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Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Judge, 261st Judicial District in 2026?

Here are the candidates for District Judge, 261st Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in 261st Judicial District.

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Daniella Deseta Lyttle

Democrat · Incumbent

Judge, 261st Civil District Court (Travis County)

Daniella DeSeta Lyttle is listed by Travis County as the presiding judge of the 261st Civil District Court, a post she has held since January 202323. She is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat1.

  • Presiding judge of the 261st District Court since January 2023, per the Travis County court page2
  • The county court page does not say how the judge first took the bench. The judge is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat1.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.