Tarrant County Judge, County Criminal Court, No. 1

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

1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

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

Candidates

David Cook

Republican
Strongly right · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Tarrant County Judge, County Criminal Court, No. 1 in 2026?
David Cook (Republican).
What does this office do?
A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.
Who should I vote for in the Tarrant County Judge, County Criminal Court, No. 1 race?
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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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