Elizabeth Buss

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Elizabeth Buss

Republican Party

Candidate, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nebraska, 2007

Law

Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2011

Personal

Religion

Catholic

Elizabeth Buss (Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 in Texas. She was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Elizabeth Buss earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska in 2007 and a J.D. from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 2011.

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.

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11

Incumbent Sedrick Walker II (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Sedrick Walker II

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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11

Elizabeth Buss (R) ran in the Republican primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Elizabeth Buss

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2022

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2022)

General election

General election for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5

Incumbent David Fleischer defeated Elizabeth Buss in the general election for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Fleischer (D)	50.1	529,747
		Elizabeth Buss (R)	49.9	526,669

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5

Incumbent David Fleischer defeated Carlos Aguayo in the Democratic primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Fleischer	53.5	74,925
	Submit photo	Carlos Aguayo	46.5	65,165

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 140,090
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5

Elizabeth Buss advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Buss	100.0	132,737

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Elizabeth attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law before joining the Harris County District Attorney's Office where she has worked for ten years. She has served as a Misdemeanor Chief and practiced in the Felony, Juvenile and Intake Divisions. Elizabeth has a unique perspective on justice due to her time working in the Responsive Interventions for Change docket aimed at getting non-violent drug offenders needed treatment to reestablish themselves in society. Elizabeth and her husband, Bryan, live in Houston with their rescue dog, Hans. They are members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where they enjoy attending Mass each week.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Constitutional Conservative
• Experienced Prosecutor
• Committed to Law & Order, and working hard to reduce the case backlog.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe the criminal courts should be going to trial on a regular basis. I am ready to work hard to reduce the case backlog.

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