Harris County
Criminal District Judge, 263rd Judicial District
Melissa Marie Morris
Democratic Incumbent- On ballot as
- MELISSA MARIE MORRIS
- Current role
- Judge, 263rd District Court, Harris County (since Jan. 1, 2023)
- Background
- Not found
- Experience
- Court docket reduced "from 2100+ cases to less than 50%" (per campaign)
- Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): advanced
- Top priorities
- "Every person deserves to be treated equally under the law."
- "Public safety is a cornerstone of strong communities."
- "committed to treating all who appear before the court with dignity"
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: Campaign site, as quoted by Ballotpedia on June 30, 2026: "Every person deserves to be treated equally under the law" and justice should be "administered without favoritism"
- Court administration: Campaign site, as quoted by Ballotpedia on June 30, 2026: "She reduced her docket from 2100+ cases to less than 50% while maintaining professionalism and respect."
- Endorsements
- Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
- Houston Black American Democrats
- Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
- Houston Association of Women Attorneys
- Bay Area Democratic Movement
- Greater Heights Democratic Club (primary)
- Campaign website
- Not found
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