Why this race matters
The District Judge is the judge who signs the divorce, decides custody cases, and hands down the sentence in every felony case tried in Travis County — from burglary to murder. When people say "the judge," in the cases that change lives, this is usually who they mean — and that's who your vote is for.
The Democratic candidate
Travis County District Court • 147th
Your pick
Cliff Brown
Democrat IncumbentAbout Cliff
The 147th District Court's judge since 2010, running unopposed for another term.
Brown has presided over the 147th Criminal District Court since 2010, after working as both a prosecutor and defense attorney in New York City and Travis County. He has no November opponent.
Where to vote
Travis County uses vote centers — any registered Travis County voter can vote at any open location in the county. Locations and hours by city: