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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Antonia “Toni” Arteaga

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

Antonia "Toni" Arteaga

Antonia "Toni" Arteaga

Democratic
On ballot as
Antonia "Toni" Arteaga
Current role
Judge, 57th District Court, Bexar County (elected 2008; fifth term, per campaign)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at Austin
  • Law degree, St. Mary's University School of Law
  • Texas law license (since 2000)
  • Raised in a small West Texas town, the youngest of eight daughters
Experience
  • First woman elected to the 57th District Court (per campaign)
  • Has served as presiding judge, Bexar County civil district courts (per campaign)
  • Founding member and current president, Texas Latinx Judges (per campaign)
  • Past president, Texas Association of District Judges
  • Chaired the Bexar County Court Security Committee (per campaign)
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  • Criminal magistrate judge, twice appointed (per candidate)
  • Attorney, criminal and civil law, concentrating on family law, before her election (per candidate)
Top priorities
  • "I believe deeply in a judicial system that is fair, impartial, and accessible to everyone."
  • "I will continue to apply the law without bias, ensuring decisions are based on facts, not politics or personal beliefs."
  • "As Chief Justice, I will work to keep the court efficient and transparent"
  • Says she will lead the court in "delivering clear, timely opinions"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "I will continue to apply the law without bias, ensuring decisions are based on facts, not politics or personal beliefs."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "As Chief Justice, I will work to keep the court efficient and transparent"
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
judgearteaga.com