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District Judge, 244th Judicial District

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state district judge presides over felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits and family cases in Ector County.

Lori Ruiz-Crutcher

RepublicanIncumbent

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District Judge, 244th Judicial District · Texas 2026 General Election · The Gist