Updated Nov. 4 at 8:34 a.m.
With all 797 voting centers reporting in Harris County, incumbent Democrat Ed Gonzalez has secured his second term as Harris County sheriff.
Gonzalez received 57.36%, or 900,980 votes, while challenger Republican Joe Danna received 42.64%, or 669,877 votes. Gonzalez was first elected Harris County sheriff in 2016.
"Thank you to so many who contributed time, talent and money to our campaign," Gonzalez said in a statement. "Thank you to those who voted for me; and whether you voted for me or not, I will continue working hard to keep you safe. The time for campaigning is over. It's time to unite. We're all in this together."
Results are updated as of 8:34 a.m. and are unofficial until they are canvassed and certified by the county clerk. Under Texas election law, the clerk accepts and counts mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 4, if they were sent from inside the U.S., or Nov. 9 if they were sent from outside the U.S.
Updated Nov. 3 at 10:57 p.m.
With 257 of 797 voting centers reporting in Harris County, incumbent Democrat Ed Gonzalez continues to lead the race for Harris County sheriff.
Gonzalez has received 57.56% of the votes counted so far, or 821,560 votes, while challenger Republican Joe Danna received 42.44%, or 605,761 votes.
Check back for updates the morning of Nov. 4.
Results are updated as of 10:57 p.m. and are unofficial until they are canvassed and certified by the county clerk. Under Texas election law, the clerk accepts and counts mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 4, if they were sent from inside the U.S., or Nov. 9 if they were sent from outside the U.S.
Posted Nov. 3 at 7:06 p.m.
With two candidates vying for Harris County Sheriff, unofficial absentee and early voting results show incumbent Democrat Ed Gonzalez is taking an early lead.
Gonzalez received 57.2%, or 776,460 votes, while challenger Republican Joe Danna received 42.8%, or 580,999 votes. Gonzalez was first elected Harris County sheriff in 2016.
To learn more about each of the candidates, read our Q&A here.
Results are updated as of 7:06 p.m. and are unofficial until they are canvassed and certified by the county clerk. Under Texas election law, the clerk accepts and counts mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 4, if they were sent from inside the U.S., or Nov. 9 if they were sent from outside the U.S.
