One candidate is tracked for 477th District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Dickens. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Michael Dickens is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
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This race. The sitting officeholder, Michael Dickens, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Michael Dickens was appointed judge of the 477th District Court by Gov. Greg Abbott after serving as a Denton County assistant district attorney, per the governor's office. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas State University and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Dickens.
Who is running for 477th District Court in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for 477th District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Dickens. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the 477th District Court 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 Denton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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