Dimple Malhotra
Dimple Malhotra (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Travis County Court at Law No. 4 in Texas. Malhotra assumed office in 2019. Malhotra's current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Malhotra (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Travis County Court at Law No. 4 in Texas. Malhotra is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Malhotra advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Travis 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 Travis County Court at Law No. 4
Incumbent Dimple Malhotra (D) is running in the general election for Travis County Court at Law No. 4 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Travis County Court at Law No. 4
Incumbent Dimple Malhotra (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Travis County Court at Law No. 4 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dimple Malhotra | 100.0 | 156,285 | |
| Total votes: 156,285 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Travis County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Dimple Malhotra won election in the general election for Travis County Court at Law No. 4.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Travis County Court at Law No. 4
Incumbent Dimple Malhotra defeated Jana Ortega in the Democratic primary for Travis County Court at Law No. 4 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dimple Malhotra | 62.0 | 59,876 | |
| Jana Ortega | 38.0 | 36,745 | ||
| Total votes: 96,621 | |||
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Travis County, Texas (2020)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Dimple Malhotra won election in the general election for Travis County Court at Law No. 4.
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Travis County Court at Law No. 4
Incumbent Dimple Malhotra defeated Margaret Chen Kercher in the Democratic primary runoff for Travis County Court at Law No. 4 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dimple Malhotra | 55.3 | 64,750 | |
| Margaret Chen Kercher | 44.7 | 52,244 | ||
| Total votes: 116,994 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Travis County Court at Law No. 4
Incumbent Dimple Malhotra and Margaret Chen Kercher advanced to a runoff. They defeated Tanisa Jeffers in the Democratic primary for Travis County Court at Law No. 4 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dimple Malhotra | 37.0 | 64,712 | |
| ✔ | Margaret Chen Kercher | 37.0 | 64,708 | |
 | Tanisa Jeffers | 26.0 | 45,450 | |
| Total votes: 174,870 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Travis County Court at Law No. 4 |
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
