Okey Anyiam is the Democratic candidate for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Republican Thomas Smith and Libertarian Mark Ash are also listed on the Texas secretary of state’s certified ballot.
Experience and judicial approach
On his campaign website, Anyiam describes himself as a North Texas criminal defense attorney licensed in Texas since 1997. He says he is running for a fair and independent judiciary.
Anyiam says he would apply the law and legislative intent without legislating from the bench. He also proposes working with other judges so the court hears more cases and resolves them promptly.
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