Dale B. Tillery
Dale B. Tillery (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 134th District Court. He assumed office on January 1, 2011. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Tillery (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 134th District Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He 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.
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General election for Texas 134th District Court
Incumbent Dale B. Tillery (D) is running in the general election for Texas 134th District Court on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas 134th District Court
Incumbent Dale B. Tillery (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 134th District Court on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Dale B. Tillery won election in the general election for Texas 134th District Court.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas 134th District Court
Incumbent Dale B. Tillery advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 134th District Court on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dale B. Tillery | 100.0 | 114,380 | |
| Total votes: 114,380 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Texas 134th District Court
Incumbent Dale B. Tillery won election in the general election for Texas 134th District Court on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dale B. Tillery (D) | 100.0 | 482,082 | |
| Total votes: 482,082 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas 134th District Court
Incumbent Dale B. Tillery advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 134th District Court on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dale B. Tillery | 100.0 | 95,672 | |
| Total votes: 95,672 | |||
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2014
See also: Texas judicial elections, 2014
Tillery ran for re-election to the 134th District Court.
Primary: He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 4, 2014.
General: He won without opposition in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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2010
Tillery defeated David D. Kelton in a runoff election on April 13, 2010 receiving 67.6 percent of the vote.[3] Tillery next defeated James M. Stanton in the general election, winning 50.53 percent of the vote.[4]
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Education
Dale Tillery received his B.A. from University of North Texas and his J.D. Texas Tech University.[5]
Career
Prior to joining the bench, Tillery gained experience as a partner at the law firm of Edwards & Tillery and president of Tillery & Tillery. He also served as an elected representative in the Texas House of Representatives from 1994 through 2000.[6]
Awards and associations
Dale Tillery has been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law and has been admitted to practice law by the Texas Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.[6]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County (A-L)"
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County (M-Z)" (Search "Dallas")
- ↑ Dallas County Election Results, 2010 Primary Runoff
- ↑ Dallas County Board of Elections, Unofficial Election Results
- ↑ Lawyer profile]
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Campaign website
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
