Candidate
Tammy Kemp
Democratic · IncumbentJudge, 204th District Court (Dallas County)
Tammy Kemp has presided over the 204th District Court in Dallas County since 2015 (per her career list)12. Before the bench she was a Dallas County assistant district attorney for about 11 years in total2. Tammy Kemp is the Democratic nominee and has no opponent on the November 3, 2026 ballot3.
- Judge, 204th District Court (Dallas County), since 2015 (per her career list); Ballotpedia lists the current term as ending December 31, 20262
- Assistant district attorney, Dallas County, 1994-1999 (business organization and administrative law) and 2006-2014 (criminal law); criminal defense in private practice, 1999-2000; assistant attorney general in Oklahoma, 1988-19902
- BA, 1984, and JD, 1988, University of Oklahoma2
- Took office 2015 (per her career list)2. 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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- 204th District Court pageDallas County
- Tammy Kemp (candidate profile)Ballotpedia
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Dallas County block (certified Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
- Summary Results Report, Democratic Party Primary, March 3, 2026 (unofficial upload)Dallas County Elections
- Judicial Evaluation Poll page (2025 results; no 2026 preference poll listed)Dallas Bar Association
- Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026State Commission on Judicial Conduct