Tag: Asian American Community

A LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR LESLEY BRIONES: HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER CELEBRATES REELECTION WITH SUPPORTERS

Nadeem Ali
Lesley Briones addresses supporters at Harris County reelection celebration

Houston, Texas | November 3–4, 2026 | Reported by Tariq Nehal Khan HOUSTON, TEXAS — Lesley Briones has secured a decisive reelection victory as Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 4, defeating Republican challenger Steve Radack by more than 61,000 votes in the November 3, 2026 general election. The victory gives Briones a second term on the Harris County Commissioners Court and represents a significant endorsement from voters across her precinct. Unofficial Election Results According to unofficial election returns, Briones received 149,731 votes, or 63.02 percent, compared with 87,876 votes, or…

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Dr. Letitia Plummer Makes Texas History: First Muslim-American Woman Elected Harris County Judge

Nadeem Ali
Dr. Letitia Plummer Makes History as First Muslim-American Woman Elected Harris County Judge

Victory Marks a Historic Milestone for Black, Muslim, Asian American and South Asian Representation in Harris County Government   Houston, Texas | November 3–4, 2026 | Reported by Tariq Nehal Khan HOUSTON, TEXAS — Dr. Letitia Plummer, the Democratic nominee, has been elected Harris County Judge, defeating Republican Orlando Sanchez in the November 3, 2026 general election. Plummer declared victory as Sanchez delivered his concession speech, and she becomes the first Black woman to serve as county judge in Harris County, according to KPRC-TV. Results remain unofficial until the canvass…

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