What party is Lakesha Smith?

Lakesha Smith is running as a Democrat.

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Lakesha Smith

Democrat · Candidate for Dallas County Judge, Criminal District Court No. 5 · November 3, 2026

About this race

A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.

1 candidate ran for Dallas County Judge, Criminal District Court No. 5 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

Moderately left, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 105 donors to their 2020 campaign for judge. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

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Quick answers

What party is Lakesha Smith?: Lakesha Smith is running as a Democrat.
What does the Dallas County Judge, Criminal District Court No. 5 seat do?: A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.
Is Lakesha Smith liberal or conservative?: On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Lakesha Smith is moderately left, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Lakesha Smith?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Lakesha Smith's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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