Democrat Letitia Plummer defeated Republican Orlando Sanchez in Tuesday's election for Harris County judge, according to unofficial results released late Tuesday by the Harris County Clerk's Office. Plummer received 61.91% of the vote, and Sanchez received 38.06%. Plummer will succeed County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who did not seek reelection.
In the race for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4, Democrat Lesley Briones defeated former Commissioner Steve Radack. Briones received 63% of the vote, and Radack received 36.98%. Precinct 4 includes much of the Katy area.
Democrats also won the county clerk, district clerk, county attorney and county treasurer races, and two closely watched Commissioners Court seats. In the Texas House District 132 race, Democrat Sara McGee defeated Republican incumbent Mike Schofield, 54.86% to 45.14%. In House District 133, Republican incumbent Mano DeAyala defeated Democrat Josh Wallenstein, 52.80% to 47.20%.