2026 Harris County Judge election

2026 Harris County Judge election
November 3, 2026
 
Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent County judge

Lina Hidalgo
Democratic



The 2026 Harris County Judge election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the county judge of Harris County, Texas. Primary elections were held on March 3, and a runoff will be held on May 26. Incumbent Democratic judge Lina Hidalgo is not running for re-election.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Eliminated in primary

  • Matthew Salazar, business owner[4]

Withdrawn

Declined

Endorsements

Annise Parker
Local officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Annise
Parker 		Letitia
Plummer 		Erica Lee
Carter 		Matt
Salazar 		Undecided
University of Houston[11] February 3–10, 2026 2,000 (LV) ± 2.19% 46% 25% – 5% 24%
September 18, 2025 Carter withdraws from the race
Lake Research Partners (D)[12] July 31 – August 7, 2025 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 53% 15% 9% – 20%

Results

Democratic primary[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Annise Parker 155,688 46.62
Democratic Letitia Plummer 124,514 37.29
Democratic Matthew Salazar 53,724 16.09
Total votes 333,926 100.00

Runoff

Results

Democratic primary runoff
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Annise Parker
Democratic Letitia Plummer
Total votes 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Advanced to runoff

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

Marty Lancton
Statewide officials
Individuals
Orlando Sanchez
Newspapers

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Aliza
Dutt 		Oscar
Gonzalez 		Warren
Howell 		Marty
Lancton 		Orlando
Sanchez 		George
Zoes 		Undecided
University of Houston[11] February 3–10, 2026 2,000 (LV) ± 2.19% 7% 3% 4% 10% 21% 1% 54%

Results

Republican primary[22]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Orlando Sanchez 47,397 26.46
Republican Warren Howell 37,242 20.79
Republican Marty Lancton 36,861 20.57
Republican Aliza Dutt 33,391 18.64
Republican Oscar Gonzales 13,379 7.47
Republican George Zoes 10,885 6.08
Total votes 179,155 100.00

Runoff

Results

Republican primary runoff
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Orlando Sanchez
Republican Warren Howell
Total votes 100.00

Notes

  1. ^ a b Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

References

  1. ^ Lomax V, John (September 15, 2025). "Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she will not seek reelection to her position in 2026". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Kumar, Atirikta (June 11, 2025). "Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces run for Lina Hidalgo's seat atop Harris County government". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  3. ^ Grunau, Sarah (July 8, 2025). "Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer announces run for Harris County Judge". Houston Public Media. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Lomax V, John (December 9, 2025). "Who is running for Harris County judge in 2026? A look at the nine candidates on the campaign trail". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  5. ^ Soebroto, Ashley (September 18, 2025). "Former Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter withdraws bid for Harris County judge". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  6. ^ Serrano, Alejandro (September 16, 2025). "Lina Hidalgo, Harris County chief executive, won't seek reelection". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  7. ^ "Commissioner Adrian Garcia endorses Annise Parker for Harris County judge". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  8. ^ "Local 23 is proud to announce our endorsement of Annise Parker for Harris County Judge". Facebook. UNITE HERE Local 23. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  9. ^ LeDonne, Sarah. "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses 13 Candidates in 2025 & 2026 Races". LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  10. ^ "Democrats should pick Annise Parker for Harris County Judge". Houston Chronicle. January 22, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  11. ^ a b Cross, Renée; Jones, Parker. "Harris County Primaries 2026 Democratic & Republican Countywide Races" (PDF). University of Houston. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  12. ^ "Polling (July to August)" (PDF). Lake Research Partners. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  13. ^ "Harris County, Texas Primary Election 3/3/2026 Democratic Party" (PDF). Harris County County Clerk. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  14. ^ Taylor, Brittany (July 10, 2025). "LIST: Who is running for Harris County Judge in 2026?". KPRC-TV. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  15. ^ Adkison, Michael (September 23, 2025). "Republican Orlando Sanchez, former county treasurer and city council member, running for Harris County judge". Houston Public Media. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  16. ^ Lomax V, John (May 21, 2025). "Piney Point Village mayor announces intent to run for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's seat". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  17. ^ Garza, Julissa (September 16, 2025). "Harris County politics heating up with Hidalgo's decision and more on the ballot". KHOU. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  18. ^ Grunau, Sarah (August 20, 2025). "Firefighters union leader Marty Lancton running for Harris County Judge, backed by notable GOP figures". Houston Public Media. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  19. ^ "Political Roundup for December 26, 2025". December 26, 2025. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  20. ^ a b Grunau, Sarah (August 20, 2025). "Firefighters union leader Marty Lancton running for Harris County Judge, backed by notable GOP figures". Houston Public Media. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  21. ^ "Orlando Sanchez would bring experience and vision as GOP pick for Harris County Judge". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  22. ^ "Harris County, Texas Primary Election 3/3/2026 Republican Party" (PDF). Harris County County Clerk. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
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