Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9
Who is on the ballot for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 in Crockett County, Texas, on November 3, 2026? The state certification lists 2 people running for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9: John Messinger (Republican), Holly Taylor (Democratic).
People running in this race. Vote for 1.
- John Messinger Republican
Office as printed on the certification: JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 9.
Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Crockett section (PDF pages 286 to 290) (Texas Secretary of State, checked 2026-10-10)
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John Messinger
Republican
John Messinger, Republican, is certified for judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9. The Ethics Commission form says John R. Messinger, with a treasurer appointment dated March 28, 2023, for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9, and no office held. The State Prosecuting Attorney's about page lists John R. Messinger with the current staff, after the current State Prosecuting Attorney and before the former officeholders.
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Holly Taylor
Democratic
Holly Taylor, Democratic, is certified for judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9. The Ethics Commission form says Holly E. Taylor, with a treasurer appointment dated November 10, 2023, for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9, and no office held. A December 22, 2025 order of the Court of Criminal Appeals appoints Holly Taylor of Austin to its Rules Advisory Committee through December 31, 2027. The order does not give her a job title, and it does not call her the rules attorney. The State Bar directory lists Holly Eileen 'Holly' Taylor as eligible to practice, bar card 00794721, with a Texas license date of November 3, 1995, and Austin as the primary practice location. On that page the attorney reports the firm as Holly Taylor Law and the occupation as private law practice. On April 17, 2024, the Travis County district attorney said Holly Taylor would replace the director of Public Integrity and Complex Crimes and that she was then assistant director of the Civil Rights Unit. That 2024 announcement is not used as her job in 2026.
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