Houston Public MediaSep 23, 2025

Orlando Sanchez, a former Houston City Council member and treasurer for Harris County, is now running for Harris County judge.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/09/23/531664/orlando-sanchez-former-county-treasurer-announces-bid-for-harris-county-judge/

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Republican Orlando Sanchez, former county treasurer and city council member, running for Harris County judge

Sanchez is among several candidates vying for the seat being left open by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who is not seeking reelection next year. He says he would rein in the county’s spending — and work well with Houston Mayor John Whitmire.

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Houston Public MediaNov 27, 2023

John Whitmire leads Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston’s mayoral runoff, new poll finds

The new Houston Public Media/Houston Chronicle/UH Political Science and Population Health Poll shows State Senator Whitmire with the support of 42% of likely voters, compared to 35% for Congresswoman Jackson Lee and 22% undecided.

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John Whitmire leads Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston’s mayoral runoff, new poll finds

The new Houston Public Media/Houston Chronicle/UH Political Science and Population Health Poll shows State Senator Whitmire with the support of 42% of likely voters, compared to 35% for Congresswoman Jackson Lee and 22% undecided.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaNov 8, 2023

Chris Hollins, Orlando Sanchez advance to runoff in Houston city controller’s contest

Former Interim Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins and former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez will face each other again in the second round of voting on Saturday, December 9.

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Chris Hollins, Orlando Sanchez advance to runoff in Houston city controller’s contest

Former Interim Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins and former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez will face each other again in the second round of voting on Saturday, December 9.

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