Toria J. Finch is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
ELECTIONS MATTER! But when we fail to go to the polls to make our voices heard -- we are the ones who silence ourselves. When we fail to show up -- we are the ones who disenfranchise ourselves. When we fail to inform, inspire, and become politically engaged in a positive way -- we are the ones who suppress our own vote. In 2018 we must make it our business to become better informed, organized and energized. So in the spirit of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we at Houston Business Connections Magazine© will be promoting modern-day African American trailblazers in business, politics, entertainment, and ministry from now through Tuesday, November 6, 2018. But we won't stop there, we will also be promoting all the other "TRAILBLAZERS" who value, appreciate, respect, and ask for our vote, prayers, and support. So, this particular "NON-PARTISAN" campaign features some of the key 2018 African American Democratic and Republican candidates who are running for their respective party’s nomination in key “CONTESTED RACES” on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Harris County, Texas. But it also features key candidates who are running for their party’s nomination “UNCHALLENGED” as well. Make no mistake about it, the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election is undoubtedly shaping up to be the single most important election in the history of our great nation! So every single vote will matter! And we assure you that every single vote will count!
There’s no mistaking how big a role African Americans will play at the ballot box in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. “The only question I have is how many African American candidates will actually make it through the nomination process in Harris County, Texas,” says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. “So, to help increase awareness, as part of our voter education, empowerment, and engagement drive, we’re proud to announce that we’re going to produce a “KEEPSAKE EDITION” of our magazine to remember this historic moment in our nation's history,” he says.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2
J. Darnell Jones is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 2nd Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Ali A. Khorasani, H.P. Parvizian, Silky Malik, and Todd Litton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 7
Joshua A. Butler is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 7th Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Alex Triantaphyllis, Ivan Sanchez, James Cargas, Jason Westin, Laura Moser, and Lizzie Panill Fletcher on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9
Al Green is a modern-day African American trailblazer currently representing the 9th Congressional District of Texas. He is running for re-election unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. He will not face a Republican opponent on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, either.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 10
Tawana Walter-Cadien is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 10th Congressional District of Texas against fellow Democrats Kevin Nelson, Madeline K. Eden, Matt Harris, Mike Siegel, Richie DeGrow, and Tami Walker on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 18
Sheila Jackson Lee is a modern-day African American trailblazer currently representing the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. She is being challenged by fellow Democrat Richard Johnson.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 18
Richard Johnson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 18th Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. Johnson is seeking to unseat Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 22
Letitia Plummer is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Mark Gibson, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Steve Brown in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 22
Mark Gibson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Steve Brown in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 22
Steve Brown is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for United States Congress for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Margarita Ruiz Johnson, Letitia Plummer, Sri Preston Kulkami, and Mark Gibson in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Cedric Davis Sr. is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 against fellow Democrats Grady Yarbrough, Adrian Ocegueda, Andrew White, James Jolly Clark, Jeffrey Payne, Joe Mumbach, Lupe Valdez, and Tom Wakely, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Grady Yarbrough is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Cedric Davis, Sr., Adrian Ocegueda, Andrew White, James Jolly Clark, Jeffrey Payne, Joe Mumbach, Lupe Valdez, and Tom Wakely, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Michael Cooper is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrat Mike Collier in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
Chris Spellmon is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Railroad Commissioner on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrat Roman McAllen in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
PRESIDING JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 1
Maria T. Jackson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 7
Ramona Franklin is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 7 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 15
Damian Lacroix is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Senator for District 15 on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Hank Segelke, and John Whitmire in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. John Whitmire currently represents Senatorial District 15 in the Texas Senate.
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 17
Fran Watson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Senator for District 17 on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, against fellow Democrats Ahmad R. Hassan and Rita Lucido in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 126
Kevin Fulton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 126 against fellow Republicans E. Sam Harless, and Gail Stanart on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 126
Undrai F. Fizer is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 126 against fellow Democrat Natali Hurtado on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 127
Reginald C. Grant Jr. is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 127 seeking to unseat fellow Republican Dan Huberty on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas. State Representative Dan Huberty is actually the incumbent running for re-election in this race.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 131
Alma A. Allen is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 131 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 139
Jarvis D. Johnson (right) is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 139 against fellow Democrat Randy Bates on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 139
Randy Bates (third from left) is a modern-day African American trailblazer seeking to unseat State Representative Jarvis Johnson on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 141
Senfronia Thompson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 141 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 142
Harold V. Dutton Jr., is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 142 against fellow Democrat Richard A. Bonton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 142
Richard A. Bonton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 142 to unseat State Representative Harold V. Dutton on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 146
Shawn Thierry is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 146 against fellow Democrat Roy Owens on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 146
Roy Owens is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for State Representative for District 146 to unseat State Representative Shawn Thierry on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD 147
Garnet F. Coleman is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for re-election in the race for State Representative for District 147 against fellow Democrat Daniel Espinoza on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
14TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PLACE 3
Joseph R. Willie, II is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 against fellow Democrat Charles Spain on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
55TH DISTRICT COURT
Latosha Lewis Payne is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 55th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Paul Simon on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
180TH DISTRICT COURT
DeSean Jones is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 180th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
182ND DISTRICT COURT
Jesse McClure is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 182nd Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
246TH DISTRICT COURT
Angela Graves-Harrington is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 246th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Charles Collins on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
246TH DISTRICT COURT
Charles Collins is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 246th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Angela Graves-Harrington on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
257TH DISTRICT COURT
Sandra Peake is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 257th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
257TH DISTRICT COURT
Melanie Flowers is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 257th Judicial District Court against fellow Republican Alyssa Lemkuil on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
262ND DISTRICT COURT
Lori Chambers Gray is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 262nd Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
263RD DISTRICT COURT
Charles Johnson is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 263rd Judicial District Court against fellow Republican Justin Keiter on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
270TH DISTRICT COURT
Dedra Davis is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 270th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
280TH DISTRICT COURT
Angelina D. A. Gooden is a modern day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 280th Judicial District Court against fellow Republicans George Clevenger, and Geric L. Tipsword on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
309TH DISTRICT COURT
Linda Marie Dunson is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 309th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrat Kathy Vossler on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
311TH DISTRICT COURT
Germaine Tanner is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 311th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
313TH DISTRICT COURT
Tracy D. Good is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for District Judge for the 313th Judicial District Court against fellow Democrats John Stephen Liles, and Natalia Oakes on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
Michelle Moore is a modern-day trailblazer running for District Judge for the 314th Judicial District Court unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 2
Ronnisha Bowman is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 against fellow Democrat Harold J. Landreneau on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 3
Erica Hughes is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 4
Shannon Baldwin is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 7
Danval Scarbrough is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 7 against fellow Democrat Andrew A. Wright on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 9
Toria J. Finch is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 11
Sedrick T. Walker, II is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 against fellow Democrat Gus Saper on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO.14
Michael Fields is a modern day trailblazer running for re-election in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No.14 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 15
Kris Ougrah is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 against fellow Democrat Tonya Jones on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 15
Tonya Jones is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 against fellow Democrat Kris Ougrah on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO.1
Clyde Raymond Leuchtag is a modern day trailblazer running for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 1 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Republican Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CIVIL AT LAW NO. 3
LaShawn A. Williams is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3 unopposed on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
DISTRICT CLERK
Kevin Howard is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County District Clerk against fellow Democrats Marilyn Burgess, Michael Jordan, and Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
DISTRICT CLERK
Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County District Clerk against fellow Democrats Marilyn Burgess, Michael Jordan, and Kevin Howard on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CLERK
Nat West is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Clerk against fellow Democrats Diane Trautman, and Gayle Young Mitchell on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY CLERK
Gayle Young Mitchell (with sunglasses) is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Clerk against fellow Democrats Diane Trautman, and Nat West on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE, POSITION 3, AT LARGE
Elvonte Patton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County School Trustee for Position 3, At Large against fellow Democrats Josh Wallenstein, and Richard Cantu on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE, POSITION 6, PRECINCT 1
Danyahel (Danny) Norris is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County School Trustee for Position 6, Precinct 1 against fellow Democrats John F. Miller, and Prince E. Bryant II on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3, PLACE 2
Lucia Bates is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 seeking to unseat fellow Democrat Don Coffey (the current Justice of the Peace) on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
Audrie Lawton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Ray Shackelford, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
Cheryl Elliott Thornton is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Ray Shackelford, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
Ray Shackelford is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, and Sharon M. Burney on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2
Sharon M. Burney is a modern-day African American trailblazer running for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2 against fellow Democrats Audrie Lawton, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, and Ray Shackelford on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the Democratic Party Primary in Harris County, Texas.
...THE YEAR OF NOW IS HERE!
In case you don’t already know, 2018 HAS BEEN LABELLED AS THE YEAR OF NOW BY HOUSTON BUSINESS CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE© and it’s going to be a pivotal election year for Texas voters. For one reason, this is the last time Texas voters will be able to vote a straight-party-ticket in the Lone Star State. Not only that, the local Harris County Democratic Party and Republican Party have both fielded one of the most diverse and competitive slates of candidates that they've ever assembled in the history of their respective parties. So, Houston Business Connections Magazine© would like to take this moment to congratulate all of the candidates listed on this page for answering the call to service. Let the fight for territory begin...
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Aubrey R. Taylor, the president, and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. Taylor has more than 26-years of experience in marketing branding, public relations and political consulting. He’s publicly promoted Republican and Democratic candidates in statewide elections and in local municipalities throughout the Lone Star State. He’s also publicly promoted (through his publications) such corporations and institutions as Shell Oil, The City of Houston, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Chevron, Waste Management, Nationwide Insurance, Momentum Jaguar/BMW, State Farm Insurance, and Allstate Insurance to name a few. A visionary in his own right, Taylor has also helped many incumbent Democrats and Republicans to hold onto their seats amidst stiff challenges from political rivals -- but he’s also played strategic roles in developing strategies to help his clients unseat more than a few incumbents as well. His private group of “nonpartisan” HBC Magazine© Readers has assisted him with picking the best candidates to recommend in “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS” and “MIDTERM ELECTIONS” on a regular basis. In case you don’t remember, back in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION” his “nonpartisan” group of Houston Business Connections Magazine© Readers made “RECOMMENDATIONS” in sixty-seven (67) races on the ballot in Harris County, Texas. The Houston Chronicle (EDITORIAL BOARD) made endorsements in the same sixty-seven (67) races.
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