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Hilary Unger is running as a Democrat.

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Hilary Unger

Democrat · Candidate for Harris County Criminal District Judge, 248th Judicial District · November 3, 2026

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 Criminal District Judge, 248th Judicial District in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

Center, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 36 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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David W. Overhuls · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Hilary Unger?: Hilary Unger is running as a Democrat.
What does the Harris County Criminal District Judge, 248th 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 Hilary Unger running against?: David W. Overhuls, for Harris County Criminal District Judge, 248th Judicial District.
Is Hilary Unger liberal or conservative?: On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Hilary Unger is center, 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 Hilary Unger?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Hilary Unger's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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