Texas general election: November 3, 2026
Who is running for Judge, County Criminal Court At Law No. 5 (Denton County, Texas) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Judge, County Criminal Court At Law No. 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Denton County.
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Coby Waddill
Republican · IncumbentJudge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 (Denton County)
Coby Waddill is the sitting judge of County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in Denton County23. He has been licensed in Texas since 1999 and lists criminal law as his practice area4. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the seat1.
- Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 (Denton County), described by a local Rotary club as overseeing many misdemeanor cases25
- Licensed in Texas in May 1999; State Bar profile lists a law degree from St. Mary's University (May 1999) and a criminal law practice4
- Described in a local Rotary club account as wanting to help rehabilitate people who offend so they do not return to his court5
- Denton County lists him among its elected officials6. The year he first won the seat was not confirmed from an official source I opened. He filed for reelection in December 2025 as the incumbent3.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.