2026 Harris County Judge election

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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston (2010–2016)
• Letitia Plummer, Houston city councilor for the at-large district (2020–present)

Eliminated in primary

• Matthew Salazar, business owner

Withdrawn

• Erica Lee Carter, former U.S. representative from (2024–2025)

Declined

• Lina Hidalgo, incumbent judge

Endorsements

Polling

Results

Runoff

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Advanced to runoff

• Warren Howell, insurance businessman and candidate in 2022
• Orlando Sanchez, former county treasurer (2007–2018)

Eliminated in primary

• Aliza Dutt, mayor of Piney Point Village (2024–present)
• Oscar Gonzales, former sheriff's deputy and candidate in 2022
• Marty Lancton, Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association president
• George Zoes, business owner and candidate in 2022

Endorsements

Polling

Results

Runoff

Results

Notes

References

External links

Official campaign websites

• Aliza Dutt (R) for County Judge
• Oscar Gonzales (R) for County Judge
• Warren Howell (R) for County Judge
• Marty Lancton (R) for County Judge
• Annise Parker (D) for County Judge
• Letitia Plummer (D) for County Judge
• Orlando Sanchez (R) for County Judge