BREANNA SCHWARTZ

Democratic

On ballot as: BREANNA SCHWARTZ
Current role: Criminal defense attorney focused on appeals and post-conviction writs (per campaign)
Background: Law degree, University of Houston (2012)
Born and raised in Harris County (per candidate)
Experience: Criminal defense attorney (since 2021) (per campaign)
Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office, nine years (per candidate)
Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): advanced
Top priorities: "My goal is to run a courtroom that treats every person with dignity and respect"
"Our justice system should be one that keeps the public safe from violent offenders, and lowers recidivism for non-violent offenders."
"Addressing court backlogs and maintaining efficiency"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: In a Ballotpedia survey: "My courtroom will be a place where decisions are grounded in the law and the evidence, and where consistency and fairness guides every outcome."
Court administration: In a Ballotpedia survey: plans "strategic docket management by utilizing organized scheduling, clear communication, and a robust trial schedule"
Endorsements: Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
Houston Black American Democrats
Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
Bay Area Democratic Movement
Greater Heights Democratic Club (primary)
Campaign website: voteschwartz.net

Criminal District Judge, 497th Judicial District