Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Judge, 192nd Judicial District in 2026?

Here are the candidates for District Judge, 192nd Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Dallas County.

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Maria Aceves

Democratic · Incumbent

Judge, 192nd District Court (Dallas County)

Maria Aceves has presided over the 192nd District Court in Dallas County since January 1, 2023¹². Before the bench she was a civil litigator handling personal injury cases for plaintiffs and defendants³. Maria Aceves is the Democratic nominee and has no opponent on the November 3, 2026 ballot⁴.

Judge, 192nd District Court (Dallas County), since January 1, 2023; current term ends December 31, 2026²
Civil litigator focused on personal injury plaintiff and defense work before the bench; licensed in 2013; JD, SMU Dedman School of Law³²
Took office January 1, 2023². Her 2024 Bench Book questionnaire lists 2022 as the year she was elected or appointed³. Renominated in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with no primary opponent⁵, and no other candidate is certified for the November race⁴.

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