Harris County Republican Party
Run for Office
Harris County needs conservative leaders at every level of government.
Step Up
Your Community Is Looking for a Leader
From school board to county-wide office, elections are won by people willing to put their name on the ballot. The party provides guidance on filing, training resources, and connections to grassroots support.
So, you want to run for office?
Here is how you start.
The decision to run for office is an important one.
Running for office takes time away from your family, friends and your work. Making sure you understand what will be required, if you take this step is important. That means doing your research and due diligence to ensure that you file the correct information with the proper election authority. It also means understanding what it will take to run a successful campaign.
Some elections are non-partisan (ie, local city council and ISD races). Other elections require you to run in the Republican primary and if successful, then you would be running as the Republican candidate in the general election.
The Harris County GOP does not endorse candidates in the primary.
If you are successful in winning your primary, our local party will be doing everything that we can to help you win the general election.
The Harris County GOP may endorse in non-partisan elections.
Here’s some resources to help get you started!
Qualifications for Public Office (Partisan races)
2021 and 2022 Election dates (including primary and general)
Texas Ethics Commission for state and local races
Federal Elections Commission for federal races
Candidate Welcome Packet
Information for Federal Congressional candidates regarding financial disclosures
More Information for Federal Congressional candidates regarding financial disclosures
Harris County Contacts
Local Committee
(all non-partisan races)
Scott Bowen, Chairman
Judicial Screening Committee
SJ Swanson, Chairman
Candidates Committee
(partisan races, excluding judicial)
Kristen Cobb, Chairman
Political Director
Vanessa Ingrassia
2026 Candidates
See who is already running.
Local Endorsements
Apply for HCRP endorsement.
Contact the Party
Talk to us before you file.