Maria Salas Mendoza

Democrat · Candidate for Texas Chief Justice, 8th Court of Appeals District (El Paso County) · November 3, 2026

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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.

1 candidate ran for Texas Chief Justice, 8th Court of Appeals District (El Paso County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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What party is Maria Salas Mendoza?
Maria Salas Mendoza is running as a Democrat.
What does the Texas Chief Justice, 8th Court of Appeals District seat 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.
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