Visiting judge (occupation listed on her 2026 primary filing); former judge, 338th District Court

Ramona Franklin was judge of the 338th District Court in Harris County, elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020; she lost the March 2024 Democratic primary for that seat and left office at the end of 2024¹. She began her legal career as a Harris County assistant district attorney and opened a private practice in 2006¹. Her 2026 primary filing lists her occupation as visiting judge³. She won the March 2026 Democratic primary for the 496th District Court and faces Republican incumbent Dan Simons in the general election¹.

• Judge, 338th District Court, Harris County; elected in 2016, reelected in 2020, left office December 31, 2024¹
• Occupation listed on her 2026 primary filing: visiting judge³
• Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office, after law school; private law practice beginning in 2006¹
• B.A. in English, Florida A&M University, 1996; M.S. in sports administration, Lynn University, 1999; J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2002; licensed in Texas since November 2002¹²
• Elected to the 338th District Court in November 2016, defeating incumbent Brock Thomas, and reelected in 2020¹. Was the Democratic nominee for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7, in 2018 and lost to incumbent Barbara Hervey¹. Lost the March 5, 2024 Democratic primary for the 338th District Court to Allison Mathis, 61.7% to 38.3%, and left office December 31, 2024¹. Defeated Michael Abner in the Democratic primary for the 496th District Court on March 3, 2026, 61.5% to 38.5%, and faces Republican incumbent Dan Simons in the November 3, 2026 general election¹.