Who is running for District Judge, 256th Judicial District in 2026?
Here are the candidates for District Judge, 256th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Dallas County.
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Heather Nicole Johnson
DemocraticFamily law attorney (Dallas)
Heather Nicole Johnson is a Dallas family law attorney who has practiced as a solo practitioner for 13 years and is making her first run for office1. She won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for the 256th District Court over Judge Sandre Streete, who presides over that court23. She has no opponent on the November 3, 2026 ballot4.
- Solo practitioner in family law in Dallas for 13 years: custody, protective orders, divorce and child welfare cases1
- Bachelor's degree, Louisiana State University, 2001; law degree, Southern University Law Center, 20115
- Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary against Judge Sandre Streete23; no other candidate is certified for the November race4. Not previously a judge.
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