One candidate is tracked for Lubbock County District Judge, 237th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Les Hatch. Candidate information follows official Lubbock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Les Hatch, 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 (Lubbock County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
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Les Hatch currently serves as judge of the 237th District Court in Lubbock County, per the county's official website. Les Hatch appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lubbock County District Judge, 237th Judicial District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Lubbock County District Judge, 237th Judicial District in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Lubbock County District Judge, 237th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Les Hatch. Candidate information follows official Lubbock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Lubbock County District Judge, 237th 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 Lubbock County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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