Criminal District Attorney Van Zandt County

What this office does

The elected prosecutor for a judicial district. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court for the state.

Candidates

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Also on Van Zandt County ballots

• Van Zandt County District Judge, 294th Judicial District
• Van Zandt County Judge, County Court at Law
• Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
• Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
• Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
• Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

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Quick answers

Who is running for Criminal District Attorney Van Zandt County in 2026?

Richard A. Schmidt (Republican).

What does this office do?

The elected prosecutor for a judicial district. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court for the state.

Who should I vote for in the Criminal District Attorney Van Zandt County 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.