Karen Williams (Texas)

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Karen Williams

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

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Karen Williams (Democratic Party) ran for election for the Number 2 judge of the Tarrant County Criminal District Court in Texas. Williams lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Tarrant County, Texas (2020)

General election

General election for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2

Incumbent Wayne Francis Salvant defeated Karen Williams in the general election for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Wayne Francis Salvant (R)	52.2	417,459
		Karen Williams (D)	47.8	381,851

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 799,310
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2

Karen Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Karen Williams	100.0	114,243

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 114,243
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2

Incumbent Wayne Francis Salvant advanced from the Republican primary for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Wayne Francis Salvant	100.0	100,300

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Karen Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Karen Williams has more than 14 years of experience in criminal and civil law, and practicing in district and federal courts. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and in Illinois. Her experience spans from representing poor individuals to corporate clientele; managing attorneys to non-legal personnel; and serving on the Boards of several non-profit organizations, such as the NAACP and the Salvation Army. These experiences are pertinent not only to her plans to hear court cases as a judge, but also to the additional judicial responsibilities that include managing courtroom processes and court personnel, and in being a beneficial contributor to courthouse leadership. She has worked for the Public Defender's Office, the Domestic Violence Clinic, Prairie State Legal Services, and in private practice.

Karen's background includes the type of diversity that will serve the people of Tarrant County well. She has fought for people from all different walks of life, having a unique ability to communicate the law in practical ways that help people to make or honor decisions, while still feeling understood and respected.

Karen believes in honoring the law and in serving the people. She is not afraid to take on challenges, and she believes in doing what is right.

Karen is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. She also has a Master's degree in Business Administration, and her Bachelor's degree is in Mass Communication and Journalism.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Driven by integrity.
• Committed to justice.
• Dedicated to service.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Justice for All.

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Footnotes

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