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The judge listed for County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 in the reference used is not on the ballot, so the race is shown as an open seat. Whether a nominee was appointed to this court has not been confirmed.

Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 2

4-year termThe bench book lists Paula Goodhart as the sitting judge; she is not on the ballot, so this is treated as an open seat. Incumbency per the Harris County bench book directory unless noted. A 2026 Houston Bar Association judicial preference poll result was not located during this research; barPoll results are left blank rather than estimated.Candidates listed. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
Matt Alford
Republican
Matthew Ruben Perez
Democratic

Candidates listed. Positions for this contest have not been researched yet.

Sources for this contest (4)
  1. Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (composite, all ballot styles), Harris County Elections (harrisvotes.com). Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Texas Harris County Bench Book 2027, Table of Contents, ALM / Law.com. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. Cumulative Results, Democratic Primary, March 3, 2026, Harris County Elections. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Cumulative Results, Republican Primary, March 3, 2026, Harris County Elections. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.