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Judge, Criminal District Court of Jefferson County

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The criminal district judge presides over felony criminal cases in Jefferson County.

Luke Nichols

Republican

Prosecutor

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Photo of John "Johnny" B. Stevens, Jr
John "Johnny" B. Stevens, JrOfficial portrait — Jefferson County Criminal District Court

John "Johnny" B. Stevens, Jr

DemocraticIncumbent

Judge, Criminal District Court of Jefferson County

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No documented position found.

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Judge, Criminal District Court of Jefferson County · Texas 2026 General Election · The Gist