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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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County Judge

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Harris County
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Orlando SanchezOrlando SanchezRepublican
Letitia PlummerLetitia PlummerDemocratic
On ballot as
ORLANDO SANCHEZ
LETITIA PLUMMER
Current role
Board member, Capital Bank and HCA Hospital Northwest (per campaign)
Dentist and small business owner
Background
  • Graduate, University of Houston (per campaign)
  • Graduate, Bellaire High School (per campaign)
  • Chairman, University of Houston Foundation Board of Trustees (per campaign)
  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force and Texas Air National Guard (per campaign)
  • Came to Houston as a child when his family left Cuba (per campaign)
  • Dentist for the past 27 years,
  • Her grandfather was the first African-American judge in Texas
Experience
  • Harris County Treasurer (2007–2018); 12 years (per campaign)
  • Houston City Council member, 6 years (per campaign)
  • Former Harris County probation officer (per Community Impact Q&A)
  • Republican primary runoff (May 26, 2026): won over Warren A. Howell
  • Houston City Council, At-Large Position 4,
  • Won the May 26, 2026 Democratic primary runoff over former Houston Mayor Annise Parker
Top priorities
  • "I'll cut taxes, hold criminals accountable, and deliver real flood relief for taxpayers"
  • "Scrutinize every dollar, cut waste and non-essentials first"
  • "Create a public safety district" so more than 12,000 area officers could "respond to emergency calls"
  • "Use the flood control bond money approved by voters to address flooding"
  • "Require plain-English Taxpayer Impact Statements on major budget decisions"
  • Running "to build a Harris County that works for working families"
  • "I do not support raising taxes while residents face an affordability crisis"
  • Protect communities "by accelerating flood-control projects, expanding resilience hubs, strengthening Harris Health services"
  • "I will host quarterly "State of the Precinct" town halls in every quadrant of the county"
  • Campaign lists four pillars: Emergency Preparedness, Affordability, Healthcare, Public Safety
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Scrutinize every dollar, cut waste and non-essentials first, and operate within the same economic reality as taxpayers."
  • Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: county spending should "Prioritize public safety, flood control, infrastructure, courts, and emergency management."
  • Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: "Harris County doesn't need another flood plan-it needs finished projects and accountable leadership."
  • Public safety: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Create a public safety district that would allow any of more than 12,000 law enforcement officers in our region to respond to emergency calls."
Claims and the record
  • Sanchez held a press conference calling for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to take over HISD, citing concerns about student performance. Protesters (parents, teachers, activists) chanted “Go away, TEA,” “shame,” and “You got voted out.” One protester, Steve Striever, poured water on Sanchez’s head. Sanchez later sued Striever for $1 million, alleging assault. The trial court dismissed the case under the Texas Citizens Participation Act.
  • Property taxes and budget: As a council member, Plummer supported and publicly called a proposed Houston property tax rate increase (around 5%) “the most responsible way forward”. In campaign for County Judge she has stated "I do not support raising taxes while residents face an affordability crisis."
  • Growth and infrastructure: "Cut down on wait times and clear backlogs for Harris County business permits"; also backs CenterPoint Energy's "infrastructure weatherization initiatives"
  • Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: "Support the Harris County Flood Control District by funding an additional reservoir and new flood planes for control."
  • Public safety: Supported “decarceration” policies that have been championed by the Democratic Socialists of America. Stated "Harris County's jails are expensive to operate, and recidivism is a budget issue, not just social justice issue."
Claims and the record
  • Texas Ethics Commission complaint alleged seven violations, including a $5,000 payment to a relative labeled as a rental expense, plus payments to her dental practice. Plummer’s campaign amended multiple reports (overstating contributions by roughly $58,000 across filings) and removed the $5,000 entry.
  • Plummer has twice been sanctioned by the Texas Board of Dental Examiners for misconduct, and her dental practice has been subject to state and federal tax liens.
  • Plummer’s dental license was placed on a 2-year suspension after the Board found that Plummer once again “fell below the minimum standard of care” in her treatment of three patients. In addition to noted deficiencies in the dental care provided by Plummer, the Board also found that she engaged in “dishonorable conduct” by overcharging a patient.
Endorsements
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
  • Houston Chronicle editorial board (primary)
  • State Representative Mano DeAyala (listed by campaign)
  • State Representative Charles Cunningham (listed by campaign)
  • Harris County Commissioner Pct 3 Tom Ramsey (listed by campaign)
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  • Harris County Constable Phil Sandlin (listed by campaign)
  • City of Pasadena Mayor Thomas Schoenbein (listed by campaign)
  • Former Harris County Constable Chris Diaz (listed by campaign)
  • Baytown City Council Member James Franco (listed by campaign)
  • Houston City Council Member At-Large Willie Davis (listed by campaign)
  • Houston City Council Member Amy Peck (listed by campaign)
  • Houston City Council Member Fred Flickinger (listed by campaign)
  • Houston City Council Member Mary Nan Huffman (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Michael Yarborough (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Dr. Martha Wong (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Mike Knox (listed by campaign)
  • Brandon Lunsford, La Porte Councilperson (listed by campaign)
  • Former Justice of the Peace George Risner (listed by campaign)
  • Former County Judge Candidate Oscar Gonzales (listed by campaign)
  • Chris Daniel, Candidate for Harris County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Richard Nguyen (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Bert Keller (listed by campaign)
  • Church of God in Christ PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Ronald Gene Schwartz, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 014 (listed by campaign)
  • Betty Jo Edwards, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 018 (listed by campaign)
  • James Honey, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 021 (listed by campaign)
  • Evan McClanahan, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 026 (listed by campaign)
  • Paul Cravey, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 028 (listed by campaign)
  • Fe Bencosme, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 033 (listed by campaign)
  • Robert Kenney, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 036 (listed by campaign)
  • Pamela Edwards, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 056 (listed by campaign)
  • James Bowen, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 091 (listed by campaign)
  • Rausto Nolasco, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 044 (listed by campaign)
  • Luis LaRotta, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 053 (listed by campaign)
  • Laura Sons-Dufrene, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 108 (listed by campaign)
  • Amy Duty, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 113 (listed by campaign)
  • Thomas Whittington, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 123 (listed by campaign)
  • Kelly Stahlman, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 124 (listed by campaign)
  • David Barker, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 126 (listed by campaign)
  • Jay Milton, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 129 (listed by campaign)
  • Douglas Berry, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 133 (listed by campaign)
  • Larry Murphy, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 103 (listed by campaign)
  • Eliana Londono, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 149 (listed by campaign)
  • Richard Bernhard, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 142 (listed by campaign)
  • Russell Rush, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 155 (listed by campaign)
  • Hon. Mark Goldberg, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 175 (listed by campaign)
  • Monica Roberts, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 179 (listed by campaign)
  • Louise Caldwell, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 199 (listed by campaign)
  • Devin Bily, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 204 (listed by campaign)
  • Carrie Scott, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 211 (listed by campaign)
  • Bill Frazer, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 274 (listed by campaign)
  • Gary Sintas, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 279 (listed by campaign)
  • Sylvia Spivey, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 282 (listed by campaign)
  • David Nadel, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 287 (listed by campaign)
  • Hon. Timothy Taft, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 298 (listed by campaign)
  • Claud Roundtree, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 310 (listed by campaign)
  • Michael Holsey, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 312 (listed by campaign)
  • Albert Cheng, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 315 (listed by campaign)
  • Deanna Robertson, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 240 (listed by campaign)
  • David Dick, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 313 (listed by campaign)
  • Jeffrey Larson, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 349 (listed by campaign)
  • Clinton Thornburg, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 364 (listed by campaign)
  • Jeffrey Jones, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 365 (listed by campaign)
  • Hayward Babin, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 368 (listed by campaign)
  • Rebekah Vela, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 377 (listed by campaign)
  • James Fulop, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 384 (listed by campaign)
  • Jason Roper, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 644 (listed by campaign)
  • Tahir Bhatti, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 660 (listed by campaign)
  • Thomas Bazan, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 661 (listed by campaign)
  • Stephen Brownlow, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 712 (listed by campaign)
  • David Farrington, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 713 (listed by campaign)
  • Gavin Babineaux, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 741 (listed by campaign)
  • Erroll Ivery, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 748 (listed by campaign)
  • Eric Biersdorfer, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 751 (listed by campaign)
  • Deborah Carr, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 757 (listed by campaign)
  • Maria Garza, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 762 (listed by campaign)
  • Raul Reyes, Retired HFD Chief (listed by campaign)
  • Alice Rekweg, Former Senate District 4 Chair & Pct Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Bridget Wade, HISD Trustee Dist VII (listed by campaign)
  • Angie Jones, Former Pct 287 Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Arnold Gacita, Past Chairman, Houston Hispanic Chamber (listed by campaign)
  • David Riddle, Former Senate District 7 Chair & Pct 114 Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Hon. Jacqueline Lucci Smith (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
  • Houston Chronicle editorial board
  • Texas Organizing Project PAC
  • Harris County Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Houston Progressive Caucus (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
orlandosanchez.com
drletitiaplummer.com
Orlando Sanchez

Orlando Sanchez

Republican
On ballot as
ORLANDO SANCHEZ
Current role
Board member, Capital Bank and HCA Hospital Northwest (per campaign)
Background
  • Graduate, University of Houston (per campaign)
  • Graduate, Bellaire High School (per campaign)
  • Chairman, University of Houston Foundation Board of Trustees (per campaign)
  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force and Texas Air National Guard (per campaign)
  • Came to Houston as a child when his family left Cuba (per campaign)
Experience
  • Harris County Treasurer (2007–2018); 12 years (per campaign)
  • Houston City Council member, 6 years (per campaign)
  • Former Harris County probation officer (per Community Impact Q&A)
  • Republican primary runoff (May 26, 2026): won over Warren A. Howell
Top priorities
  • "I'll cut taxes, hold criminals accountable, and deliver real flood relief for taxpayers"
  • "Scrutinize every dollar, cut waste and non-essentials first"
  • "Create a public safety district" so more than 12,000 area officers could "respond to emergency calls"
  • "Use the flood control bond money approved by voters to address flooding"
  • "Require plain-English Taxpayer Impact Statements on major budget decisions"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Scrutinize every dollar, cut waste and non-essentials first, and operate within the same economic reality as taxpayers."
  • Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: county spending should "Prioritize public safety, flood control, infrastructure, courts, and emergency management."
  • Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: "Harris County doesn't need another flood plan-it needs finished projects and accountable leadership."
  • Public safety: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Create a public safety district that would allow any of more than 12,000 law enforcement officers in our region to respond to emergency calls."
Claims and the record
  • Sanchez held a press conference calling for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to take over HISD, citing concerns about student performance. Protesters (parents, teachers, activists) chanted “Go away, TEA,” “shame,” and “You got voted out.” One protester, Steve Striever, poured water on Sanchez’s head. Sanchez later sued Striever for $1 million, alleging assault. The trial court dismissed the case under the Texas Citizens Participation Act.
Endorsements
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
  • Houston Chronicle editorial board (primary)
  • State Representative Mano DeAyala (listed by campaign)
  • State Representative Charles Cunningham (listed by campaign)
  • Harris County Commissioner Pct 3 Tom Ramsey (listed by campaign)
Show all 83
  • Harris County Constable Phil Sandlin (listed by campaign)
  • City of Pasadena Mayor Thomas Schoenbein (listed by campaign)
  • Former Harris County Constable Chris Diaz (listed by campaign)
  • Baytown City Council Member James Franco (listed by campaign)
  • Houston City Council Member At-Large Willie Davis (listed by campaign)
  • Houston City Council Member Amy Peck (listed by campaign)
  • Houston City Council Member Fred Flickinger (listed by campaign)
  • Houston City Council Member Mary Nan Huffman (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Michael Yarborough (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Dr. Martha Wong (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Mike Knox (listed by campaign)
  • Brandon Lunsford, La Porte Councilperson (listed by campaign)
  • Former Justice of the Peace George Risner (listed by campaign)
  • Former County Judge Candidate Oscar Gonzales (listed by campaign)
  • Chris Daniel, Candidate for Harris County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Richard Nguyen (listed by campaign)
  • Former Houston City Council Member Bert Keller (listed by campaign)
  • Church of God in Christ PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Ronald Gene Schwartz, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 014 (listed by campaign)
  • Betty Jo Edwards, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 018 (listed by campaign)
  • James Honey, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 021 (listed by campaign)
  • Evan McClanahan, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 026 (listed by campaign)
  • Paul Cravey, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 028 (listed by campaign)
  • Fe Bencosme, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 033 (listed by campaign)
  • Robert Kenney, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 036 (listed by campaign)
  • Pamela Edwards, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 056 (listed by campaign)
  • James Bowen, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 091 (listed by campaign)
  • Rausto Nolasco, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 044 (listed by campaign)
  • Luis LaRotta, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 053 (listed by campaign)
  • Laura Sons-Dufrene, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 108 (listed by campaign)
  • Amy Duty, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 113 (listed by campaign)
  • Thomas Whittington, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 123 (listed by campaign)
  • Kelly Stahlman, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 124 (listed by campaign)
  • David Barker, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 126 (listed by campaign)
  • Jay Milton, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 129 (listed by campaign)
  • Douglas Berry, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 133 (listed by campaign)
  • Larry Murphy, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 103 (listed by campaign)
  • Eliana Londono, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 149 (listed by campaign)
  • Richard Bernhard, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 142 (listed by campaign)
  • Russell Rush, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 155 (listed by campaign)
  • Hon. Mark Goldberg, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 175 (listed by campaign)
  • Monica Roberts, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 179 (listed by campaign)
  • Louise Caldwell, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 199 (listed by campaign)
  • Devin Bily, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 204 (listed by campaign)
  • Carrie Scott, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 211 (listed by campaign)
  • Bill Frazer, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 274 (listed by campaign)
  • Gary Sintas, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 279 (listed by campaign)
  • Sylvia Spivey, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 282 (listed by campaign)
  • David Nadel, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 287 (listed by campaign)
  • Hon. Timothy Taft, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 298 (listed by campaign)
  • Claud Roundtree, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 310 (listed by campaign)
  • Michael Holsey, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 312 (listed by campaign)
  • Albert Cheng, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 315 (listed by campaign)
  • Deanna Robertson, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 240 (listed by campaign)
  • David Dick, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 313 (listed by campaign)
  • Jeffrey Larson, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 349 (listed by campaign)
  • Clinton Thornburg, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 364 (listed by campaign)
  • Jeffrey Jones, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 365 (listed by campaign)
  • Hayward Babin, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 368 (listed by campaign)
  • Rebekah Vela, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 377 (listed by campaign)
  • James Fulop, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 384 (listed by campaign)
  • Jason Roper, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 644 (listed by campaign)
  • Tahir Bhatti, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 660 (listed by campaign)
  • Thomas Bazan, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 661 (listed by campaign)
  • Stephen Brownlow, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 712 (listed by campaign)
  • David Farrington, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 713 (listed by campaign)
  • Gavin Babineaux, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 741 (listed by campaign)
  • Erroll Ivery, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 748 (listed by campaign)
  • Eric Biersdorfer, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 751 (listed by campaign)
  • Deborah Carr, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 757 (listed by campaign)
  • Maria Garza, Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Pct 762 (listed by campaign)
  • Raul Reyes, Retired HFD Chief (listed by campaign)
  • Alice Rekweg, Former Senate District 4 Chair & Pct Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Bridget Wade, HISD Trustee Dist VII (listed by campaign)
  • Angie Jones, Former Pct 287 Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Arnold Gacita, Past Chairman, Houston Hispanic Chamber (listed by campaign)
  • David Riddle, Former Senate District 7 Chair & Pct 114 Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Hon. Jacqueline Lucci Smith (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
orlandosanchez.com
Letitia Plummer

Letitia Plummer

Democratic
On ballot as
LETITIA PLUMMER
Current role
Dentist and small business owner
Background
  • Dentist for the past 27 years,
  • Her grandfather was the first African-American judge in Texas
Experience
  • Houston City Council, At-Large Position 4,
  • Won the May 26, 2026 Democratic primary runoff over former Houston Mayor Annise Parker
Top priorities
  • Running "to build a Harris County that works for working families"
  • "I do not support raising taxes while residents face an affordability crisis"
  • Protect communities "by accelerating flood-control projects, expanding resilience hubs, strengthening Harris Health services"
  • "I will host quarterly "State of the Precinct" town halls in every quadrant of the county"
  • Campaign lists four pillars: Emergency Preparedness, Affordability, Healthcare, Public Safety
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: As a council member, Plummer supported and publicly called a proposed Houston property tax rate increase (around 5%) “the most responsible way forward”. In campaign for County Judge she has stated "I do not support raising taxes while residents face an affordability crisis."
  • Growth and infrastructure: "Cut down on wait times and clear backlogs for Harris County business permits"; also backs CenterPoint Energy's "infrastructure weatherization initiatives"
  • Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: "Support the Harris County Flood Control District by funding an additional reservoir and new flood planes for control."
  • Public safety: Supported “decarceration” policies that have been championed by the Democratic Socialists of America. Stated "Harris County's jails are expensive to operate, and recidivism is a budget issue, not just social justice issue."
Claims and the record
  • Texas Ethics Commission complaint alleged seven violations, including a $5,000 payment to a relative labeled as a rental expense, plus payments to her dental practice. Plummer’s campaign amended multiple reports (overstating contributions by roughly $58,000 across filings) and removed the $5,000 entry.
  • Plummer has twice been sanctioned by the Texas Board of Dental Examiners for misconduct, and her dental practice has been subject to state and federal tax liens.
  • Plummer’s dental license was placed on a 2-year suspension after the Board found that Plummer once again “fell below the minimum standard of care” in her treatment of three patients. In addition to noted deficiencies in the dental care provided by Plummer, the Board also found that she engaged in “dishonorable conduct” by overcharging a patient.
Endorsements
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
  • Houston Chronicle editorial board
  • Texas Organizing Project PAC
  • Harris County Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Houston Progressive Caucus (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
drletitiaplummer.com

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