Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Judge, 363rd Judicial District in 2026?

Here are the candidates for District Judge, 363rd Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Dallas County.

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Cynthia Garza

Democratic

Former chief, Conviction Integrity Unit, Dallas County District Attorney's Office

Cynthia Garza is a former Dallas County assistant district attorney who led the office's Conviction Integrity Unit until recently¹. She worked as a criminal defense lawyer before joining the district attorney's office in 2008¹. She is unopposed for the 363rd District Court in November².

Dallas County assistant district attorney since 2008, starting in the appellate section; joined the Conviction Integrity Unit two years later and was appointed its chief in 2017; recently stepped down to run for office¹
Earlier a criminal defense lawyer; law degree from Southern Methodist University¹
Not currently a judge. Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Idris Akinpelu³, with the Dallas Morning News editorial board recommending her¹. She is unopposed in November². The 363rd court page currently lists Judge Tracy Holmes presiding⁴.

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