# Democrats likely to return to Harris County Commissioners Court

> Democrats poised to regain Harris County Commissioners Court seats amid election results.
- Title: Democrats likely to return to Harris County Commissioners…
- Summary: Democrats poised to regain Harris County Commissioners Court seats amid election results. Democratic Harris County Commissioners Adrian Garcia and Lesley…
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## Election results show Democratic gains
Democratic Harris County Commissioners Adrian Garcia and Lesley Briones likely to return to Commissioners Court facing budget pressures and scrutiny over spending and taxing decisions.
## Adrian Garcia poised for third term
Garcia was likely to earn a third term representing Precinct 2 against Republican challenger Richard Vega, a pastor.
## Lesley Briones likely for second term
Briones seemed likely to secure a second term in Precinct 4 against Republican Steve Radack, who served 32 years as a county commissioner before retiring in 2020.
## Garcia's background
Garcia was first elected to Commissioners Court in 2018 as part of a wave election that first swept Democrats into power across county government.
## Briones' background
Briones, a former civil court judge, joined the court at the start of 2023.
## Key takeaway

Democratic Harris County Commissioners Adrian Garcia and Lesley Briones likely to return to Commissioners Court after November 3 election.