K. Sunshine Stanek
Biography
K. Sunshine Stanek is the sitting Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney, originally appointed to the office by Governor Greg Abbott, per the governor's office. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney
Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney
Stanek is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lubbock County election filings.
About this race
Single-nominee race: K. Sunshine Stanek, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Lubbock County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
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. The sitting officeholder, K. Sunshine Stanek, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.