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Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 12

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Harris County
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Anna EmmonsAnna EmmonsRepublican
Ashley Mayes GuiceAshley Mayes GuiceDemocratic Incumbent
On ballot as
ANNA EMMONS
ASHLEY MAYES GUICE
Current role
First Assistant, Liberty County District Attorney's Office (since 2022)
Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 (appointed by Commissioners Court, June 26, 2025; in office since July 7, 2025)
Background
  • Law degree, South Texas College of Law
  • Born in Houston
  • Bachelor's degree, Tulane University
  • Law degree, Louisiana State University
  • Born and raised in Harris County (per campaign)
Experience
  • Juvenile prosecutor, Montgomery County Attorney's Office (from 2019)
  • Criminal defense attorney, private practice (from 2017)
  • Harris County Assistant District Attorney (from 2002; start of career)
  • Presiding Judge, 16 county criminal courts; six-month term from Jan. 1, 2026 (per court release, Jan. 9, 2026); second term (per campaign)
  • Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 (appointed 2022; rest of unexpired term)
  • Former Harris County prosecutor, assistant public defender and misdemeanor division chief, District Attorney's Office
  • Former staff attorney, Harris County Courts at Law
Top priorities
  • "I know the law, and I will uphold it."
  • "Reduce backlogs and ensure efficient courtroom management."
  • "I pledge to go to work, to be timely and to not waste citizens, witnesses, juries, and attorneys time."
  • "Serious About Safety" and "Serious About Solutions"
  • "holding all parties accountable so that cases could be resolved efficiently"
  • "I give each person in this court the time and attention they deserve."
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "I know the law, and I will uphold it. I pledge to be hardworking, impartial, and fair with every case that passes through the courtroom."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: as judge she will "Reduce backlogs and ensure efficient courtroom management."
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "I give each person in this court the time and attention they deserve."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "I effectively manage my docket using a scheduling order that lets the State, Defense, and person accused know exactly what I expect at each court setting."
Endorsements
  • The "C" Club of Houston
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
  • Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
  • Houston Black American Democrats
  • Houston Association of Women Attorneys
Campaign website
emmons4judge.com
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Anna Emmons

Anna Emmons

Republican
On ballot as
ANNA EMMONS
Current role
First Assistant, Liberty County District Attorney's Office (since 2022)
Background
  • Law degree, South Texas College of Law
  • Born in Houston
Experience
  • Juvenile prosecutor, Montgomery County Attorney's Office (from 2019)
  • Criminal defense attorney, private practice (from 2017)
  • Harris County Assistant District Attorney (from 2002; start of career)
Top priorities
  • "I know the law, and I will uphold it."
  • "Reduce backlogs and ensure efficient courtroom management."
  • "I pledge to go to work, to be timely and to not waste citizens, witnesses, juries, and attorneys time."
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "I know the law, and I will uphold it. I pledge to be hardworking, impartial, and fair with every case that passes through the courtroom."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: as judge she will "Reduce backlogs and ensure efficient courtroom management."
Endorsements
  • The "C" Club of Houston
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
Campaign website
emmons4judge.com
Ashley Mayes Guice

Ashley Mayes Guice

Democratic Incumbent
On ballot as
ASHLEY MAYES GUICE
Current role
Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 (appointed by Commissioners Court, June 26, 2025; in office since July 7, 2025)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, Tulane University
  • Law degree, Louisiana State University
  • Born and raised in Harris County (per campaign)
Experience
  • Presiding Judge, 16 county criminal courts; six-month term from Jan. 1, 2026 (per court release, Jan. 9, 2026); second term (per campaign)
  • Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 (appointed 2022; rest of unexpired term)
  • Former Harris County prosecutor, assistant public defender and misdemeanor division chief, District Attorney's Office
  • Former staff attorney, Harris County Courts at Law
Top priorities
  • "Serious About Safety" and "Serious About Solutions"
  • "holding all parties accountable so that cases could be resolved efficiently"
  • "I give each person in this court the time and attention they deserve."
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "I give each person in this court the time and attention they deserve."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "I effectively manage my docket using a scheduling order that lets the State, Defense, and person accused know exactly what I expect at each court setting."
Endorsements
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
  • Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
  • Houston Black American Democrats
  • Houston Association of Women Attorneys
Campaign website
voteamg.com

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