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JOHN MESSINGER

Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9

2026 Texas Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Texas Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 — General Election on November 3, 2026
VerifiedSource: Texas Secretary of State
Official candidacy
Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9 · Republican · Candidate
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JOHN MESSINGER

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Campaign finance

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Texas Ethics Commission report-period totals for February 22, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

Total contributions
$225.00
Total expenditures
$30,767.64
Ending cash
$1,169.12
Outstanding debts
$10,189.75

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Filer ID: 87578

Filer name: Messinger, John R.

CTA office sought: Court Of Criminal Appeals, Judge

CTA office place: Pl 9

Report ID: 101057792

Filer ID: 00087578

Total political contributions: $225.00

Total political expenditures: $30767.64

Total political contributions maintained: $1169.12

Outstanding loans: $10189.75

Period covered: 2026-02-22 through 2026-06-30

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  1. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — official candidate row

    Texas Secretary of State

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  2. Government website identity record

    JOHN MESSINGER — official website identity bridge

    Texas Secretary of State

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  3. Campaign-finance record

    JOHN MESSINGER — official Texas Ethics Commission latest report totals

    Texas Ethics Commission

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  4. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — final ballot certification

    Texas Secretary of State

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