Marty Lancton

Marty Lancton

Republican Party

Candidate, Harris County Judge

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March 3, 2026

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Marty Lancton (Republican Party) is running for election for Harris County Judge in Texas. Lancton is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

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

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.

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Harris County Judge

Annise Parker (D), Letitia Plummer (D), and Matt Salazar (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Harris County Judge on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Annise Parker
		Letitia Plummer
	Submit photo	Matt Salazar

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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Harris County Judge

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for Harris County Judge on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Aliza Dutt
	Submit photo	Oscar Gonzales
		Warren Howell
		Marty Lancton
		Orlando Sanchez
	Submit photo	George Zoes

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2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Patrick “Marty” Lancton is a Houston native with more than two decades of experience in public service and labor leadership. He began his career in 2000 as a firefighter and paramedic in Cedar Park, Texas, later serving with the West University Fire Department before joining the Houston Fire Department, where he continues to serve.

In 2016, Lancton was elected President of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, representing firefighters on issues related to safety, labor rights, and working conditions. In 2017, he was elected Vice President of the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters.

Lancton also serves as Chairman of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation, a role he has held since 2015. He founded the Red Hot Gala, which has raised nearly $5 million to support firefighters and children in need.

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?

• Make Harris County Safer. Marty Lancton prioritizes public safety by supporting law enforcement and first responders with the resources needed to fight rising crime.
• Fix Flooding and Strengthen Infrastructure. Marty Lancton supports investing in flood control, disaster preparedness, and strong infrastructure to protect families and neighborhoods.
• Cut Taxes, Grow Jobs, and Restore Trust in County Government. Marty Lancton prioritizes putting families first by lowering property taxes and eliminating wasteful spending. He seeks to grow jobs by expanding the port, supporting small businesses, and strengthening the local workforce so young people can build their careers at home. He also aims to restore trust in county government by ending corruption, holding leaders accountable, and ensuring government works for the people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Marty is especially passionate about public safety, emergency management, and flood mitigation, because he has seen firsthand how lives depend on effective leadership during crises. He cares deeply about infrastructure and fiscal responsibility, knowing that smart planning and honest budgeting protect families and property. Marty is also focused on growing good-paying jobs and workforce opportunities so residents can afford to stay, work, and raise families in Harris County. These priorities matter because they directly affect quality of life, public trust, and the county’s long-term resilience.

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Note: Lancton submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on February 19, 2026.

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February 11 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Patrick “Marty” Lancton is a Houston native with more than two decades of experience in public service and labor leadership. He began his career in 2000 as a firefighter and paramedic in Cedar Park, Texas, later serving with the West University Fire Department before joining the Houston Fire Department, where he continues to serve.

In 2016, Lancton was elected President of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, representing firefighters on issues related to safety, labor rights, and working conditions. In 2017, he was elected Vice President of the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters.

Lancton also serves as Chairman of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation, a role he has held since 2015. He founded the Red Hot Gala, which has raised nearly $5 million to support firefighters and children in need.

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?

• Make Harris County Safer. Marty Lancton prioritizes public safety by supporting law enforcement and first responders with the resources needed to fight rising crime.
• Fix Flooding and Strengthen Infrastructure. Marty Lancton supports investing in flood control, disaster preparedness, and strong infrastructure to protect families and neighborhoods.
• Cut Taxes, Grow Jobs, and Restore Trust in County Government. Marty Lancton prioritizes putting families first by lowering property taxes and eliminating wasteful spending. He seeks to grow jobs by expanding the port, supporting small businesses, and strengthening the local workforce so young people can build their careers at home. He also aims to restore trust in county government by ending corruption, holding leaders accountable, and ensuring government works for the people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Marty is especially passionate about public safety, emergency management, and flood mitigation, because he has seen firsthand how lives depend on effective leadership during crises. He cares deeply about infrastructure and fiscal responsibility, knowing that smart planning and honest budgeting protect families and property. Marty is also focused on growing good-paying jobs and workforce opportunities so residents can afford to stay, work, and raise families in Harris County. These priorities matter because they directly affect quality of life, public trust, and the county’s long-term resilience.

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

Note: Lancton submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on February 11, 2026.

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