HOUSTON – The voters have spoken and have elected Sean Teare as Harris County’s new District Attorney.
RECAP: Sean Teare defeats Dan Simon in race for Harris County District Attorney
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On X, Teare proudly touted the victory saying in part, “This victory is for everyone who believes in safer neighborhoods and a justice system that works for all.”
Thank you, Harris County! This victory is for everyone who believes in safer neighborhoods and a justice system that works for all. To our volunteers: you’ve built this campaign. Now, let’s get to work restoring trust in the DA’s office and making our communities safer for…
— Sean Teare (@ElectSeanTeare) November 6, 2024
Following a primary election in March, Teare emerged as the Democratic candidate after winning against incumbent DA Kim Ogg.
In this election, Teare faced Republican candidate Dan Simons, who he defeated 51% - 49%. Before the results were called on Election Day, our cameras caught a cordial moment between the opponents, where they not only shook hands but agreed they shared the same vision to improve the DA’s office.
“Good luck tonight, seriously. Either way it goes, I think it’s gonna be a much better office than it was.” Simon said.
“Better than it was!” Teare repeated in agreement.
Teare previously served as Division Chief of the Vehicular Crimes for the DA’s Office before he resigned in February 2023. During an exclusive interview back then with KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Joel Eisenbaum, he revealed how becoming the DA was always his dream and why he decided to run against his former boss.
“I have wanted to have that job for at least 15 years when I came in as an intern in my first year of law school. It felt like home,” Teare said. “There’s a morale issue. There’s... there’s a very big morale issue in the DA’s office.”
After defeating Ogg in the primaries, Teare shared his plan to create a more empathetic justice system, saying under his leadership, it would be easy to achieve.
“I think what we have to do is not create the next generation of violent criminals by giving lower-level offenders a criminal record when they don’t need it,” he explained. “But also holding the people who are preying on our communities accountable, removing them from society, and doing it successfully.”