2026 Texas candidates
The following candidates ran for office in the Texas March 3, 2026 election. You can click on any of the offices below to learn more about the candidates running.
You can also find a personalized list of candidates that will be on your ballot by clicking here.
Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Democratic Primary
3 candidates
Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Public Safety
Harris Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 6, Democratic Primary
2 candidates
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
Harris District Clerk, Democratic Primary
8 candidates
Preserves records for and serves as clerk in district courts.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Economic Growth
Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Democratic Primary
2 candidates
Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Public Safety
Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Public Safety
Harris County Judge, Democratic Primary
3 candidates
Leads your county’s policy-making board.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Election Oversight
Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Public Safety
Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Public Safety
Harris County Department of Education Board Member, Republican Primary
3 candidates
Establishes policies and provides services to local alternative schools.
How this impacts you
School Curriculum
College & Career Readiness
Harris Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 5, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
