Dana Huffman
Democratic Candidate for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5
Huffman/Photo by Campaign
Question: What is your age?
Answer: 55
Q: What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
A: Stephen F. Austin State University, BBA Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D.
Q: What is your occupation?
A: attorney/judge
Q: If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own. (If this question is not applicable, please note that below.)
A: Law Offices of Dana D. Huffman, P.C.
Q: Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
A: Richardson Animal Shelter Advisory Commission (term limited); Board of Richardson Humane Society and Take Me Home Pet Rescue, former faculty Texas Municipal Court Education Center, College of The State Bar of Texas, Pro Bono College of the State Bar
Q: Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
A: none elected
Q: If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
A: Faceboook and Instagram - @danahuffmanforjudge Twitter @huffmanforjudge website JudgeHuffman.com
Q: Why did you decide to run for this office in 2022?
A: My belief that the Court of Criminal Appeals would benefit from my more than 26 years of experience 20 of which has been spent as a prosecutor, magistrate and municipal judge
Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
A: 1. Fresh perspective 2. Diligence 3. Fairness
Q: What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
A: The need for diversity of thought on our state's highest criminal court.
Q: Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
A: My substantial experience on both sides of the bench.