2026 Election: Harris County Judge candidate concedes

I want to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to my family, my entire campaign team, the volunteers, the donors, those who knocked on doors, put out a yard sign, sent out a letter or a word of encouragement. I just spoke with Dr. Letitia Plummer. I congratulated her and conceded the race. And I wish her as much success as anyone as she prepares to assume the responsibilities of our next Harris County judge. I know firsthand that public service is both a privilege and a tremendous responsibility. And I sincerely hope that her administration succeeds in meeting the challenges that this county faces. Because when our county government succeeds, the people of Harris County benefit. Throughout this campaign, we talked about the need for responsible government, safe neighborhoods, flood protection, emergency preparedness, accountability to taxpayers. Those issues do not disappear because the election has ended. They remain important to the families and communities that we all care about. And they will require people of different political beliefs to work together. I have always believed that public service is about something greater than any one candidate or any one political party. It is about our neighbors, it is about our families and the future we all share. I'm proud of the campaign that we ran and I'm proud of the people who stood with us. I am grateful for the opportunity to have traveled throughout Harris County, listened to its residents, and discussed the issues that matter to them. To our supporters, I want to say this. Do not lose your faith in public service. Do not lose your commitment to our community. Let us leave this campaign behind with gratitude rather than bitterness, with respect rather than division, and with hope rather than disappointment. Let us also wish our new county judge well and let us continue to work together so that the county we all call home will become a better place. God bless each and every one of you and God bless Harris County. Thank you all for being here.