Brandy Hallford
Brandy Hallford is a judge of the Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Hallford (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Hallford received a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from the University of Texas-Austin. She later earned her J.D. from the St. Mary's University School of Law. Hallford began practicing law in 1996.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Williamson 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.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1
Incumbent Brandy Hallford (R) is running in the Republican primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 on March 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Williamson County, Texas (2022)
General election
General election for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1
Incumbent Brandy Hallford defeated Brian McConnell in the general election for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandy Hallford (R) | 52.6 | 114,888 |
 | Brian McConnell (D) | 47.4 | 103,527 | |
| Total votes: 218,415 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1
Brian McConnell advanced from the Democratic primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian McConnell | 100.0 | 22,270 |
| Total votes: 22,270 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1
Incumbent Brandy Hallford advanced from the Republican primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandy Hallford | 100.0 | 35,297 |
| Total votes: 35,297 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1
Brandy Hallford defeated Don Morehart in the general election for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandy Hallford (R) | 54.0 | 108,064 |
 | Don Morehart (D) | 46.0 | 91,870 | |
| Total votes: 199,934 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1
Don Morehart advanced from the Democratic primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Morehart | 100.0 | 20,118 |
| Total votes: 20,118 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1
Brandy Hallford defeated Warren Waterman in the Republican primary for Williamson County Court at Law No. 1 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandy Hallford | 69.9 | 20,778 |
 | Warren Waterman | 30.1 | 8,935 | |
| Total votes: 29,713 | |||
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2016
| Williamson County Court at Law (Number 2), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Laura Barker |
32.71% | 15,616 |
| Warren Waterman |
25.88% | 12,359 |
| Brandy Hallford | 23.29% | 11,118 |
| Lesli Fitzpatrick | 18.12% | 8,653 |
| Total Votes | 47,746 | |
| Source: Williamson County, Texas, "Unofficial Election Day Results," accessed March 2, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
Judges of the county courts are elected in partisan elections by the county they serve and serve four-year terms, with vacancies filled by a vote of the county commissioners.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on a county court, a judge must:[3]
- be at least 25 years old;
- be a resident of his or her respective county for at least two years; and
- have practiced law or served as a judge for at least four years preceding the election.
Endorsements
2016
Hallford's campaign website listed the following endorsements for the Republican primary:[4]
- Round Rock Association of Professional Firefighters
- Round Rock Police Officers Association
- Austin Police Association PAC
- Travis County Sheriffs' Law Enforcement Association
- Taylor Police Officer Association
- Austin-Travis County EMS Employment Association PAC
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Brandy Hallford campaign website, "Meet Brandy," accessed January 25, 2018
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for Office," accessed January 14, 2016
- ↑ Brandy Hall for Judge, "Home," accessed February 26, 2016
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State courts:
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