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Criminal District Attorney, Tarrant County

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

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  • Tiffany BurksDemocratic

    • Pledges to prosecute violent and predatory crime fairly.
    • Supports second chances for young offenders.
  • Phil SorrellsRepublican

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