TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
District judges hear the most serious cases in Texas: felony crimes and big civil lawsuits.
WHO’S RUNNING
Amy Allin
Republican
The 297th District Court is a felony court, so it handles the serious criminal cases in the county. Amy Allin is its judge. Governor Abbott appointed her on February 25, 2025, replacing retired Judge David Hagerman, and she is on the ballot to keep the seat.
Fred Howey
Democrat
Felony judges decide how the county's most serious criminal cases are handled. Fred Howey, the Democratic candidate for the 297th District Court, comes from the other side of the courthouse: his career has been family law, meaning divorce and child custody.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3