Amanda Enriquez
Amanda Enriquez (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 171st District Court. Enriquez is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Enriquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Amanda Enriquez earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2008 and a law degree from the Charlotte School of Law in 2012.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in El Paso County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Texas 171st District Court
Alex Cuellar (D) and Amanda Enriquez (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas 171st District Court on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Amanda Enriquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Enriquez's responses.
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I have been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2012. From 2012 to 2020, I served as a homicide attorney at the District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital murder. From 2020 to 2024, I worked at the Public Defender’s Office, where I was promoted to Trial Team Chief. That experience gave me a deeper understanding of justice and a strong appreciation for due process and constitutional protections. I later returned to the District Attorney’s Office, bringing experience from both sides of the courtroom.
I was born and raised on the Borderland and am a proud daughter of an immigrant and a farmer. With the support of my parents, I graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and earned my law degree in Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduation, I returned home to serve the community that raised me.
Outside the courtroom, I am a proud mom to my toddler son, Noa, and an Army wife. My husband, Chris, currently serves as a Company Commander in the United States Army. I am active in LULAC, previously served with the Executive Women’s Lions Club, and was previously named MADD West Texas Prosecutor of the Year.- Fairness, Dignity, and Due Process Everyone who walks into my courtroom will be treated with dignity and respect. No matter the outcome, I will ensure that due process is honored and the law is applied fairly and consistently.
- Experience on Both Sides of the Courtroom I am the only candidate with meaningful experience as both a prosecutor and a public defender. That perspective allows me to evaluate cases fairly, understand all parties involved, and make well-reasoned decisions grounded in the law.
- Prepared Leadership and Steady Judgment I bring nearly 15 years of courtroom experience and proven leadership managing complex dockets and legal teams. I am prepared to run an efficient, organized courtroom while making thoughtful, impartial decisions the community can trust.
I believe every person who enters the courtroom deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness, regardless of the outcome of their case. Courts must apply the law impartially, safeguard individual rights, and remain independent from political or public pressure.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 27, 2026
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
