Dr. Letitia Plummer Announces Candidacy for Harris County Judge, Bringing Proven Leadership and Commitment to Resilience and Equity

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July 8, 2025

Houston, Texas – Dr. Letitia Plummer has announced that she's a candidate for Harris County Judge in 2026, effectively resigning her position as our At Large-4 Houston City Councilwoman. Letitia knows that in these uncertain times, Harris County deserves a leader who fights for what is right and is ready to lead on Day 1.

A native Houstonian, Letitia worked her way through college and dental school while balancing a job and family. That’s the kind of grit and determination she brings to every challenge. And that’s exactly what Harris County needs in a county chief executive officer.

For the past 5 years she has served as an At-Large Houston City Council Member fighting for working families, protecting public health, and advocating for safer, stronger communities. She has shown up, spoken out, and delivered for families, prioritizing disaster resilience and fair, equitable protection for all neighborhoods.

She’ll be ready on Day 1 to take on the challenges we face, because she’s prepared for the challenge her entire life. Balancing family, small business, and her constituency took work. In a time when we have to worry about the ability of the federal government to respond in a time of crisis, we should have a generational leader ready to fight, not fold.

“These are uncertain and turbulent times, calling on a new kind of leadership that is tough and fair,” Plummer said. “Harris County policy should be decided here, by our people, and not politicians in Austin or Washington. Too much is at stake.”

To learn more about Dr. Plummer and her campaign for Harris County Judge, visit www.DrLetitiaPlummer.com.

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Dr. Letitia Plummer, a native Houstonian, comes from a rich multicultural background, with African American and Yemeni-Indian roots. This diverse upbringing fostered a firm stance against injustice, guiding her towards public service and community care. An alumna of the eminent Spelman College, she furthered her education at Baylor College of Dentistry, inspired by her father’s legacy. Today, she’s not only a practicing dentist but also a devoted city Council Member, serving as the chair of the Government Operations Committee.

Dr. Plummer successfully reformed how the City of Houston works with MWBEs through Co-Operative contracts, creating opportunities for MWBE vendors to conduct direct business with the city. She also plays a crucial role in helping communities build resilience against extreme weather, spearheading an extreme weather conference and delivering resiliency resources to vulnerable areas.