Democratic Primary Race in March, and the winner will take the seat in January
No General Election Race in November
| Court & Place | Democrat | Notes/Other |
|---|---|---|
Karin Crump | Candidate (L) | |
| Texas Bar Card Number | 90001588 | |
| Campaign Mailing Address | Karin Crump Campaign PO Box 300593 Austin, TX 78703 | |
| Campaign Contact | info@judgekarincrump.com | |
| Campaign Website | judgekarincrump.com | |
| Social Media Links | twitter | |
| Current Occupation | Judge 250th District Court 2015-present | |
| Years of Texas Residency | 40 | |
| JD School & Year | St Mary's University School of Law 1997 | |
| Other Education | B.S. UT Austin, 1994 | |
| Year of State Bar Licensure | 1997 | |
| Legal Experience - Nonjudicial | Civil litigator and mediator for sixteen years Court-appointed attorney ad litem in CPS and Jane Doe cases, and as a criminal defense attorney in federal court two years as a victim advocate at the Bexar County DA’s Office | |
| Jury Trial Experience | over 100 trials | |
| Appellate Judicial Experience | ||
| Other Judicial Experience | 250th District Court 2015-present | |
| Board Certifications | ||
| Courts Admitted | Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Western District Court | |
| Honors and Awards | ||
| Prior Elections | 2024 Primary 56% v Tom Baker 2014 and 2018 General Elections Unopposed | |
| Most Recent Bar Polls | 2024 - KARIN CRUMP, AUSTIN 768 70% | |
| Key Endorsements (Max 5) |
Texas AFL-CIO ATX Women's Political Caucus Austin Black Lawyers Association Hispanic Bar Association of Austin Austin Young Democrats | |
| Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words) | The courts are our last line of defense for our basic human rights and the justice system only works when all citizens, regardless of their economic status, are fairly treated by the courts in a manner that is efficient and ensures each individual's rights and dignity. As a district judge for nine years, I’ve presided over a diverse trial docket, including jury and bench trials, administrative appeals, and family law cases, with a commitment to access to justice and efficiency. I care about those who appear before our courts and I’m passionate about ensuring access to justice and upholding our fundamental rights. Courts must ensure that all people, including those with financial and language barriers, have access to justice. It is also essential that the judicial branch function independently from the executive and legislative branches of government and judges must be able to review legislation and administer justice without interference from the other branches. | |
| Misc | •current President of the Texas Association of District Judges •past President of the Texas Young Lawyers Association •former Board of Directors for the Texas Bar Foundation •former Chair of a Texas Supreme Court Task Force to expand the delivery of legal services •Won an Emmy award for co-producing, They Had a Dream, Too: Young Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement •legislative assistant at the Texas House of Representatives | |
| Date Submitted by Candidate | Gathered from public sources |
