James Bethke
District Attorney (Bexar County) · Democrat Primary 2026
Democrat
About ✓ Verified
Democratic candidate with progressive backing from Texas Organizing Project
Key Positions ✓ Verified
- Progressive criminal justice reform
- Bail reform advocacy
Strengths Sourced
- Strong progressive support
- Clear reform agenda
- Organized backing
Concerns Sourced
- May face moderate voter concerns
- Limited prosecutorial experience noted
- Crowded primary field
Endorsements ✓ Verified
- Texas Organizing Project (advocacy group)
Sources (20)
- 2026 Democratic Primary Voter Guide: Who's on the ballot? (2026-02-28)
- Municipal elections in Bexar County, Texas (2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
- Meet the candidates running for office in Bexar County in 2026 (2026-02-28)
- What's on the Ballot: Inside the 2026 Democratic Primary in Bexar County - saobserver (2026-02-28)
- Bexar County Elections Department | Bexar County, TX - Official Website (2026-02-28)
- How to find your personal sample ballot for the 2026 primary (2026-02-28)
- Candidates - Bexar Dems Official Site (2026-02-28)
- John Lujan’s Bexar County Texas House Seat Draws Multiple Republicans, One Democrat | 2026 | The Texan (2026-02-28)
- Bexar County Texas Democratic Party - Bexar Dems Official Site (2026-02-28)
- Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-28)
- Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-02-28)
- March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
- Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2026 (2026-02-28)
- Running for a Judicial Office in 2026 (2026-02-28)
- Filing in the Libertarian Party or Green Party 2026 ... (2026-02-28)
- Important Election Dates 2025-2026 (2026-02-28)
- Bexar County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
- How to Become a Nominee of New Party or Party Without Ballot Access in 2022 (2026-02-28)
- Candidacy for County Chairs (2026-02-28)
- Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2024 (2026-02-28)
Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited
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