Jo Ann Linzer (Texas 359th District Court, Texas, candidate 2026)

Jo Ann Linzer

Republican Party

Candidate, Texas 359th District Court

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Next election

March 3, 2026

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Attorney at law

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Jo Ann Linzer (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 359th District Court. Linzer is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Linzer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jo Ann Linzer provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 27, 2026:

• J.D.: Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
• Profession: Attorney at Law
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

Republican primary

Republican primary for Texas 359th District Court

Michael H. Ghutzman (R) and Jo Ann Linzer (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas 359th District Court on March 3, 2026.

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		Michael H. Ghutzman
		Jo Ann Linzer

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jo Ann Linzer is a lifelong member of our community and proven prosecutor with more than two decades of serving justice and protecting the people of Texas.

Jo Ann launched her legal career defending law enforcement officers in the Texas Attorney General’s office and quickly found her true calling as a prosecutor—relentlessly pursuing violent offenders and standing up for survivors of family violence and sexual assault.

Jo Ann served as a prosecutor in several Texas counties, including Montgomery County as Chief Felony Prosecutor, and Grimes County as First Assistant District Attorney and Interim District Attorney. Her extensive public service experience gives her a deep, firsthand understanding of the criminal justice system—from the courtroom to the community—and a proven record of holding criminals accountable.

Jo Ann and her husband, Ron, raised their son Jeremy in The Woodlands. Today, Jeremy and his wife are carrying on the tradition, raising the next generation of Linzers in Montgomery County.

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?

• Upholding Public Safety Jo Ann has dedicated her entire career to the rule of law—first defending law enforcement officers, then standing shoulder-to-shoulder with prosecutors to put violent offenders behind bars. As a judge, Jo Ann will ensure the courtroom is a place where the law is enforced, justice is delivered, and victims are protected. She knows that keeping dangerous criminals off our streets is the foundation of safe, thriving communities.
• Protecting Our Communities From prosecuting violent predators to teaching the next generation of law enforcement, Jo Ann has worked tirelessly to keep Texas families safe. She understands the real impact crime has on victims and their loved ones. On the bench, Jo Ann will make decisions that put the safety of our neighborhoods and the wellbeing of families first—because every Texan deserves to feel secure in their home and community.
• Never Legislating from the Bench Jo Ann believes in the separation of powers and in the Constitution—not activist judges. She is committed to applying the law as written, not rewriting it to fit a political agenda. As judge, she will defend the rule of law, honor the Constitution, and ensure every case is decided with fairness, integrity, and respect for our founding principles.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I care strongly about ensuring that crime victims are treated with dignity and respect and that their voices are not lost in the process. The court should be a place where victims feel heard and where justice is pursued thoughtfully and lawfully.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Congressman Morgan Lutrell

Republican Voters of Texas PAC
Former Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Gage
Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell
Montgomery County Tax Assessor Tammy McRae
Waller County District Attorney Sean Whittmore
Grimes County Constable Blake Jarvis
Grimes County Constable James Ellis

and more!

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