2018 Republican and Democratic Candidates in Texas Are Receiving Donations from the NFLPA One Team PAC for the Midterm Election

Congressman Will Hurd (left), is a Republican incumbent running for re-election for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas, and Colin Allred (right), is a Democratic candidate challenging Republican incumbent Congressman Pete Sessions in the race for the 32nd Congressional District of Texas. Both Hurd and Allred recently received donations from the NFLPA One Team PAC to assist with their Tuesday, November 6, 2018, congressional bids in the Lone Star State.

NFL Players Have A Lot More on Thier Mind than Kneeling During the National Anthem in 2018; Non-Partisan Political Donations Are Starting to Flow into Texas Says Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper©

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS

I’ve said all along that kneeling at football games during the national anthem could only do so much as it pertains to beating back the injustices happening to African Americans and other minorities across America. Yes, protests have their place and have been very useful in the fight for civil rights. And Yes, protesting and petitioning the government can be effective at times. But getting involved in the political process is the best, and the most effective way to bring about lasting change in America. In that same vein, "CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM" and many of the other hot-button issues during this election cycle isn't some sort of fallacy. Nor does it have to be something that's talked about in terms of wishful thinking, or something sitting off somewhere in the Wild Blue Yonder. Nope, I'm of the opinion that we can bring about the lasting change we so desperately need and desire by making it our business to elect the "BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES" who value us at the ballot box. And to this end, what the NFL Player’s Association PAC is doing in a non-partisan fashion should be commended as an awesome step in the right direction.

TWO TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL RACES

In case you don’t already know, the NFL Players Association PAC has sent $5,000 to Will Hurd, a Republican Congressman running for re-election for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas against Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. And they’ve also given the same amount of $5,000 to Colin Allred, the Democrat who is challenging Congressman Pete Sessions in his re-election bid for the 32nd Congressional District of Texas.

A FEW DONATIONS IN OTHER STATES

The NFLPA One Team PAC has also given Anthony Gonzalez, a Republican, money to assist him in his quest to win the seat being vacated by Congressman Jim Renacci in Ohio’s 16th Congressional District. Gonzales will be facing off against Democrat, Susan Moran Palmer on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell also received donations from the NFLPA One Team PAC recently.

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE EARLY

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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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 have been selected in Harris County, Texas. (CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO THEY ARE) 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 their most diverse ballot ever assembled as well.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2018 IS THE LAST YEAR STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE STATE OF 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 Newspaper© 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.

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Only 971 Votes Separated President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in Harris County With Over 1,188,585 Votes Cast back in 2012

A look back at the Tuesday, November 6, 2012 showdown between Former President Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee and Mitt Romney, his Republican challenger provides us a glimpse into how evenly matched the two major political parties are in Harris County, Texas. In case you don’t remember, a total of 1,188,585 votes were cast back in the Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Presidential Election in Harris County, Texas. However, after the smoke had cleared, only 971 votes separated the Democratic and Republican "PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES" in Harris County, Texas. As a refresher, the ticket of Barack Obama/Joe Biden received 587,044 total votes in Harris County, Texas back on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. And comparatively speaking, the ticket of Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan received 586,073 votes in Harris County, Texas back on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. And in case you're wondering, 406,991 Harris County Democrats voted a straight-ticket back in 2012, and 404,165 Harris County Republicans voted a straight-ticket. So, as Tuesday, November 6, 2018 approaches, every warm-blooded Texan needs to be telling all their family, friends, associates, and passers-by that "EVERY VOTE MATTERS" and reminding them that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018, in Harris County, Texas.

Harris County Declared Battleground Central in Texas by Aubrey R. Taylor, Publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper©

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

The talking heads are talking. And the political pundits are pondering, but what happened in Ohio's 12th Congressional District last night isn't something that can be ignored by Harris County Democrats or Republicans in my opinion. The fact that a Democrat nearly won in a Congressional District they haven't carried in more than 40 years is proof positive that America is at a crossroads. And Americans are sending a strong message, but what is the message? It's all guesswork right now in my opinion. However, what we do know for certain is that Danny O'Connor, a Democrat ran the race of his life, to garner 49.3 percent or 99,820 votes, while the Republican, Troy Balderson was able to muster 50.2 percent or 101,574 votes in what has traditionally been a reliably red district. Now, the race isn’t over just yet, but no matter what happens from here, Democrats and Republicans alike need to understand that neither, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Donald Trump, or Hillary Clinton will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. However, the changing dynamics of "THE MULLER-PROBE" and the constant tweets by our current Commander in Chief is going to have a bearing on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, when the Midterm Elections are scheduled to take place. The only question is what type of bearing will our current president have.

YOUR VOTE COULD BE THE DIFFERENCE

I believe past elections provide glimpses into what can perhaps happen in future elections. And with that said, we don’t have to look any further than the showdown between, Former President Barack Obama (in his re-election bid back in 2012) against his Republican challenger Mitt Romney to see that one voter precinct can swing a countywide election for either major political party. And heck, for that matter, a church, sorority or political action committee with a base of a few thousand politically active and engaged members could possibly swing the pendulum to the left or to the right.

WHO WILL WIN HARRIS COUNTY?

Look, truth be told, nobody can say with full certainty what’s going to happen in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. However, both major political parties had better run like their nominees are 10 percentage points behind their rivals. I can say this with full assurance because what happened last night in Ohio was a wake-up call. What happened last night in that 12th Congressional District, and back in 2012 in the Presidential Election (in Harris County, Texas) points to what I believe is about to be a very close election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas. So, whether you are hoping and praying for a "BLUEWAVE" or anticipating a "REDSTORM" you had better realize that Tuesday, November 6, is going to be a "DOG-FIGHT" for every single vote by both major political parties! So, make no mistake about it, the difference between Republican hopefuls winning, and Democrat hopefuls winning could very-well come down to a few thousand, or perhaps even a few hundred votes – nobody knows! But in all your getting, please get an understanding that it's imperative that we make it our business to elect the "BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES" who value our vote when we go to the polls in 2018.

 

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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 have been selected in Harris County, Texas. (CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO THEY ARE) 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 their most diverse ballot ever assembled as well.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2018 IS THE LAST YEAR STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE STATE OF 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 Newspaper© 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.

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Key 2018 Harris County, Texas Candidates You Should Get to Know If You're Not Going to Vote A Straight Party Ticket on Election Day

"It isn't easy to distinguish between the right and wrong candidates to vote for once you step into the voting booth. So I'm strongly encouraging you to use this edition of Houston Business Connections Newspaper© as a tool to assist you with identifying the 2018 Harris County candidates who value, respect, and appreciate our vote. But I must inform you, that if all you're going to do is march into the voting booth and vote a straight-ticket this election cycle, this edition won't be of much use to you. However, if you are someone on a quest to elect "DULY-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES" who value every vote -- Houston Business Connections Newspaper© is an invaluable resource you can use in your endeavor to make a quality voting decision at the ballot box. So, don't forget that early voting begins on Monday, October 22, 2018, and ends on Friday, November 2, 2018. And if for some reason you can't vote early, Election Day is on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. In closing, this Midterm Election could very-well be the most important election of our lifetime in my opinion. So please, please, please, don't forget that 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 on Tuesday, November 6th."

 

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The 2018 Midterm Election Ballot for Harris County Is The Most Diverse and Competitive We've Ever Seen Before Says Aubrey R. Taylor

Harris County, Texas is about to see one of the most diverse and competitive fields of candidates ever assembled do battle in the upcoming Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election. Republican incumbents like Judge John Schmude, and a host of other conservatives are being challenged up and down the ballot by duly-qualified Democratic candidates seeking to turn Harris County, Texas blue -- just like their fellow Democrats did back in the 2016 Presidential Election. Can they do it? Nobody can say at this time exactly what's going to happen on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 -- only time will tell. But one thing is for certain -- EVERY VOTE WILL MATTER!!! So don't forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Below Are A Few 2018 Democratic and Republican Candidates and Featured Matchups for "Swing-Voters" to Keep An Eye On as Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Draws Closer

Congressman Kevin Brady will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Steven David in the race for United States Representative for the 8th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be fighting off the challenge of Republican (nominee) Ava Reynero Pate in the race for United States Representative for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Joi Chevalier will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Glenn Hegar in the race for Comptroller of Public Accounts on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Maria T. Jackson will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Sharon Keller in the race for Presiding Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Ramona Franklin will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Barbara Parker Hervey in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Michelle Slaughter beat both her fellow Republican Primary opponents in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, (STATEWIDE) race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8. So, do to the fact that there won't be a Democratic nominee opposing Judge Michelle Slaughter on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, she will be elected to this bench.

State Senator Joan Huffman will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Rita Lucido in the race for State Senator, District 17 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

State Representative Briscoe Cain does not have a Democratic opponent running against him in the race for State Representative for House District 128 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, State Representative Briscoe Cain will win re-election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

State Representative Alma A. Allen will be fighting off the challenge of Republican (nominee) Syed Sl. Ali in the race for State Representative for House District 131 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

State Representative Senfronia Thompson does not have a Republican opponent running against her in the race for State Representative for House District 141 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, State Representative Senfronia Thompson will win re-election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

State Representative Shawn Thierry does not have a Republican opponent running against her in the race for State Representative for House District 146 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, State Representative Shawn Thierry will win re-election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Justice Brett Busby will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney Jerry Zimmerer in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Latosha Lewis Payne is seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Jeff Shadwick in the race for Judge, 55th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Jesse McClure is seeking to beat Democratic (nominee) Attorney Danilo "Danny" Lacayo in the race for District Judge, 182nd Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Former Judge Renee Magee will be seeking to beat Democratic (nominee) Attorney Abigail Anastasio in the race for District Judge, 184th Judicial District Court on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Scot "Dolli" Dollinger will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Sharon Hemphill in the race for Judge, 189th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Beau Miller will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield in the race for Judge, 189th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Angela Graves-Harrington is seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Charley Prine in the race for Judge, 246th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Wesley Ward will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney Lauren Reeder in the race for District Judge, 234th Judicial District Court on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Judge John Schmude will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney Janice Berg in the race for District Judge, 247th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Katherine Cabaniss will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney Hilary Unger in the race for District Judge, 248th Judicial District Court on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Sandra J. Peake is seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney Melanie Flowers in the race for Judge, 257th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Melanie Flowers is seeking to beat Democratic (nominee) Attorney Sandra J. Peake in the race for District Judge, 257th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Lori Chambers Gray is seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Tammy J. Thomas in the race for Judge, 262nd Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Charles Johnson will be seeking to beat Democratic (nominee) Attorney Amy Martin in the race for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District Court on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Dedra Davis is seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Brent Gamble in the race for Judge, 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Brent Gamble will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney Dedra Davis in the race for District Judge, 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Angelina Gooden will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney Barbara J. Stalder in the race for District Judge, 280th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Linda M. Dunson will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Sheri Y. Dean in the race for Judge, 309th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Germaine Tanner will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Alicia Franklin York in the race for Judge, 311th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Michelle Moore will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge John F. Phillips in the race for Judge, 314th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Ronnisha Bowman will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Bill Harmon in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #2 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Erica Hughes will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Natalie C. Fleming in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #3 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Shannon B. Baldwin will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge John Clinton in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #4 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Toria J. Finch will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney John Wakefield in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #9 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Sedrick T. Walker II will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney Aaron Burdette in the race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #11 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Attorney Cassandra Y. Hollemon will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Attorney John Spjut in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #12 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Mike Fields will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney David L. Singer in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #14 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Tonya Jones will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Former Judge Roger Bridgwater in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #15 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Loyd Wright will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney Jerry Simoneaux in the race for Judge, County Probate Court #1 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Rory Robert Olsen will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney Jason Cox in the race for Judge, County Probate Court #3 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Christine Riddle Butts will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney James Horwitz in the race for Judge, County Probate Court #4 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Former Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag will be seeking to unseat Democratic (incumbent) Judge George Barnstone in the race for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney LaShawn A. Williams will be seeking to unseat Republican (incumbent) Judge Linda Storey in the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law #3 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Judge Linda Storey will be fighting off the challenge of Democratic (nominee) Attorney LaShawn A. Williams in the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law #3 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney William "Bill" McLeod will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) Sophia Mafrige in the race for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law #4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Attorney Sophia Mafrige is seeking to beat Democratic (nominee) Attorney William "Bill" McLeod in the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law #4 in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Lucia G. Bates does not have a Republican opponent running against her in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, Lucia G. Bates will become Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Attorney Sharon M. Burney will be seeking to beat Republican (nominee) “DC” Caldwell in the race for Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 in Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Mayor Allen Owen is seeking the vote, prayers, and support of every Missouri City, Texas registered voter on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Back on October 17, 2016, during the regular City Council meeting, Councilmembers for Missouri City voted 4-3 to approve a resolution that moved the City's general's elections from May to November. So, Mayor Allen Owen is encouraging all Missouri City, Texas residents to take advantage of the early voting period that will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.

 

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Judge John Schmude resides with his wife and two children in Spring. Before taking the Bench, Judge Schmude was a successful family law attorney with an extensive business and financial background and a strong record of service to children and to families – especially those children and families who have faced substantial challenges involving extreme poverty and abuse. Judge Schmude’s commitment to family law is motivated by his strong faith and his recognition that families are the first and firmest foundation upon which any healthy society is built. Judge Schmude is an active member of Annunciation Catholic Church in downtown Houston.

Judge John Schmude, the Presiding Judge of the 247th Family District Court Values, Respects, and Would Greatly Appreciate Your Consideration on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Harris County

HBCN SPOTLIGHT©

District Court. Judge Schmude was elected in 2014 and is currently asking for your vote as he runs for re-election in 2018. Here are some interesting facts to keep in mind in determining whether or not this Judge deserves your vote for re-election.

First, when Judge Schmude took office in January 2015, he inherited a court with a tremendous backlog of cases. After his first year in office, the 247th District Court disposed of more than 4,000 cases, more than any other family court in Harris County! The 247th District Court was repeatedly recognized in 2015 by the District Clerk’s Office for being the most efficient court in Harris County for electronic filing. This was an impressive accomplishment for a new Judge that was criticized by many within his own party for lacking the experience necessary to preside over this very important Court.

In accomplishing this objective, Judge Schmude implemented several innovative measures to promote efficiency, including the launch of an express docket, which allows any lawyer or litigant with a matter that requires five minutes or less of the court’s time to be heard before the call of the main docket. This has resulted in a reduction in the number of cases heard during the main docket and has allowed lawyers and litigants with matters of short duration to get in and out of court quickly, thereby reducing costs and promoting efficiency. He has also implemented a strong mediation policy – to encourage amicable solutions for families – and has allowed litigants to prove up settlement agreements any time during the day that the court is in session and available. This User-Friendly Court has won the overwhelming respect of the family law bar as Judge Schmude was rated as either “Excellent” or “Above Average” by nearly three-quarters of family law practitioners in the most recent HBA Bar Poll in every single judicial evaluation category.

Also, Judge Schmude, and his Associate Judge, Paula Vlahakos, have done an impressive job in presiding over CPS cases. CPS cases disproportionately affect minority families, and it is extremely important to have judges that take their gatekeeping role seriously. In other words, it’s important to have judges that act quickly to protect children from abuse and neglect while at the same time protect the constitutional rights of parents from illegal removals, which can decimate families and traumatize children. Judge Schmude demonstrated clearly his gatekeeping role in 2016 after it was apparent that a father’s constitutional rights had been grossly violated by an illegal removal. In this case, he rendered a scathing sanctions order in which he ordered CPS to pay nearly $30,000 in fees and ordered all CPS personnel associated with the case to read the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights to the Texas Constitution. Having a Judge that is not intimidated by powerful government agencies and who takes his gatekeeping role seriously is a benefit to all of our families. As a result of this case, Judge Schmude earned the prestigious Defender of the Family Award from the THSC. In order to serve the interests of justice, it’s so critical to have judges that ensure a level playing field: from powerful governmental agencies all the way down to the poorest litigant who cannot afford an attorney.

As he nears the end of his first term, Judge Schmude has demonstrated the ability to effectively and efficiently preside over a large and complex docket. Secondly, he has shown his conviction to treat all litigants with dignity and respect. Lastly, he has demonstrated a fair and impartial temperament and a conviction to make decisions based not on expediency but based merely on the desire to do what is right. Can we expect more from a family court judge?

REPUBLICANS ON THE MOVE

"On behalf of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of this "GROUND-GAME" edition of Houston Business Connections Newspaper© I am strongly encouraging all Republican-leaning "SWING-VOTERS" to learn more about Judge John Schmude, and other conservatives who value "EVERY VOTE" prior to Monday, October 22, 2018, when early voting is scheduled to begin in Harris County, Texas."

 

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DEMOCRATS ON THE MOVE

"On behalf of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of this "GROUND-GAME" edition of Houston Business Connections Newspaper© I am strongly encouraging all Democrat-leaning "SWING-VOTERS" to learn more about Attorney William "Bill" McLeod, and other Democrats who value "EVERY VOTE" prior to Monday, October 22, 2018, when early voting is scheduled to begin in Harris County, Texas."

 

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