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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

ELIZABETH BUSS

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

Elizabeth Buss

Elizabeth Buss

Republican
On ballot as
ELIZABETH BUSS
Current role
Chief Prosecutor of the 495th District Court, Harris County District Attorney's Office
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, University of Nebraska (2007); J.D., Thurgood Marshall School of Law (2011)
Experience
  • Nearly 14 years as a Harris County Assistant District Attorney (per campaign)
  • Former misdemeanor Deputy Division Chief (per campaign)
  • Ran for County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 (2022 general election); lost to David Fleischer
Top priorities
  • "Committed to public safety because everyone deserves a safe neighborhood."
  • "true justice requires examining the unique facts of every individual case"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "true justice requires examining the unique facts of every individual case while always steadfastly protecting the community she serves."
  • Court administration: No public statement found
Endorsements
  • The "C" Club of Houston
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
Campaign website
voteelizabethbuss.com