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Maria Salas-Mendoza

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Maria Salas-Mendoza is a Democratic candidate for Texas Eighth District Court of Appeals Chief Justice in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Background

Maria Salas-Mendoza (Democratic Party) is a judge for Chief Justice of the Texas Eighth District Court of Appeals. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Salas-Mendoza (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Chief Justice judge of the Texas Eighth District Court of Appeals. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Law:
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Bachelor's:
Harvard University

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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