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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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TAMEIKA CARTER

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

Tameika Carter

Tameika Carter

Democratic
On ballot as
TAMEIKA CARTER
Current role
Chief Assistant District Attorney, Felony Trial Bureau, Harris County District Attorney's Office
Background
  • J.D., Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University (2004)
  • Bachelor's degree, Johnson C. Smith University (2001)
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas since November 2004
  • Born in San Francisco, California
Experience
  • Ran for 400th District Court (November 2024); lost the general election to Edward Krenek
  • Judge, 400th District Court (January 1, 2021–December 31, 2024)
  • Won the 400th District Court seat in November 2020, defeating incumbent Maggie Perez-Jaramillo
  • Served as Fort Bend County's Local Administrative District Judge (per campaign)
  • Chaired the Courthouse Security Council (per campaign)
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  • Ran for a Fort Bend County Court at Law seat (2014); lost the general election to Chris Morales
  • Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County (2005–2009) (per Ballotpedia)
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won, 78.6% over R. O'Neil Williams
Top priorities
  • "When litigants step into my courtroom they can expect efficiency and to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or social-economic status."
  • "I am for Truth, no matter who tells it. I am for Justice, no matter who it is for or against."
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "I am for Justice, no matter who it is for or against."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "When litigants step into my courtroom they can expect efficiency and to be treated with dignity and respect"
Endorsements
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
Campaign website
tameikacarter4judge.com