Houston We Have a Problem: GOP Judges

Two of the 26 Republican state district judges who will be appearing on the Nov. 4 ballot in Harris County Texas sought the endorsement of Houston’s gay political caucus but failed to get it.

The Houston Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Political Caucus’ all-Democratic endorsements late Wednesday night leaves political observers waiting to see whether the unsuccessful move by the two Republican jurists makes a difference in the vote results three months from now.

Before the group made its endorsement decisions, longtime civil court Judges Sharolyn Wood and Mark Davidson told about 50 members that they treat all county residents equally in their courts and are dedicated to fairness.

Davidson said he did not expect to be endorsed, but “to refuse to come here would be to give in to hate and prejudice.”

The Texas Republican Party platform says homosexuality is unnatural and “tears at the fabric of society.” No Republican candidate had sought the caucus’ endorsement since 1994.