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County · November 3, 2026 General Election

Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District

4-year term

A trial court for divorce, custody, child support and adoption. Harris County voters elect these judges countywide.

What this office does

District courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Texas, and every county is served by at least one. They have original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contests, civil matters where the money or damages involved total $200 or more, and any matter not placed in another trial court. Most district courts try both criminal and civil cases, but in densely populated counties like Harris the courts specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile or family matters.

Source: Texas Judicial Branch — Trial Courts

On the ballot

What we compareRosa CardenasDamiane Dianne Curvey
NowJudge, 280th Judicial District CourtState Bar of Texas Member Directory
WorkAttorney (licensed in Texas since 11/04/2005; primary practice areas: Family, Wills-Trusts-Probate, Juvenile)State Bar of Texas Member Directory
Raised$0$0 in total receipts, through Jun 30, 2026 — Search the Texas Ethics Commission for Rosa Cardenas's filings$83K$83,458 in total receipts, through Jun 30, 2026 — Search the Texas Ethics Commission for Damiane Dianne Curvey's filings
Records checkSearched — nothing found1 official entry on file, with how each ended →
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Both nominees were unopposed in the March 3, 2026 primaries, so they are their parties' nominees with certainty. We have not confirmed which candidate currently holds this seat, so no one is marked as the incumbent. Minor-party and independent candidates are not yet confirmed against the certified ballot.

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