Showing posts with label State Rep Senfronia Thompson. Show all posts
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Saturday, June 7, 2025

The Ballot Measures May Boost the GOP Turnout in CD-18 for the Special Election Scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025


As members of the Texas Legislature, State Rep. Ron Reynolds (top center), State Rep. Jolanda Jones (bottom center), and State Rep. Senfronia Thompson (bottom left), are all keenly aware that the "BALLOT MEASURES" that will appear on the upcoming Tuesday, November 4, 2025, ballot could boost "THE GOP," turnout and flip CD-18 from Blue to Red. It is this line of reasoning that convinced State Rep. Ron Reynolds, who serves as the Chair of the Texas HBCU Legislative Caucus, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and holds the titles of Chair Emeritus of both the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and the Texas Legislative Progress Caucus, to stepped aside and not pursue the CD-18 seat on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. George Foreman IV, better known as "BIG WHEEL" to his family and friends, will run for the CD-18 seat, with support from Republicans. Comparatively speaking, Carmen Maria Montiel (bottom second from left) is a proud (MAGA), "Make America Great Again," candidate, who received 40,941 votes when she ran against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in 2022. As you may recall, Amanda Edwards (far right) received only 14,668 votes when she ran against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in the 2024 election. As for Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, he should step aside and follow the "LEADERSHIP STYLE" of State Rep. Ron Reynolds, to give better-suited Democratic contenders a better chance to make the December runoff. The deadline to file for a place on the ballot is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.



Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper is supporting Joe Danna in the race for Harris County Sheriff. Houston Business Connections Newspaper is also supporting "JOE DANNA" in the race for Harris County Sheriff, the next time it comes up on a local ballot. Joe Danna is also a supporter of (www.1230kcoh.com) and Aubrey R. Taylor Communications.

"EDITOR'S NOTE."

To date, Jolanda has saved five lives. One: a gunshot victim. Two: an SUV rollover victim who was ejected on the freeway. Three: a hit-and-run victim. Four: A victim passed out on a busy street. And her fifth and most notable save, for which she won a HERO Award, was that of a teenager whose car fell approximately 100 feet off of a freeway interchange, caught fire, and exploded seconds after Jolanda and her son extricated her. Jolanda ran to safety 50 meters with the teenager in her arms.

If someone is in danger and Jolanda is near, she will be the person who rushes in to save whoever needs saving. Jolanda feels compelled to save people due to the many times she was a victim of circumstance and in need of help, combined with her mother’s teachings that she must have the courage to do what is right when it’s easier to do wrong and that she must help people who, but for her help, would be helpless.

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Ray “RC” Charles Jones respected and admired Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. R.C. has dedicated nearly half a century of his life to the Harris County Democratic Party, serving as a committeeman and precinct chair. This “DEMOCRATIC PARTY VETERAN” currently serves as the North Side Political Action Group president and a political advisor to Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper.

From the Desk of Ray/RC Jones
President, Northside Political Action Group

We do not need another Sheila Jackson Lee-style representative for the 18th Congressional District. What we need is a bold and authentic leader, someone like Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas, Texas. She speaks with confidence, courage, and clarity. She does not appear to have a political handler whispering in her ear, and that is what sets her apart.

This is precisely what I have been telling our young people: You must have your own identity and speak with power. If you want to be heard, speak with purpose and conviction.

One person I can genuinely commend today is State Representative Ron Reynolds. He has demonstrated wisdom by surrounding himself with experienced and knowledgeable leaders. During his rise, he was consistently seen in the company of State Representative Senfronia Thompson, a woman who has been a political force since I first got involved.

I have personally served for 48 years as a Precinct Judge and 8 years on the SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee). So, whether you like me or not, you should learn how the political game is truly played in Houston and Harris County.

This message is particularly directed to Houston’s Black American Democratic organization. Most of the organization’s leadership consists of Black women. However, I am also concerned that some newly elected officials are treating public office as a stepping stone. When a new seat opens, too many rush to abandon the one they were just entrusted with. That shows a lack of commitment to their constituents.

When you are chosen, serve your full term. Earn trust through action, not by constantly chasing the next opportunity.

Let us revisit the example of Representative Senfronia Thompson. She has faithfully served her district for decades. Whenever a need or question arises, she addresses it. Not only has she held her seat with dignity, but she has also mentored countless others who are serious about public service. She puts in the work that every official should aim to do.

Now, back to the 18th Congressional District.

Frankly, half the candidates competing for that seat do not understand the redistricting changes or the historical impact of prior efforts to combine the 18th and 9th districts. Although the districts were not merged, the redrawn lines have significantly altered the makeup of the districts. Many are unaware that these shifts have already happened, and yet, too many are eager to fill that seat for the wrong reasons.

From personal experience, some of them are not qualified.

Yes, we need new energy. Yes, we need young leaders. But we need leaders who want to serve, not just climb to a higher position. If your motivation is to build a resume or chase a paycheck, this is not the place for you.

Wake up. The Republicans are not playing. This seat could easily be flipped.

As I mentioned earlier, whether you like me or Aubrey Taylor, I invite you to tune in to KCOH’s Ralph Cooper Talk Show on June 19th. Listen on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. Take notes. You might begin to understand where I am coming from.

More to come on June 26, 2025.

I will personally name every candidate in the race and tell you who needs to drop out.

Stay tuned.


Ray / RC Jones
President, Northside Political Action Group
"The Righteous Way."

Born to Win

Yours respectfully,

Tel: 713.470.7844
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State Rep. Ron Reynolds (HD-27), could have easily used his powerful "NAME-ID" as the Chair of the Texas HBCU Legislative Caucus, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and holds the titles of Chair Emeritus of both the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and the Texas Legislative Progress Caucus, to mount a strong campaign for CD-18. However, State Rep. Reynolds has once again demonstrated his unwavering support and commitment to the Democratic Party by electing not to run for the highly coveted 18th Congressional seat, potentially hurting the chances of his fellow Democrats.

“2025 BALLOT MEASURES.”

LRCA - Allocate Portion of Sales Tax Revenue to Water Fund Amendment (SUBJECT) Sales taxes; Restricted-use funds (DESCRIPTION) Allocate sales tax revenue that exceeds the first $46.5 billion with a maximum of $1 billion per fiscal year to the state water fund and authorize the state legislature, by a two-thirds vote, to adjust the amount allocated. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Authorize Tax Exemption for Tangible Property Used for Income Production Amendment (SUBJECT) Tax exemptions (DESCRIPTION) Authorize the state legislature to exempt $125,000 of the market value of personal tangible property used for income production from taxes. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Change Membership and Authority of State Commission on Judicial Conduct Amendment (SUBJECT) Judiciary (DESCRIPTION) Change the composition of the state Commission on Judicial Conduct, provide for a temporary tribunal to review the commission’s recommendations, and change the authority governing judicial misconduct. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially increasing Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment (SUBJECT) Citizenship voting (DESCRIPTION) Amend the Texas Constitution to provide that “persons who are not citizens of the United States” cannot vote. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Denial of Bail for Certain Violent or Sexual Offenses Punishable as a Felony Amendment (SUBJECT) Bail (DESCRIPTION) Deny bail to individuals accused of certain violent or sexual offenses punishable as a felony. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Establish Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Amendment (SUBJECT) Healthcare (DESCRIPTION) Establish the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas with $3 billion from the general fund. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referrred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Establish Homestead Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Veterans Killed by a Service-Connected Disease Amendment (SUBJECT) Homestead tax; Tax exemptions; Veterans (DESCRIPTION) Establish a property tax homestead exemption on all or part of the market value of the homestead of a surviving spouse of a veteran who died from a service-connected disease. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Establish Special Funds for State Technical College System Amendment (SUBJECT) Higher education funding; Restricted-use funds (DESCRIPTION) Establish the Permanent Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund (Permanent Fund) and the Available Workforce Education Fund (Available Fund) as special funds in the state treasury to support the Texas Technical College System. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Homestead Exemption for Improvements Made to Residence Destroyed by Fire Amendment (SUBJECT) Homestead tax; Tax exemptions (DESCRIPTION) Provide a temporary homestead exemption for improvements made to residences destroyed by fire. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Increase Homestead Property Tax Exemption Amendment (SUBJECT) Homestead tax; Tax exemptions (DESCRIPTION) Increase the property tax exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 of the market value of a homestead. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Increase Homestead Tax Exemption for Elderly and Disabled Amendment (SUBJECT) Homestead tax; Tax exemptions (DESCRIPTION) Increase the property tax exemption from $10,000 to $60,000 of the market value for homesteads owned by elderly or disabled individuals. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referrred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Parental Rights Amendment (SUBJECT) Constitutional rights; Family (DESCRIPTION) Provide that parents have the right “to exercise care, custody, and control of the parent’s child, including the right to make decisions concerning the child’s upbringing”. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referrred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Prohibit Capital Gains Tax on Individuals, Estates, and Trusts Amendment (SUBJECT) Income taxes (DESCRIPTION) Prohibit a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Prohibit Estate Taxes and New Taxes on Estate Transfers, Inheritances, and Gifts Amendment (SUBJECT) Property taxes (DESCRIPTION) Prohibit the state legislature from enacting laws imposing taxes on a decedent’s property or the transfer of an estate. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Prohibit Taxes on Certain Securities Transactions Amendment (SUBJECT) Business taxes (DESCRIPTION) Prohibit the enactment of laws that impose taxes on entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or on certain securities transactions. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Property Tax Exemption for Border Security Infrastructure Amendment (SUBJECT) Tax exemptions (DESCRIPTION) Authorize the state legislature to provide for a property tax exemption for the construction of border infrastructure on property located in a county that borders Mexico. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referrred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.

LRCA - Property Tax Exemption on Retail Animal Feed Amendment (SUBJECT) Agriculture; Tax exemptions (DESCRIPTION) Establish a property tax exemption on animal feed held by the owner of the property for retail sale. (NOTE FROM AUBREY) On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, this (LRCA) Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment will appear on the ballot in Texas, potentially driving up Republican voter turnout in the 18th Congressional District and across Harris County, Texas.




T.J. Baker is running for the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025, and end on Friday, October 31, 2025. Election day voting will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

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The deadline to file to run CD-18 in the upcoming "SPECIAL ELECTION" is Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Early voting begins on Monday, October 20, 2025, and ends on Friday, October 31, 2025. Election day voting will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. 

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I’m Aubrey R. Taylor, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper, one of Texas's most formidable politically-focused publications. With the help of my chief investigator, Charles Marler, a former FBI Investigative Specialist, my investigative team is second to none. NOTE: My thoughts, opinions, and reports are published under my First Amendment-protected rights afforded to me under the “FREEDOM OF SPEECH” and “FREEDOM OF THE PRESS” clauses in the U.S. Constitution.

The Ballot Measures May Boost the GOP Turnout in CD-18 for the Special Election Scheduled for November 4, 2025

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

Commissioner Rodney Ellis has what's called perceived power. But his power cord is about to get cut on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the race for CD-18. “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did, and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to, and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” ― Frederick Douglass

Can the 18th Congressional District of Texas get flipped from “BLUE” to “RED” on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, if the voter turnout is low? The answer is YES.

What many of the talking political heads in Harris County, Texas, don’t realize is that this newly-drawn 18th Congressional District of Texas, from a demographic standpoint, is 43.4% Hispanic, 32.2% Black, 16.7% White, 4.9% Asian, 2.2% Two or more races, and 0.7% Other, according to the (CPVI) Cook Partisan Voting Index.

From what I am witnessing, “THE GOP” is about to make a strong strategic push with two dynamic ethnic minority congressional candidates. Both of the “ETHNIC MINORITY” candidates I’m referring to are “TOP-TIER CONTENDERS” in the race for the vacant CD-18 seat.

“THE GOP STRATEGY.”

We don’t have any data on George Foreman IV, the son of two-time Boxing Champion “BIG GEORGE” Foreman, who appears to be trying to hide his political party affiliation. However, trying to hide his political party affiliation won’t work in the upcoming CD-18 race.

George Foreman IV must embrace his political affiliation with “THE GOP” and not go down the path of trying to shy away from the Harris County Republican Party while having “THE GOP” push his candidacy from behind the scenes – that’s not going to work.

Whoever is advising “BIG WHEEL” must play to his conservative roots and strengths or run the risk of confusing “GOP VOTERS” in the 18th Congressional District.

Remember, Carmen Maria Montiel (Republican) received 40,941 votes when she ran against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in 2022, while Amanda Edwards (Democrat) garnered only 14,668 votes when she ran against “SHE-JACK” in 2024.

As for Carmen Maria Montiel, she has proven herself to be a “COMMITTED CONSERVATIVE” who isn’t afraid to tell the world that she’s a (MAGA) “Make America Great Again” loyalist.

While some of the talking political heads are overlooking Carmen Maria Montiel, what they don’t realize is that “CANVASS REPORTS,” and the cumulative data from the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Midterm Election, when she challenged Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, reveals that she has a viable campaign, and possess the ability to split the large contingent of African American candidates and make the December runoff.

The talking political heads don’t seem to understand that a pattern has emerged in Harris County, Texas, which reveals that since “STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTING” got abolished in Texas a few years ago, Hispanic voters are voting in droves for “THEIR PEOPLE” who have Hispanic surnames, regardless of their political affiliation.

“LACK OF LEADERSHIP.”

The lack of bona fide leadership in Harris County, Texas, among “BLACK DEMOCRATS” is embarrassing and perplexing. And if African American leaders don’t get their act together, Black politicians are going to become “POLITICALLY IRRELEVANT” before the 2028 Presidential Election arrives.

Why is State Rep. Ron Reynolds, who represents House District 27 over in Fort Bend County, the only “BLACK DEMOCRAT” who has enough sense to see that there are way too many Democratic candidates pursuing the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas seat?

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee should consider withdrawing from the CD-18 race before the Wednesday, September 3, 2025, filing deadline to benefit the Democratic Party and increase the likelihood that a Democrat can make the December runoff.

Why is Christian Menefee still in the CD-18 race? Menefee’s campaign has floundered, flopped, and sputtered to a grinding halt ever since people realized that he entered the CD-18 race before the dirt settled over the grave of Congressman Sylvester Turner’s casket on the same day of Turner’s funeral, which was Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Aside from Menefee’s boneheaded decision related to his filing snafu, Christian Menefee is what’s called a “BETA MALE,” which causes him to cower in the face of “ALPHA MALES” and men like Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who isn’t an “ALPHA MALE,” but has surrounded himself with weaker men to make him feel better about his manhood.

If you don’t know, “BETA MALES,” such as Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, are born with a “SPIRIT OF COWARDICE,” coded into their Deoxyribonucleic ACID (DNA) markers, which makes them prone to assuming passive or subservient roles in social, political, and professional situations, to bastards like Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis.

In reality, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis isn’t as dominant as he appears to be from a manly standpoint. Commissioner Rodney Ellis comes across as strong because he’s surrounded himself with a loyal group of “BETA MALES” who fear him.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis has mastered the art of using his perceived power, financial means, and influence to block “ALPHA MALES” from claiming political territory in Harris County, Texas. However, Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s plan to seize the 18th Congressional District by endorsing County Attorney Christian Menefee to succeed Turner has backfired with the entry of State Rep. Jolanda Jones into the CD-18 race.

“JOLANDA’S PLAYBOOK.”

Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee have built a “CULT-LIKE” band of “BETA MALES,” who have aligned themselves in battle formation, as they’ve done many times before in local elections.

What State Rep. Jolanda Jones must do to offset Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Christian Menefee’s battle strategy is surround herself with a group of protective “ALPHA MALES” who do not fear Commissioner Rodney Ellis or his band of “BETA MALES.”

Former prizefighter Eric Carr has already publicly stated that he’s willing to throw his support and endorsement behind State Rep. Jones. That said, she should recruit Carr and have him protect her back just like he did for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, whom he loved dearly.

Remember, former prizefighter Eric Carr received his mentorship from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who served the people of the 18th Congressional District for nearly 30 years.

When you look at State Rep. Jolanda Jones, she’s in the mold of the late Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, for whom the old 18th Congressional District was created to give African Americans a United States Representative in the U.S. Congress.

State Rep. Jolanda Jones must also use her “STREET SMARTS” and play an active role in running her own “CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN” and building her executive team, advisory team, and foot soldiers.

Remember, Jolanda “Jo” Jones has always acted as her “OWN WOMAN” and used her desire to win to succeed and excel as an attorney and elected official. “Jones stayed close to home, attending the University of Houston, where she went on to graduate magna cum laude with a degree in political science,” according to her biography.

“While at the university, she took an interest in politics, developing a voracious appetite for government and immersing herself into numerous university and community boards and organizations, and was a member of the student government.”

“THE POLITICAL GAME.”

Politics isn’t a game of chance. There’s a very good reason why Governor Greg Abbott placed the “SPECIAL ELECTION” to fill the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas seat on the Tuesday, November 4, 2025, ballot.

Can you tell me why?

Instead, let me tell you why. Governor Greg Abbott (Republican), Attorney General Ken Paxton (Republican), Secretary of State Jane Nelson (Republican), and Pam Bondi, the Attorney General for the United States, have all been made aware of the games “POLITICAL OPERATIVES,” tied to Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Attorney Christian Menefee have allegedly played with “THE BLACK VOTE,” during past elections.

“THE GOP STRATEGY.”

If you recall, Governor Abbott cited Harris County’s election issues when explaining his rationale for scheduling the “SPECIAL ELECTION” for CD-18 on the Tuesday, November 4, 2025, ballot, which he ultimately set.

Governor Abbott said, “Harris County is a repeat failure as it concerns operating elections. Had I called that very quickly, it could have led to a failure in that election, just like Harris County has failed in other elections. They need to have adequate time to operate a fair and accurate election, not a crazy election like what they’ve conducted in the past.”

Listen. It doesn’t take a political scientist or analyst to see that there are too many “BLACK DEMOCRATS” pursuing the 18th Congressional District who have “NO EXPERIENCE” or backing to win the race on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, under any circumstances.

At some point, Mike Doyle, the chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party, may need to step in and endorse a Democratic candidate. Why?

Well, there’s no question that George Foreman IV, the son of two-time Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World, “BIG GEORGE” Foreman, and Carmen Maria Montiel, preparing to do battle and possibly split the lion’s share of the Republican vote, if Democrats aren’t careful Carmen Maria Moniel’s ‘surname’ could push her into the December runoff.

It’s a fact that African Americans don’t turn out in high numbers in off-year elections. Nor do African Americans get their juices flowing when “CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS” are placed on a ballot for consideration by voters.

When the upcoming “SPECIAL ELECTION” for the 18th Congressional District takes place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, there could be only one candidate with a Hispanic surname on the ballot. Her name is Carmen Maria Montiel, and she’s a candidate who has previously run for CD-18.

“AS FOR MENEFEE.”

While other local officials were mourning the death of their dear friend, Congressman Sylvester Turner, our Harris County Attorney (Christian Menefee) and his master, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, were plotting, scheming, and planning their next move.

As local officials had their heads bowed and their eyes filled with tears on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the home-going services for the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, our Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee was trying to find the nearest exit so that he could file his “STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY,” with the Federal Election Commission before everyone else.

And the plot between Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Attorney didn’t start there. For Christian Menefee to compile his initial “ENDORSEMENT LIST,” he and his cohorts had to have been making phone calls to gain support between March 5, 2025, when Congressman Sylvester Turner died, and March 15, 2025, when Congressman Sylvester Turner was buried.

The endorsement list released by Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee isn’t a list of people who support Menefee but rather a list of people who are loyal to Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and support him, not Christian Menefee.

“AS FOR AMANDA.”

The people of the 18th Congressional District must not vote for former City of Houston At-Large Councilwoman Amanda Edwards as a symbolic gesture. Amanda is not ready for the United States Congress. She would “GET EATEN ALIVE” in the Washington D.C. “SWAMP” if she’s elected to succeed the late Congressman Sylvester Turner on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

It’s a fact that Amanda Edwards is little more than an “OPPORTUNISTIC BRAT” who has benefited from her beauty but, deep down inside, has a heart of stone.

The word on the streets, as it relates to Amanda Edwards, is that she’s mean, arrogant, egotistical, and will cave under pressure. She’s also never proven herself to be a team player in any sense of the political game.

If you want to know the truth, Amanda Edwards, in her mind, believes that she’s “GOD’S GIFT TO THE WORLD,” but in reality, she’s little more than a beautiful woman who was born with the heart of quitter, and his the “SPIRIT OF COWARDICE” embedded into her genetic code.

Do you remember the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Democratic Party Primary race for the United States Senate, when Amanda Edwards resigned from the At-Large Houston City Council Position #4 seat?

Before Amanda abandoned her At-Large Houston City Council District 4 seat, several African Americans were already in the race. But Amanda Edwards selfishly jumped into the race when three African American males, State Senator Royce West, Michael Cooper, and Jack Daniel Foster Jr., were already seeking the Democratic nomination.

Amanda Edwards believed in her mind that because she was a beautiful female, she would beat all three of the “BLACK MALES” and make the runoff, but State Senator Royce West proved her wrong by making the runoff.

But Amanda Edwards didn’t just try to screw over the African American males in the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Democratic Party Primary for the United States Senator; there were other “STRONG DEMOCRATS” in the race that Amanda felt she could defeat, but was proven wrong.

Ultimately, Amanda Edwards ended up finishing in a dismal fifth place, behind Mary Jennings Hegar (417,160 votes), Royce West (274,074 votes), Christina Tzintzun Ramirez (246,659 votes), Annie Garcia (191,900 votes), Amanda Edwards (189,624 votes), Chris Bell (159,751 votes), Sema Hernandez (137,892 votes), Michael Cooper (92,463 votes), Victor Harris (59,710 votes), Adrian Ocegueda (41,566 votes), Jack Daniel Foster Jr (31,718 votes), and D.R. Hunter (26,902 votes), according to the results we found on Ballotpedia.

Also, when Amanda Edwards ran against the Honorable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee during the Tuesday, November 5, 2025, Democratic Party Primary race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas, she put on one of the worst showings I’ve ever seen against a vulnerable incumbent.

Amanda raised and spent over $1.6 million in her 2024 race against “SHE-JACK” and only received 14,668 votes out of a possible 417,430 registered voters.

By comparison, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee received 2,977 absentee mail ballots, while Amanda Edwards received only 886.

During the “EARLY VOTING PERIOD,” Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee received 11,632 in-person early votes, and Amanda Edwards only received 7,347.

When “ELECTION DAY” arrived, 8,972 in-person votes were cast for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and only 6,412 in-person votes were recorded for Amanda Edwards.

The people of the 18th Congressional District don’t particularly like former Councilwoman Amanda Edwards. How do I know?

Amanda has a small but loyal following, which is why she was able to receive 14,668 votes compared to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in a two-person race. However, when you factor in the data that shows the 18th Congressional District has 417,430 registered voters, receiving 14,668 votes is a poor result, considering the expenditure of over $1.6 million.

“CLOSING THOUGHTS.”

Suppose Democratic stakeholders don’t intervene and weed out some of these Democratic candidates. In that case, there are several scenarios where George Foreman IV and Carmen Maria Montiel could finish as the “TOP TWO CANDIDATES” on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and end up running against each other in the December runoff.

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On Monday, June 2, 2025, after George Foreman IV appeared on KTRH740AM, on the Michael Berry Show, at 9:15AM, Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor provided "POLITICAL COMMENTARY" and analysis to (www.1230kcoh.com), on "THE RALPH COOPER SHOW," to help the Black Community get a better understanding of what's unfolding in the race for the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas seat. George Foreman IV spent about 15 minutes on KTRH740AM, and KCOH1230AM provided Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor with about 35 minutes of airtime to analyze and break down the George Foreman IV interview with Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper.

"THE TOP TIER."

State Rep. Jolanda Jones (Democrat) is unquestionably the legitimate torch bearer for Democrats, and George Foreman IV, by all intents and purposes, appears to be running for CD-18 as a torchbearer for "THE GOP," are two transitional candidates. The entry of these two formidable contenders into the race for CD-18 caused the entire CD-18 race to pivot on Monday, June 2, 2025, and again on Thursday, June 5, 2025. That said, it is unclear what role George Foreman IV's brother-in-law (Eric Carr) played in helping State Rep. Ron Reynolds arrive at the decision to step aside on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Still, it has become clear that Jolanda "Jo" Jones, George "BIG WHEEL," Foreman IV, and Eric Carr are all preparing to go "ALL-IN" on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Remember, the deadline to enter the race for CD-18 isn't until Wednesday, September 3, 2025, so more candidates could enter. But why? At this point, with George Foreman IV and State Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones preparing to do battle against one another, what else do we need? 

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SEGMENT 02 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains to Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper that George Foreman did not discuss his political party affiliation when he appeared on The Michael Berry Show. George Foreman IV must make it his business to appear on (www.1230kcoh.com) and show Ralph Cooper the same courtesy he showed KTRH iHeart Radio. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 02" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 03 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains how George Foreman IV made several tactical political blunders when he appeared on The Michael Berry Show. George Foreman IV should never have allowed Michael Berry to throw slugs at former prizefighter Eric Carr when he appeared on Michael Berry's Show. George Foreman IV must make it his business to appear on (www.1230kcoh.com) and answer some serious questions.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 03" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 04 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains how former State Rep. Jarvis Johnson has a legitimate shot to finish in the top two and make the December runoff. He also explains why the 18th Congressional District must choose a fighter and how CD-18 residents ended up in a situation where they have taxation without representation.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 04" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 05 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains how Commissioner Rodney Ellis and members of his corrupt faction of political tyrants screwed over former Councilwoman Amanda Edwards during the 2023 City of Houston Mayoral Election. He also explains how Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and other Ellis supporters orchestrated their shady political maneuver.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 05" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 06 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains the role of the Houston City Councilwoman Letitia Plummer played in screwing over former City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards. He also discusses how Commissioner Rodney Ellis and his band of political tyrants screwed over the people of the 18th Congressional District of Texas.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 06" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 07 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains how the people of the 18th Congressional District got screwed over by Commissioner Rodney Ellis running Sylvester Turner for for the full term after the death of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. He also mentions Carmen Maria Montiel, a Republican candidate who could pose a challenge for candidates with Hispanic surnames.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 07" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 08 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains how Amanda Edwards raised $1.6 million and supposedly spent all that money when she ran against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, but only received 14,688 votes out of a potential 417,000 registered voters.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 08" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 09 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor discusses how Carmen Maria Montiel, a Republican, can cause all sorts of problems in the race for the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He also discusses how George Foreman IV has the biggest name in the race for the coveted CD-18 seat, which is a problem.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 02" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 10 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor shares his thoughts on how the Democratic votes will get split up and provide a pathway to a Republican candidate to make the December runoff election. Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper proclaims that he believes that a Republican could actually win the race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 02" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 11 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains how Carmen Maria Montiel will more than likely be an outsider, and how George Foreman IV will more than likely get a large number of Republican votes. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025, and end on Friday, October 31, 2025, with "ELECTION DAY," voting taking place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for the "SPECIAL ELECTION" of the 18th Congressional District of Texas.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 02" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 12 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains how George Foreman IV could get enough votes to make the December runoff and flip the CD-18 seat from "BLUE to RED," just like they did during the 2024 HCAD races. He also discusses how George Foreman IV could be a big problem for Democrats if they don't choose they don't get behind the right Democrat who can run well against someone with the "NAME ID," that George Foreman has by being the son of "BIG GEORGE," Foreman the two-time Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 02" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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SEGMENT 13 - Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor explains how the candidate who have jumped into the race for the 18th Congressional District of Texas have not paid their filing fee. He also discusses how Jarvis Johnson, Jolanda Jones, George Foreman IV, and Amanda Edwards are all expected to perform well. Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper expressed his opinion that George Foreman IV and his brother-in-law Eric Carr should sit down before their beef spills over into the political alleyways of Harris County, Texas.  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT...This segment is sponsored by Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff. However, the views and opinions expressed in "SEGMENT 02" are those of Aubey R. Taylor and Ralph Cooper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of our advertisers, sponsors, or readers.

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State Rep. Ron Reynolds (right) and his longtime colleague and close friend, State Rep. Jolanda Jones, have supported one another and stood together on the front lines in many battles. State Rep. Ron Reynolds proved himself to be "A TRUE LEADER," by stepping aside and not running for the 18th Congressional District of Texas. It is unclear at this time if State Rep. Reynolds will make an endorsement before the December runoff.






George Foreman IV, the son of the late two-time Heavyweight Champion of the World "BIG GEORGE" Foreman, appears to be on a track to secure a majority of the Republican vote, in a field of candidates that is entirely too deep with Democratic candidates. While his appearance on the Michael Berry Show was little more than a "SOFTBALL INTERVIEW," it is unclear if the man called "BIG WHEEL" by his family and friends has the guts to face down someone like State Rep. Jolanda Jones in a debate on (www.1230kcoh.com) so that the people of the 18th Congressional District of Texas can get a better understanding of who he is, what he stands for, and how he plans to represent them in the United States Congress if he pulls of a victory in the CD-18 race.








Former prizefighter Eric Carr (right) learned a great deal about the inner workings of the United States Congress from his dear friend, the late Honorable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who took him under her wing. As Eric Carr's business has expanded into other states, so has his influence in the Bayou City and other major metropolitan areas throughout America. Eric Carr has announced that he is supporting State Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones over his former brother-in-law, George Foreman IV, in the upcoming Tuesday, November 4, 2025, "SPECIAL ELECTION," for the 18th Congressional District.




The newly-drawn 18th Congressional District of Texas is now 43.4% Hispanic, 32.2% Black, 16.7% White, 4.9% Asian, 2.2% Two or more races, and 0.7% Other, according to the (CPVI) Cook Partisan Voting Index. Can the 18th Congressional District of Texas get flipped from "BLUE" to "RED" on Tuesday, November 4, 2025? The answer is YES. However, it will take the correct type of candidates who can draw support from the right and the left side of the political aisle.

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AMANDA EDWARDS is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


JOLANDA JONES is a Democrat who is expected to run for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


JARVIS JOHNSON is a Democrat expected to run for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


CARMEN MARIA MONTIEL is a Republican running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


GEORGE FOREMAN IV is expected to run for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as a Republican in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


ISAIAH MARTIN is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


CHRISTIAN MENEFEE is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race. However, voting for Christian Menefee would be a huge mistake due to his lack of backbone, intestinal fortitude, and cowardly demeanor. Menefee is a "PUPPET" on the end of strings getting pulled by Commissioner Rodney Ellis and should be rejected at the ballot box.


ROBERT SLATER is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


TJ BAKER is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


LARRY MCKINZIE is a Democrat who has assured Aubrey R. Taylor Communication, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper, that he plans to run for the vacant 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


EBONY RAIN EATMON is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


RENYA ANDERSON is an Independent running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


DERRELL TURNER is an Independent running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


ZOE CADORE is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


KHRISTOPHER W. BEAL is an Independent running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


CYRUS SAJNA is a Republican running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


DR. ALLEN BERRY is a Republican running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


SELENA SAMUEL is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


KOFFEY SMITH EL BEY is a Democrat who has solid "NAME ID" in the Fifth Ward area along with her husband, Arthur Smith, known as "LITTLE ART" along Hardy Street. According to multiple sources, she has announced her plan to run for the vacant 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


CORISHA ROGERS is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


DR. JAMES JOSEPH is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


EARNEST CLAYTON is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


KIVAN POLIMIS is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.


STEVEN FILLER is a Democrat running for the 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the "SPECIAL ELECTION" to decide this crucial race.

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On Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 1:00p.m. through 3:00p.m., Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper and Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor will face off in a "JUNTEENTH" Radio Rumble on KCOH Radio. (CLICK HERE) to listen to the live broadcast on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper started off his career covering the conditions inside the Harris County Jails and Harris County Courtrooms. Together, Ralph Cooper and Aubrey R. Taylor have a combined total of nearly 100 years covering issues of importance to the Black Community.

"ABOUT RALPH."

Throughout his illustrious broadcasting career, Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ralph Cooper has interviewed many high-profile local, national, and international sports figures such as Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, Muhammad Ali, Roberto Clemente, Kenny Houston, Kenny Burrough, Jesse Owens, George Foreman, Joe Louis, Wilma Rudolph, Sugar Ray Robinson, Evander Holyfield, Eric Dickerson, Earl Campbell, Clyde Drexler, Zina Garrison, Mike Singletary, and the late George Floyd. For those who don’t know, “COOP” loves politics.

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Judge Peyton Peebles, the presiding judge for the 497th Criminal District Court, is one of the best Judges in Harris County, Texas, when it comes to providing a level playing field for Defense Attorneys and State Prosecutors inside his courtroom. Based on the high marks he received from members of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) Judicial Evaluation Poll, Judge Peebles should be allowed to run for re-election uncontested.



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On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Judge Peyton Peebles, the presiding judge for the 487th Criminal District Court, must receive the Republican nomination to have his name placed on the ballot to represent his "POLITICAL PARTY" in the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Midterm Election. Judge Peebles is endorsed by the Houston Business Connection Newspaper© and received very high marks in the 2025 Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) Judicial Evaluation Poll.

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Judge DaSean Jones, the presiding judge for the 180th Criminal District Court, is one of the best Judges in Harris County, Texas, when it comes to providing a level playing field for Defense Attorneys and State Prosecutors inside his courtroom. Based on the high marks he received from members of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) Judicial Evaluation Poll, Judge Jones should be allowed to run for re-election uncontested.



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On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Judge DaSean, the presiding judge for the 180th Criminal District Court, must receive the Democratic nomination to have his name placed on the ballot to represent his "POLITICAL PARTY" in the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Midterm Election. Judge Jones is endorsed by the Houston Business Connection Newspaper© and received very high marks in the 2025 Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) Judicial Evaluation Poll.

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The entry of the late 2-time Heavyweight champion George Foreman's son into the race for the vacant 18th Congressional District of Texas seat has turned the race on its head. County Attorney Christian Menefee's campaign has failed to gain any traction. The campaign strategy used by former Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards has been unable to take hold, just as it did when she raised and spent over $1.6 million during the Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Democratic Party Primary. Remember, most people are beginning to view Amanda Edwards as a perennial runner for public office. 


The 2026 Midterm Election provides the people of Fort Bend County and Harris County with a unique opportunity to pluck out the "BAD APPLES" and replace them with "GOOD APPLES" in judicial races up and down the ballot. 

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Lieutenant Colonel Judge DaSean Jones, the presiding judge for the 180th Criminal District Court, in Harris County has TWO BRONZE STAR MEDALS, a Combat Action Badge, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism, a Global War Expeditionary, an Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Army Achievement Medal (10LC), an Overseas Ribbon, Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas Training Ribbon, a National Defense Service Ribbon, and a Parachute Badge to his credit.

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State Rep. Jolanda Jones (center) serves as the State Representative for House District 147. When Judge Erica Hughes (left) was called an animal by a local lawyer during the 2024 Democratic Party Primary, State Rep. Jolanda Jones stepped forward to defend Erica Hughes, who was running against Judge Mike Engelhart, a "GREAT DEMOCRATIC JUDGE" for his 151st Civil District Court bench. With the support she received from State Rep. Jolanda Jones and others, Erica Hughes unseated Judge Engelhart by garnering 93,468 votes, for 60.9% of the vote. Comparatively speaking, Judge Mike Engelhart, who was hugely popular, and well respected, only received 59,964 votes, for 39.1%, which shows that any judge running for re-election in next year's Tuesday, March 3, 2025, Democratic Party Primary can lose their bench, including the twenty-six (26) African American incumbent judges who are up for re-election in the 2026 Midterm Election. Readers of Houston Business Connections Newspaper© are strongly encouraged to vote for Lieutenant Colonel Judge DaSean Jones on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the race for the 180th Criminal District Court in the Democratic Party Primary.


Former United States Attorney General Merrick Garland chose Judge Erica Hughes to serve as an Immigration Judge, where she presided over cases. Judge Erica Hughes has been an esteemed member of the U.S. Army National Guard of Texas in Austin since 2016, serving as a Judge Advocate. On January 1, 2025, Judge Erica Hughes, after being called an animal by an "LGBTQ ATTORNEY," named Ben L. Aderholt and unqualified by fellow judges from within the Harris County Democratic Party, during the 2024 Democratic Party Primary season she overcame the odds and defeated a very popular Democratic Party Judge named Mike Engelhart, one of our favorite judges in the race for the 151st Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas.

“CIVIL BENCHES.”

There are 24 Civil District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges currently occupy eight (8). Judge Latasha Lewis Payne, Judge Tamika Craft, and Judge Dedra Davis are the "BLACK DEMOCRATIC CIVIL COURT JUDGES" up for re-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.

55th - Judge Latosha Lewis Payne
151st - Judge Erica Hughes
152nd - Judge-Elect TaKasha Francis
164th Judge Cheryl Elliott Thornton
189th - Judge Tamika Craft
270th - Judge Dedra Davis
333rd - Judge Tracy D. Good
334th - Judge Dawn Rogers

“CRIMINAL BENCHES.”

There are 23 Criminal District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges currently occupy ten (10). Judge DaSean Jones, Judge Katherine N. Thomas, Judge Beverly Armstrong, Judge Lori Chambers Gray, Judge Melissa M. Morris, Judge Te'iva J. Bell, and Judge Veronica M. Nelson are the "BLACK DEMOCRATIC CRIMINAL COURT JUDGES" up for re-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.

174th - Judge Hazel B. Jones
176th - Jones Nikita V. Harmon
180th - Judge DaSean Jones
184th - Judge Katherine N. Thomas
208th - Judge Beverly Armstrong
262nd - Judge Lori Chambers Gray
263rd - Judge Melissa M. Morris
339th - Judge Te'iva J. Bell
482 - Judge Veronica M. Nelson
487th - Judge Stacy Allen Barrow

“FAMILY BENCHES.”

There are 11 Family District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy seven (7). Judge Angela M. Lancelin, Judge Angela Graves-Harrington, Judge Sandra Peake, Judge Damiene "Dianne" Curvey, Judge Linda Marie Dunson, and Judge Germaine "Ja'net" Tanner are the "BLACK DEMOCRATIC FAMILY COURT JUDGES" up for re-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.

245th - Judge Angela M. Lancelin
246th - Judge Angela Graves-Harrington
257th - Judge Sandra Peake
280th - Judge Damieane "Dianne" Curvey
309th - Linda Marie Dunson
311th - Judge Germaine "Ja'net" Tanner
507th - Judge Lillian Henny Alexander

“JUVENILE BENCHES.”

There are only three Juvenile District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy one. Judge Michelle Moore is the only "BLACK DEMOCRATIC JUVENILE JUDGE" up for re-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.

314th - Judge Michelle Moore

“CIVIL AT LAW.”

There are only four County Civil Court at Law benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy two. Judge Audrie Lawton-Evans and Judge LaShawn A. Williams are the only two "BLACK DEMOCRATIC CIVIL COURT AT LAW JUDGES" up for re-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.

No. 1 - Judge Audrie Lawton-Evans
No. 3 - Judge LaShawn A. Williams

“CRIMINAL AT LAW.”

There are only 16 County Criminal Court Law benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy six (6). Judge Shannon Baldwin, Judge Toria J. Finch, Judge Juanita A. Jackson, Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II, Judge Genesis Draper, and Judge Tonya Jones are the "BLACK DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW JUDGES" up for re-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.

No. 4 - Judge Shannon Baldwin
No. 9 - Judge Toria J. Finch
No. 10 - Judge Juanita A. Jackson
No. 11 - Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II
No. 12 - Judge Genesis Draper
No. 15 - Judge Tonya Jones

“COUNTY PROBATE.”

There are only four Probate Courts in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy one. Judge Fran Watson is the only "BLACK DEMOCRATIC COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE," but she will not be up for re-election until the 2028 Presidential Election season.

No. 5 - Judge Fran Watson

“JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.”

There are only 16 Justice of the Peace Courts in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy four (4). Judge Lucia Bates and Judge Sharon Burney are the only two "BLACK DEMOCRATIC JUSTICE OF THE PEACE JUDGES" up for re-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.

3.1 - Judge Joe Stephens
3.2 - Judge Lucia Bates
7.1 - Judge Wanda Adams
7.2 - Judge Sharon Burney

Based on their last campaign finance report filings, many of the "AFRICAN AMERICAN JUDGES" in Harris County, Texas, have little to no money in their campaign finance bank accounts. The figures below were taken from their January 15, 2025, Campaign Finance Reports. These judges will file another campaign finance report on July 15, 2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Latosha Lewis Payne, the presiding judge for the 55th Civil District Court, has “ZERO” in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Melissa Marie Morris, the presiding judge for the 263rd Criminal District Court, has not filed a campaign finance report since 7/16/2024. At that time, she reported having “ZERO” dollars inside her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” under penalty of perjury.



Judge Sharon Burney, the presiding judge for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, has not filed a campaign finance report since 1/12/2024. At that time, she reported having “ZERO” dollars inside her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” under penalty of perjury.



Judge Beverly D. Armstrong, the presiding judge for 208th Criminal District Court, only has $27.23 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Katherine N. Thomas, the presiding judge for the 184th Criminal District Court, only has $96.86 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/11/2025, under penalty of perjury.

Judge Shannon Baldwin, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.4, only has $178.54 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.11, only has $211.12 in his “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report he filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Sandra Peake, the presiding judge for 257th Family District Court, only has $314.00 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/14/2025 under penalty of perjury.

Judge Lori Chambers Gray, the presiding judge for 262nd Criminal District Court, only has $500.00 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/11/2025 under penalty of perjury.



Judge Genesis Draper, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.12, only has $620.54 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge LaShawn A. Williams, the presiding judge for Harris County Civil Court at Law No.3, only has $999.67 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Veronica M. Nelson, the presiding judge for the 482nd Criminal District Court, has not filed a campaign finance report since 12/27/2024. At that time, she reported having $1,385.03 inside her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” under penalty of perjury.



Judge Juanita Jackson, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.10, only has $1,673.50 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Toria J. Finch, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.9, only has $2,409.46 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Damiane “Dianne” Curvey, the presiding judge for 280th Protective Order Court, only has $6,000.00 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/13/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Lucia Bates, the presiding judge for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2, only has $6,109.55 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/10/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Tamika “Tami” Craft, the presiding judge for 189th Civil District Court, only has $10,463.98 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/14/2025, under penalty of perjury.




Judge Tonya Jones, the presiding judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.15, only has $15,397.41 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025, under penalty of perjury.

Judge Angela M. Lancelin, the presiding judge for 245th Family District Court, only has $22,588.21 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/14/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Audrie Lawton-Evans, the presiding judge for Harris County Civil Court at Law No.1, only has $29,984.00 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.




Judge DaSean Jones, the presiding judge for 180th Criminal District Court, only has $44,752.07 in his “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report he filed on 1/14/2025, under penalty of perjury.




Judge Linda Marie Dunson, the presiding judge for 309th Family District Court, only has $58,152.12 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/12/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Michelle D. Moore, the presiding judge for 314th Juvenile District Court, only has $61,520.88 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/12/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Dedra Davis, the presiding judge for 270th Civil District Court, only has $81,878.82 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Angela Graves Harrington, the presiding judge for 246th Family District Court, only has $91,804.11 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/15/2025, under penalty of perjury.



Judge Germaine Tanner, the presiding judge for the 311th Family District Court, only has $101,687.71 in her “CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT” based on the finance report she filed on 1/16/2025 under penalty of perjury.

AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
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AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
EMAIL: aubreyrtaylor@gmail.com
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
DIRECT CONTACT:
 (281)788-3033