Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Criminal District Judge, 228th District Court in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Criminal District Judge, 228th District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Harris County. What does this office do?

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Alyson Almaguer

Democrat

Assistant District Attorney and Felony District Court Chief, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Alyson Almaguer is a Harris County Assistant District Attorney serving as a Felony District Court Chief¹. She is the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Caroline Dozier for judge of the 228th District Court²³.

Assistant District Attorney and Felony District Court Chief, Harris County District Attorney's Office, at time of candidacy¹
No prior judicial office found in the sources reviewed
Almaguer was unopposed in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for the 228th District Court². No prior judicial office was found.

Caroline Dozier

Republican · Incumbent

Judge, 228th District Court, Harris County

Caroline Dozier is the sitting judge of the 228th District Court in Harris County; Governor Greg Abbott appointed her on December 20, 2024 following the death of Judge Frank Aguilar¹². She is seeking election against Democratic nominee Alyson Almaguer¹³.

Judge, 228th District Court (Criminal), Harris County, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in December 2024¹²
Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on December 20, 2024 following the death of Judge Frank Aguilar¹². Unopposed in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary¹. This is her first election for the seat.

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