John Messinger (R)
John Messinger has served as general counsel in the Office of State Prosecuting Attorney since 2010, per the San Antonio Report. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
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Court Of Criminal Appeals, Place 9: Texas 2026
John Messinger (R) and Holly Taylor (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Court Of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 in Texas. This seat is voted statewide, so it is on every Texas ballot.
Holly Taylor (D)
Holly Taylor is a criminal defense attorney who spent more than 17 years as a prosecutor, per the San Antonio Report.
Priorities: An independent voice ensuring fair and thorough case review, per the campaign site · Upholding the Constitution and treating everyone with dignity, per the campaign site
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