Final update: 8:50 a.m., Nov. 9

Democratic candidate Ed Gonzalez is winner of the Harris County sheriff race over Republican incumbent Ron Hickman. Gonzalez has garnered 679,232 votes, or about 53 percent, with all precincts reporting. Hickman has garnered 606,570 votes, or 47 percent. All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Posted Nov. 8 at 10:45 p.m.

Democratic candidate Ed Gonzalez is the projected winner of the Harris County sheriff race over Republican incumbent Ron Hickman. Gonzalez has garnered 663,590 votes, or about 53 percent, with 938 of 1,012 precincts reporting. Hickman has garnered 595,820 votes, or 47 percent. All results are unofficial until canvassed. Gonzalez could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.

Posted Nov. 8 at 9:40 p.m.

Ed Gonzalez continues to lead in Harris County sheriff race Democratic candidate Ed Gonzalez continues to maintain a lead in the Harris County sheriff race over Republican incumbent Ron Hickman. Gonzalez has garnered 601,049 votes, or 52 percent, with 607 of 1,012 precincts reporting, compared to 547,329 votes, or 48 percent, in favor or Hickman. All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Posted Nov. 8 at 8:45 p.m.

Ed Gonzalez continues to lead in Harris County sheriff race Democratic candidate Ed Gonzalez continues to lead the Harris County sheriff race over Republican incumbent Ron Hickman with 140 of 1,012 precincts reporting. Gonzalez has received 515,328 votes, or about 52 percent of the vote, compared to 476,084 votes, or 48 percent, in favor of Hickman. All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Posted Nov. 8 at 7:17 p.m.

Ed Gonzalez leads Harris County sheriff race after early voting results Democratic candidate Ed Gonzalez took a lead in the Harris County sheriff race over republican incumbent Ron Hickman. Gonzalez garnered about 52 percent of the votes with 490,324 during early voting compared to about 48 percent, or 453,900 votes, in favor of Hickman. All results are unofficial until canvased.

Posted Nov. 8 at 2:52 p.m.

Local watch parties scheduled for today The Harris County Republican Party hosts an election night watch party featuring special guest Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick at HCRP Headquarters, located at 7232 Wynnwood Lane, Houston. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments are available. www.harriscountygop.com  The Harris County Democratic Party is not hosting an official watch party but is encouraging residents to attend county parties including the Houston for Hillary Election Results watch party, hosted by the Hillary Clinton Houston Campaign. The party will take place at The Republic Smokehouse Saloon, located at 1910 Bagby St., Houston. The event will begin at 5 p.m., and attendees will be able to watch as results from around the country are announced live. Free ($5 for parking) www.harriscountydemocrats.com  For additional events visit our list of local election night parties in the Greater Houston area.

Posted Nov. 8 at 1:26 p.m. Harris County Sheriff race with Hickman, Gonzalez is underway

More than 977,200 Harris County residents showed their support for their favorite candidates during early voting. Harris County sheriff is one of the many contested races in the county. Incumbent and Republican Ron Hickman is up against Democratic party challenger Ed Gonzalez in the race. Hickman outraised Gonzalez in campaign contributions through the middle of October. If you still need to cast your ballot, Election Day polling locations are open until 7 p.m. today. For a list of polling locations, visit our Vote 2016 election guide or the Harris County elections website.