Dolores Lozano
Dolores Lozano (Democratic Party) is a judge for Precinct 2 Place 2 of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Lozano (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Precinct 2 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Dolores Lozano earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor University in 2014. Lozano's career experience includes working as a small business owner. She has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- KIPP Texas Board of Directors
- Garden Villas Civic Club Board Member
- Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar
- Project Grad Scholar
- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholar
- Junior League of Houston, Head Active
- 2-Year Houston Hackathon Recipient
- KIPP Foundation Alumni Leadership Accelerator
- Management Leadership for Tomorrow
- Latinos for Education Aspiring Latino Leaders
- HTXelerator
- Colorwave
- New Leaders Council – Houston
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Incumbent Dolores Lozano (D) and Jack Ezell (R) are running in the general election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Jack Ezell (R)  | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Incumbent Dolores Lozano (D) defeated Oscar Salazar Jr. (D) in the Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dolores Lozano | 70.8 | 12,388 |
 | Oscar Salazar Jr. | 29.2 | 5,111 | |
| Total votes: 17,499 | |||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Jack Ezell (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jack Ezell | 100.0 | 6,013 |
| Total votes: 6,013 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2022)
General election
General election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Dolores Lozano defeated Daniel Vela in the general election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dolores Lozano (D) | 99.3 | 39,040 |
| Daniel Vela (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.7 | 263 | ||
| Total votes: 39,303 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Dolores Lozano defeated Blair McClure in the Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dolores Lozano | 70.5 | 6,012 |
| Blair McClure | 29.5 | 2,518 | ||
| Total votes: 8,530 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Lozano's campaign website stated the following:
PRIORITIES
Judge Dolores Lozano believes justice should be fair, accessible, and rooted in the real needs of our community. Her priorities reflect a commitment to neighborhood safety, opportunity for youth, housing stability, and support for working families and small businesses.
Here's where she’s focused:
Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods
Everyone deserves to live in a neighborhood that feels safe, clean, and cared for. Judge Lozano takes public nuisance cases seriously—whether it’s illegal dumping, neglected properties, or ongoing disturbances that disrupt the peace. She partners with local agencies to hold bad actors accountable, and she advocates for beautification and safety improvements that reflect what neighbors want to see in their communities.
Judge Lozano also recognizes that housing issues go beyond eviction. Substandard living conditions, absentee landlords, and code violations are a growing concern in Precinct 2. That’s why she uses the tools of the court to encourage repairs, ensure compliance, and protect both neighboring homeowners and renters from unsafe environments.
She believes that community standards matter, and that by listening to residents and using her court as a tool for accountability, we can all take pride in where we live.
Education & Youth Opportunity
Keeping kids in school and out of the courtroom is one of Judge Lozano’s core missions. When truancy and juvenile cases come before her bench, she doesn’t default to punishment. Instead, she works with schools and families to uncover what’s really going on—whether it’s transportation challenges, mental health needs, or unstable housing—and connects students to the support they need to stay on track.
As a Justice of the Peace, Judge Lozano plays a critical role in disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. She believes early intervention is key—and that court should be a place for accountability, not a pipeline to incarceration. She’s hosted Back-to-School Drives, helped families complete FAFSA forms for college aid, and implemented positive interventions that give students another shot at success.
In her courtroom, young people are seen, heard, and given the opportunity to grow. Every child deserves a second chance, and Judge Lozano is committed to helping them find it.
Housing Stability & Fair Evictions
Judge Lozano understands that eviction cases can be stressful and emotional—for both landlords and tenants. That’s why she made it a priority to transform her court into a place where both sides are heard, respected, and connected to solutions.
She launched an award-winning Eviction Diversion Initiative her first year in office—recognized with the 2024 Best Practices Award by the Texas Association of Counties and honored by Texas Housers for its impact on housing stability. This program helps resolve disputes before they escalate, offering rental assistance, mediation, and legal resources to tenants and property owners alike.
The goal isn’t to delay justice—it’s to resolve conflict fairly. In many cases, small landlords who just want to recoup unpaid rent are now able to work out realistic payment plans. Tenants avoid life-altering judgments, and both sides walk away with a solution that keeps housing stable and business relationships intact.
Judge Lozano knows that mom-and-pop landlords are often pillars of our neighborhoods, and she believes the court must protect their time and property just as it protects vulnerable tenants. By balancing empathy with accountability, she’s building a court that resolves disputes without creating deeper divides.
Modern, Accessible Justice
Precinct 2 is one of the most diverse parts of Harris County—and Judge Lozano has made access a priority. She introduced new tools like reminders, online services, and remote hearing options to make the court more efficient and reduce missed appearances.
She also worked with the Texas Legal Services Center to install a Free Legal Resource Kiosk—now the most-used in the state—which gives residents access to legal guidance and court forms on demand.
And because nearly half the precinct speaks Spanish at home, she’s ensured that services are bilingual from the moment you walk in. En mi corte, sí se habla español. Justice should be convenient, understandable, and fair—and Judge Lozano is delivering on that vision every day.
Supporting Small Businesses
Small claims cases in JP court often involve contractors, small business owners, and everyday customers. Dolores knows these disputes can slow down cash flow and take time away from running a business. That’s why she works to ensure these cases are handled quickly, fairly, and professionally.
She encourages settlement and mediation when possible, saving both sides time and money. Whether it’s a home repair job gone sideways or an unpaid invoice, Judge Lozano ensures each party has a chance to present their side, and that outcomes are grounded in fairness—not favoritism.
Small businesses are the economic engine of Precinct 2—and Judge Lozano is committed to keeping them moving forward because your government should work for You!
— Dolores Lozano's campaign website (March 13, 2026)
2022
Dolores Lozano completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lozano's responses.
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ike so many Mexican-American families, she was born to working-class parents who entered the workforce straight out of high school. She is the daughter of Precinct 6 Chief Deputy Lillian Lozano and 37-Year Local Union 551 Member Jose Lozano.
As the eldest of three girls, Dolores grew up watching her parents exhaust whatever resources they had to make ends meet. And from an early age, Dolores’ parents taught her the value of hard work and emphasized the importance of education.
In the early 90s, the state of Houston public schools sent her parents on a search for more opportunities.
Dolores earned a scholarship to Baylor University in Waco, where she became the first-generation college graduate with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She worked several jobs to pay for her tuition expenses, overcame institutional barriers, and survived an abusive relationship.
Dolores’ passion for Quality Education and Gender Equality was instrumental in launching Impact Hub Houston, a locally rooted, globally connected nonprofit organization working to make Houston a role model for how the world solves its most pressing issues.
Dolores currently enhances the image, brand, and impact of nonprofits and businesses across the country.
- No student should feel silenced within the education system, because truancy intervention programs should be more intentional and focused.
- No family should feel like eviction is inevitable, because the judge “just wouldn’t listen.”
- No one should feel the burden of entering the court room without a translator, because everyone should be able to self-advocate in the language that feels most comfortable for them.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 9, 2022
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