Ben Smith, a Republican, is running for Place 6 on the Texas 5th District Court of Appeals. Smith serves as the 380th District Court judge in Collin County.
This candidacy is listed in the Texas secretary of state’s official November 3, 2026 certification for Collin County.
- Full name: Benjamin N. Smith
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Texas Appeals Court Justice, District 5, Place 6
- Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, Boston University, 1996; juris doctor, Boston University, 2002
- State Bar of Texas license: 2003, according to Texas Judges
U.S. Reps. Keith Self and Pat Fallon have endorsed Smith, according to Texas Judges. State Reps. Mitch Little, Keresa Richardson and Brent Money have also endorsed him, according to Texas Judges. The Texas Municipal Police Association and the Dallas Police Association have endorsed Smith, according to his campaign website.
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