Cynthia Garza
Cynthia Garza (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 363rd District Court. Garza is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Garza advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Texas 363rd District Court
Cynthia Garza (D) is running in the general election for Texas 363rd District Court on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Texas 363rd District Court
Cynthia Garza (D) defeated Idris Akinpelu (D) in the Democratic primary for Texas 363rd District Court on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cynthia Garza | 72.2 | 175,888 | |
 | Idris Akinpelu | 27.8 | 67,618 | |
| Total votes: 243,506 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Garza received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- U.S. Sen. Royce West (D)
- Coalition of Concerned Pastors and Leaders (CCPL)
- Dallas County Tejano Democrats
- Dallas County Young Democrats
- Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats
- Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas
- North Texas Asian Democrats
- Preston Hollow Democrats (PHD)
- Richardson Area Democrats
- Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
- Texas Organizing Project
- The 23rd Senatorial District Tejano Democrats
- The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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
