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Criminal District Judge, 497th Judicial District

Unofficial result: Won — BreAnna Schwartz (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

BreAnna Schwartz is a criminal defense attorney and former Harris County prosecutor with a University of Houston law degree. She emphasizes respectful courts, public safety and reducing repeat offenses.

Republican · Incumbent

Peyton Peebles is a district judge with experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney and legal adviser to Harris County judges. He emphasizes public safety, timely justice and protecting constitutional rights.

Sources: hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net · sos.state.tx.us