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Martin Hoffman

Democratic · Incumbent

Judge, 68th District Court (Dallas County)

Martin Hoffman has presided over the 68th District Court in Dallas County since January 1, 200712. Before taking the bench he practiced civil litigation for 13 years and is board certified in personal injury trial law1. Martin Hoffman is the Democratic nominee and has no opponent on the November 3, 2026 ballot3.

  • Judge, 68th District Court (Dallas County), since January 1, 2007; current term ends December 31, 20262
  • Civil litigator for 13 years before taking the bench; board certified in personal injury trial law; BA in economics from Trinity University and law degree from the University of Texas1
  • Presiding Judge of the Civil District Judges for 2014; elected three times to the Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors1
  • Took office January 1, 20072. His Dallas County biography says he was elected in November 20061. Renominated in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with no primary opponent4, and no other candidate is certified for the November race3.

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

Sources (6)

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  1. 68th District Court page and judge's biographyDallas County
  2. Martin Hoffman (candidate profile)Ballotpedia
  3. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Dallas County block (certified Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  4. Summary Results Report, Democratic Party Primary, March 3, 2026 (unofficial upload)Dallas County Elections
  5. Judicial Evaluation Poll page (2025 results; no 2026 preference poll listed)Dallas Bar Association
  6. Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026State Commission on Judicial Conduct