496th Dist. · Open seat
496th District Court
The desk’s rating
Likely Democratic
Democrat
Michael Abner
Harris County ADA, Felony Court Chief; won D primary over Ramona Franklin
- Cash on hand
- $931
- Raised
- $6K
- Spent
- $5K
Money
Dan Simons holds 23x as much cash.
Cash on hand as reported in each campaign’s latest filing (as of Dec 2025). Full finance records
The desk’s notes
Newly created court. D primary featured Michael Abner (HC ADA, Felony Court Chief) vs. Ramona Franklin (former 338th District Court judge, defeated in her own 2024 primary). Abner won the primary.
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Share of cash on hand
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$3K
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Share of cash on hand
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$2K
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Share of cash on hand
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