Harris County
County Judge
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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