Tarrant County District Judge, 297th Judicial District
Unofficial result: Won — Fred Howey (Democratic)
Source: tarrantcountytx.gov
Tarrant County, Texas
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Amy Allin
LostRepublican
Amy Allin is the judge of Tarrant County's 297th District Court, appointed in 2025 after serving as a county felony-court chief prosecutor. She holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Catholic University's law school.
Records: Legal Competence 1 for
Fred Howey
WonDemocratic
Fred Howey is a criminal defense attorney and Army Reserve veteran. He emphasizes the rule of law, rehabilitation when appropriate, mercy when warranted, and sentences that protect the community.
Source: sos.state.tx.us