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As of January 22, 2026, Anna Eady did not have a website or any information online.

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Anna previously ran for Harris County Court at Law Judge in 2025 but did not win.

Anna previously ran for Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge in 2024 and for Harris County Court at Law Judge in 2026, but did not win.

Anna Eady’s campaign for Harris County Criminal Court at Law #2 Judge in the Democratic primary is her first entry into politics.

Anna previously ran for Harris County Court at Law Judge in 2026 but did not win.

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Carlos Alberto Aguayo received a bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Texas-Pan American and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law Houston. He is married.

Carlos is an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He is also lawyer and solo practitioner who specializes in criminal defense.

Carlos Alberto Aguayo's campaign for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 is his second run for public office. He previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in 2022 and did not win.

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Carlos's campaign for judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 is his second run for public office. He previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in 2022 and did not win.

Believes having practiced law as a prosecutor and defense attorney allows him to be "truly impartial."

Handles thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including murder cases and other first-degree felonies.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- Believes having practiced law as a prosecutor and defense attorney allows him to be "truly impartial."
- Handles thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including murder cases and other first-degree felonies.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As of January 22, 2026, Carlos Alberto Aguayo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Running for judge to bring "fairness, balance, and integrity to the courtroom."

Promises to "uphold the Constitution, ensure equal justice for all, and make our county courts a place where fairness is not just promised, but delivered."

- Running for judge to bring "fairness, balance, and integrity to the courtroom."
- Promises to "uphold the Constitution, ensure equal justice for all, and make our county courts a place where fairness is not just promised, but delivered."

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Carlos Alberto Aguayo

Carlos is an Assistant District Attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He is also lawyer and solo practicioner who specializes in criminal defense.

- Believes having practiced law as a prosecutor and defense attorney allows him to be "truly impartial."
- Handles thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including murder cases and other first-degree felonies.

Carlos is an attorney. He has experience as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Carlos previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in 2022 but did not win. 

Carlos Alberto Aguayo previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in 2022 and did not win.

I have practiced law from both sides, as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. Over the course of my career, I’ve handled thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including many murder cases and other serious first-degree felonies.

Carlos is an attorney. He works in private practice, where he has handled thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including many murder cases and other serious first-degree felonies. He previously worked as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.

Carlos Alberto Aguayo's campaign for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 is his first entry into politics.

- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county criminal court-at-law judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.

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