Who should I vote for in the Dallas County Judge, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2 race?

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Dallas County Judge, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

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1 candidate · 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

Cheryl Williams

Democrat

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Quick answers

Who is running for Dallas County Judge, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2 in 2026?: Cheryl Williams (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 Dallas County Judge, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2 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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