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Harris County Attorney

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county attorney is the county government's lawyer, representing Harris County, its officials and departments in civil legal matters and lawsuits.

Public safety

Housing

Environment & parks

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Jacqueline Lucci SmithRepublican

    • Pledges independent, nonpartisan legal advice to county officials.
    • Pledges to publish case and cost information on county lawsuits.
    • Pledges to report County Attorney opinions and major legal matters.
  • Abbie KaminDemocratic

    • Pledges to prioritize voters' rights and free elections.
    • Proposes a portal to report immigration-enforcement misconduct evidence.

Courts & justice

  • Jacqueline Lucci SmithRepublican

    • Led a backlog reduction as a county civil court judge.
  • Abbie KaminDemocratic

    • Supports county lawsuits against President Trump and Gov. Abbott.

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