A court hearing Tuesday will decide whether 351st District Judge George Powell of Houston has already lost his reelection bid after his filing fee for the Democratic Primary fell short by $1,000.

Because of the filing fee shortfall, the Harris County Democratic Party rejected Powell’s application for the Democratic Primary in March. The judge filed a lawsuit to fight to get his name on the ballot.

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