Candidate
Stephanie Hudson
DemocraticCriminal defense attorney
Stephanie Hudson is a Dallas criminal defense attorney who says she has 27 years of experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney1. She earned her law degree from Oklahoma City University in 19981. She is unopposed for Criminal District Court No. 1 in November2.
- Attorney for 27 years as both prosecutor and defense attorney, with more than 100 felony trials (her own description in a 2026 Ballotpedia survey)1
- Law degree, Oklahoma City University, 19981
- Not currently a judge. Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Lia Reshae Polk1 and is unopposed in November2. The court page currently lists Judge Jennifer Balido presiding3.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (4)
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- Stephanie HudsonBallotpedia
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Dallas County block (certified Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
- Criminal District Court No. 1Dallas County
- Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026 (searched 2026-10-01)State Commission on Judicial Conduct