Who should I vote for in the Harris County Criminal District Judge, 185th Judicial District race?

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Harris County Criminal District Judge, 185th Judicial District

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

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.

Candidates

Mark Goldberg

Republican

Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Andrea Beall

Democrat

Slightly left · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Harris County Criminal District Judge, 185th Judicial District in 2026?: Mark Goldberg (Republican) and Andrea Beall (Democrat).
What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Harris County Criminal District Judge, 185th Judicial District race?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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