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Bowie County, Texas

Bowie County Criminal District Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Bowie County Criminal District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelley Crisp. Candidate information follows official Bowie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Kelley Crisp

Republican

Biography
Kelley Crisp is First Assistant Criminal District Attorney of Bowie County, where she has worked since 2010, per the Texarkana Gazette. Per her campaign site she is chief felony prosecutor for the 202nd District Court and has led more than 135 felony jury trials.
Top Priorities
  • Keep victims and families at the center of every case
  • Prosecute violent offenders and support public safety
Per the campaign site.
Campaign site
About this race

Kelley Crisp won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over incumbent Criminal District Attorney Jerry D. Rochelle, 8,031 votes to 4,070 (66.4% to 33.6%, official results), and appears alone on the November 3 sample ballot. Rochelle is not on the November ballot.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Bowie County Criminal District Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Bowie County Criminal District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelley Crisp. Candidate information follows official Bowie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Bowie County Criminal District Attorney election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Bowie County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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