Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Judge, 494th Judicial District in 2026?

Here are the candidates for District Judge, 494th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in District Judge.

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Kathryn Pruitt

Republican · Incumbent

Judge, 494th District Court (Collin County)

Kathryn Pruitt was appointed in September 2024 to the 494th District Court in Collin County². She is a family law specialist and former owner of the Pruitt Law Group, PLLC². She is the only candidate listed for the seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot¹.

Judge, 494th District Court, Collin County, appointed September 2024²
Senior attorney at Plunk Smith, PLLC at the time of her appointment, and previously owner and managing member of the Pruitt Law Group, PLLC; board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization²
Member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and Collin County Bar Association²
BA in English, University of Texas at Austin; JD, South Texas College of Law²
Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on September 12, 2024, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified². The county's court list shows her as the current judge³⁴.

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