Hon. Donna Roth

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Donna Roth


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Democratic Party



Texas 295th District Court
Tenure

2019 - Present


Term ends

2026


Years in position

5



Report an officeholder change


Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022




Education



Law

South Texas College of Law, 1987



Personal

Profession
Litigation lawyer

Contact

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Donna Roth (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 295th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.Roth (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Texas 295th District Court. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Roth was a candidate for the 334th District Court in 2012 and was a candidate for 281st District Court in 2010.

Contents

1 Biography
2 Elections

2.1 2022
2.2 2018
2.3 2012
2.4 2010

2.4.1 Selection method




3 Campaign themes

3.1 2022
3.2 2018

3.2.1 Ballotpedia biographical submission form




4 Awards and associations

4.1 Associations


5 See also
6 External links
7 Footnotes



Biography
Roth received her J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1987. Roth's professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice.[1]

Elections
2022
See also:Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2022)General electionGeneral election for Texas 295th District CourtIncumbent Donna Roth defeated Malcolm Whittaker in the general election for Texas 295th District Court on November 8, 2022. Candidate%Votes?Donna Roth (D)

51.6
545,117Malcolm Whittaker (R)

48.4
511,686Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.SourceTotal votes: 1,056,803 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Texas 295th District CourtIncumbent Donna Roth advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 295th District Court on March 1, 2022. Candidate%Votes?Donna Roth
100.0
137,711Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.SourceTotal votes: 137,711 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.Republican primary election Republican primary for Texas 295th District CourtMalcolm Whittaker advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 295th District Court on March 1, 2022. Candidate%Votes?Malcolm Whittaker
100.0
136,359
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.SourceTotal votes: 136,359 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.
2018
General electionGeneral election for Texas 295th District CourtDonna Roth defeated Michelle Fraga in the general election for Texas 295th District Court on November 6, 2018. Candidate%Votes?Donna Roth (D)

56.3
665,587Michelle Fraga (R)

43.7
516,981
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.SourceTotal votes: 1,182,568 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.Republican primary runoff election Republican primary runoff for Texas 295th District CourtMichelle Fraga defeated Richard Risinger in the Republican primary runoff for Texas 295th District Court on May 22, 2018. Candidate%Votes?Michelle Fraga
50.1
23,768Richard Risinger
49.9
23,679
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Total votes: 47,447 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Texas 295th District CourtDonna Roth advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 295th District Court on March 6, 2018. Candidate%Votes?Donna Roth
100.0
132,436
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Total votes: 132,436 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.Republican primary election Republican primary for Texas 295th District CourtRichard Risinger and Michelle Fraga advanced to a runoff. They defeated Fred Shuchart in the Republican primary for Texas 295th District Court on March 6, 2018. Candidate%Votes?Richard Risinger
38.3
48,993?Michelle Fraga
35.4
45,245Fred Shuchart
26.3
33,605
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Total votes: 127,843 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.
2012
See also: Texas judicial elections, 2012
Roth ran for election to the 334th District Court and was defeated by incumbent Kenneth Wise.[2][3]

2010
See also: Texas district court judicial elections, 2010
Roth ran for the 281st District Court. She was defeated by Sylvia A. Matthews in the general election.[4][5]

Selection method
See also: Partisan election of judges
The judges of the Texas District Courts are chosen in partisan elections. They serve four-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to continue serving.[6]
Though Texas is home to more than 400 district courts, the courts are grouped into nine administrative judicial regions. Each region is overseen by a presiding judge who is appointed by the governor to a four-year term. According to the state courts website, the presiding judge may be a "regular elected or retired district judge, a former judge with at least 12 years of service as a district judge, or a retired appellate judge with judicial experience on a district court."[7]
Qualifications
To serve on the district courts, a judge must be:

a U.S. citizen;
a resident of Texas;
licensed to practice law in the state;
between the ages of 25 and 75;*[8]
a practicing lawyer and/or state judge for at least four years; and
a resident of his or her respective judicial district for at least two years.[6]
*While no judge older than 74 may run for office, sitting judges who turn 75 are permitted to continue serving until their term expires.[6]

Campaign themes
2022




Ballotpedia survey responses
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Donna Roth did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.


2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:



“

What is your political philosophy?
For 30 years, I have built my reputation and experience by practicing personal injury trial law. With a strong belief in family I am proud to practice law with my daughter and my nephew. Backed by a belief that justice and fair play are the fundamental values of the United States and Texas Constitutions. I'm here to fight for what is right, fair and reasonable compensation for Americans and their families. My passion for justice coupled with my experience is why I am running to be the next judge of the 295th Civil District Court.
Is there anything you would like to add?
"I began practicing law in September 1987 with a civil litigation firm in Houston. In 1994 I established Roth & Associates. I have extensive first chair jury trial experience and have settled hundreds of cases through negotiation and mediation during my 30 years of practicing law. I am board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
I am an experienced attorney with a passion for justice. "[9]


”


—Donna Roth[10]

Awards and associations
Associations
State Bar of Texas, Member
Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Member and Director
Houston Bar Association, Member
Houston Black American Democrats, Member
Houston GLBT Caucus, Member
Houston Stonewall Democrats, Member
Harris County Democratic Party, Sustaining Member
American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
Asian American Bar Association, Member
Association of Women Attorneys, Member
Harris County Democratic Lawyers Association, Member
Meyerland Democrats, Member
Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, Member
Oak Forest Democrats, Member
Spring Branch Democrats, Member
Tejano Democrats, Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, Member & Committee Co-Chair[11]
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