DALLAS COUNTY · 2026
Why judges matter
The judge of the 298th District Court makes decisions that can affect families, workers, and local businesses. Here is what this court does and why your vote counts.
What does the 298th District Court do?
This Dallas County court hears civil and family cases. Civil cases can involve contracts, injuries, property, and disputes between people or businesses. Family cases can affect parents and children.
A judge listens to both sides, follows the law, and makes decisions that can change lives. The court should treat every person fairly.
How is the judge chosen?
Texas voters elect district judges in elections where candidates run with party labels. District judges serve four-year terms. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Dallas County voters can choose who will serve on this court.
The race may be farther down your ballot than the top races. Take time to find “298th District Court Judge” and compare the candidates. Your choice helps decide who will hear cases in your community.
What experience does Clark B. Will bring?
Clark B. Will has practiced civil law for more than 45 years. He has represented both people who bring cases and people who defend them. That experience gives him a view of both sides of a dispute.
He earned an AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal skill and ethics. He also served six years as a U.S. Army JAG officer and ten years as a Dallas County election judge. He says these roles taught him to listen, follow rules, and serve the public.
Civil trial experience matters in a court that hears civil cases. Voters can weigh his record, his approach to fairness, and each candidate’s qualifications before they vote.
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