Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker (D) announces run for Lina Hidalgo's seat atop Harris County government
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker is ready to be back in Houston politics.
Parker announced Wednesday that she is running for Harris County judge in 2026, setting up a potential intra-party challenge against fellow Democrat Lina Hidalgo, who has held the seat since 2019 and narrowly won reelection in 2022.
Hidalgo has not yet publicly stated definitive plans for 2026. Parker is the first well-known Democrat who has announced a run to preside over the commissioners court of Texas’ most populous county.
“I’m running for Harris County Judge to keep our county safe, affordable, and thriving,” Parker said in a statement. “I’m running to fight the chaos that is hurting our seniors, families, and small businesses. I’m running to fight for US.”
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