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State · November 3, 2026 General Election

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4

6-year term

This race is on every Texas ballot. Texas Secretary of State — Offices up for Election in 2026 ↗

The final word on criminal cases in Texas, including death-penalty appeals.

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What we compareAudra RileyKevin Patrick Yeary
Now—Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4 (elected 2014)Texas Judicial Branch – CCA Judge Kevin Yeary ↗
Before—Law clerk to Judge Bill White, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (1991–1992 term); Assistant District Attorney (appellate divisions) for Dallas, Harris, and Bexar CountiesTexas Judicial Branch – CCA Judge Kevin Yeary ↗
Work—Attorney; former defense attorney in private practice; former Assistant District AttorneyTexas Judicial Branch – CCA Judge Kevin Yeary ↗
Raised$400$400 in total receipts, through Jun 30, 2026 — Search the Texas Ethics Commission for Audra Riley's filings$14K$13,535 in total receipts, through Jun 30, 2026 — Search the Texas Ethics Commission for Kevin Patrick Yeary's filings
Their words“A Vote for riley is a vote for justice”Audra Riley for Judge campaign website — self-reported ↗“It has been my greatest professional honor to serve Texas for the last 10 years on our Court of Criminal Appeals.”Judge Kevin Patrick Yeary Campaign Site — self-reported ↗
Records check4 official registries searched for every candidate in this race on 28 July 2026 — nothing found. Texas Legislature (impeachment records) · Texas Ethics Commission (final orders) · State Bar of Texas (attorney discipline) · Texas State Securities Board (enforcement orders).
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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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