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Abbie Kamin

Democrat · Incumbent

Harris County Attorney (appointed, effective June 15, 2026)

Abbie Kamin is a civil rights attorney who represented District C on Houston City Council from January 2020 and resigned under the resign-to-run law after filing for county attorney in December 20252. She previously was associate regional director of the Anti-Defamation League's Southwest office2. Commissioners Court appointed her Harris County Attorney in a 3-2 vote, effective June 15, 2026, and she is the Democratic nominee for the unexpired term31.

  • Harris County Attorney since June 15, 2026, by appointment3
  • Houston City Council, District C, first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 20232
  • Associate Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League Southwest Region; civil litigation and civil rights attorney; earned a JD after studying at Tulane University2
  • Says she worked on voter ID and redistricting litigation, served as a committee director and clerk for the Texas House, and worked with minority counsel for the U.S. House Oversight Committee during law school4
  • Appointed county attorney by Commissioners Court on April 16, 2026 in a 3-2 vote (Briones, Garcia and Ellis for; Hidalgo and Ramsey against) to serve through Dec. 31, 2026; she must win the Nov. 3 election to serve the rest of the term through 20283. She won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Audrie Lawton Evans, 50.56 to 49.44 percent6.

Record

  • Says her office is suing the Trump administration and Gov. Abbott and pursuing cases against scammers, slumlords, domestic abusers and polluters5.
  • Proposed in 2026 a know-your-rights program for immigrants and a portal where residents can upload evidence of ICE misconduct4.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (6)

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  1. Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, qualified candidates (Ballot Certification Report, Harris County, 2026-08-28)Texas Secretary of State
  2. Abbie KaminWikipedia
  3. Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin appointed Harris County attorney in split vote (Apr. 16, 2026)Community Impact
  4. Harris County Attorney, Democratic candidates: Abbie Kamin (2026 primary voters guide)League of Women Voters of Houston
  5. Meet the candidates for Harris County Attorney (Sept. 16, 2026)Community Impact
  6. 2026 Harris County electionsWikipedia