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View MoreRepublican appellate prosecutor John Messinger faces Democrat Holly Taylor for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9. His campaign emphasizes enforcing laws as written.

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View MoreRepublican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne faces Democrat Kevin Burge in Texas’ 24th Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026.

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View MoreRepublican Dan Patrick, Texas lieutenant governor since 2015, is running for reelection in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election against three challengers.

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View MoreThomas J. Baker, a Democrat and former Third Court of Appeals justice, is running for Texas Appeals Court Justice, District 15, Place 2, in the Nov. 3 general election against Republican Scott Field.

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View MoreWilliam Paul Brandt, the incumbent Tarrant County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, is certified on the Republican ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026 Texas General Election.

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View MoreRandi Hartin seeks reelection to Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 6. Her current campaign describes domestic-violence diversion work and experience in education, prosecution and defense.

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View MoreDemocrat Holly Taylor faces Republican John Messinger for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9 on Nov. 3. Her campaign emphasizes fair appellate review and her experience in prosecution, defense and court administration.

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View MoreDemocrat Fred Howey, a criminal defense attorney and Army Reserve veteran, faces Republican Amy Allin for Tarrant County’s 297th District Court on Nov. 3.
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