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Ramona Franklin

Democrat · Candidate for Harris County Criminal District Judge, 496th 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, 496th Judicial District in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Quick answers

What party is Ramona Franklin?: Ramona Franklin is running as a Democrat.
What does the Harris County Criminal District Judge, 496th 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 Ramona Franklin running against?: Dan Simons, for Harris County Criminal District Judge, 496th Judicial District.
Should I vote for Ramona Franklin?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ramona Franklin's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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