Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Criminal District Judge Dallas County Number 1 in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Criminal District Judge Dallas County Number 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Dallas County.

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Stephanie Hudson

Democratic

Criminal 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.