One candidate is tracked for District Judge, 85th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Roy D. Brantley. Candidate information follows official Brazos County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Roy D. Brantley is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official March 3 Republican primary canvass (no Democrat filed).
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This race. The sitting officeholder, Roy D. Brantley, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Roy D. Brantley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 85th Judicial District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for District Judge, 85th Judicial District in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for District Judge, 85th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Roy D. Brantley. Candidate information follows official Brazos County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the District Judge, 85th 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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Candidate roster from official Brazos County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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