Harris County
Criminal District Judge, 184th Judicial District
Katherine "kat" Thomas
Democratic Incumbent- On ballot as
- KATHERINE "KAT" THOMAS
- Current role
- Judge, 184th District Court, Harris County (since Jan. 1, 2023)
- Background
- Bachelor's degree, Spelman College (2014)
- Law degree, Howard University School of Law (2017) (per her 2022 candidate survey)
- Former White House intern (per her 2022 candidate survey)
- Born in Houston
- Experience
- Elected November 2022, defeating Lori DeAngelo; took office Jan. 1, 2023
- Harris County Assistant District Attorney and felony prosecutor before her election (per her 2022 candidate survey)
- Top priorities
- Her campaign website said: "I believe justice should be thoughtful, accessible, and rooted in the dignity of every person who walks into the courtroom."
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: Campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia: "I believe justice should be thoughtful, accessible, and rooted in the dignity of every person who walks into the courtroom."
- Court administration: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
- Houston Black American Democrats
- Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
- Houston Association of Women Attorneys
- Greater Heights Democratic Club (primary)
- Campaign website
- Not found
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