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Eric Reed

Independent

Dallas criminal defense and trial attorney (private practice)

Eric Reed, 60, is a Dallas native and attorney with more than three decades of criminal law experience1. He began as a prosecutor in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, later served as a special prosecutor for the U.S. attorney's office in South Dakota and as a tribal prosecutor, and has had a private practice in Dallas since 19961. He is a declared write-in candidate for Dallas County District Attorney and says he is an independent and moderate12.

No public position found on: Policing and crime, Marijuana, Abortion, Election rules, Guns, Immigration, Death penalty, Mandatory minimums, Qualified immunity.

Record

  • Submitted his write-in candidacy application on July 24, 2026 and announced on August 19, 20261.
  • Listed on the Texas Secretary of State's certified list of declared write-in candidates for the November 3, 2026 general election, for Criminal District Attorney, Dallas County3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

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  1. Dallas County DA candidate Amber Givens no longer unopposed after write-in candidate files (Aug 19, 2026)The Dallas Morning News (via Yahoo News)
  2. Eric Reed Launches Write-In Bid Against Amber Givens For Dallas County DAThe Dallas Express
  3. 2026 Certified List of Write-In Candidates (Federal, State, and District)Texas Secretary of State