Incumbent Democrat Christian D. Menefee and Republican Jacqueline Smith are both running in the race for Harris County attorney in the Nov. 5 election. Smith is challenging incumbent Menefee, who first won the seat in 2021.
The details
The Harris County attorney's office represents, in all civil matters, the county's government including the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority and the Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Network. The office of 250-plus attorneys and staff also provide legal advice to county officials and employees.
The setup
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What residents should know
Key dates provided by the Harris County Clerk's office for the Nov. 5 election are:
- Oct. 7: last day to register to vote (Texas does not have online voter registration)
- Oct. 21: first day of early voting
- Oct. 25: ballot by mail application deadline
- Nov. 1: last day of early voting
- Nov. 5: Election Day