Justice, 5th Court of Appeals District, Place 8: who gets your vote?
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Ashley Wysocki
Running for Justice, 5th Court of Appeals District, Place 8 · Texas
StateRep
Andrea D. Plumlee
Running for Justice, 5th Court of Appeals District, Place 8 · Texas
StateDem
Job fit
Ashley Wysocki
- On January 30, 2026, Abbott announced Wysocki’s appointment to Dallas County’s 301st Judicial District Court, with a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor is elected and qualified. 1
- The January 2026 governor’s announcement reported that she previously served as judge of the 162nd, 254th, and 44th Judicial District Courts. 1
- Her undated campaign biography describes her work at the 301st Judicial District Court as handling divorce, child custody, property disputes, and adoptions. 2
Andrea D. Plumlee
- Her campaign biography lists service as a Family District Court special master and visiting associate judge, and former District 6A Grievance Committee vice chair. 3
- Her campaign biography reports that she mediated more than 1,000 cases to resolution. 3
- Her campaign biography lists guest lecturing at SMU’s W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic and service as a clinic mentor attorney. 3
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Sources
- Governor Abbott Appoints Wysocki As Judge Of The 301st ... · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience
- Judge Ashley Wysocki – Justice for a Stronger Texas · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience
- About Us · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience