# Harris County Treasurer Race

> Democrat Carla Wyatt faces Republican Marc Cowart in Harris County treasurer race amid office abolition push.
- Title: Harris County Treasurer Race · Houstonchronicle | Shortify
- Summary: Democrat Carla Wyatt faces Republican Marc Cowart in Harris County treasurer race amid office abolition push. Harris County Democrat Carla Wyatt runs against…
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## Harris County Treasurer Race
Democrat Carla Wyatt faces Republican Marc Cowart in November 2027 election for Harris County treasurer.
## Treasurer Role in Crisis
The county treasurer role has been labeled obsolete by officials and experts due to digital banking advances.
## Abolition Push
Harris County Commissioners voted to ask Texas Legislature to abolish treasurer office by 2027.
## Carla Wyatt's Legal Issues
Wyatt has faced four legal issues since taking office in 2023 including DUI charges and car burglary.
## Wyatt's Fraud Case
County staff approved fraudulent checks totaling nearly $53,000 in February 2024.
## Republican Challenge
Republican Marc Cowart, former Fort Bend County Judge KP George's chief of staff, runs to keep role.
## Key takeaway

Harris County Democrat Carla Wyatt runs against Republican Marc Cowart for treasurer amid efforts to abolish the role by 2027.