Who is running for Judge, Randall County Court at Law No. 1 in 2026?

Randall County, Texas

Judge, Randall County Court at Law No. 1

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One candidate is tracked for Judge, Randall County Court at Law No. 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Paul Herrmann. Candidate information follows official Randall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

This seat is open because sitting Judge James Anderson did not seek re-election, per the Amarillo Pioneer. Claire Hamker Grammer led a five-candidate March 3, 2026 Republican primary field with 43.28% (no majority), and Paul Herrmann then finished ahead of her in the May 26, 2026 runoff, 51.32% to 48.68%, per the county's official runoff results. No Democrat filed, so Herrmann is unopposed in November.

Paul Herrmann

Republican

Paul Herrmann is an Amarillo attorney with 38 years of legal experience as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney, per his campaign site. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law and previously served as Chief Felony Prosecutor for Potter County and as Armstrong County Attorney, per the Amarillo Pioneer. He won the May 2026 Republican primary runoff for the open Court at Law No. 1 seat.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Treat both sides fairly and with respect in the courtroom
Prioritize timely, expedited resolution of cases, including the right to a speedy trial
Weigh public safety implications in judicial rulings

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.

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