MARGARET S. C. KELIHER

Margaret S.C. Keliher earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Virginia and her law degree from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. She has volunteered with the Dallas Breakfast Group, the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Metropolitan Dallas, SPARK! Dallas, the Dedman School of Law board, and the Trinity River Authority of Texas. 

Margaret previously worked as an accountant, prosecutor, and judge.

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Margaret previously worked as an accountant and a prosecutor. 

Margaret previously served as a Dallas County, Texas, judge. She served one full term from 2002 to 2006. She also served as a judge for Texas's 44th State Civil District Court. 

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

As of March 30, 2026, Margaret S.C. Keliher did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

For Candidate Margaret S.C. Keliher on Issue public-safety: Advocates for additional funding for the county jail to improve health care delivery for mentally ill and chronically ill inmates.

Advocates for additional funding for the county jail to improve health care delivery for mentally ill and chronically ill inmates.

Supports a diversion program that provides therapy and care for non-violent, mentally ill inmates instead of incarceration.

- Advocates for additional funding for the county jail to improve health care delivery for mentally ill and chronically ill inmates.
- Supports a diversion program that provides therapy and care for non-violent, mentally ill inmates instead of incarceration.

Public Safety

Aims to elevate county government’s role in regional air quality and transportation, while addressing social issues like mental health care for the poor.

- Aims to elevate county government’s role in regional air quality and transportation, while addressing social issues like mental health care for the poor.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Margaret S.C. Keliher

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