Darrell William Jordan
Darrell William Jordan (Democratic Party) is running for election for Harris County District Clerk in Texas. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
William Jordan was a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16 in Texas. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on December 31, 2024.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary occurred on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Harris County District Clerk
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Harris County District Clerk on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Desiree Broadnax | ||
| Pernell Davis | ||
| Angie Dozier | ||
 | Donna Glover  | |
 | Carlis Lollie | |
| Jose Maldonado | ||
| Roslyn Shorter | ||
| Darrell William Jordan | ||
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Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for Harris County District Clerk
Chris Daniel (R) ran in the Republican primary for Harris County District Clerk on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Chris Daniel | |
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2020)
General election
General election for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16
Incumbent Darrell William Jordan defeated Bill Harmon in the general election for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Darrell William Jordan (D) | 53.7 | 831,224 | |
| Bill Harmon (R) | 46.3 | 716,812 | ||
| Total votes: 1,548,036 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16
Incumbent Darrell William Jordan advanced from the Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Darrell William Jordan | 100.0 | 224,210 | |
| Total votes: 224,210 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16
Bill Harmon advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Harmon | 100.0 | 154,128 | |
| Total votes: 154,128 | |||
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2016
Darrell William Jordan defeated incumbent Linda Garcia in the Harris County Criminal Court general election for the Number 16 seat.
| Harris County Criminal Court, Number 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Darrell William Jordan |
51.07% | 647,982 | |
| Republican | Linda Garcia Incumbent | 48.93% | 620,944 | |
| Total Votes | 1,268,926 | |||
| Source: Harris County, Texas, "Election Results," accessed December 9, 2016 | ||||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
Judges of the county courts are elected in partisan elections by the county they serve and serve four-year terms, with vacancies filled by a vote of the county commissioners.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on a county court, a judge must:[1]
- be at least 25 years old;
- be a resident of his or her respective county for at least two years; and
- have practiced law or served as a judge for at least four years preceding the election.
Endorsements
Jordan received the endorsement of the Houston Chronicle on October 24, 2016.[2]
Campaign themes
2026
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
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