Orlando Sanchez
Orlando Sanchez (Republican Party) is running for election for Harris County Judge in Texas. Sanchez is on the ballot in the Republican primary runoff on May 26, 2026. Sanchez advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Sanchez (Republican Party) was the Harris County Treasurer in Texas. Sanchez assumed office in 2007. Sanchez left office on December 31, 2018.
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.
Candidate | ||
 | Annise Parker | |
 | Letitia Plummer | |
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Republican primary runoff
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
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
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
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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Endorsements
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2023
See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2023)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Houston Controller
Christopher Hollins defeated Orlando Sanchez in the general runoff election for Houston Controller on December 9, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christopher Hollins (Nonpartisan) | 59.1 | 110,082 |
| Orlando Sanchez (Nonpartisan) | 40.9 | 76,028 | |
| Total votes: 186,110 | |||
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General election
General election for Houston Controller
Christopher Hollins and Orlando Sanchez advanced to a runoff. They defeated Dave Martin and Shannan Nobles in the general election for Houston Controller on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Hollins (Nonpartisan) | 45.2 | 97,968 |
| ✔ | | Orlando Sanchez (Nonpartisan) | 27.0 | 58,435 |
 | Dave Martin (Nonpartisan) | 15.5 | 33,514 | |
| Shannan Nobles (Nonpartisan) | 12.4 | 26,816 | ||
| Total votes: 216,733 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sanchez in this election.
2019
See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2019)
General election
General election for Houston Controller
Incumbent Chris Brown defeated Orlando Sanchez in the general election for Houston Controller on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chris Brown (Nonpartisan) | 52.2 | 108,431 | |
| Orlando Sanchez (Nonpartisan) | 47.8 | 99,366 | |
| Total votes: 207,797 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Harris County Treasurer
Dylan Osborne defeated incumbent Orlando Sanchez in the general election for Harris County Treasurer on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dylan Osborne (D) | 54.2 | 643,915 |
| Orlando Sanchez (R) | 45.8 | 543,800 | |
| Total votes: 1,187,715 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Treasurer
Dylan Osborne defeated Cosme Garcia in the Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Treasurer on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dylan Osborne | 61.8 | 31,913 |
| Cosme Garcia | 38.2 | 19,724 | ||
| Total votes: 51,637 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Harris County Treasurer
Dylan Osborne and Cosme Garcia advanced to a runoff. They defeated Nile Copeland in the Democratic primary for Harris County Treasurer on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dylan Osborne | 38.1 | 52,462 |
| ✔ | Cosme Garcia | 36.6 | 50,428 | |
 | Nile Copeland | 25.3 | 34,782 | |
| Total votes: 137,672 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Harris County Treasurer
Incumbent Orlando Sanchez advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Treasurer on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Orlando Sanchez | 100.0 | 113,645 |
| Total votes: 113,645 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Sanchez's campaign website stated the following:
Fight to Slash Property Tax Rates
Only Orlando Sanchez has the experience in both business and local government to clean up the mess created by Courthouse Liberals. He’ll restore Sanity to Harris County Government on DAY ONE.
Prioritize Public Safety and Keep Criminals In Jail
The judicial revolving door that too many Liberal Judges have created MUST END through mandatory sentencing guidelines and reducing the amount of discretion allowed when it comes to repeat offenders or egregious crimes against our Citizens.
Deliver Flood Relief and Disaster Recovery
Hurricanes Harvey and Beryl and other major tropical storms are no longer uncommon occurrences. Long term planning and better plans with regional cooperation being an absolute must are what Orlando will demand of government at all levels. On this issue, Orlando will help Harris County, and often forgotten communities like Kingwood, because he understands best what is at stake and at risk.
Restore Fiscal Sanity to the Commissioners Court
Orlando will end unnecessary travel and reprioritize spending to essentials and basic services that Harris County Taxpayers demand and deserve.
Support Governor Abbott’s 5 Point Plan for Property Tax Relief
Governor Abbott will need strong leadership from local government to get this initiative through the Legislature to bring about real property tax reform. Orlando will work hand in hand with the Governor to bring real lasting property tax relief to Texans.
— Orlando Sanchez's campaign website (March 4, 2026)
2023
Orlando Sanchez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Orlando Sanchez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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