Democrats on the November 2026 Ballot
Democrats on the November 2026 Ballot
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U.S. Senate Texas - James Talarico
A United States Senator represents the entire state of Texas in Congress and helps create, debate, and vote on federal laws affecting the entire country. Senators also confirm presidential appointments, approve treaties, and serve six-year terms.U.S. House Texas District 8 - Laura Jones
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing District 8, which includes much of Montgomery County and stretches into northern Harris County and the north Houston area and out towards Katy. Representatives help write and vote on federal laws, advocate for local community needs, and serve two-year terms.Texas State Board of Education District 8 - Dana Van De Walker
A member of the Texas State Board of Education helps set statewide public education standards, including curriculum requirements, graduation standards, and textbook approvals for Texas public schools. District 8 covers a large area of Southeast Texas, including portions of the Houston region and surrounding counties.Texas House of Representatives District 135 - Odus Evbagharu
A member of the Texas House of Representatives helps create and vote on state laws, approve the state budget, and represent local community concerns in the Texas Legislature. District 135 is located in northwest Harris County and includes areas such as Cypress, Jersey Village, and nearby northwest Houston communities.Statewide Administration
Statewide Administration
Governor of Texas - Gina Hinojosa
The Governor is the chief executive officer of Texas and oversees the executive branch of state government. The Governor signs or vetoes laws, directs emergency response efforts, appoints many state officials and judges, and helps shape the state budget and policy agenda.Lieutenant Governor of Texas - Vikki Goodwin
The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Texas Senate and is widely considered one of the most powerful officials in Texas government. The office controls the flow of legislation in the Senate, assigns committee leadership, and plays a major role in budgeting and policymaking.Attorney General of Texas - Nathan Johnson
The Attorney General is the chief lawyer for the State of Texas and represents the state in legal matters, lawsuits, and constitutional challenges. The office also enforces certain state laws, handles consumer protection matters, and issues legal opinions for state agencies and officials.Texas Commissioner of Agriculture - Clayton Tucker
The Agriculture Commissioner oversees the Texas Department of Agriculture, which regulates agricultural industries, food safety programs, school nutrition programs, rural economic initiatives, and certain consumer protection functions. The office also promotes Texas agricultural products and rural development.Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Sarah Eckhardt
The Comptroller serves as Texas’ chief financial officer and manages the state’s accounting, tax collection, revenue forecasting, and financial reporting systems. The office plays a critical role in determining how much money the Legislature can spend when creating the state budget.Texas Land Commissioner - Benjamin Flores
The Land Commissioner oversees state-owned lands, veterans land programs, disaster recovery programs, and management of the Permanent School Fund, which helps support public education in Texas. The office also manages coastal and energy-related land interests for the state.Texas Railroad Commission - Jon Rosenthal
Despite its name, the Railroad Commission primarily regulates the Texas oil and gas industry, including drilling, pipelines, natural gas utilities, and certain environmental and energy-related matters. The commission plays a major role in energy policy and oversight in one of the nation’s largest energy-producing states.Harris County Administration
Harris County Administration
County Attorney - Abbie Kamin
The County Attorney serves as the chief civil lawyer for the county and represents county government in legal matters, lawsuits, and contracts. In some counties, the office may also prosecute certain misdemeanor criminal cases and provide legal guidance to county officials.County Clerk - Teneshia Hudspeth
The County Clerk maintains official county records including marriage licenses, probate filings, business registrations, and Commissioners Court records. The office also plays a major role in election administration and public record access.County Education Board Pos. 5 - Erica Davis
County Education Board Pos. 7 - Silky Joshi-Malik
The Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees oversees the Harris County Department of Education, including its budget, policies, cooperative education programs, special schools, and regional support services provided to local school districts. Trustees help guide educational services that supplement, but do not replace, local public school districts.County District Clerk - Darrell William Jordan
The District Clerk manages records and filings for the county’s district courts, including civil, criminal, and family court cases. The office oversees jury processing, court documents, and administrative support for district judges.County Judge - Letitia Plummer
The County Judge serves as the presiding officer of Commissioners Court, helping oversee county government operations, budgeting, infrastructure, and emergency management. In large counties like Harris County, the role functions much more like a county executive than a traditional courtroom judge.County Treasurer - Carla Wyatt
The County Treasurer oversees the county’s banking and cash management functions, including receiving, safeguarding, and disbursing county funds. The office also works to ensure accountability and transparency in county financial operations.Commissioners Court Precinct 4 - Lesley Briones
The Commissioner for Precinct 4 serves on the county’s governing body, Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and oversees infrastructure, parks, roads, public services, and county operations. Each commissioner also advocates for and helps manage projects within their own precinct.Courts & their Judicial Candidates
Courts & their Judicial Candidates
Texas Supreme Court (Statewide)
The Texas Supreme Court is the highest civil court in Texas. It handles appeals involving civil disputes, business matters, family law issues, and questions about state law and procedure.Texas Supreme Court (Statewide)
Place 1 Chief Justice - Maggie Ellis
Place 2 - Chari Kelly
Place 7 - Kristen Hawkins
Place 8 - Gisela Triana
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (Statewide)
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest criminal court in Texas. It reviews appeals in criminal cases, especially death penalty cases and major questions about criminal law and constitutional rights.Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (Statewide)
Place 3 - Okey Anyiam
Place 4 - Audra Riley
Place 9 - Holly Taylor
1st & 14th Court of Appeals (Regional)
The 1st and 14th Courts of Appeals are regional intermediate appellate courts based in Houston that review appeals from trial courts in the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller, and Washington. These courts examine whether legal or procedural errors occurred in lower court criminal, civil, and family law cases.1st & 14th Court of Appeals (Regional)
1st, Place 3 - Veronica Rivas-Molloy
1st, Place 4 - Julie Countiss
1st, Place 5 - Amparo Guerra
14th, Chief Justice - Sarah Beth Landau
14th, Place 7 - No Democrat on the ballot
15th Court of Appeals (Statewide)
The 15th Court of Appeals is a newer statewide intermediate appellate court created by the Texas Legislature in 2023. Unlike the regional 1st and 14th Courts of Appeals, the 15th has specialized jurisdiction over certain cases involving the State of Texas, state agencies, constitutional questions, and major business disputes from anywhere in Texas.15th Court of Appeals (Statewide)
Place 1 - Jerry Zimmerer
Place 2 - Thomas Baker
Place 3 - Marc Meyer
Civil Court at Law (Countywide)
County Civil Courts at Law handle lower-level civil disputes, including landlord-tenant matters, contract disputes, small business lawsuits, and other non-criminal conflicts that fall within their jurisdictional limits.Civil Court at Law (Countywide)
No. 1 - Sonia Lopez
No. 2 - Ebony Williams
No. 3 - LaShawn Williams
No. 4 - Manpreet Singh
No. 5 - Jermaine Thomas
Probate Court (Countywide)
Probate Courts handle matters related to wills, estates, guardianships, mental health commitments, and the administration of a deceased person’s assets. In larger counties like Harris County, they may also oversee certain trust and fiduciary disputes.Probate Court (Countywide)
No. 1 - Jerry Simoneaux
No. 2 - Pamela Medina
No. 3 - Jason Cox
No. 4 - James Horwitz
Harris County Justice of the Peace (Regional)
Justice of the Peace Courts are local trial courts that handle small claims, evictions, minor civil disputes, traffic tickets, and low-level misdemeanor matters. Justices of the Peace may also perform weddings and conduct magistrate duties such as setting bond.Harris County Justice of the Peace (Regional)
Precinct 5 Place 2 - Lisa Jefferson
Criminal Court at Law (Countywide)
County Criminal Courts at Law generally handle misdemeanor criminal offenses such as DWI, theft, assault, and traffic-related offenses. These courts manage arraignments, plea deals, trials, and sentencing for less serious crimes than felony district courts.Criminal Court at Law (Countywide)
No. 1 - Alex Salgado
No. 2 - Matthew Perez
No. 3 - Carlos Aguayo
No. 4 - Shannon Baldwin
No. 5 - David Fleischer
No. 6 - Kelley Andrews
No. 7 - Andrew Wright
No. 8 - Erika Ramirez
No. 9 - Toria Finch
No. 10 - Juanita Jackson
No. 11 - Sedrick Walker II
No. 12 - Ashley Guice
No. 13 - Raul Rodriguez
No. 14 - Yahaira Quezada
No. 15 - Tonya Jones
Criminal District Courts
These courts handle felony criminal cases, including serious offenses such as murder, robbery, assault, drug trafficking, and other major crimes. The judges oversee trials, plea agreements, sentencing, and constitutional protections for defendants and victims.Criminal District Courts
180th District Court - Stephanie Morales
182nd District Court - Danilo Lacayo (In.)
183rd District Court - Julia Maldonado
184th District Court - Katherine Thomas (In.)
185th District Court - Andrea Beall (In.)
208th District Court - Beverly Armstrong (In.)
209th District Court - Brian Warren (In.)
228th District Court - Alyson Almaguer
230th District Court - Chris Morton (In.)
232nd District Court - Josh Hill (In.)
Civil District Courts
These courts handle lawsuits between people, businesses, or organizations involving issues like contracts, property disputes, personal injury claims, employment matters, and other non-criminal legal conflicts. They may also hear requests for injunctions and major financial disputes.Civil District Courts
55th District Court - Latosha Payne (In.)
113th District Court - Rabeea Collier (In.)
157th District Court - Tanya Garrison (In.)
189th District Court - Tamika Craft (In.)
190th District Court - Beau Miller (In.)
234th District Court - Lauren Reeder (In.)
262nd District Court - Lori Chambers Gray (In.)
263rd District Court - Melissa Morris (In.)
269th District Court - Cory Sepolio (In.)
270th District Court - Dedra Davis (In.)
281st District Court - Christine Weems (In.)
295th District Court - Donna Roth (In.)
482nd District Court - Veronica Nelson (In.)
486th District Court - Katie Wilson
495th District Court - Tiffany Hill
496th District Court - Ramona Franklin
497th District Court - Breanna Schwartz
Family District Courts
These courts focus on family-related matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, protective orders, and cases involving child welfare or parental rights. The judges often make long-term decisions that directly impact families and children.Family District Courts
245th District Court - Angela Lancelin (In.)
246th District Court - Angela Graves-Harrington (In.)
247th District Court - Janice Berg (In.)
248th District Court - Hilary Unger (In.)
257th District Court - Sandra Peake (In.)
280th District Court - Damiane Curvey (In.)
308th District Court - Gloria Lopez (In.)
309th District Court - Linda Marie Dunson (In.)
310th District Court - Sonya Heath (In.)
311th District Court - Germaine Tanner (In.)
312th District Court - Teresa Waldrop (In.)
313th District Court - Samantha Davis
314th District Court - Michelle Moore (In.)
315th District Court - Leah Shapiro (In.)
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