George Zoes
George Zoes (Republican Party) ran for election for Harris County Judge in Texas. Zoes lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 26, 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 runoff
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Judge
Annise Parker (D) and Letitia Plummer (D) are running in the Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Judge on May 26, 2026.
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 | Annise Parker | |
 | Letitia Plummer | |
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Republican primary runoff
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Republican primary runoff for Harris County Judge
Warren Howell (R) and Orlando Sanchez (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff for Harris County Judge on May 26, 2026.
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 | Warren Howell | |
 | Orlando Sanchez | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Harris County Judge
Annise Parker (D) and Letitia Plummer (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Matt Salazar (D) in the Democratic primary for Harris County Judge on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Annise Parker | 46.6 | 156,321 |
| ✔ | | Letitia Plummer | 37.3 | 124,936 |
| Matt Salazar | 16.1 | 53,866 | ||
| Total votes: 335,123 | |||
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Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for Harris County Judge
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Harris County Judge on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Orlando Sanchez | 26.5 | 47,568 |
| ✔ | | Warren Howell | 20.8 | 37,376 |
 | Marty Lancton | 20.6 | 36,959 | |
| Aliza Dutt | 18.7 | 33,523 | ||
| Oscar Gonzales | 7.5 | 13,407 | ||
| George Zoes | 6.1 | 10,913 | ||
| Total votes: 179,746 | |||
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2022)
General election
General election for Harris County Judge
Incumbent Lina Hidalgo defeated Alex Mealer and Naoufal Houjami in the general election for Harris County Judge on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lina Hidalgo (D) | 50.8 | 552,903 |
 | Alex Mealer (R) | 49.2 | 534,720 | |
 | Naoufal Houjami (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 241 | |
| Total votes: 1,087,864 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Harris County Judge
Alex Mealer defeated Vidal Martinez in the Republican primary runoff for Harris County Judge on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alex Mealer | 75.4 | 85,778 |
| Vidal Martinez | 24.6 | 27,952 | ||
| Total votes: 113,730 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Harris County Judge
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Harris County Judge on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lina Hidalgo | 70.3 | 113,845 |
 | Erica Davis | 14.7 | 23,878 | |
| Georgia Provost | 6.2 | 10,071 | ||
| Maria Garcia | 3.7 | 6,058 | ||
| Kevin Howard | 2.9 | 4,635 | ||
 | Ahmad Hassan | 2.1 | 3,412 | |
| Total votes: 161,899 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Harris County Judge
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Harris County Judge on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alex Mealer | 29.5 | 50,435 |
| ✔ | Vidal Martinez | 25.9 | 44,216 | |
 | Martina Lemond Dixon | 15.2 | 25,912 | |
| Randy Kubosh | 9.6 | 16,388 | ||
| Warren Howell | 7.8 | 13,346 | |
| Oscar Gonzales | 4.3 | 7,316 | ||
| Robert Dorris | 4.1 | 7,036 | ||
| George Zoes | 2.5 | 4,287 | ||
| H.Q. Bolanos | 1.2 | 2,008 | ||
| Total votes: 170,944 | |||
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2019
See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2019)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Houston City Council District A
Amy Peck defeated George Zoes in the general runoff election for Houston City Council District A on December 14, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amy Peck (Nonpartisan) | 70.2 | 9,575 |
| George Zoes (Nonpartisan) | 29.8 | 4,069 | ||
| Total votes: 13,644 | |||
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General election
General election for Houston City Council District A
The following candidates ran in the general election for Houston City Council District A on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Peck (Nonpartisan) | 45.4 | 7,182 |
| ✔ | George Zoes (Nonpartisan) | 16.5 | 2,613 | |
 | Iesheia Ayers-Wilson (Nonpartisan) | 11.8 | 1,870 | |
 | Mehdi Cherkaoui (Nonpartisan) | 9.0 | 1,415 | |
 | Lois Myers (Nonpartisan) | 8.6 | 1,365 | |
| Marina Coryat (Nonpartisan) | 8.6 | 1,363 | ||
| Total votes: 15,808 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Zoes' campaign website stated the following:
1. Honor & Pride
Balancing the budget isn’t just about numbers—it’s about restoring honor to how tax dollars are managed. Instead of passing deficits to future generations, we take pride in running the county responsibly. Honor means rejecting wasteful spending and ensuring every dollar reflects the values of our community.
2. Dignity & Respect
When fixing streets and infrastructure, respect means prioritizing neighborhoods that have been neglected, not just the loudest or wealthiest voices. Dignity ensures seniors, working families, and underserved communities all receive fair access to safe roads, sidewalks, and drainage improvements.
3. Responsibility & Duty
Public safety is a duty. Taking responsibility means fully funding law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS—not only with fair pay but also with the training and resources they need. Duty also means accountability: measuring results in crime reduction, not just funding increases.
4. Generosity & Hospitality
Generosity in government doesn’t mean reckless spending—it means smart investment. We invest in after-school programs, mental health support, and job training because these create safer communities and reduce long-term costs. Hospitality is creating a county where businesses want to expand, bringing jobs and tax revenue that strengthen our budget.
5. Virtue & Moral Excellence
When new programs are introduced, virtue demands transparency and fairness. For example, road repair contracts should be awarded to companies with proven records, not political donors. Moral excellence means decisions are based on what benefits the public, not backroom deals.
6. Selflessness & Gratitude
Gratitude to first responders means more than speeches—it means ensuring pensions are secure, mental health services are available, and equipment is state-of-the-art. Selflessness means cutting waste from political perks and redirecting funds to those who put their lives on the line daily.
7. Courage & Sacrifice
Fixing a deficit often means making tough calls: cutting ineffective programs, consolidating overlapping departments, or saying no to tax hikes when government bloat is the real issue. Courage is standing firm against special interests, even when they pressure for unnecessary spending. Sacrifice is choosing efficiency reforms that may upset insiders but protect taxpayers.
8. Inner Goodness & Integrity
Integrity means publishing a transparent, line-item county budget online so taxpayers can see where every dollar goes. It means holding quarterly town halls to listen directly to residents about crime, infrastructure, and services. Inner goodness ensures every decision is rooted in fairness and a genuine desire to serve.
— George Zoes' campaign website (March 4, 2026)
2022
George Zoes did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
George Zoes did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
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