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Brian Edward Warren

Democrat · Incumbent

Judge, 209th District Court (Harris County)

Brian Warren has been judge of the 209th District Court in Harris County since January 20191. He holds a law degree from St. Mary's University and has been licensed in Texas since 20012. He won a three-way Democratic primary and a May 2026 runoff to secure the Democratic nomination for reelection, and faces Republican Tony Coveny in the general election1.

  • Judge, 209th District Court, Harris County, since January 1, 2019; current term ends December 31, 20261
  • Law degree, St. Mary's University; licensed in Texas since November 20012
  • Defeated incumbent Republican Michael McSpadden in the November 6, 2018 general election and took office January 1, 2019; reelected in November 2022 over Republican Kevin Fulton1. Led a three-candidate Democratic primary field on March 3, 2026 with 35.7% of the vote, then defeated Ysidra Kyles in a May 26, 2026 runoff, 59.8% to 40.2%1. Faces Republican Tony Coveny in the November 3, 2026 general election1.

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  1. Brian WarrenBallotpedia
  2. Brian E. Warren, attorney profile (Find a Lawyer), including public disciplinary history (checked 2026-09-27)State Bar of Texas
  3. Public Sanctions, fiscal year lists FY2019 through FY2026 (searched 2026-09-27)State Commission on Judicial Conduct
  4. Judicial Poll Results (2026 Judicial Preference Poll open until October 2, 2026; results to be published October 9, 2026)Houston Bar Association