Lauri Ragland
Lauri Ragland (Republican Party) is a judge for Number 1 of the Denton County Criminal Court at Law Texas. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Ragland (Republican Party) is running for re-election for the Number 1 judge of the Denton County Criminal Court at Law Texas. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Denton 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 Denton County Criminal Court No. 1
Incumbent Lauri Ragland (R) is running in the Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 1 on March 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Lauri Ragland won election in the general election for Denton County Criminal Court No. 1.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 1
Lauri Ragland advanced from the Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 1 on March 1, 2022.
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| ✔ | Lauri Ragland | 100.0 | 44,355 | |
| Total votes: 44,355 | |||
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2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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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
