Paul Shanklin (Texas local court candidate)
Paul Shanklin (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 2 in Texas. Shanklin is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Shanklin advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
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 Harris County Probate Court No. 2
Incumbent Pamela Medina (D) and Paul Shanklin (R) are running in the general election for Harris County Probate Court No. 2 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Pamela Medina (D) | |
| Paul Shanklin (R) | ||
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Harris County Probate Court No. 2
Incumbent Pamela Medina (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Harris County Probate Court No. 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pamela Medina | 100.0 | 293,761 |
| Total votes: 293,761 | |||
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Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for Harris County Probate Court No. 2
Paul Shanklin (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Probate Court No. 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Shanklin | 100.0 | 146,584 | |
| Total votes: 146,584 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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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
