Democrats Secure Key Wins in Harris County Amid Close Races

Despite challenges, Democrats retained control of major offices, while voter turnout hit a two-decade low.

Democrats narrowly won re-election in key Harris County positions, including District Attorney and County Attorney, with significantly reduced margins compared to 2020.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and County Commissioner Rodney Ellis secured easy victories, reinforcing Democratic control in their respective roles.
Republican judges outperformed expectations, winning the majority of district and county races, marking their best performance in a decade.
Houston ISD's $4.4 billion school bond, the largest in Texas history, was decisively rejected by voters, while a flood control proposition narrowly passed.
Voter turnout in Harris County dropped to 58%, the lowest since 2004, with over 100,000 fewer votes cast compared to the 2020 election.