Judge, 369th Judicial District Court

Jonathan Richey (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 369th Judicial District¹. Governor Abbott appointed him judge of the 369th District Court (Anderson, Cherokee and Leon Counties) in December 2025; he had been the Cherokee County District Attorney³.

• Judge, 369th Judicial District Court (Anderson, Cherokee and Leon Counties), listed on the Leon County court page²
• Cherokee County District Attorney; previously first assistant district attorney and assistant county attorney in Cherokee County, per the Governor's office³
• BA in History from Texas A&M University and JD from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, per the Governor's office³
• In his own campaign account, more than 15 years of courtroom experience as a prosecutor⁴
• Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on December 2, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified³.