Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Judge, 278th Judicial District in 2026?

Here are the candidates for District Judge, 278th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in District Judge.

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Tracy Sorensen

Republican · Incumbent

Judge, 278th Judicial District Court

Tracy Sorensen (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 278th Judicial District¹. Governor Abbott appointed her judge of the 278th District Court (Leon, Madison and Walker Counties) effective January 1, 2025; she had been County Court at Law Judge for Walker County³.

Judge, 278th Judicial District Court (Leon, Madison and Walker Counties), listed on the Leon and Walker County court pages²⁴
County Court at Law Judge for Walker County; previously owner of The Law Office of Tracy M. Sorensen, per the Governor's office³
BBA from Sam Houston State University and JD from South Texas College of Law, per the Governor's office³
Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified³.

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