Stephanie Franco
Stephanie Franco (Democratic Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 187th District Court. Franco is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Franco advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Franco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Stephanie Franco graduated from Winston Churchill High School. Franco earned a bachelor's and graduate degree from Texas Tech University in 2003 and 2009, respectively, along with a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 2014. Franco's career experience includes working as an assistant district attorney.[1]
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 187th District Court
Stephanie Franco (D) is running in the general election for Texas 187th District Court on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Texas 187th District Court
Stephanie Franco (D) defeated incumbent Stephanie R. Boyd (D) in the Democratic primary for Texas 187th District Court on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Franco | 53.3 | 81,604 |
 | Stephanie R. Boyd | 46.7 | 71,575 | |
| Total votes: 153,179 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Franco received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- State Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D)
- CWA Local 6143
- International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 624
- San Antonio AFL-CIO
- San Antonio Police Officers Association
- Bexar County (TX) Young Democrats
- Bexar County Tejano Democrats
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Stephanie Franco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Franco's responses.
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Throughout my career, I have earned a reputation as fair, ethical, and committed to justice. Jurors have contacted me after trials to commend my fierce advocacy on behalf of victims. Defense attorneys have noted my fairness in the courtroom, recognizing that I advocate strongly while always respecting the rights of all parties. These experiences have reinforced my belief that the role of a judge is not only to uphold the law, but also to safeguard the dignity of those who come before the court.
As a lifelong San Antonio resident, and as a wife and mother of two, I am deeply invested in the future of Bexar County. I seek this position not for personal recognition, but to continue my lifelong commitment to public service, to strengthen trust in our courts, and to protect the dignity of residents of Bexar County.- I believe it is unethical and undemocratic to continuously broadcast criminal court proceedings on YouTube, where the videos are then clipped, rebroadcast, and monetized. Every person who enters this courtroom as part of a criminal case is having their experience livestreamed over the internet for all to see. Victims are required to share the most intimate and awful details that will remain permanently online, perpetuating the cycle of trauma that they must endure. People have been harassed as a result of seeking justice in this courtroom. I believe that a courtroom must be first and foremost a place of dignity. For victims of crime, justice should never feel like entertainment.
- My campaign emphasizes courtroom dignity and the protection of victims’ rights, ensuring that every person who appears before the bench is treated with respect and fairness.
- I will prioritize the safety of the community.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 6, 2026
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
