2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

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Julia Maldonado is from Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Houston-Downtown and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She lives in Houston, Texas.

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Julia Maldonado is originally from Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Houston and a law degree from Texas Southern University. She lives in Houston.

Julia previously served as a judge for the Texas 507th District Court. Before taking the bench, she practiced law for 18 years at the J. Maldonado Law Firm, P.C., where she provided a range of legal services, including immigration, criminal defense, civil law, family law, tax law, guardianships, and probate. Before pursuing a career in law, Julia worked as an accountant in the construction industry for over 15 years. 

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Julia currently works a visiting judge in Harris County and as a mediator and arbitrator. She previously worked as an attorney at the J. Maldonado Law Firm, P.C., where she practiced immigration, civil, family, tax, criminal defense, guardianships, and probate law, and as an accountant in the construction industry.

Julia is the former judge of the 507th District Court. She served as a judge from 2017 to 2024. Julia ran for re-election in 2024 but did not win.

Julia previously served as a judge for the 507th District Court. She was first elected in 2016 and served two terms. Julia ran for justice for the Texas Supreme Court, Place 9 in 2022, judge for the 246th District Court in 2014, and judge for Texas 14th District Court of Appeals in 2012 but did not win.

As a state district court judge for two terms, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state district court judge for two terms, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- Has worked as an attorney for 27 years.

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As of July 22, 2026, Julia Maldonado did not have a website or any information online.

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Said "[m]y approach to judging is guided by fairness, integrity, and respect for every individual who appears before the court."

Said "I bring experience, fairness, and a deep commitment to justice that serves both public safety and due process."

- Said "[m]y approach to judging is guided by fairness, integrity, and respect for every individual who appears before the court."
- Said "I bring experience, fairness, and a deep commitment to justice that serves both public safety and due process."

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Lance Long is from Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Texas. 

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Lance Long is from Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. 

Lance is a judge of the Texas 183rd District Court. He previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office. He also worked as an attorney and owned the Law Office of Lance Long. Additionally, he served as a staff attorney for the Harris County Office of Court Management. 

Lance is the owner of the Law Office of Lance Long. He previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office and as an assistant criminal district attorney for the Smith County Criminal District Attorney's Office. Additionally, he served as a staff attorney for the Harris County Office of Court Management. 

Lance is currently a judge of the Texas 183rd District Court. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Abbott in December 2024. He previously ran for election for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 in 2022 but did not win.

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As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As of July 22, 2026, Lance Long did not have a website or any information online.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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