Race 14 of 18
Decides criminal appeals, including every death-penalty case, on the state's highest criminal court.
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2026 election results · unofficial
Audra Riley leads the reported totals with 51.75% of 9,656,197 votes reported.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Audra RileyDemocratMost votes reported | 4,996,898 | 51.75% |
| Kevin Patrick YearyRepublican | 4,659,299 | 48.25% |
| Total votes reported | 9,656,197 | 2 entries |
Unofficial returns: Texas Secretary of State, “2026 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION (Updated 11/04/2026 04:59 PM)”; time zone not shown on the source. Checked November 8, 2026. 100% of polling locations reporting, which does not mean every ballot has been counted. Not certified; the state canvass falls between November 21, 2026 and December 7, 2026. Shares are of all votes reported in the race, write-ins included, rounded to two decimals; they may not total 100%.
Campaign research · compiled before the election
We are reviewing opinions, briefs and professional records for this judicial race. We do not infer a judge's position from party affiliation.
Sources under review
Republican
Kevin Patrick Yeary is the Republican candidate for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4. Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals since 2014.
Democrat
Audra Riley is the Democratic candidate for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4. Judge of Criminal District Court No. 3.
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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