Lia Reshae Polk
Lia Reshae Polk (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 1 in Texas. Polk was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary occurred on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 1
Stephanie Hudson (D) and Lia Reshae Polk (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 1 on March 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Polk's campaign website stated the following:
Key Principles
Justice should be fair, accessible, and grounded in real understanding. With over 21 years of legal experience in Dallas County, I bring both professional expertise and lived perspective to the bench, ensuring that every case is handled with balance, respect, and careful consideration.
Compassion
Seeing People, Not Case Numbers
I understand that individuals who come before the court are more than files or statistics. My experience as a public defender and my personal life experiences give me empathy for both victims and defendants. Compassion begins with conversation, recognizing mental health needs, financial realities, and individual circumstances while still upholding the law.
Equality
Fairness in Every Courtroom
Every person deserves dignity and equal treatment under the law. I am committed to ensuring due process and fairness for all, regardless of background, resources, or circumstances. Justice must be consistent, unbiased, and rooted in accountability
Community
Rooted in Dallas County
As a Dallas County native raised in Oak Cliff my connection to this community is personal. My professional career, spanning public service, private practice, and felony courtrooms, has given me firsthand knowledge of the needs and challenges facing our county. Those ties matter on the bench.
Transparency
Integrity and Judicial Responsibility
Trust in the judicial system requires openness, respect, and professionalism. I am committed to maintaining a neutral, composed courtroom where decisions are grounded in law, discretion is exercised responsibly, and all parties are treated with respect.
— Lia Reshae Polk's campaign website (February 20, 2026)
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
