Who is running for Criminal District Attorney Denton County in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Criminal District Attorney Denton County on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Denton County.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Paul Johnson
Republican · IncumbentCriminal District Attorney, Denton County
Paul Johnson is the Denton County Criminal District Attorney, in office since 20072. He worked 15 years as an assistant district attorney in the office before being elected34. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the office1.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Death penaltyKeep it for the worst murders under current rulesmedium
Said · medium confidence- In his own 2018 candidate questionnaire he wrote that he will seek the death penalty when appropriate. (2018-02) source
- The Denton Record-Chronicle reported in 2017 that he says he believes in the death penalty as a viable option (the paper's paraphrase, not a direct quote). (2017-09) source
- His office sought the death penalty in two capital cases between 2007 and 2017, in 2011 and 2016. (2017-09) source
No public position found on: Policing and crime, Marijuana, Abortion, Election rules, Guns, Immigration, Mandatory minimums, Qualified immunity.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.