The Gist
Home

County

Dallas County Criminal District Attorney

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The criminal district attorney prosecutes criminal cases in Dallas County's courts and represents the county in civil matters.

The ballot includes a write-in line for this race; the Secretary of State lists Eric Reed as a write-in candidate.

Amber Givens

Democratic

Attorney; former district judge

The gist

  • Supports criminal justice reform.
  • Led programs to reduce recidivism as a district judge.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Amber
View sources (1)

  1. Supports criminal justice reform.

    Judge Amber Givens

    Campaign website · Amber Givens Campaign · judgeambergivens.com

    “I have been a leader pushing for Criminal Justice Reform”

  2. Led programs to reduce recidivism as a district judge.

    Judge Amber Givens

    Campaign website · Amber Givens Campaign · judgeambergivens.com

    “created programs to reduce recidivism”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown.