CCL 3 · Incumbent: Leslie R. Johnson
County Criminal Court at Law No. 3
One of two Republican-held misdemeanor benches: Johnson defends against defense attorney Mathis.
The desk’s rating
Leans Democratic
Democrat
Allison Mathis
Criminal defense attorney; won March primary
- Cash on hand
- None
- Raised
- None
- Spent
- None
Republican · Incumbent
Leslie R. Johnson
Seeking reelection
- Cash on hand
- $1K
- Raised
- None
- Spent
- None
Money
Leslie R. Johnson holds a narrow cash edge.
Cash on hand as reported in each campaign’s latest filing (as of Dec 31, 2025). Full finance records
The desk’s notes
Leslie Johnson holds CCL #3 as a Republican. One of the few R-held misdemeanor court seats in Harris County. D challenger Allison Mathis is a criminal defense attorney. All-women matchup in a county with a structural D lean.
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