Cheryl Elliott Thornton, left, is running against Michael Landrum, right, of the 164th District Court. Courtesy photos . The race for the 164th District Court in Houston is between Democrat Cheryl ...

From left to right, Grant J. Harvey and Alexandra Smoots-Thomas, candidates for the Harris County 164th District Court. Cheryl Elliott Thornton, not pictured, is also running.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2: Cheryl Elliott Thornton. ... Of the two remaining candidates, Thornton, 60, has the most legal experience.