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Houston election results: Sean Teare wins Democratic primary for Harris Co. District Attorney

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Updated  March 5, 2024 9:21pm CST
2024 Election
FOX 26 Houston

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - The battle to potentially become Harris County’s Democratic nominee for District Attorney has been decided by voters.

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Unofficial results show that Sean Teare will be the party’s nominee after receiving 78.38% of the vote. His opponent, incumbent Kim Ogg, received 21.62% of the vote as of 9:00 p.m.

Sean Teare wins Democratic nomination for Texas primary

The landscape of Houston appears to be changing in some areas. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke to Sean Teare who won the Democratic Primary for the Harris County District Attorney Race.

The race has been one of the more heated races in Harris County.

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Numerous ads between the two candidates have been running prior to the primary election.

Sean Teare Political Ad 

Kim Ogg Political Ad 

According to Teare’s re-election website, Teare will fight for reproductive rights, lead on gun violence prevention, ensure second chances for those who deserve it, fixing our broken cash bail system, and eliminating the criminal court backlog.

Teare pushes back against 'soft on crime' label

Sean Teare says he has seen the failure of the District Attorney's office from the inside out while working there for over a decade.

Teare will take on Republican nominee, Dan Simons, on November 5.

'To be here is just amazing,' Sean Teare reflects on journey

Sean Teare speaks during the watch party, giving thanks and sharing plans for the future.