This sample ballot may not include all local party roles or measures on the official ballot. The listed candidates serve only within their party, and the propositions do not change the law.

2026 Texas Primary Election

Texas

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Justice of the Peace

Denton

Economy

Public Services

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Public Health

Energy & the Environment

County Judge

- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 

Acts as the attorney for the state of Texas in felony cases.

Criminal Justice

Consumer Protection

District Attorney

County Court-At-Law Judge

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.

2026 Texas candidates

Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 6, Democratic Primary

Denton County Judge, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 5, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

Denton District Attorney, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton County Court-At-Law Judge, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton County Commissioner, District 4, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

Denton County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 3, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 4, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

Eastland District Attorney, Republican Primary

1 candidate