Tanya Garrison

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

2 candidates ran for Harris County Civil District Judge, 157th Judicial District in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

Moderately left, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 66 donors to their 2022 campaign for judge. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

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Quick answers

What party is Tanya Garrison?

Tanya Garrison is running as a Democrat.

What does the Harris County Civil District Judge, 157th Judicial District seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who is Tanya Garrison running against?

Gerald Fowler, for Harris County Civil District Judge, 157th Judicial District.

Is Tanya Garrison liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Tanya Garrison is moderately left, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Tanya Garrison?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Tanya Garrison's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.