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Stephanie N. Mitchell Huff is originally from Kansas City, Kansas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. Stephanie lives in Dallas County with her husband, Winston O. Huff.

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Stephanie previously worked as a felony assistant district attorney in Dallas County, chief juvenile prosecutor in Navarro County, and practiced civil litigation and criminal defense.

Stephanie is currently a district judge for the 291st Judicial District.

Democrat Primary Candidate Q&As 291st District Court Stephanie N. Mitchell Huff

Stephanie currently serves as the judge of the Texas 291st Judicial District Court. She was first elected in 2014 and is serving her third term.

As a state district court judge, she oversees felony criminal cases, manages jury and non-jury trials, rules on motions, safeguards constitutional rights, and ensures the fair and efficient administration of justice.

As an assistant district attorney, she 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 a government prosecutor, she reviewed charges, determined which cases would be tried in court, prosecuted criminal matters on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations in juvenile cases.

As an adjunct professor of law, she instructed students in criminal law, contracts law, and criminal procedure.

- As a state district court judge, she oversees felony criminal cases, manages jury and non-jury trials, rules on motions, safeguards constitutional rights, and ensures the fair and efficient administration of justice.
- As an assistant district attorney, she 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 a government prosecutor, she reviewed charges, determined which cases would be tried in court, prosecuted criminal matters on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations in juvenile cases.
- As an adjunct professor of law, she instructed students in criminal law, contracts law, and criminal procedure.

Legal Experience

Emphasizes structured docket management to resolve cases efficiently while protecting due process.

- Emphasizes structured docket management to resolve cases efficiently while protecting due process.

Judicial Administration

Describes a “firm but fair” sentencing philosophy focused on accountability, public safety, and second chances.

Emphasizes impartiality, constitutional rights, and equal access to justice.

Supports partisan judicial elections but states judges must remain independent once elected.

- Describes a “firm but fair” sentencing philosophy focused on accountability, public safety, and second chances.
- Emphasizes impartiality, constitutional rights, and equal access to justice.
- Supports partisan judicial elections but states judges must remain independent once elected.

Judicial Philosophy

States that judicial complaints have been dismissed and affirms recusal when appropriate.

- States that judicial complaints have been dismissed and affirms recusal when appropriate.

Ethics & Conduct

Co-founded the nationally recognized Pipeline to Possibilities Program, which educates students about the criminal justice system.

Participated in developing the Citizen's Prosecutor Academy.

- Co-founded the nationally recognized Pipeline to Possibilities Program, which educates students about the criminal justice system.
- Participated in developing the Citizen's Prosecutor Academy.

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Stephanie N Mitchell Huff

Stephanie N Mitchell Huff is originally from Kansas City, Kansas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. Stephanie lives in Dallas County with her husband, Winston O. Huff.

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Stephanie previously worked as a felony assistant district attorney in Dallas County, Chief Juvenile Prosecutor in Navarro County, and practiced civil litigation and criminal defense.

Stephanie currently serves as the Judge of the Texas 291st Judicial District Court. She was first elected in 2014 and is serving her third term. Stephanie's campaign for the 291st Judicial District Court in 2014 was her first run for public office.

Co-Founded the nationally recognized Pipeline to Possibilities Program, which educates students about the criminal justice system.

- Co-Founded the nationally recognized Pipeline to Possibilities Program, which educates students about the criminal justice system.
- Participated in developing the Citizen's Prosecutor Academy.

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Stephanie is currently a judge on the 291st Judicial District Court.

- 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.