One candidate is tracked for District Judge, 171st Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amanda Enriquez. Candidate information follows official El Paso County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Amanda Enriquez is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. She won the Democratic nomination over Alex Cuellar with about 67% of the vote on March 3; this is an open seat (the sitting 171st judge did not seek re-election), and no Republican filed, per the county's official primary returns and sample ballot.
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This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Enriquez is running for Judge of the 171st District Court in El Paso, citing a career in public service, per the campaign site. The site does not provide further detail on Enriquez's occupation or professional background.
Who is running for District Judge, 171st Judicial District in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for District Judge, 171st Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amanda Enriquez. Candidate information follows official El Paso County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the District Judge, 171st 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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