HOUSTON – With early voting coming to an end and Election Day just days away, voters across Harris County are preparing to make one of the biggest decisions on the ballot, the race for Harris County judge.
As part of KPRC 2’s “Meet the Candidates” series, all week long, KPRC 2 sat down with each of the four runoff candidates, both Republican and Democratic, to discuss the issues impacting Harris County families.
To ensure fairness, each candidate was given the same amount of time and asked the same set of questions focused on the county budget, flooding and infrastructure, affordability, and restoring public trust in local government.
Democratic runoff: Annise Parker
Former Mayor Annise Parker says she is leaning on her years of public service and executive leadership experience as she campaigns for Harris County judge.
During her interview with KPRC 2, Parker discussed how she would address Harris County’s projected $129 million budget deficit while maintaining county services. She also shared her plans for improving infrastructure, addressing housing affordability, and increasing transparency in county government.
Parker is facing former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer in the Democratic runoff.
Democratic runoff: Letitia Plummer
Letitia Plummer sat down with KPRC 2 earlier this week to discuss her vision for Harris County if elected judge.
Plummer spoke about economic concerns facing residents, including rising living costs and job opportunities, while also addressing flooding, infrastructure needs, and how she would work to build public confidence in county leadership.
She also discussed her priorities for transparency and accountability during her first year in office.
If elected, Plummer’s win be a historic one as she would become the first black person ever elected Harris County Judge.
Republican runoff: Orlando Sanchez
Orlando Sanchez joined KPRC 2 to answer questions on the county’s budget challenges, public infrastructure, economic concerns, and restoring trust in county government.
Sanchez served as Harris County treasurer from 2007 to 2018 after making political history as the first Latino immigrant elected to a Houston citywide office.
Sanchez also outlined his approach to addressing flooding concerns and improving services for Harris County residents.
Republican runoff: Warren Howell
Warren Howell also sat down with KPRC 2 as part of the station’s runoff election coverage.
Howell is a lifelong Harris County resident, air force veteran, and president and owner of employer’s risk insurance, where he helps businesses manage risk and operate responsibly.
Howell spoke about how he plans to balance the county budget, manage growth and infrastructure demands, improve affordability for families, and increase transparency within county government operations.
What voters need to know:
Early voting ends Friday, and Election Day is Tuesday, May 26.
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