Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
StatewideYeary was unopposed in the GOP primary. Audra Riley is the Democratic nominee. Republicans have held every seat on the Court of Criminal Appeals since 1998.
Incumbent: Kevin Yeary(R)
Primary, Mar 3, 2026
One of nine judges on Texas's highest criminal court, hears appeals from felony convictions across all 254 counties and shapes statewide criminal procedure.
Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
Primary Results
Called · 100% reporting
Republican Primary
Kevin Yeary wins
Winner.Kevin Yeary(i)100.0%
1,684,766 votes
Democratic Primary
Audra Riley wins
Winner.Audra Riley100.0%
1,887,204 votes
November General Election
Nov 3, 2026Rated Safe RepublicanTexPolls, based on structural partisan lean
No major handicapper rates Texas judicial races. Judge Kevin Yeary (R) faces Audra Riley (D). Republicans have held every Court of Criminal Appeals seat since 1998. The rating reflects structural lean, not a forecast.
Republican Primary
Kevin Yeary Incumbent
Democratic Primary
Audra Riley
Judge, Dallas County Criminal District Court
Key Dates
Primary ElectionMar 3, 2026
General ElectionNov 3, 2026
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