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Cynthia Walker received a bachelor's degree in government and history from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Baylor University.

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Cynthia is the First Assistant County and District Attorney in the Ellis County & District Attorney's Office. She was previously a prosecutor in Collin County, Texas.

Cynthia Walker's campaign for District Judge of the 504th Judicial District in the Republican primary is her first entry into politics.

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Cynthia's campaign for District Judge of the 504th Judicial District is her first entry into politics.

Worked in criminal, juvenile, appellate, and civil law.

- Worked in criminal, juvenile, appellate, and civil law.
- Been part of over 200 jury trials.

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

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Believes her "expertise and experience" equips her with the knowledge to be an "effective and fair judge in this court."

- Believes her "expertise and experience" equips her with the knowledge to be an "effective and fair judge in this court."

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Greg Wihelm received a bachelor's degree in business from Baylor University and a law degree from Regent University.

Greg is a district judge for Texas District 504.

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Greg is currently a judge for the 504th District Court. He was appointed by Governor Abbott and sworn in on January 15, 2026.

Greg is currently a judge for the 504th District Court. He was sworn in on January 15, 2026. He previously founded a law firm.

Believes he is "uniquely prepared with the knowledge, experience, and insight to effectively serve our county as Judge of the 504th District Court."

- Believes he is "uniquely prepared with the knowledge, experience, and insight to effectively serve our county as Judge of the 504th District Court."

Wants to "increase overall efficiency to ensure swift and effective justice."

- Wants to "increase overall efficiency to ensure swift and effective justice."

Committed to "upholding the original intent of the Constitution."

Focuses on "a commitment to justice for victims, community safety, and holding offenders accountable for their crimes."

- Committed to "upholding the original intent of the Constitution."
- Focuses on "a commitment to justice for victims, community safety, and holding offenders accountable for their crimes."

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

Greg Wilhelm

- 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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