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Houston County State Court Judge

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:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Jason Edward Ashford is the incumbent Houston County State Court Judge and the sole 2026 nonpartisan candidate.

Sources: houstoncountyga.gov2