Following a crowded primary election in March, two Republican candidates will be facing each other in a runoff on May 26 for the Republican nomination for Harris County judge.
Some context
Six candidates faced off in the March Republican primary election, with Orlando Sanchez and Warren A. Howell gaining the most votes out of the group to advance to a runoff.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo formally announced in September that she will not seek reelection for a third term as judge of Texas’ largest county.
Hidalgo has served as county judge since 2019 and was reelected after winning the county seat during the November 2022 general election. Her current four-year term ends Dec. 31, 2026.
What you need to know
Early voting for the runoff election runs from May 18-22, and residents can view a sample ballot by entering information through the Harris County Clerk's Office.
Community Impact reached out to candidates ahead of the primaries to provide a side-by-side, equitable resource for Texas voters to review candidates' perspectives as they prepare to head to the polls.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
