Shannon Locke

District Attorney (Bexar County) · Democrat Primary 2026

Democrat

About ✓ Verified

<cite index="53-15,53-16">The only candidate board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization</cite>

Key Positions ✓ Verified

ICE accountability
Criminal defense perspective

Strengths Sourced

Unique criminal law certification
Bold policy positions
Defense attorney perspective

Concerns Sourced

Controversial ICE positions
Limited prosecutorial experience
May alienate moderate voters

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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)

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