Orlando Sanchez

County Judge (Harris County) · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Former Harris County Treasurer and Houston City Council member, experienced Cuban-American politician running on fiscal responsibility and public safety

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Tax relief and fiscal sanity
Economic growth and job creation
Reducing crime through better law enforcement support
Restoring accountability to county government

Strengths Sourced

Extensive countywide campaign experience
Strong name recognition among Republicans
Financial expertise from treasurer role
Proven track record of electoral success

Concerns Sourced

Previous unsuccessful mayoral campaigns
Age may concern some younger voters
Associated with older Republican establishment
Limited recent experience in elected office

Endorsements ✓ Verified

Houston Chronicle (editorial board)

Sources (20)

Harris County Primaries 2026: Democratic & Republican Countywide Races | University of Houston (2026-02-28)
Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
March 2026 primary elections: What’s on the ballot for Houston voters? (2026-02-28)
Texas Primaries 2026 | University of Houston (2026-02-28)
Home - Harris County Republican Party (2026-02-28)
Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional district | Houston Public Media (2026-02-28)
Q&A: Meet the March primary Republican candidates for Harris County clerk | Community Impact (2026-02-28)
Candidates (2026-02-28)
2026 Harris County elections - Wikipedia (2026-02-28)
March 2026 primary elections: Houston, Texas races to watch | FOX 26 Houston (2026-02-28)
Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-02-28)
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
Important Election Dates 2025-2026 (2026-02-28)
Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Harris County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
Running for a Judicial Office in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Candidate Filings for County Election Officials and ... (2026-02-28)
Request for Voter Registration Applications (2026-02-28)
Offices up for Election in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Ballot Preparation and Sample Ballots for March 3, 2026 Primary Election (2026-02-28)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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