Louie Ditta
Louie Ditta (Republican Party) is a judge for Precinct 8 Place 2 of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Ditta assumed office in 1997. Ditta's current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Ditta (Republican Party) is running for re-election for the Precinct 8 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Ditta is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2
Nicolas Juan (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2
Incumbent Louie Ditta (R) is running in the Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 on March 3, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jack Morman (R)
- Shannah Murphy (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Louie Ditta won election in the general election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2
Incumbent Louie Ditta advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Louie Ditta | 100.0 | 14,380 | |
| Total votes: 14,380 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2
Incumbent Louie Ditta won election in the general election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Louie Ditta (R) | 100.0 | 59,501 | |
| Total votes: 59,501 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2
Incumbent Louie Ditta advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Louie Ditta | 100.0 | 11,610 | |
| Total votes: 11,610 | |||
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Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
Judges of the county courts are elected in partisan elections by the county they serve and serve four-year terms, with vacancies filled by a vote of the county commissioners.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on a county court, a judge must:[1]
- be at least 25 years old;
- be a resident of his or her respective county for at least two years; and
- have practiced law or served as a judge for at least four years preceding the election.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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About the county
- See also: Harris County, Texas
The county government of Harris County is located in Houston, Texas. The county was first established in 1836. It covers a total of 1,703 square miles of land on the upper Gulf Coast in the southeastern part of Texas.[2]
County government
- See also: Government of Harris County, Texas
Harris County is overseen by a five-member commissioners court. Four commissioners are elected by district to four-year terms. The head of commissioners court, the county judge, is elected county-wide. Residents also elect a county attorney, district attorney, county clerk, district clerk, county sheriff, county tax assessor-collector, county treasurer, eight constables, and 16 justices of the peace.
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Harris County, Texas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Texas | |
| Population | 4,731,145 | 29,145,505 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 1,707 | 261,257 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 40.1% | 53.9% |
| Black/African American | 19.1% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Native American | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other (single race) | 13.1% | 8.6% |
| Multiple | 19.5% | 19.2% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 43.4% | 39.5% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 82.5% | 85.7% |
| College graduation rate | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $73,104 | $76,292 |
| Persons below poverty level | 15.9% | 13.8% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
