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Marianne "Yan" Hess

Independent

Private citizen

Declared write-in candidate for Harris County Judge1. Marianne "Yan" Hess describes herself as a politically unaffiliated homeowner and small business owner who has focused on family, local nonprofit work and her household business2.

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  • Property taxesHold them about steadymedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey she said Harris County "faces a spending problem, not a revenue problem," and that taxpayers deserve a county government that "avoids avoidable tax increases." (2026) source
    • She said local government should not burden residents with "continuous tax hikes." (2026) source

No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.

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

Sources (2)

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  1. List of Declared Write-In Candidates, November 3, 2026 General ElectionHarris County Clerk (harrisvotes.com)
  2. Marianne Hess (includes 2026 Candidate Connection survey)Ballotpedia