HOUSTON, TEXAS: In a proud moment for the Sikh community worldwide, Judge Manpreet Monica Singh, the first elected female Sikh judge in the United States, has won re-election to the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Houston, Texas, in the November 3, 2026, general election.
According to reported election results, Singh secured 818,809 votes, representing approximately 62.2 per cent of the vote, defeating her Republican challenger, John Donovan, who received 498,316 votes. The reported results are subject to official certification.
Singh first made history in 2022 when she was elected as the first female Sikh judge in the United States. She assumed office in January 2023, opening a new chapter in Sikh representation within the American judicial system.
Born and raised in Houston, Judge Singh has more than 20 years of legal experience. Before joining the judiciary, she spent 21 years practising law, specialising in civil litigation and trial advocacy. Her professional record includes extensive courtroom experience and involvement in community and civil rights organisations.
She has also been associated with organisations including the Sikh Coalition and the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, contributing to efforts promoting diversity, equality, religious understanding and access to justice. Her work has helped strengthen the visibility of Sikh Americans in the legal profession and wider American society.
Her re-election is significant not only as a personal electoral achievement but also as an important moment for Sikh Americans, particularly young Sikh women who aspire to enter law, public service and leadership positions.
The victory demonstrates the importance of participation, professional achievement and representation in democratic institutions. It also reflects the growing contribution of Sikh Americans to different areas of American public life.
Judge Manpreet Monica Singh’s achievement is a source of encouragement for the Sikh community across the United States, Canada, India and other parts of the world. Her continued presence on the judicial bench represents an important milestone in the journey towards greater diversity and inclusion in American institutions.
Punjab Outlook congratulates Judge Manpreet Monica Singh on her re-election and wishes her continued success in serving the cause of justice, equality and the rule of law.
Sources: Harris County Civil Court official biography, Texas election results and Houston election reporting.