HOUSTON – Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker has officially conceded the Democratic primary race for Harris County Judge, congratulating Letitia Plummer after votes were counted Tuesday night.
In a heartfelt message to supporters Wednesday morning, Parker acknowledged the outcome of the closely watched race and called for Democrats to unite ahead of November’s general election.
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“This is clearly not the email I expected to send you this morning,” Parker wrote. “Nevertheless, the votes have been counted, and I want to congratulate Letitia Plummer on becoming the Democratic nominee for Harris County Judge.”
Parker also thanked supporters, volunteers, donors, campaign staff, and her family for standing beside her throughout the campaign.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and friendship,” Parker said. “I am deeply appreciative of everyone who volunteered, donated, and voted for me, my campaign team, and my amazing family, who have been my rock throughout all my campaigns.”
The former Houston mayor ended her message by shifting focus toward the November election, urging Democrats to rally together against Republican challengers.
“This campaign is over and our job now is to defeat the Republicans in November,” Parker wrote.
The Harris County Judge race drew major attention across the Houston area, with both candidates emphasizing issues such as public safety, infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and county government leadership.
Plummer now advances as the Democratic nominee in one of Texas’ most closely watched county races heading into the fall election cycle.