The West Point graduate and former Army captain ran away with more than 75 percent of the vote from a heated Republican runoff campaign.
Prosecutors allege Hidalgo’s chief of staff violated felony bond conditions, but a lack of court documents has led to a dispute over permitted activities.
While the candidates have differentiated on some policy issues, arguments about electability and an attempt to discredit a candidate’s grandfather have backfired in the increasingly heated contest.
The Harris County indictments stem from controversy around a $11 million vaccine outreach contract awarded to a well-connected Democrat.
A grand jury reportedly investigating an $11 million contract awarded to a one-woman firm with ties to prominent Democrats has resulted in search warrants for county offices.
Lina Hidalgo will face either Alexandra Del Moral Mealer or Vidal Martinez in the 2022 general election where crime and county management are prime issues.
As the region grapples with rising homicide rates and concern over the county’s criminal justice policies and funding, Hidalgo faces challenges from both major political parties.
