2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

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Stephen's campaign for County Criminal Court at Law Judge in Harris County is his first run for public office. 

As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal law.

As an Assistant District Attorney, "he handled and tried every type of case—from misdemeanors to capital murders. Since entering private practice, Stephen has represented clients in a broad range of criminal matters in both state and federal courts."

- As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal law.
- As an Assistant District Attorney, "he handled and tried every type of case—from misdemeanors to capital murders. Since entering private practice, Stephen has represented clients in a broad range of criminal matters in both state and federal courts."

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Said, "justice delayed is justice denied."

Plans to bring "accountability, efficiency, and integrity back to the courtroom—ensuring that justice is served promptly and fairly."

- Said, "justice delayed is justice denied."
- Plans to bring "accountability, efficiency, and integrity back to the courtroom—ensuring that justice is served promptly and fairly."

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Believes in fair treatment and decisive action in every case.

- Believes in fair treatment and decisive action in every case.

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As of July 22, 2026, Stephen C. St. Martin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Tonya Jones is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a law degree from Southern University Law Center. She attends Greater New Testament Baptist Church.

Tonya is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a law degree from Southern University Law Center. She attends Greater New Testament Baptist Church.

Tonya is a judge for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 in Texas. She previously worked as a criminal defense attorney. Before that, she served as a legal fellow at the Travis County Juvenile Public Defender's Office and interned at the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. 

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Tonya previously worked as a criminal defense attorney. Before that, she served as a legal fellow at the Travis County Juvenile Public Defender's Office and interned at the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. 

Tonya is currently a Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law Judge - Court 15. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

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Tonya Jones is currently a Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law Judge - Court 15. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

As of July 22, 2026, Tonya Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes that criminal court should be a "pit stop" in life, not a final destination.

Strives to ensure every person leaves her courtroom with their dignity intact and a sense of hope for the future.

- Believes that criminal court should be a "pit stop" in life, not a final destination.
- Strives to ensure every person leaves her courtroom with their dignity intact and a sense of hope for the future.

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- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county criminal court-at-law judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.

Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Post 15

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