Marvalette Hunter
Gloria Sanchez Glover
Darrell Jordan
Harris County District Clerk
ELECT FORMER DEMOCRATIC judge ROBERT JOHNSON
Robert Johnson is currently running for judge of the 209th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. He is the former judge of the 177th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. He was elected to the bench in November of 2016 and served as the presiding judge of 177th Criminal District Court for eight years. Mr. Johnson oversaw the entire pre-trial, trial and post-trial process for felonies cases (e.g., ruling on objections, jury selection and sentencing). He has a proven track record of managing complex criminal cases and making well-reasoned decisions. He also implemented a new docket management strategy, which lowered the case backlog. He has over 20 years of experience in the area of criminal law and had an extensive criminal defense practice prior to taking the bench. As a former judge, he believes in justice and fairness for all. If elected, he is committed to making his rulings based on the law and to remain fair/ impartial at all times. He has also spoken at various community events and served as a mentor for several law student interns in the 177th District Court. He appreciates the opportunity to serve the public as a judge and is seeking election to the 209th Criminal District Court in 2026.
internship at the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office. During his internship, he had the opportunity to practice criminal law via a student bar card, which included observing and assisting in criminal hearings/trials.
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As a first-generation attorney in his family, Mr. Johnson began his legal career in the private sector. After law school, he opened his own law practice at the Law Offices of Robert Johnson, which specialized in criminal law. Prior to becoming a judge, he did criminal defense work for 14 years and handled numerous criminal cases.
Mr. Johnson has been recognized for his commitment to legal excellence and has received many awards, including the 2017 Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Award, 2020 Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Award, 2024 Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Award, and the 2017 Mexican American Sheriff’s Organization Award of Excellence.
Mr. Johnson was born in New York City (Bronx), but he has lived most of his life in Houston, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Commerce from the University of Houston and his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. While in law school, he had a strong desire to practice criminal law and was awarded an
His professional and community affiliations have included: the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association, the Houston Lawyers Association, Cypress Tomball Democrats, Cy-Fair Democrats, Houston Black American Democrats, and Area 5 Democrats. He is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Mr. Johnson is married to corporate attorney, DeMonica Gladney Johnson, Esq.
CHARLENE WARD JOHNSON
Stood Up for Us When We Needed Her
I’m ready to go back to Austin to continue to fight for the people of House District 139 and for all Texans.
I will always fight for:
Public Education and Workforce Development
Affordable and Accessible Health Care and Fair Housing
Voting Rights
Mental Health Services
And most importantly, I will always stand up for seniors, retirees, children, and families who are struggling to put food on the table
Together, we will keep standing up, speaking out, and protecting our democracy. And I’m just getting started.
Early Voting: Feb 17-27 | Election Day: March 3
Re-elect
Charlene Ward Johnson
GLORIA SANCHEZ GLOVER
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DISTRICT JUDGE, 281ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CIVIL) Christine Weems - INC
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DISTRICT JUDGE, 309TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FAMILY) Linda Marie Dunson - INC
DISTRICT JUDGE, 311TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FAMILY) Germaine Janet Tanner - INC
DISTRICT JUDGE, 312TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FAMILY) Teresa Waldrop - INC
DISTRICT JUDGE, 313TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JUVENILE) Samantha Y Davis
DISTRICT JUDGE, 314TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JUVENILE) Michelle Moore - INC
DISTRICT JUDGE, 315TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JUVENILE) Leah Shapiro - INC
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COUNTY PARTY CHAIR
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A Gibson
Democrats
Jasmine Crockett For United States Senator
Charlene Ward Johnson For State Representative - District 139
Houston
Christian Menefee For U.S. Representative - District 18
Audrie Lawton Evans For Harris County Attorney
Jarvis Johnson For U.S. Representative - District 29
Pernell Davis For Harris County District Clerk
As the only lawyer in this race, I present to you my accomplished record, in support for our beloved Harris County. Experience you can trust.
+ I have practiced law in Harris County courts for nearly 20 years, giving me firsthand knowledge of our justice system and its records.
+ I served 8 years as a Harris County Criminal Court Judge, presiding over thousands of cases and managing complex courtroom operations.
+ My fellow judges selected me to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Harris County misdemeanor court system, one of the largest criminal justice systems in America.
+ Led the fight for misdemeanor bail reform, reducing recidivism, lowering crime, and saving Harris County approximately $15 million per year.
+ I have served 25 years in the United States military, enlisting as a private and rising to the rank of Major, with overseas deployments to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, advising leaders from junior officers to general officers.
My closing argument: No other candidates in this race possess any of these qualifications, individually or collectively. It would be my honor to earn your vote.
Darrell Jordan Candidate for Harris County District Clerk Major, Texas Army National Guard Former Judge, County Criminal Court at Law 16
VOTE FOR PERNELL DAVIS
EARLY VOTING: FEBRUARY 17 –27, 2026
ELECTION DAY: MARCH 3, 2026
