Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Judge, 369th Judicial District in 2026?

Here are the candidates for District Judge, 369th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in District Judge.

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Jonathan Richey

Republican · Incumbent

Judge, 369th Judicial District Court

Jonathan Richey (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 369th Judicial District¹. Governor Abbott appointed him judge of the 369th District Court (Anderson, Cherokee and Leon Counties) in December 2025; he had been the Cherokee County District Attorney³.

Judge, 369th Judicial District Court (Anderson, Cherokee and Leon Counties), listed on the Leon County court page²
Cherokee County District Attorney; previously first assistant district attorney and assistant county attorney in Cherokee County, per the Governor's office³
BA in History from Texas A&M University and JD from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, per the Governor's office³
In his own campaign account, more than 15 years of courtroom experience as a prosecutor⁴
Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on December 2, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified³.

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