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Race 14 of 18

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4

Decides criminal appeals, including every death-penalty case, on the state's highest criminal court.

We are reviewing opinions, briefs and professional records for this judicial race. We do not infer a judge's position from party affiliation.

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  • Kevin Patrick Yeary
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Republican

    Kevin Patrick Yeary

    Kevin Patrick Yeary is the Republican candidate for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4. Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals since 2014.

    Criminal-law experience
    CCA judge since 2015
    Prosecution / defense background
    Defense + appellate prosecution
    Judicial philosophy
    Career appellate judge
    Campaign finance
    TEC filings available
    Hometown / home base
    Austin
    Notable justice record
    Dissented in AG election case
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  • Audra Riley
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Democrat

    Audra Riley

    Audra Riley is the Democratic candidate for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4. Judge of Criminal District Court No. 3.

    Criminal-law experience
    Felony trial judge since 2021
    Prosecution / defense background
    Prosecution + defense
    Judicial philosophy
    Campaign: justice and integrity
    Campaign finance
    $478 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Dallas
    Notable justice record
    Sitting felony trial judge
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What we examine for this office

  1. 1. Written Opinions
  2. 2. Legal & Judicial History
  3. 3. Constitutional & Religious-Liberty Cases
  4. 4. Criminal Justice & Due Process
  5. 5. Professional History
  6. 6. Political Money & Israel-Policy Organizations
  7. 7. Documented Public Statements

Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Kevin Patrick Yeary (Republican), Audra Riley (Democrat).

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