Christina Wade Perrone has a bachelor 27s degree in crime and justice from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from Baylor Law School.

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Christina has a bachelor's degree in crime and justice studies from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from Baylor Law School. She is a wife and mother. 

Christina is a litigator and founder of The Perrone Law Firm. She has also published a book. 

Christina is currently a district judge for the 196th Judicial District.

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Christina Wade Perrone's  campaign for district judge is her first run for public office. 

As an attorney, has experience in complex litigation matters in both state and federal court, representing clients in various business and family law issues.

- As an attorney, has experience in complex litigation matters in both state and federal court, representing clients in various business and family law issues. 

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As of January 22, 2026, Christina Wade Perrone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Serves on the board of Fostering the Magic.

Volunteers in her community and is a local coach.

- Serves on the board of Fostering the Magic.
- Volunteers in her community and is a local coach.

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Christina Wade Perrone

Christina Wade Perrone has a bachelor's degree in crime and justice studies from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from Baylor Law School. She is a wife and mother. 

Christina's campaign for district judge is her first run for public office. 

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Katherine Ferguson is from Greenville, Texas. She has a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. She is a lifelong member of St. William's Catholic Church.

Katherine is from Greenville, Texas. She has a degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. She is a member of St. William's Catholic Church.

Katherine is an attorney. She has practiced law in Texas since 1991. She is also an associate municipal judge for the City of Greenville. Katherine previously served as the presiding municipal judge for Greenville from 2021 to 2024. She has also served as an adjunct professor of law at Texas A&M School of Law and as a visiting professor of law at Marie Curie Sklodowska University in Poland. 

Katherine is an attorney who practices in all areas of law heard by a district court in Texas. She previously served as an associate municipal judge, presiding municipal judge, and adjunct professor of law.

Katherine previously served as the presiding municipal judge for the City of Greenville from 2021 to 2024. She also served as an associate municipal judge for the City of Greenville beginning in 2019. Additionally, she served as the GOP precinct chair for Precinct 107 for two terms.

Katherine Ferguson previously served as the GOP precinct chair for Precinct 107 for two terms.

As a municipal court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As an attorney, advocated for abused and neglected children in Child Protective Services (CPS) custody.

- As a municipal court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As an attorney, advocated for abused and neglected children in Child Protective Services (CPS) custody.

As of January 22, 2026, Katherine Ferguson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes judges should be fair, impartial, and "not legislate from the bench."

Believes in tough punishment for criminals.

- Believes judges should be fair, impartial, and "not legislate from the bench."
- Believes in tough punishment for criminals.

Served in many charitable and civic organizations throughout Hunt County.

- Served in many charitable and civic organizations throughout Hunt County.

Katherine Ferguson

Katherine Ferguson is from Greenville, Texas. She has a degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. She is a member of St. William's Catholic Church.

Katherine previously served as the GOP precinct chair for Precinct 107 for two terms.

Keith attended the Texas Tech University School of Law. He has a juris doctor degree in law from Texas Tech University School of Law.

Attorney Keith Willeford | Willeford, Duff & Council

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Keith has a bachelor's degree in economics from Austin College and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Natalie, and has two children. 

Keith currently works as an attorney. Previously, he served as Hunt County attorney and assistant district attorney. He is a member of the Hunt County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Keith Willeford previously served as the elected county attorney for Hunt County, He served 1 term from 2001 to 2004.


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As an attorney at Willeford, Duff & Council, represents clients charged with DWIs, drug offenses, and other felony or misdemeanor charges in state or federal court. He handles traffic tickets and driver's license issues. His practice areas also include juvenile law, immigration, and Department of Defense security appeals.

- As an attorney at Willeford, Duff & Council, represents clients charged with DWIs, drug offenses, and other felony or misdemeanor charges in state or federal court. He handles traffic tickets and driver's license issues. His practice areas also include juvenile law, immigration, and Department of Defense security appeals.

As of January 22, 2026, Keith Willeford did not have a website or any information online.

Keith Willeford

Keith has a bachelor's degree in economics from Austin College and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Natalie, and has two children. He previously volunteered with the fundraising committee of Hunt County Shared Ministries, the little league teams at the YMCA for tee-ball, soccer, and basketball and Destination Imagination teams for Greenville High School.

Keith previously served as the elected county attorney for Hunt County, He served 1 term from 2001 to 2004.


As of January 22, 2026, Keith Willeford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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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