Maria Aceves

Maria Aceves

Democratic Party

Candidate, Texas 192nd District Court

Texas 192nd District Court

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

3

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Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Southern Methodist University, 2010

Law

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, 2013

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Personal LinkedIn

Maria Aceves (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 192nd District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Aceves (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 192nd District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Biography

Maria Aceves earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University in 2010. Aceves earned a law degree from the Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law in 2013. Aceves' career experience includes working as an attorney at Aceves Law, PLLC. Aceves is an active member of the Mac Taylor Inn of Court, the Dallas Bar Association, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association. Aceves is also board secretary for Avance North Texas.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Dallas 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 Texas 192nd District Court

Incumbent Maria Aceves (D) is running in the general election for Texas 192nd District Court on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Maria Aceves (D)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Texas 192nd District Court

Incumbent Maria Aceves (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 192nd 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. Maria Aceves won election in the general election for Texas 192nd District Court.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas 192nd District Court

Maria Aceves defeated Tracie Shelby in the Democratic primary for Texas 192nd District Court on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maria Aceves	51.0	61,164
	Submit photo	Tracie Shelby	49.0	58,726

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 119,890
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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an award-winning Dallas civil litigation attorney focusing on personal injury matters representing injured individuals and their families. I have successfully litigated and resolved numerous cases for my clients in state and federal courts. I have also handled many guardian ad litem appointments representing minor children's interests in civil cases. Prior to starting my own firm, I did civil defense work for several years at a prominent firm and worked at an excellent boutique catastrophic injury firm. I also interned for a civil district court judge in Dallas County, similar to the bench I am seeking. I will be ready to serve from day one due to my qualifications. I have been selected as one of D Magazine's Best Lawyers for 2022. I have also been named numerous times to the prestigious Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars List (2019-2022). I have been selected to the Top 40 Under 40 List by the National Trial Lawyers numerous years, among other awards. Recently, I was the only candidate in this race to be Endorsed as Qualified by the Dallas Committee for a Qualified Judiciary.

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?

• Fairness- Regarding my dedication to fairness, I have represented individuals on both sides of the docket starting off as a defense lawyer and then switching over to the plaintiff's side. As such, I will be a fair and impartial jurist.
• Access- I will provide access by instituting technological innovations including remote hearings. I will also provide access by instituting a court that is fully bilingual and accessible to Spanish-speaking litigants. Furthermore, I will provide access by instituting internship programs for our youth including high school, college and law students. Lastly, I will provide access by partnering with Legal Aid clinics so that our pro se litigants have access to legal representation.
• Efficiency- As to efficiency, I plan to keep the docket moving so that your tax paying dollars are put to good use. This will be done by making prompt and fair rulings, signing orders and moving cases along.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about having a judicial system is fair, accessible and efficient. All litigants should have access to a fair system. All litigants should be able to access our courts. Lastly, all litigants deserve to have an efficient court system that will keep the wheels of justice moving.

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