Overview
- Lina Hidalgo posted on Facebook and X on Dec. 16 calling Annise Parker “Kim Ogg 2.0” and warning Democrats that Parker would follow John Whitmire’s playbook and capitulate to Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott.
- Hidalgo’s criticisms include claims that Parker invited the state takeover of Houston ISD, endorsed former District Attorney Kim Ogg, and declined to support Hidalgo’s 2022 reelection.
- Parker responded that her record shows “stable, responsible, drama-free leadership” and said she is running to fight Trump and Abbott rather than engage in Democratic infighting.
- Hidalgo has not endorsed another candidate but now says she will meet with City Council Member Letitia Plummer before deciding, as a recent survey shows Parker favored in the Democratic primary.
- The 2026 field includes Democrats Parker and Plummer and several Republicans, including Marty Lancton and Orlando Sanchez, setting up a competitive countywide race.