Nueces County, Texas

148th District Court

2 candidates are tracked for 148th District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Klein and Carlos Valdez. Candidate information follows official Nueces County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Both nominees were unopposed in their March 3 primaries: David Klein (R) and Carlos Valdez (D) meet on the November 3 ballot, per KRISTV's primary ballot listings.

What this office does

Trial court judge. A trial judge presides over criminal and civil cases at the first level: bail and pleas, motions, trials, sentencing and civil judgments. Judges are bound by state law and appellate precedent and are barred by judicial conduct rules from campaigning on how they would rule. Most states elect trial judges on a nonpartisan ballot; the term and the courts a judge may sit on vary by state.

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David Klein

Republican

Biography

Klein has practiced law for 24 years, 22 of them in Nueces County, focusing on trying cases in state and federal courts, per the campaign site. Klein started a private practice in 2006 focusing on family law, personal injury and criminal defense, and currently focuses primarily on criminal defense work. Klein is a past president of the Corpus Christi Bar Association's Criminal Section and an Eagle Scout, and is seeking reelection as Judge of the 148th District Court.

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Carlos Valdez

Democratic

Biography

Carlos Valdez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 148th District Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Carlos Valdez.

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Who is running for 148th District Court in 2026?

When is the 148th 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 Nueces County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Nueces County Court at Law No. 1 Nueces County Court at Law No. 2 Nueces County Court at Law No. 3 See all 23 Nueces County races

Candidate profiles

David Klein, full profile Carlos Valdez, full profile Official Texas election office