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Harris County judge race appears to be set, with Orlando Sanchez and Letitia Plummer leading races
By ABC13 Houston
· May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
The race to be the next Harris County judge is down to two candidates, with Republican Orlando Sanchez and Democrat Letitia Plummer winning their respective primaries.
Why this matters in Bellaire News
The upcoming general election for Harris County judge will have significant implications for Bellaire , as the city's flood mitigation efforts and emergency response plans are closely tied to county-level decision making. As a small incorporated city within Harris County, Bellaire's residents will be affected by the county judge's stance on issues like drainage infrastructure and hurricane preparedness. The city's own police department and city government will also need to work closely with the new county judge to address shared concerns like public safety and disaster response. Given Bellaire's history of flooding and its location within the greater Houston metro, the city's voters will likely be watching the county judge race closely to see how the candidates propose to address these critical issues. The city's residents will be looking for a county judge who can effectively collaborate with local officials to protect Bellaire's homes and businesses.
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Category: local ·
Published: May 28, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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