Survey: Former Mayor Annise Parker (D) favored by voters for 2026 Harris County Judge election
Harris County voters slightly favor former Houston Mayor Annise Parker in the 2026 Harris County Judge election next year, according to the latest University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs survey.
Parker, a Democrat, served as the city’s mayor from 2010 to 2016. She then led the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, a Washington D.C.-based political action committee. She also served as a city council member and city controller.
According to the study, Parker has an 8% net-favorability in the race for Harris County Judge. The study calculated net-favorability by subtracting a candidate or potential candidate’s unfavorability from their favorability.
Other candidates for the position trailed behind Parker with Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer receiving a 2% net favorability for the position, and current Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo receiving a 2% net favorability as well.
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