Harris County (Houston) ∙ The race between Harris County Judge Lina Fidelgo (Democrat) and Alexadria de Moral Mealer, an important county in the state of Texas, is fierce. Lina, who has attracted public attention through many controversial decisions during the Covid era, is expected to be re-elected, but the Republican candidate is facing a tough competition.
As election day approached, it was increasingly unpredictable who would win. This is because both are strong from the Hispanic community. Abortion and ongoing incidents of violence are actively discussed during elections. The county has a population of 4.5 million.
In 2018, Hidalgo, 31, first defeated a Republican candidate to become the head of Harris County. Lina is the first woman elected to the position of Harris County judge. Lina was born in Columbia and moved to Houston with her parents in 2013 as a teenager. Mealer, 37, has been endorsed by Senator Ted Cruz. Born in California. Worked in the US Army Bomb Squad.
English Summary: Lina Hidalgo vs Alex Mealer for Harris County judge
