One candidate is tracked for Bell County District Judge, 478th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wade Faulkner. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Wade Faulkner, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Bell County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
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Faulkner currently serves as Judge of the 478th District Court in Bell County and previously served as a military judge, per the campaign site. Faulkner presides over the Bell County Veteran's Treatment Court, which focuses on improving outcomes for the county's veteran population. Faulkner is seeking reelection to a full term on the 478th District Court.
Who is running for Bell County District Judge, 478th Judicial District in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Bell County District Judge, 478th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wade Faulkner. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Bell County District Judge, 478th Judicial District election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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