TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Criminal district judges hear felony cases in Tarrant County, such as burglary, drug trafficking, and violent crimes.
WHO’S RUNNING
Andy Porter
Republican
In a criminal district court, a judge hears felony cases, the serious crimes such as assault, drug cases and sexual assault. Andy Porter, a Republican, is running for another term in Court No. 4, where he has been judge since January 2023.
John Brender
Democrat
Felony cases, the most serious crimes, are tried in Tarrant County's criminal district courts. John Brender, a Democrat, is running for Court No. 4. He has worked on both sides of those cases: as a prosecutor and now as a criminal defense lawyer.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3