The Ballot Brief
Denton County, Texas

477th District Court

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One candidate is tracked for 477th District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Dickens. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Single-nominee race: Michael Dickens is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).

Michael Dickens

Republican · Incumbent

Michael Dickens was appointed judge of the 477th District Court by Gov. Greg Abbott after serving as a Denton County assistant district attorney, per the governor's office. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas State University and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Dickens.

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Candidate roster from official Denton County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-04. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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