Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Judge, 283rd Judicial District in 2026?

Here are the candidates for District Judge, 283rd Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Dallas County.

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Lela Lawrence Mays

Democratic · Incumbent

Judge, 283rd District Court (Dallas County)

Lela Lawrence Mays has presided over the 283rd District Court in Dallas County since January 1, 2019¹². Lela Lawrence Mays is the Democratic nominee and has no opponent on the November 3, 2026 ballot³.

Judge, 283rd District Court (Dallas County), since January 1, 2019; current term ends December 31, 2026²
Took office January 1, 2019². Renominated in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with no primary opponent⁴, and no other candidate is certified for the November race³.

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