One candidate is tracked for Judge, 54th District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Susan Kelly. Candidate information follows official McLennan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Incumbent Susan Kelly filed as the only candidate in the Republican primary. No Democrat filed, so she is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Waco Bridge's comprehensive filing list for McLennan County (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
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Susan Kelly is the incumbent judge of McLennan County's 54th District Court, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott effective January 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from Baylor University and is board certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, per KXXV. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Judge, 54th District Court in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Judge, 54th District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Susan Kelly. Candidate information follows official McLennan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Judge, 54th 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 McLennan County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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