Olyn Poole

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Olyn Poole

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

McMurry University, 1999

Law

South Texas College of Law Houston, 2002

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Contact

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Olyn Poole (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 352nd District Court. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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

Biography

Olyn Poole earned a bachelor's degree from McMurry University in 1999 and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law, Houston, in 2002. His career experience includes working as an attorney.

Elections

2020

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

General election

General election for Texas 352nd District Court

Incumbent Josh Burgess defeated Olyn Poole in the general election for Texas 352nd District Court on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Josh Burgess (R)	53.9	430,420
		Olyn Poole (D)	46.1	367,615

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 798,035
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas 352nd District Court

Olyn Poole advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 352nd District Court on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Olyn Poole	100.0	108,390

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,390
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas 352nd District Court

Incumbent Josh Burgess advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 352nd District Court on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Josh Burgess	100.0	100,942

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 100,942
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Olyn Poole completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Poole's 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.

I am a civil trial lawyer who believes that without integrity you have nothing; courts must treat everyone with respect; judges should be elected and accountable to the citizens.

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?

• Integrity
• Fairness
• Accountability

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Government ethics

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

I believe that judges should be fair-minded and follow the law. Integrity is paramount and every person who walks into a courtroom should be confident that the judge will treat him or her with respect. Rich or poor, connected or not, every person is entitled to an equal opportunity to have his or her dispute heard. A fair and impartial judge is critical to our legal system. We should all demand nothing less.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

It is important for the voters of Tarrant County to have a choice when voting for judges. Judges, like all elected officials, are public servants and are accountable to the citizens they serve. I believe that judges should have experience in the court in which they serve. I have been a civil litigator for 17 plus years and I am running for a court with civil jurisdiction. Judges should follow the law, and seek to apply the law and the facts to obtain the most just result. Lastly, the constitutional right to trial by jury is absolute.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe that the judges for courts with specific jurisdiction, such as the 352nd Civil District Court, should have experience handling the types of matters heard in that court. Judges in Texas run in partisan elections, but I do not believe that judges should not engage in politics. Judges are the gatekeepers who are tasked with following the law and making decisions based on the facts and law without regard to a party's connections, social status, or wealth.

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Footnotes

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