TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
County Criminal Courts hear misdemeanor cases, such as DWI, theft of smaller items, and low-level drug charges.
WHO’S RUNNING
Brian Bolton
Republican
County criminal courts handle misdemeanors, the less serious crimes, such as traffic offenses. Brian Bolton, the Republican judge of Court No. 9, was a chief prosecutor in Dallas County and a defense attorney before taking the bench.
Lesa Pamplin
Democrat
County criminal courts decide misdemeanors, the less serious crimes. Lesa Pamplin, the Democrat in the Court No. 9 race, has been on three sides of the system: an Arlington police officer, a Tarrant County prosecutor, and now a defense lawyer.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3