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
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Candidates listed. Positions for this contest have not been researched yet.
Sources for this contest (4)
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (composite, all ballot styles), Harris County Elections (harrisvotes.com). Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
- Texas Harris County Bench Book 2027, Table of Contents, ALM / Law.com. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
- Cumulative Results, Democratic Primary, March 3, 2026, Harris County Elections. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
- Cumulative Results, Republican Primary, March 3, 2026, Harris County Elections. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.