Keep Judge Randy Johnson - Collin County Court at Law 5

NO UNDERVOTES....

It’s important to vote in **every race on the primary ballot — even unopposed races — for a simple reason:

Your vote is your voice, not just your choice.

When a candidate is unopposed, the election still matters. A strong vote total shows community support. A weak turnout sends a different message. Either way, it communicates something.

Primaries often decide who will ultimately hold office — especially in areas where one party typically wins in November. That means the primary ballot may be the real election.

Voting in every race also:

• Shows engagement, not apathy
• Strengthens the legitimacy of the office
• Encourages accountability
• Signals that voters are paying attention

Even when a race is unopposed, democracy works best when participation is intentional — not automatic.

If we want good candidates to step forward and good officeholders to stay accountable, we have to show up for the entire ballot.

Every race matters. Every vote counts.

LINK TO SAMPLE BALLOTS

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WHERE TO VOTE...

Early voting begins today and continues until February 27. Here is a link to Collin County's website page showing polling places:

Elections: Polling Locations The official county government website for Collin County to find government documents and services, and contact county elected officials, including elections, land records, jury duty, court cases, county sheriff, county jail, district attorney, property taxes, vehicle registrations, animal control,....

EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY!

Why Do Texas Trial Courts Matter? Why Should We Vote for Trial Court Judges?

Voting in trial court elections is not about politics — it is about
preserving fairness, competence, and the rule of law in the courts that most directly affect our lives.

Most people will never stand before the Supreme Court.

But many will stand before a trial court.

Unlike federal judges, Texas trial judges are elected by you.

In Texas, our district courts and county courts at law decide the cases that directly affect your life — criminal charges, child custody, evictions, probate, business disputes, protective orders.

This is where constitutional rights are protected.

This is where credibility is judged.

This is where decisions are made that impact families, liberty, property, and public safety.

Trial courts are not abstract. They are local. They are immediate.
And they matter.

Trial judges manage the court’s docket, enforce deadlines, protect constitutional rights, and ensure cases move efficiently and fairly.

In Texas, we elect our trial judges. That means the responsibility is ours.

If we care about fairness, efficiency, and the rule of law in our own community, we have to care about who serves on our trial courts.

And we have to vote accordingly.

Trial courts are the front line of the rule of law.

They are the courts most people will ever see.

That’s why they matter.

BOTTOM LINE --

Trial courts are important because:
• They are the front line of justice.
• They protect constitutional rights.
• They resolve disputes that affect everyday life.
• They are locally accountable.
• They are where law becomes reality.

And in Texas, we choose the judges who preside over them.

If we don’t vote in judicial races, decisions that affect our homes, families, businesses, and safety are left to chance.

AND THAT'S WHY YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

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Texas Lawyers Creed applies to judges too:

IV . LAWYER AND JUDGE
Lawyers and judges owe each other respect, diligence, candor, punctuality, and protection against unjust and improper criticism and attack. Lawyers and judges are equally responsible to protect the dignity and independence of the Court and the profession.

The screenshots below are from my latest monthly continuing judicial education reports for general and family violence courses and training. In addition to having exceeded the minimum continuing education requirements for judges, I also have other CLE credits that are not reflected in these reports that I have earned as a presenter and author. The legal profession in today's age of electronic discovery, social media influences and advances in artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving and requires persistent CLE attendance and self-learning. This is why, as an attorney, I made a point of earning more than the minimum required credits, partly to keep up my TBLS certifications, but also because I enjoy attending CLE courses and learning from the shared experiences of other attorneys and judges. I see no reason to do less now that I am on the bench, and, if re-elected, I will continue to take extra CLE and to teach when given the opportunity to do so.