Criminal District Judge, 486th Judicial District - Unexpired Term
Unofficial result: Won — Kathryn "Katie" Wilson (Democratic)
Source: app.harrisvotes.com
Harris County, Texas
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic
Katie Wilson is a Harris County public defender and former prosecutor with more than 16 years in criminal law. She emphasizes court transparency, fairness and efficient case management.
Republican · Incumbent
Vanessa Velasquez is a district judge and former Harris County prosecutor. She earned degrees from the University of Houston and South Texas College of Law and has also worked as a defense attorney.
Sources: hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net · sos.state.tx.us