El Paso Voters Face Contested District Court Races in November Election

El Paso, TX, October 13, 2026 — El Paso voters are set to encounter contested races for two key district court judge positions in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election. This marks a notable electoral rarity for the region, as contested judicial seats at this level have not been present on the ballot since 2008. The elections for the 120th and 168th district courts will feature candidates vying for the open positions.

The electoral landscape in El Paso has historically shown a trend where Republican judicial candidates often face significant challenges in winning local elections. This context is relevant as voters prepare to make their choices for these crucial judicial roles. The specific candidates for each of the contested seats in the 120th and 168th district courts are expected to be detailed, providing voters with information on who is seeking to serve on the bench.

The rarity of these contested races, occurring for the first time in over a decade, underscores the competitive nature of this election cycle for these particular judicial positions. The outcome of these races will shape the composition of the district courts, which handle significant legal matters within the El Paso jurisdiction. The historical context of El Paso’s voting patterns in judicial elections, particularly concerning Republican candidates, adds another layer of interest to the upcoming ballot.

Further details regarding the specific candidates and their platforms are anticipated as the election approaches. The November 3rd ballot will present voters with a choice for the judgeships in both the 120th and 168th district courts, breaking a long-standing pattern of uncontested races for these positions.

Story summarized from the original created by Robert Moore on elpasomatters.org, see more information here.

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