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2 candidates are tracked for Judge, 428th District Court, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Cassie Benoist-Templeton and Paul Still. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
May 26 runoff result: Cassie Benoist-Templeton won the Democratic runoff over Joe Pool (the top-two after Bill Henry was eliminated in the March 3 primary) and meets Republican nominee Paul Still, who was unopposed, on the November 3 ballot, per the Hays Free Press's report on the county's official primary results.
Cassie Benoist-Templeton has spent twelve years as a prosecutor in the Caldwell County District Attorney's office, focusing on serious crimes against women and children, per her campaign site. She holds a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a criminal justice degree from Texas State University.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Treating every person with fairness, dignity and respect in the courtroom
- Applying the law evenly and consistently
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Paul Still is a staff attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and a former Harris County prosecutor, per his campaign site. He is board certified in criminal appellate law and has practiced for more than 12 years.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Following the law and the Constitution without political influence
- Objective review of cases based on facts and law
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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