2026 Texas General Election

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Maya Guerra Gamble

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Maya Guerra Gamble is from Austin, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree and a law degree from Yale University. She and her husband, Chris, have been married for more than 20 years and are proud parents of two children.

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Maya is a judge for the 459th District Court in Texas. Before taking the bench, she practiced law for over 20 years. 

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Maya is currently a judge of the 459th District Court. She was first elected in 2018.

Said, "Before becoming a judge, Maya built her career as a trial lawyer, specializing in Child Protective Services cases and devoting her practice to protecting the most vulnerable in our community. She also worked on whistleblower cases, including one that secured a settlement of more than $100 million against a major hospital chain for fraud."

As Of Counsel at O’Connell & Soifer LLP, provides legal expertise and support within the firm.

Said, "Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas."

As a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice Honors Program, gained experience in legal proceedings and trial advocacy.

Said, "Law Clerk, U. S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit."

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As of July 22, 2026, Maya Guerra Gamble’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Founder of the Equity Summit, which advances diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Volunteers at Fulmore Middle School and Bryker Woods Elementary.

Community Involvement

- 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. 