Oni Groves

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Oni Groves

Democratic Party

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Last election

March 3, 2026

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Oni Groves (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 1 in Texas. Groves lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

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General election for Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 1

Alexandra Guio (D) is running in the general election for Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 1 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Alexandra Guio (D)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 1

Alexandra Guio (D) defeated Oni Groves (D) in the Democratic primary for Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 1 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alexandra Guio	57.9	138,181
	Submit photo	Oni Groves	42.1	100,495

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 238,676
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Republican primary

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

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Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign website

Groves' campaign website stated the following:

EQUITY

Recognizing that Justice is not one size fits all and that fair outcomes require an

understanding of the circumstances that lead individuals into the

system. 

COMPASSION

Holding people accountable while addressing the underlying mental illness,

substance abuse, & instability that if left untreated  – lead to

repeat involvement with the

justice system.

COMMUNITY

Building strong partnerships with families, service providers, & local

organizations so individuals are supported well beyond the courtroom. 

— Oni Groves' campaign website (February 20, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Footnotes

Texas courts

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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