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Voters rejected Ramona Franklin as judge in 2024. She could come back
Two years after losing her re-election bid, the former district court judge is poised to return to the Harris County criminal courthouse.

Texas Senate Primary Heads to Runoff After Tight Race
Incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will face off again in May after neither candidate reached 50% of the vote.
Texas Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Statewide Races, Strategist Says
Veteran Democratic strategist Sawyer Hackett outlines the challenges his party faces in the Lone Star State.
Recent news
Mar. 4, 2026
Menefee and Green Advance to Runoff in CD18 Primary
Newly redrawn district lines reshape Houston-area congressional race
Mar. 4, 2026
Harris County Judge Primary Runoffs Set for May
Both Democrats and Republicans will face runoffs to choose their nominees for the county judge seat.
Mar. 4, 2026
Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee in Tight Race for Redrawn Texas District
Longtime Rep. Al Green faces off against newly elected Rep. Christian Menefee in the 18th Congressional District primary.
Mar. 4, 2026
Twin of US Congressman Wins Republican Nomination to Succeed Brother
Trever Nehls to run for Texas's 22nd Congressional District after brother Troy Nehls announces retirement
Mar. 4, 2026
Harris County Sets Midterm Primary Turnout Record
County clerk says over 500,000 voters cast ballots, surpassing previous midterm highs.
Mar. 4, 2026
Trump-backed candidates lead in Houston-area GOP congressional races
Early returns show Jessica Steinmann and Jon Bonck, endorsed by former President Trump, ahead in primaries for open seats in Districts 8 and 38.
Mar. 4, 2026
Texas Senate Primaries See Surprise Upsets and Runoffs
Talarico's win and Cornyn-Paxton runoff highlight key results from the March 3 primaries
Mar. 4, 2026
Houston Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary to state Rep. Steve Toth
Crenshaw, a well-known Republican, was defeated in his party's primary election after his district was redrawn to be more conservative.
Mar. 4, 2026
Texas Reps. Menefee and Green advance to runoff in Democratic House primary
Neither candidate won a majority in the Houston-area district, setting up a May 26 runoff election.
Mar. 4, 2026
Texas Primary Runoff Set for May 26
Voters will return to the polls to decide several races that did not have a clear winner in the March primary.
Mar. 4, 2026
Record Democratic Early Voting Turnout in Texas Primary
Texas hasn't seen numbers like this in over 20 years.
Mar. 4, 2026
Dan Crenshaw Loses Primary After Becoming Lone Texas Republican Without Trump's Endorsement
Experts called the race for Crenshaw's opponent early on Tuesday night, marking a dramatic fall for a once-rising star in the GOP.
Mar. 4, 2026
MAGA Supporters Mock Dan Crenshaw After Texas Primary Loss
Crenshaw defeated by State Rep. Steve Toth after failing to secure Trump endorsement
Mar. 4, 2026
Texas Rep. Steve Toth defeats GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw in primary upset
Toth's victory tests loyalty to the former president in a race that highlighted divisions within the Republican party
Mar. 4, 2026
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary race in Texas to state Rep. Steve Toth
CBS News projects Toth's victory in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary
Mar. 3, 2026
Voters Head to Polls for Midterm Primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas
Key Senate races and down-ballot contests kick off the 2026 midterm election cycle.
Mar. 3, 2026
War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary
Candidates tread carefully in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran
Mar. 2, 2026
Houston Chronicle Endorses Top Candidates in Texas Primary
Editorial board weighs in on the best and worst contenders ahead of March 3 vote
Mar. 2, 2026
Texas Kicks Off 2026 Midterm Primaries with Hotly Contested Senate Races
Voters in Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina will pick nominees for key federal and state offices on Tuesday
Mar. 1, 2026
Trump Fills Government with Supporters of 2020 Election Fraud Claims
Former president continues to surround himself with those who back his false 2020 election narratives