Katie Wilson (Texas)

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Katie Wilson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Elkins High School

Bachelor's

Texas State University, 2004

Law

University of Denver, 2010

Graduate

Texas State University, 2007

Personal

Profession

Criminal defense lawyer

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Katie Wilson (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 183rd District Court. Wilson lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

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

Biography

Katie Wilson graduated from Elkins High School. Wilson earned a bachelor's and graduate degree from Texas State University in 2004 and 2007, respectively, and earned a law degree from the University of Denver in 2010. Wilson's career experience includes working as a criminal defense lawyer.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Texas 183rd District Court

Incumbent Lance Long (R) and Julia Maldonado (D) are running in the general election for Texas 183rd District Court on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Lance Long (R)
		Julia Maldonado (D)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Texas 183rd District Court

Julia Maldonado (D) defeated Katie Wilson (D) in the Democratic primary for Texas 183rd District Court on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julia Maldonado	50.1	157,752
		Katie Wilson	49.9	156,937

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	There were no incumbents in this race.	Total votes: 314,689
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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Texas 183rd District Court

Incumbent Lance Long (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 183rd District Court on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Lance Long	100.0	151,450

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Endorsements

Wilson received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• Texas Gulf Coast Federation of Labor
• Houston Chronicle Editorial Board
• Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Katie Wilson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wilson's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Katie Wilson. I am a 4th generation, native Houstonian. I am a career-long criminal lawyer and public servant, running to be your Democratic candidate for Judge of the 183rd District Court in Harris County. I have been practicing criminal law for more than 16 years, working as a prosecutor for nearly a decade and defense ever since. I currently work as a Senior Litigator in the Mental Health Division of the Harris County Public Defender’s Office. Outside of work I enjoy time with my husband and two children, reading, traveling, and doing DIY home projects.

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?

• I am a zealous advocate for our Constitution. If elected, I am committed to upholding our Constitution and community safety in equal measure.
• The 183rd District Court is a felony-level criminal court, presiding over cases ranging from low-level drug possession up to and including Capital Murder. I have tried more than 70 criminal trials and was the youngest attorney vetted, approved, and appointed to represent indigent clients facing Capital Murder charges in the 11th Administrative Judicial Region. My recent work in both bail and mental health has afforded me a deep familiarity with our county jail and mental health services, the importance of which is only going to increase for our criminal courts.
• I am committed to preserving the transparency and integrity of our criminal justice system. If elected, I plan to live-stream all court proceedings and use my diverse experience in both prosecution and defense to bring balance, fairness, transparency, and efficiency to the court.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about ensuring the integrity and efficacy of our criminal justice system.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Houston Chronicle

Mexican American Bar Association of Houston
AFL-CIO Labor Union
Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus
Houston Black American Democrats
Secular Houston
Greater Heights Democrats
Bay Area Democratic Movement
Bay Area New Democrats
Area 5 Democrats
Houston Lawyers Association
Association of Women Attorneys

Houston Progressive Caucus

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Footnotes

Texas courts

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