Texas Midterm 2026
The District Judge is the judge who signs the divorce, decides custody cases, and hands down the sentence in every felony case tried in the 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.
Running unopposed to preside over major civil and felony trials in Travis County.
Wooten is the Democratic candidate for the 250th District Court and has no November opponent. A longtime Austin civil litigator, she has served on statewide court-rules committees.
You can vote at any vote center in Travis County, during early voting or on Election Day. Locations and hours by city:
