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Thomas Smith R
Republican
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Texas — Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
A seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest court for criminal cases, including all death penalty appeals. It is a 6-year term.
This race is on every Texas ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–30, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Source: Texas Secretary of State
2026 Candidates
3 certified for the general electionOA
Okey Anyiam D
Democratic
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Mark Ash L
Libertarian
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Candidate list from the Texas Secretary of State 2026 Ballot Certification. Write-in candidates are not shown.
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