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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Judge, County Criminal Court, No. 9

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Tarrant County
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Brian BoltonBrian BoltonRepublican Incumbent
Lesa PamplinDemocratic
On ballot as
Brian Bolton
Lesa Pamplin
Current role
Judge, Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9 (since 2023; elected November 2022)
Criminal defense attorney, Law Office of Lesa Pamplin, P.C.
Background
  • Law degree, Texas Wesleyan University (May 2002) (per State Bar)
  • Licensed in Texas since November 2002 (per State Bar)
  • Eagle Scout (per campaign)
  • Attends Central Bible Church in Fort Worth (per campaign)
  • Law degree, Texas Wesleyan University (May 1997) (per State Bar)
  • Licensed in Texas since May 1998 (per State Bar)
Experience
  • Former chief prosecutor; former defense attorney (per campaign)
  • Former attorney, Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, Dallas County
  • Founder, Law Office of Lesa Pamplin, P.C.
  • Defense attorney in private practice, 21 years (per campaign)
  • Former assistant district attorney, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office
  • Former police officer
Top priorities
  • "a firm commitment to applying the law as it is written"
  • "impartiality, consistency, and unwavering respect for the Constitution"
  • "maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and accessibility"
  • "Fairness": "Unwavering and impartial justice for every citizen, in every case"
  • "Integrity": "The bedrock of every ruling, grounded firmly in the law"
  • "Transparency": "Justice you can see and trust, with accountability to the community"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site says he has "a firm commitment to applying the law as it is written"
  • Court administration: Campaign site says the court "has maintained a clearance rate well over 100%"
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "The law applies equally to all, and that principle will guide every ruling."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "She will run a courtroom that is open, respectful, and understandable"
Endorsements
  • Jim Ross, Mayor, City of Arlington (listed by campaign)
  • Mauricio Galante, Arlington City Council, District 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Raul Gonzalez, Arlington City Council, District 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Long Pham, Arlington City Council, District 6 (listed by campaign)
  • Bowie Hogg, Arlington City Council, District 7 (listed by campaign)
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  • Bobby Lindamood, Mayor, City of Colleyville (listed by campaign)
  • Zariyan Stark, Euless City Council, Place 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Mattie Parker, Mayor, City of Fort Worth (listed by campaign)
  • Michael Crain, Fort Worth City Council, Place 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. An Truong, Mayor, City of Haltom City (listed by campaign)
  • Henry Wilson, Mayor, City of Hurst (listed by campaign)
  • John H. Miller, Hurst City Council, Place 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Ross McMullin, Mayor, Town of Keller (listed by campaign)
  • Shannon Dubberly, Keller City Council, Place 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Greg Will, Keller City Council, Place 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Karen Brennan, Keller City Council, Place 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. Charles Randklev, Keller City Council, Place 6 (listed by campaign)
  • Armin Mizani, Mayor (former), Town of Keller (listed by campaign)
  • Todd Tonore, Mansfield City Council, Place 6, Mayor Pro Tem (listed by campaign)
  • Jack McCarty, Mayor, City of North Richland Hills (listed by campaign)
  • Oscar Trevino, Mayor (former), City of North Richland Hills (listed by campaign)
  • Ricky Rodriguez, North Richland Hills City Council, Assoc. Mayor Pro Tem (listed by campaign)
  • Jeff Brown, Pantego City Council, Place 5 (listed by campaign)
  • Faron Young, Mayor, City of White Setttlement (listed by campaign)
  • Aaron James, White Settlement City Council, Place 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, Texas’ 24th Congressional District (listed by campaign)
  • Nate Schatzline, State Representative HD93 (listed by campaign)
  • Tony Tinderholt, State Representative HD94 (listed by campaign)
  • David Cook, State Representative HD96 (listed by campaign)
  • John McQueeney, State Representative HD97 (listed by campaign)
  • Charlie Geren, State Representative HD99 (listed by campaign)
  • Tim O’Hare, Tarrant County Judge (listed by campaign)
  • Matt Krause, Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Manny Ramirez, Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct 4 (listed by campaign)
  • Tom Wilder, Tarrant County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
  • Rick Barnes, Tarrant County Tax Assessor (listed by campaign)
  • Jon Taylor, Chief, DFW Department of Public Safety (listed by campaign)
  • Bill Waybourn, Tarrant County Sheriff (listed by campaign)
  • Dale Clark, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 1 (listed by campaign)
  • David Woodruff, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Darrell Huffman, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Jody Johnson, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 4 (listed by campaign)
  • Jon Sigel, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 6 (listed by campaign)
  • Arlington Muncipal Patrolman’s Association (listed by campaign)
  • Arlington Police Association (listed by campaign)
  • Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (listed by campaign)
  • Fort Worth Police Officer's Association (listed by campaign)
  • Tarrant County Law Enforcement Association (listed by campaign)
  • Carla Gonzalez, Area Leader – HD91 (listed by campaign)
  • Darl Easton, Area Leader – HD92 (listed by campaign)
  • Steve Eklund, Area Leader – HD94 (listed by campaign)
  • David Lambertsen, Area Leader – HD95 (listed by campaign)
  • Dana Cappellitti, Area Leader – HD96 (listed by campaign)
  • Amie Super, Area Leader – HD97 (listed by campaign)
  • Katheryn Moore, Area Leader – HD99 (listed by campaign)
  • Vanessa Mason, Area Leader – HD101 (listed by campaign)
  • Marshall Hobbs, Precinct Chair 1120 (listed by campaign)
  • Mona Puente, Precinct Chair 1199 (listed by campaign)
  • Sherry Lewis, Precinct Chair 1271 (listed by campaign)
  • April Moore, Precinct Chair 1380 (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Hanson, Precinct Chair 2055 (listed by campaign)
  • Brenda Dietrich, Precinct Chair 2145 (listed by campaign)
  • Bill Eastland, Precinct Chair 2168 (listed by campaign)
  • Francine DeLongchamp, Precinct Chair 2171 (listed by campaign)
  • Brenda Hayes, Precinct Chair 2262 (listed by campaign)
  • Joseph Poth, Precinct Chair 2266 (listed by campaign)
  • Jessica Gray, Precinct Chair 2360 (listed by campaign)
  • Bill Daley, Precinct Chair 2442 (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. Brooks McKenzie, Precinct Chair 2468 (listed by campaign)
  • Susan Valliant, Precinct Chair 2174 (listed by campaign)
  • Craig Ownby, Precinct Chair 2613 (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Hayes, Precinct Chair 2644 (listed by campaign)
  • Lisa Ventura, Precinct Chair 2745 (listed by campaign)
  • Laura Oakley, Precinct Chair 3035 (listed by campaign)
  • Kimberly George, Precinct Chair 2205 (listed by campaign)
  • Jill Tate, Precinct Chair 3193 (listed by campaign)
  • Janna Easton, Precinct Chair 3212 (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Davis, Precinct Chair 2220 (listed by campaign)
  • Lucila Seri, Precinct Chair 2228 (listed by campaign)
  • Sheridan King, Precinct Chair 3283 (listed by campaign)
  • Lynda Haltom, Precinct Chair 3330 (listed by campaign)
  • Mona Bailey, Precinct Chair 3333 (listed by campaign)
  • John Brieger, Precinct Chair 3390 (listed by campaign)
  • Vandolyn Roszell, Precinct Chair 3392 (listed by campaign)
  • Chuck Mogged, Precinct Chair 3241 (listed by campaign)
  • James Ashby, Precinct Chair 3335 (listed by campaign)
  • Mary Childs, Precinct Chair 3527 (listed by campaign)
  • Cathryn Johnston, Precinct Chair 4191 (listed by campaign)
  • John Raymond, Precinct Chair 4259 (listed by campaign)
  • Laura Forkner Pritchett, Precinct Chair 4340 (listed by campaign)
  • Cheryl Bean, Precinct Chair 4343 (listed by campaign)
  • Natalie Gonzalez, Precinct Chair 4374 (listed by campaign)
  • Jim Sutton, Precinct Chair 4410 (listed by campaign)
  • Catherine Hartman, Precinct Chair 4452 (listed by campaign)
  • Andra Beatty, Precinct Chair 4508 (listed by campaign)
  • Cooper Morse, Precinct Chair 4713 (listed by campaign)
None found in our research
Campaign website
boltonforjudge.com
pamp4judge.com
Brian Bolton

Brian Bolton

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
Brian Bolton
Current role
Judge, Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9 (since 2023; elected November 2022)
Background
  • Law degree, Texas Wesleyan University (May 2002) (per State Bar)
  • Licensed in Texas since November 2002 (per State Bar)
  • Eagle Scout (per campaign)
  • Attends Central Bible Church in Fort Worth (per campaign)
Experience
  • Former chief prosecutor; former defense attorney (per campaign)
  • Former attorney, Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, Dallas County
Top priorities
  • "a firm commitment to applying the law as it is written"
  • "impartiality, consistency, and unwavering respect for the Constitution"
  • "maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and accessibility"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site says he has "a firm commitment to applying the law as it is written"
  • Court administration: Campaign site says the court "has maintained a clearance rate well over 100%"
Endorsements
  • Jim Ross, Mayor, City of Arlington (listed by campaign)
  • Mauricio Galante, Arlington City Council, District 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Raul Gonzalez, Arlington City Council, District 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Long Pham, Arlington City Council, District 6 (listed by campaign)
  • Bowie Hogg, Arlington City Council, District 7 (listed by campaign)
Show all 96
  • Bobby Lindamood, Mayor, City of Colleyville (listed by campaign)
  • Zariyan Stark, Euless City Council, Place 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Mattie Parker, Mayor, City of Fort Worth (listed by campaign)
  • Michael Crain, Fort Worth City Council, Place 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. An Truong, Mayor, City of Haltom City (listed by campaign)
  • Henry Wilson, Mayor, City of Hurst (listed by campaign)
  • John H. Miller, Hurst City Council, Place 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Ross McMullin, Mayor, Town of Keller (listed by campaign)
  • Shannon Dubberly, Keller City Council, Place 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Greg Will, Keller City Council, Place 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Karen Brennan, Keller City Council, Place 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. Charles Randklev, Keller City Council, Place 6 (listed by campaign)
  • Armin Mizani, Mayor (former), Town of Keller (listed by campaign)
  • Todd Tonore, Mansfield City Council, Place 6, Mayor Pro Tem (listed by campaign)
  • Jack McCarty, Mayor, City of North Richland Hills (listed by campaign)
  • Oscar Trevino, Mayor (former), City of North Richland Hills (listed by campaign)
  • Ricky Rodriguez, North Richland Hills City Council, Assoc. Mayor Pro Tem (listed by campaign)
  • Jeff Brown, Pantego City Council, Place 5 (listed by campaign)
  • Faron Young, Mayor, City of White Setttlement (listed by campaign)
  • Aaron James, White Settlement City Council, Place 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, Texas’ 24th Congressional District (listed by campaign)
  • Nate Schatzline, State Representative HD93 (listed by campaign)
  • Tony Tinderholt, State Representative HD94 (listed by campaign)
  • David Cook, State Representative HD96 (listed by campaign)
  • John McQueeney, State Representative HD97 (listed by campaign)
  • Charlie Geren, State Representative HD99 (listed by campaign)
  • Tim O’Hare, Tarrant County Judge (listed by campaign)
  • Matt Krause, Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Manny Ramirez, Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct 4 (listed by campaign)
  • Tom Wilder, Tarrant County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
  • Rick Barnes, Tarrant County Tax Assessor (listed by campaign)
  • Jon Taylor, Chief, DFW Department of Public Safety (listed by campaign)
  • Bill Waybourn, Tarrant County Sheriff (listed by campaign)
  • Dale Clark, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 1 (listed by campaign)
  • David Woodruff, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Darrell Huffman, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 3 (listed by campaign)
  • Jody Johnson, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 4 (listed by campaign)
  • Jon Sigel, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 6 (listed by campaign)
  • Arlington Muncipal Patrolman’s Association (listed by campaign)
  • Arlington Police Association (listed by campaign)
  • Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (listed by campaign)
  • Fort Worth Police Officer's Association (listed by campaign)
  • Tarrant County Law Enforcement Association (listed by campaign)
  • Carla Gonzalez, Area Leader – HD91 (listed by campaign)
  • Darl Easton, Area Leader – HD92 (listed by campaign)
  • Steve Eklund, Area Leader – HD94 (listed by campaign)
  • David Lambertsen, Area Leader – HD95 (listed by campaign)
  • Dana Cappellitti, Area Leader – HD96 (listed by campaign)
  • Amie Super, Area Leader – HD97 (listed by campaign)
  • Katheryn Moore, Area Leader – HD99 (listed by campaign)
  • Vanessa Mason, Area Leader – HD101 (listed by campaign)
  • Marshall Hobbs, Precinct Chair 1120 (listed by campaign)
  • Mona Puente, Precinct Chair 1199 (listed by campaign)
  • Sherry Lewis, Precinct Chair 1271 (listed by campaign)
  • April Moore, Precinct Chair 1380 (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Hanson, Precinct Chair 2055 (listed by campaign)
  • Brenda Dietrich, Precinct Chair 2145 (listed by campaign)
  • Bill Eastland, Precinct Chair 2168 (listed by campaign)
  • Francine DeLongchamp, Precinct Chair 2171 (listed by campaign)
  • Brenda Hayes, Precinct Chair 2262 (listed by campaign)
  • Joseph Poth, Precinct Chair 2266 (listed by campaign)
  • Jessica Gray, Precinct Chair 2360 (listed by campaign)
  • Bill Daley, Precinct Chair 2442 (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. Brooks McKenzie, Precinct Chair 2468 (listed by campaign)
  • Susan Valliant, Precinct Chair 2174 (listed by campaign)
  • Craig Ownby, Precinct Chair 2613 (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Hayes, Precinct Chair 2644 (listed by campaign)
  • Lisa Ventura, Precinct Chair 2745 (listed by campaign)
  • Laura Oakley, Precinct Chair 3035 (listed by campaign)
  • Kimberly George, Precinct Chair 2205 (listed by campaign)
  • Jill Tate, Precinct Chair 3193 (listed by campaign)
  • Janna Easton, Precinct Chair 3212 (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Davis, Precinct Chair 2220 (listed by campaign)
  • Lucila Seri, Precinct Chair 2228 (listed by campaign)
  • Sheridan King, Precinct Chair 3283 (listed by campaign)
  • Lynda Haltom, Precinct Chair 3330 (listed by campaign)
  • Mona Bailey, Precinct Chair 3333 (listed by campaign)
  • John Brieger, Precinct Chair 3390 (listed by campaign)
  • Vandolyn Roszell, Precinct Chair 3392 (listed by campaign)
  • Chuck Mogged, Precinct Chair 3241 (listed by campaign)
  • James Ashby, Precinct Chair 3335 (listed by campaign)
  • Mary Childs, Precinct Chair 3527 (listed by campaign)
  • Cathryn Johnston, Precinct Chair 4191 (listed by campaign)
  • John Raymond, Precinct Chair 4259 (listed by campaign)
  • Laura Forkner Pritchett, Precinct Chair 4340 (listed by campaign)
  • Cheryl Bean, Precinct Chair 4343 (listed by campaign)
  • Natalie Gonzalez, Precinct Chair 4374 (listed by campaign)
  • Jim Sutton, Precinct Chair 4410 (listed by campaign)
  • Catherine Hartman, Precinct Chair 4452 (listed by campaign)
  • Andra Beatty, Precinct Chair 4508 (listed by campaign)
  • Cooper Morse, Precinct Chair 4713 (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
boltonforjudge.com

Lesa Pamplin

Democratic
On ballot as
Lesa Pamplin
Current role
Criminal defense attorney, Law Office of Lesa Pamplin, P.C.
Background
  • Law degree, Texas Wesleyan University (May 1997) (per State Bar)
  • Licensed in Texas since May 1998 (per State Bar)
Experience
  • Founder, Law Office of Lesa Pamplin, P.C.
  • Defense attorney in private practice, 21 years (per campaign)
  • Former assistant district attorney, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office
  • Former police officer
Top priorities
  • "Fairness": "Unwavering and impartial justice for every citizen, in every case"
  • "Integrity": "The bedrock of every ruling, grounded firmly in the law"
  • "Transparency": "Justice you can see and trust, with accountability to the community"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "The law applies equally to all, and that principle will guide every ruling."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "She will run a courtroom that is open, respectful, and understandable"
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
pamp4judge.com

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