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| County Attorney (Unexpired Term) | Jacqueline Lucci Smith (R) Jacqueline Lucci Smith (Republican Party) is running in a special election for Harris County Attorney in Texas. Lucci Smith is on the ballot in the special general election on November 3, 2026. Lucci Smith advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Campaign FacebookLinkedInNo campaign site found Abbie Kamin (D) Abbie Kamin is the acting Harris County Attorney in Texas. She assumed office on June 15, 2026. Kamin (Democratic Party) is running in a special election for Harris County Attorney in Texas. She is on the ballot in the special general election on November 3, 2026. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookCampaign FacebookLinkedIn |
| District Judge, 55th Judicial District | Nile Copeland (R) Nile Copeland (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 55th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Copeland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Nile Copeland received a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and a master's degree in educational administration from Louisiana State University and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law. Copeland's professional experience includes working as an associate municipal judge for the City of Houston, as a partner at Cheng Copeland, PLLC, as a commercial and Personal FacebookPersonal InstagramPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found Latosha Lewis Payne (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 55th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 113th Judicial District | Paul M. Sullivan (R) Rabeea Collier (D) Rabeea Collier (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 113th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Collier (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 113th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Collier earned her B.A. in government from the University of Texas at Austin. She later received a J.D. from Texas Southern University. Collier is a private practice attorney. Personal FacebookPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 157th Judicial District | Gerald Fowler (R) Gerald Fowler (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 157th District Court. Fowler is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Fowler advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Personal LinkedInBallotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found Tanya Garrison (D) Tanya Garrison (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 157th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Garrison (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 157th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Garrison attended the University of Houston Law School. She has worked as a commercial litigator with an emphasis on civil appellate law. She has been associated with the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists, the Association of Women Attorneys |
| District Judge, 180th Judicial District | Tami C. Pierce (R) Incumbent for District Judge, 180th Judicial District in Harris County (Republican) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found Stephanie Morales (D) Stephanie Morales (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 180th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Stephanie Morales was born in Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2011. She earned a J.D. from the South Texas College of Law in 2014. She earned a degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2017. No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 182nd Judicial District | Brent Haynes (R) Brent Haynes (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 182nd District Court. Haynes is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Haynes advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found Danilo "danny" Lacayo (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 182nd Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 183rd Judicial District | Lance Long (R) Lance Long is a judge of the Texas 183rd District Court. Long assumed office on January 1, 2025. Long's current term ends on December 31, 2026. Long (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 183rd District Court. Long is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Long advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Greg Abbott (R) appointed Long to the Texas 183rd District Court on December 31, 2024, to replace Kristin Guiney (R). Julia Maldonado (D) Julia Maldonado (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 183rd District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Maldonado (Democratic Party) was a judge of the Texas 507th District Court. She left office on December 31, 2024. Julia Maldonado was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Maldonado earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from University of Houston-Downtown and a J.D. from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Her career experience includes founding the J. Maldonado Law Firm, P.C., and working as an attorney and accountant. Personal websiteNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 184th Judicial District | Heather Hudson (R) Heather Hudson (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 184th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Heather Hudson was born in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2004 and a law degree from the St. Mary's University School of Law in 2008. Katherine "kat" Thomas (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 184th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 185th Judicial District | Mark Goldberg (R) Mark Goldberg (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 185th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found Andrea Beall (D) Andrea Beall (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 185th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. Beall (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 185th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Andrea Beall earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor University in 2009 and a graduate degree from Eastern University in 2011. No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 189th Judicial District | Vance Christopher (R) Vance Christopher (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 189th District Court. Christopher is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Christopher advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Christopher completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Vance Christopher earned a high school diploma from Hillcrest High School, a bachelor's degree from Davidson College in 1978, and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981. Christopher's career experience includes working as an attorney at law. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1981. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Personal LinkedIn Tamika "tami" Craft (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 189th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 190th Judicial District | Aaron Adams (R) Aaron Adams (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 190th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Personal FacebookBallotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found Beau Miller (D) Beau Miller (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 190th District Court. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Miller (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 190th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Miller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal websitePersonal FacebookPersonal LinkedIn |
| District Judge, 208th Judicial District | Stephen F. Driver (R) Beverly D. Armstrong (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 208th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 209th Judicial District | Tony Coveny (R) Tony Coveny (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 209th District Court. Coveny is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Coveny advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Brian Edward Warren (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 209th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 228th Judicial District | Caroline Dozier (R) Caroline Dozier is a judge of the Texas 228th District Court. Dozier assumed office in 2025. Dozier's current term ends on December 31, 2026. Dozier (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 228th District Court. Dozier is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Dozier advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Dozier completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Personal LinkedIn Alyson Almaguer (D) Alyson Almaguer (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 228th District Court. Almaguer is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Almaguer advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 230th Judicial District | Megan Long (R) Megan Long (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 230th District Court. Long is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Long advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Personal LinkedInBallotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found Chris Morton (D) Chris Morton (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 230th District Court. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Morton (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 230th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 232nd Judicial District | Chuck Silverman (R) Chuck Silverman (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 232nd District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Silverman (Democratic Party) was a judge of the Texas 183rd District Court. He assumed office in 2019. He left office on December 31, 2022. Silverman received both his undergraduate degree and J.D. from Tulane University. Silverman has worked in private practice and as General Counsel for a large cookware manufacturer. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal FacebookPersonal XPersonal InstagramPersonal LinkedIn Josh Hill (D) Josh Hill (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 232nd District Court. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Hill (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 232nd District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Personal LinkedInBallotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 234th Judicial District | David "dave" Harvey (R) Lauren Reeder (D) Lauren Reeder (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 234th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Reeder (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 234th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 245th Judicial District | Paula Vlahakos (R) Paula Vlahakos (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 245th District Court. Vlahakos is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Vlahakos advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Angela M Lancelin (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 245th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 248th Judicial District | David W. Overhuls (R) Hilary Unger (D) Hilary Unger (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 248th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Unger (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 248th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. |
| District Judge, 262nd Judicial District | Nathan Moss (R) Nathan Moss (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 262nd District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Lori Chambers Gray (D) Lori Chambers Gray (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 262nd District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Chambers Gray (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 262nd District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Gray earned her J.D. from the South Texas College of Law in 1986. Gray was first licensed to practice law in Texas in 1988. She is a private practice attorney based in Houston. Personal FacebookNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 263rd Judicial District | Jason A. Campo (R) Melissa Marie Morris (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 269th Judicial District | Celena Guerra Pawlak (R) Cory Don Sepolio (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 269th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 270th Judicial District | Brian Staley (R) Brian Staley (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 270th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Staley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Brian Staley was born in Natchez, Mississippi. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi in 1989 and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law in 1996. His career experience includes working as an attorney and business owner. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Personal FacebookPersonal LinkedIn Dedra Davis (D) Dedra Davis (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 270th District Court. Davis assumed office on January 1, 2019. Davis' current term ends on December 31, 2026. Davis (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 270th District Court. Davis is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Davis advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn |
| District Judge, 280th Judicial District | Rose Cardenas (R) Damiane Dianne Curvey (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 280th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 281st Judicial District | Chris Carmona (R) Chris Carmona (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 281st District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Carmona earned his B.A. in international relations from Marymount Manhattan College and his J.D. from the South Texas College of Law. Christine Weems (D) Christine Weems (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 281st District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Weems (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 281st District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Christine Weems was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Klein High School. Weems earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney. In 2018, Wee Personal FacebookPersonal XPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 295th Judicial District | Greg Travis (R) Greg Travis (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 295th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Travis was a member of the Houston City Council in Texas, representing District G. He assumed office on January 2, 2016. He left office on February 2, 2022. Travis received a bachelor's degree in business and philosophy from Westminister College and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. He served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. His professional experience includes working as an attorney with his own firm, The Travis Law Firm, P.C., and teaching bus Donna Roth (D) Donna Roth (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 295th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Roth (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 295th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Roth received her J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1987. Roth's professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 309th Judicial District | Melissa Fertel (R) Melissa Fertel (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 309th District Court. Fertel is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Fertel advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found Linda Marie Dunson (D) Linda Marie Dunson (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 309th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Dunson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 309th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Dunson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Personal LinkedIn |
| District Judge, 311th Judicial District | Joe Radler (R) Joe Radler (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 311th District Court. Radler is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Radler advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Radler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Joe Radler earned a high school diploma from Northeast High School. Radler earned a bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2003 and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2012. Radler's career experience includes working as a lawyer. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn Germaine Janet Tanner (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 311th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 312th Judicial District | Jesus Guillen (R) Jesus Guillen (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 312th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found Teresa Waldrop (D) Teresa Waldrop (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 312th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. Waldrop (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 312th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Teresa Waldrop earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a law degree from the St. Mary's University School of Law in 1991. Her career experience includes working as an attorney. No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 313th Judicial District | Amy Strickling (R) Amy Strickling (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 313th District Court. Strickling is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Strickling advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found Samantha Y. Davis (D) |
| District Judge, 315th Judicial District | Maria Valeria Brock (R) Leah Shapiro (D) Leah Shapiro (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 315th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Shapiro (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 315th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 482nd Judicial District | Bryan Honeycutt (R) Bryan Honeycutt (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 482nd District Court. Honeycutt is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Honeycutt advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Veronica M. Nelson (D) Incumbent for District Judge, 482nd Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| District Judge, 495th Judicial District | Lori Ann Deangelo (R) Lori Ann DeAngelo is a judge of the Texas 495th District Court. DeAngelo assumed office on January 1, 2025. DeAngelo's current term ends on December 31, 2026. DeAngelo (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 495th District Court. DeAngelo is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. DeAngelo advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found Tiffany M. Hill (D) |
| District Judge, 496th Judicial District | Dan Simons (R) Dan Simons is a judge of the Texas 496th District Court. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Simons (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 496th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Dan Simons was born in Galveston, Texas. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1996 to 1999. Simons earned a high school diploma from Colmesneil High School, a bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University in 2008, a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2011, and a graduate degree from the University of Houston in 2013. His career experience incl Personal FacebookPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found Ramona Franklin (D) Ramona Franklin (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 496th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Franklin was a judge of the Texas 338th District Court. She left office on December 31, 2024. Ramona Franklin earned a B.A. in English from Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University in 1996, an M.S. in sports administration from Lynn University in 1999, and a J.D. from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University in 2002. Upon graduation from law school, Franklin moved to Houston to serve as an assistant district attorney for Harri Personal websitePersonal FacebookPersonal XPersonal InstagramPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| District Judge, 497th Judicial District | Peyton Peebles (R) Peyton Peebles is a judge of the Texas 497th District Court. Peebles' current term ends on December 31, 2026. Peebles (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 497th District Court. Peebles is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Peebles advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn Breanna Schwartz (D) Breanna Schwartz (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 497th District Court. Schwartz is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Schwartz advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Schwartz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Breanna Schwartz earned a law degree from the University of Houston in 2012. Schwartz's career experience includes working as an attorney. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn |
| Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 1 | Jamie King (R) Jamie King (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. King is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found Sonia Lopez (D) |
| Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 2 | Mark Montgomery (R) Mark Montgomery (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Montgomery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Mark Montgomery graduated from Northbrook High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston, Clear Lake in 1993 and a law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1998.His career experience includes working as a lawyer. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal FacebookPersonal LinkedInBallotpedia profile (secondary source) Ebony N. Williams (D) |
| Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 3 | Israel Garcia (R) Lashawn A. Williams (D) Incumbent for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 3 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 4 | John Donovan (R) John Donovan (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Donovan (Republican Party) was a judge for Place 8 of the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals. He left office on December 31, 2018. Donovan received his J.D. from the South Texas College of Law. M. Monica Singh (D) |
| Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 5 (Unexpired Term) | Richard Lanier Fason (R) Richard Lanier Fason (Republican Party) is running in a special election for judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the special general election on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia is gathering information about candidate endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To send us an endorsement, click here. Jermaine Thomas (D) Jermaine Thomas (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 in Texas. Thomas assumed office on December 4, 2025. Thomas' current term ends on December 31, 2026. Thomas (Democratic Party) is running in a special election for judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 in Texas. Thomas is on the ballot in the special general election on November 3, 2026. Harris County Commissioners appointed Thomas to the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 on November 13, 2025. |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 | Erin Swanson (R) Erin Swanson (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Alex Salgado (D) Alex Salgado (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Salgado (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 | Matt Alford (R) Matt Alford (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 in Texas. Alford is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Alford advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found Matthew Ruben Perez (D) |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 | Leslie R. Johnson (R) Incumbent for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 in Harris County (Republican) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found Carlos Alberto Aguayo (D) |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 | Rebecca Philips Aceto (R) Rebecca Philips Aceto (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 in Texas. Philips Aceto is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Philips Aceto advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn Shannon B. Baldwin (D) Incumbent for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 | Stella Stevens (R) Stella Stevens (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in Texas. Stevens is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Stevens advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. David M. Fleischer (D) Incumbent for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 6 | Joshua Normand (R) Joshua Normand (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 6 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Personal XPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found Kelley Andrews (D) Kelley Andrews (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 6 in Texas. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Andrews (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 6 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 7 | Thomas Adam Brodrick (R) Andrew A. Wright (D) Incumbent for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 7 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 8 | Victor Flores (R) Erika Ramirez (D) Erika Ramirez (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 8 in Texas. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. Ramirez (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 8 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Erika Ramirez was born in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, Austin in 2007. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 | Xavier Alfaro (R) Toria J. Finch (D) Incumbent for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 10 | Bao Hoang (R) Bao Hoang (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 10 in Texas. Hoang is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Hoang advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Campaign FacebookNo campaign site found Juanita A. Jackson (D) Incumbent for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 10 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 | Elizabeth Buss (R) Elizabeth Buss (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Elizabeth Buss earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska in 2007 and a J.D. from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 2011. No campaign site found Sedrick T. Walker II (D) |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 | Anna Emmons (R) Anna Emmons (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 in Texas. Emmons is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Emmons advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Emmons completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Ashley Mayes Guice (D) Incumbent for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 | Amber Cox (R) Amber Cox (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Raul Rodriguez (D) Raul Rodriguez (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 in Texas. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Rodriguez (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Rodriguez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedInBallotpedia profile (secondary source) |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 | Jessica N. Padilla (R) Incumbent for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 in Harris County (Republican) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found Yahaira Quezada (D) |
| Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 | Stephen C. St. Martin (R) Tonya Jones (D) Tonya Jones (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 in Texas. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Jones (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found |
| Judge, Probate Court No. 1 | Loyd H. Wright (R) Jerry Simoneaux (D) Jerry Simoneaux (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 1 in Texas. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Simoneaux (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 1 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Simoneaux earned a B.A. in French and a B.B.A. in management from the University of Houston in 1997. He went on to study law and graduate with a J.D. from the South Texas College of Law in 2001. Below is a summary of his professional experience. Personal FacebookPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| Judge, Probate Court No. 2 | Paul Shanklin (R) Paul Shanklin (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 2 in Texas. Shanklin is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Shanklin advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found Pamela Medina (D) Pamela Medina (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 2 in Texas. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Medina (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 2 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Pamela Medina was born in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1995 and a law degree from the Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2007. Her career experience includes working as an attorney in trust Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| Judge, Probate Court No. 3 | Ronald Schramm (R) Ronald Schramm (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 3 in Texas. Schramm is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Schramm advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Jason Cox (D) Jason Cox (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 3 in Texas. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Cox (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 3 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Jason Cox was born in Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 1994 and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2002. Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found |
| Judge, Probate Court No. 4 | Kevin Fulton (R) Kevin Fulton (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 4 in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Kevin Fulton served in the United States military during Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Provide Comfort. Fulton's career experience includes working as the owner of the Fulton Law Group. Personal XNo campaign site found James S. Horwitz (D) Incumbent for Judge, Probate Court No. 4 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2 | Jack Ezell (R) Jack Ezell (Republican Party) is running for election for the Precinct 2 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Ezell is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Ezell advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Ezell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Jack Ezell graduated from Memorial High School. Ezell earned a bachelor's degree and law degree from the University of San Diego in 1977 and 1980, respectively. Ezell's career experience includes working as an attorney. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Personal LinkedIn Dolores Lozano (D) Dolores Lozano (Democratic Party) is a judge for Precinct 2 Place 2 of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. Lozano (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Precinct 2 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Lozano completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn |
| Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2 | Laryssa Korduba (R) Laryssa Korduba (Republican Party) is a judge for Precinct 4 Place 2 of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Korduba assumed office in 2015. Korduba's current term ends on December 31, 2026. Korduba (Republican Party) is running for re-election for the Precinct 4 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Korduba is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Korduba advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Personal FacebookNo campaign site found Sean Simon (D) |
| Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 2 | Mark Fury (R) Mark Fury (Republican Party) is running for election for the Precinct 5 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Fury is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Fury advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. Lisa Jefferson (D) Lisa Jefferson (Democratic Party) is running for election for the Precinct 5 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Jefferson is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Jefferson advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Jefferson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Lisa Jefferson earned a high school diploma from Klein Forest High School. Jefferson's career experience includes working in government. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Personal LinkedIn |
| Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Place 2 | Louie Ditta (R) Louie Ditta (Republican Party) is a judge for Precinct 8 Place 2 of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Ditta assumed office in 1997. Ditta's current term ends on December 31, 2026. Ditta (Republican Party) is running for re-election for the Precinct 8 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Ditta is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Ditta advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Nicolas Juan (D) Nicolas Juan (Democratic Party) is running for election for the Precinct 8 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Juan is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Juan advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. The candidate list in this election may not be complete. |
| Harris County Department of Education, Place 5 | Sartaj Bal (R) Erica Davis (D) Incumbent for Harris County Department of Education, Place 5 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found |
| Harris County Department of Education, Place 7 | Denise Dick (R) vs. Silky Joshi Malik (D) |
Incumbent for District Judge, 246th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
Incumbent for District Judge, 247th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
Incumbent for District Judge, 257th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
Incumbent for District Judge, 308th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
Incumbent for District Judge, 310th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
Incumbent for District Judge, 314th Judicial District in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)No campaign site found
Incumbent for District Judge, 486th Judicial District (Unexpired Term) in Harris County (Republican) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
Incumbent for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
Incumbent for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
Incumbent for Justice of the Peace Precinct 6, Place 2 in Harris County (Democrat) on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Texas Secretary of State, 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)No campaign site found
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