It's election season, and Texas Lawyer is publishing Q&As with candidates in contested races for district and appellate court benches in the Lone Star State. Early voting runs from Feb. 18 to Feb. 28, and election day is March 3.

Here are candidates running in contested primary races for the First Court of Appeals in Houston.


Jim Sharp, Veronica Rivas-Molloy, and Dinesh Singhal. (l-r) Jim Sharp, Veronica Rivas-Molloy, and Dinesh Singhal.
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Justice, Place 3 (Democrat)

In the Democratic Primary, Jim Sharp, Dinesh Singhal and Veronica Rivas-Molloy are competing in the race for Justice, Place 3.

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Whoever wins will compete in the November general election against incumbent Justice Russell Lloyd.


Amparo Monique Guerra and Tim Hootman Amparo Monique Guerra and Tim Hootman
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Justice, Place 5 (Democrat)

In the Democratic Primary, Amparo Monique Guerra and Tim Hootman are competing in the race for Justice, Place 5.

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L-R Terry Adams, James Lombardino, Levi J. Benton and Chad Bridges. L-R Terry Adams, James Lombardino, Levi J. Benton and Chad Bridges.
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Justice, Place 5 (Republican)

In the Republican Primary, Terry Adams, Chad Bridges, James Lombardino and Levi J. Benton are competing in the race for Justice, Place 5.

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