELECTION GUIDE FOR HARRIS COUNTY". In case you don't know, Congressman Kevin Brady is Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee -- considered by many to be the most powerful committee in Congress with jurisdiction over taxes, health care, Social Security, Medicare, international trade, and welfare. Other distinguished Democratic and Republican Judges who found value in being a part of our "2014 ELECTION GUIDE FOR HARRIS COUNTY" were as follows: Democratic Judge Kyle Carter (125th District Court), Democratic Leader Carroll G. Robinson (Former Houston City Council Member and HCCS Board Trustee), Republican Judge Jay Karahan (Harris County Criminal Court at Law No 8), Republican Judge Christine Riddle Butts (Haris County Probate Court No. 4), Republican Judge Wesley Ward (234th District Court in Harris County), Republican Judge Theresa Chang (County Civil Court at Law No. 2), Republican Judge Brent Gamble (270th Civil District Court in Harris County), Republican Judge Linda Storey (Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3), Republican Judge Katherine Cabaniss (248th District Court in Harris County), and Republican Judge Rory Olsen (Harris County Probate Court No. 3). And oh, every one of the honorable and distinguished judicial leaders who found value in our "2014 ELECTION GUIDE FOR HARRIS COUNTY" also found themselves on the winning side on Election Day! 



AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "At this time Judge Maria T. Jackson is the only candidate in the race for Presiding Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1 who values our vote, prayers, and support. Houston Business Connections Magazine©. will not be making any endorsements in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary, however, we respectfully ask you to consider supporting candidates who respect and appreciate our support! God bless America!




AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "At this time Attorney Linda M. Dunson is the only candidate in the race for Judge, 309th District Court in Harris County, Texas who values our vote, prayers, and support. Houston Business Connections Magazine©. will not be making any endorsements in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary, however, we respectfully ask you to consider supporting candidates who respect and appreciate our support! God bless America!




AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "At this time Attorney Tracy D. Good is the only candidate in the race for Judge, 313th District Court in Harris County, Texas who values our vote, prayers, and support. Houston Business Connections Magazine©. will not be making any endorsements in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary, however, we respectfully ask you to consider supporting candidates who respect and appreciate our support! God bless America!




AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "At this time Dr. Letitia Plummer is the only candidate in the race for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas who values our vote, prayers, and support. Houston Business Connections Magazine©. will not be making any endorsements in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary, however, we respectfully ask you to consider supporting candidates who respect and appreciate our support! God bless America!


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "At this time Mr. Javed is the only candidate in the race for United States Congress for the 29th Congressional District of Texas who values our vote, prayers, and support. Houston Business Connections Magazine©. will not be making any endorsements in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary, however, we respectfully ask you to consider supporting candidates who respect and appreciate our support! God bless America!




AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "At this time Attorney Audrie Lawton is the only candidate in the race for Judge, Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2  who values our vote, prayers, and support. Houston Business Connections Magazine©. will not be making any endorsements in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary, however, we respectfully ask you to consider supporting candidates who respect and appreciate our support! God bless America!


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "If you are a candidate in need of grassroots campaign organization and management or door-to-door canvassing you may want to call the Honorable Jew Don Boney Jr. at (281)702-9988 today. JEW DON CAN HELP DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS WITH THEIR OUTREACH TO MINORITY COMMUNITIES! "Most Houstonians know I have been a public servant my entire adult life. I have always joined in the fight to restore civic confidence and alleviate the growing frustration with our political leadership. Over the years I have shared with many Houstonians the disappointment experienced at the hands of self-serving politicians and I feel the pain and frustration of voters in many of our most distressed and poorest communities while at the same time believing in the hope for the future. Too often, our people have lost confidence in elected officials and given up on the idea of how good governance can have a positive impact on their lives," says Jew Don Boney."


AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "I have known Judge Renee Magee for years. Yes, she's a Conservative. But she's also someone who values our vote, prayers, and support. For as long as I've known her, she's always been willing to ask every Harris County voters for their vote and support -- even when it hasn't been popular to do so! While we at Houston Business Connections Magazine©. will not be making any endorsements this year. I would like to take this moment to remind you that Judge Renee Magee is someone who all Harris County voters without respect to race, gender, political affiliation, or socio-economic status should get to know.





AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "I have known Judge John Schmude and his entire family for many years. He and Kelly are two of the most down-to-earth people you would ever want to meet. It isn't popular for a Conservative Judge to have a continuous presence inside an African American owned publication like Houston Business Connections Magazine©, however, without any fear Judge John Schmude has true to his convictions as a believer and Minister of Justice for the 247th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Nope, we will not be endorsing him or any other candidates this year. However, please be reminded that Judge John Schmude is a fair judge who treats everyone who enters his courtroom equally without respect to their race, gender, political affiliation, or socio-economic status! 




AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "If you are a candidate in need of graphic design, video and post production editing, marketing and advertisement, digital marketing, or help with your social media stratety you may want to call the Strategy Creative Group, L.L.C. at (713)429-1713 today. 





AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "I have known Judge Christine Riddle Butts for many years. Yes, she's a Conservative Judge -- but she's someone who believes that it's her mission to rule in the best interest of families. But don't take my word for it -- these are her own words: "My mission is to serve families in times of crisis in a thoughtful, compassionate, and deliberate way, whether that crisis involves the loss of a loved one, the need for a guardianship, or a mental health issue." While we at Houston Business Connections Magazine©. will not be making any endorsements this year. I can assure you that Judge Christine Riddle Butts would be high on the list of our "NON-PARTISAN READERSHIP BOARD". She's truly someone who values every Harris County voter without respect to race, gender, political affiliation, or socio-economic status. If you ever have the pleasure of crossing paths with her, you'll see exactly what I mean!"



WE'RE PREDICTING A RECORD TURNOUT IN 2018

In case you aren’t aware, Democrats won the straight-ticket voting contest in Harris County, Texas back in 2016, 2012, and 2008. And Republicans won the straight-ticket voting contest in Harris County, Texas back in 2014 and 2010. So with that said, the 2018 Democratic and Republican nominees are about to be selected in Harris County, Texas – and it’s imperative that each party selects the best-qualified slate of candidates who can win in November. With that said, the Harris County Democratic Party has assembled the most competitive field of candidates in the history of their party. And not to be outdone, the Harris County Republican Party has put together a stellar field of candidates themselves. According to Paul Simpson, the Harris County Republican Party Chair, his party has assembled the most diverse slate of candidates that they’ve ever put forth. But will it be enough to avoid a repeat of the crushing countywide defeats the Harris County Republican Party suffered back in the 2016 Presidential Election? Well, it’s too early to tell – but you can bet your bottom dollar that the turnout on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, will be historic.

2018 IS THE LAST YEAR FOR STRAIGHT-TICKET-VOTING IN TEXAS

In case you don’t already know, this will be this last time Texas voters will be able to vote a straight-party-ticket in the state of Texas. What can you do? You are strongly encouraged by Houston Business Connections Magazine© to remind everyone you come into contact with between now, and Tuesday, November 6, 2018, about the historic battle that’s about to go down in the Lone Star State.

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2016 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 472,030 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 401,663 Republicans. The voter turnout was 61.33% -- as only 1,338,898 of the 2,182,980 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2014 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, the Harris County Republican Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Democratic Party. In case you don’t remember, 254,006 Republicans voted a straight ticket, compared to only 210,018 Democrats. The voter turnout was 33.65% -- as only 688,018 of the 2,044,361 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2012 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 406,991 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 404,165 Republicans. The voter turnout was 61.99% -- as only 1,204,167 of the 1,942,566 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2010 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, the Harris County Republican Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Democratic Party. In case you don’t remember, 290,355 Republicans voted a straight ticket, compared to only 240,479 Democrats. The voter turnout was 41.67% -- as only 798,995 of the 1,917,534 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2008 STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING NUMBERS

Back on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, the Harris County Democratic Party won the straight-ticket voting battle over the Harris County Republican Party. In case you don’t remember, 391,488 Democrats voted a straight ticket, compared to only 343,919 Republicans. The voter turnout was 62.81% -- as only 1,188,731 of the 1,892,656 registered Harris County voters (at the time) went to the polls.