Marissa Giovenco

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Marissa Giovenco

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Judson High School

Bachelor's

University of North Texas

Law

South Texas College of Law

Personal

Profession

Attorney & business owner

Contact

Campaign website

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Marissa Giovenco (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 226th District Court. Giovenco lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Giovenco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Marissa Giovenco earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law. Giovenco's career experience includes working as an attorney and business owner.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Bexar 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 226th District Court

Anastacia Ochoa Nelson (D) is running in the general election for Texas 226th District Court on November 3, 2026.

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	Submit photo	Anastacia Ochoa Nelson (D)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Texas 226th District Court

Anastacia Ochoa Nelson (D) defeated Marissa Giovenco (D) in the Democratic primary for Texas 226th District Court on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Anastacia Ochoa Nelson	53.5	80,010
		Marissa Giovenco	46.5	69,681

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 149,691
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Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Marissa Giovenco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Giovenco's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hi My name is Marissa Giovenco, and I am a criminal defense attorney with over 14 years of courtroom experience. I have served our justice system from multiple perspectives, including as a former prosecutor and not as a defense attorney. That experience has given me a balanced understanding of the law, the people it affects, and the responsibility that comes with making decisions that impact lives. I am running for the 226th District Court because I believe judges should be experienced, fair and grounded in the realities of the courtroom. I am committed to treating every person with respect, applying the law thoughtfully, and ensuring that our court operates with integrity and efficiency.

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?

• Experience on both sides of the courtroom With more than 14 years of courtroom experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, I bring a practical, balanced perspective to the bench.
• Fairness and respect Every person who comes into the courtroom deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of why they are there. I believe in listening carefully, applying the law fairly, and making decisions based on the facts and the law.
• Service to our community I am committed to serving Bexar County with integrity and ensuring that the court is efficient, accessible, and worthy of public trust.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about policies that promote fairness, public safety, and trust in the justice system. This includes ensuring due process, improving court efficiency, and supporting practices that treat everyone with dignity and respect while holding people accountable under the law. I believe the courts play a critical role in the community and should operate transparently, fairly, and responsibly.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am honored to have received endorsements from the Bexar County Tejano Democrats, Northeast Bexar County Democrats, San Antonio Police Officers Association, Texas Organizing Project, and Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio, as well as the support of Bexar County Clerk Lucy Adame-Clark and Precinct 2 Constable Leticia Vazquez.

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Footnotes

Texas courts

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