2026 Texas General Election

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Cynthia Marie Chapa

Cynthia Marie Chapa is from San Antonio, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in political science and a law degree from St. Mary 27s University. 

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Cynthia is a district court judge. She previously worked as a partner at the Law Offices of Arellano and Chapa from 2007 to 2011. She also opened her own law firm in 2007 and ran it until she was elected judge in 2018. She also served as a district director for state representatives Joaquin Castro and Justin Rodriguez from 2003 to 2017.

Cynthia is currently a district court judge for the 288th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving her second term.

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Graduated from St. Mary's University with a B.A. in Political Science in 2002 and a law degree in 2006, earning a pro-bono certificate for clinical work at the Center for Legal and Social Justice Immigration Clinic.

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Organized book and clothing drives, helped parents collect child support, and facilitated community health and job fairs.

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Cynthia is from San Antonio, Texas. She attended St. Mary’s University and St. Mary’s University School of Law. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science from St. Mary’s University and a juris doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Cynthia Marie Chapa is currently a judge of the Texas 288th Civil District Court. She was first elected to this position in November 2018 and is serving her second term.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 