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Texas Chief Justice, 4th Court of Appeals District (Bexar County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

A judge on a state appeals court. Reviews trial-court decisions for legal errors and decides most appeals; only some cases go on to the state supreme court. A retention vote asks only whether the judge should stay.

Candidates

Bert Richardson

Republican

Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Antonia 'Toni' Arteaga

Democrat

Slightly left · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Texas Chief Justice, 4th Court of Appeals District (Bexar County) in 2026?: Bert Richardson (Republican) and Antonia 'Toni' Arteaga (Democrat).
What does this office do?: A judge on a state appeals court. Reviews trial-court decisions for legal errors and decides most appeals; only some cases go on to the state supreme court. A retention vote asks only whether the judge should stay.
Who should I vote for in the Texas Chief Justice, 4th Court of Appeals District (Bexar County) race?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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