Here’s who’s running for Place 7 on Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Nov. 5 election

Democrat Nancy Mulder and Republican Gina Parker will face off as voters choose which candidate will fill Place 7 on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals .

Incumbent Republican Barbara Hervey lost her party’s primary to Parker in March.

The seat is one of three on the court up for election this cycle, alongside the presiding judge and Place 8.

The Court of Criminal Appeals is the state’s court of last resort for criminal matters. It automatically handles all cases involving the death penalty, but can choose to hear others as well.

Gina Parker

Party: Republican

Age: 62

Campaign website: www.ginaparkercampaign.com

Best way for voters to reach you: gina@ginaparkercampaign.com

Occupation: Attorney

Education: BBA, Baylor University, 1983 and JD, Baylor School of Law, 1986

Have you run for elected office before? 2020 for Judge for Texas Court of Appeals, Pl 3

Please list highlights of your civic involvement. TFRW, Member*McLennan County Republican Women*Member*Central Texas Republican Women, Past Parliamentarian & President*Republican Party of Texas, Past Treasurer*Republican Party of Texas, Past Associate General Counsel*Texas Hispanic Republican Assembly, Past General Counsel*Appointed to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, served as Commissioner and Chair for almost 8 years.*Past Eagle Forum National Judicial Reform Chairman*CareNet Pregnancy Center. Support financially inaddition to donating 5% of online direct sales from my dental manufacturing company to this organization.*Hands of Hope International, President, which helps women in crisis, supports foodbanks,and international missions.*Author of The 828 Journey and Hush Little Baby, Don’tSay a Word.*Member of the McLennan County Bar Association.

Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: No.

Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: No.

Who are your top three campaign contributors? Kam Parker, John Peck, and Gary Heavin

Why are you seeking this office? I’m passionately committed to uphold the rule of law and will never legislate from the bench. I will work to ensure a fair judicial process and maintain the integrity of the judicial system.

What are your top three policy priorities? Uphold the rule of law Never legislate from the bench Produce quality and timely work

Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)? Because I have experience as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. My opponent while serving as a judge in a case commented on the defendant’s guilt during a pending case and had to recuse herself. This is conduct that is unbecoming to a judge. All parties should be treated with respect and given a fair trial. Also, I’m an experienced constitutional law speaker.

Nancy Mulder

Democrat Nancy Mulder did not return requests to respond to the Star-Telegram’s candidate survey.