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John Messinger
John Messinger, Republican, is on the November 3 ballot for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9.
- Running for
- Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- On the state list: 2026 ballot certification
From official pages
John Messinger, Republican, is certified for judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9. The Ethics Commission form says John R. Messinger, with a treasurer appointment dated March 28, 2023, for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9, and no office held. The State Prosecuting Attorney's about page lists John R. Messinger with the current staff, after the current State Prosecuting Attorney and before the former officeholders.
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John Messinger is an assistant state prosecuting attorney who represents the state before the Court of Criminal Appeals and the intermediate appellate courts, according to The Texas Tribune.1 He previously worked in the McLennan County District Attorney's office and ran for the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals in 2024, the Tribune reports.1
According to the Tribune, Messinger says improvement to the justice system "doesn't come from judges doing whatever they think is right in their own eyes" but from "enforcing the laws as written to find out what works and what doesn't."1 He also criticizes the court for rulings that "ignore or conflict" with its own decisions or applicable law, and for how long it takes to review lower court decisions.1
Prior races
Earlier vote totals from the linked reports, newest first. The page does not say who won unless the report does.
| Year | Race | Election | Votes in the report | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 2 | November 5, 2024Party: Republican |
| 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 2 contest |
Others in this race
- Holly TaylorDemocratic