Write-in candidate · Dallas County District Attorney
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Eric Reed

One standard of justice.

Eric Reed has spent three decades on both sides of the courtroom. His name is not printed on the ballot — you write it in.

Eric Reed Campaign Profile Image.
30
years trying cases in state, federal, tribal and military courts
4
prosecutor’s offices served, including Dallas County
0
public disciplinary findings in thirty years at the bar
2024
taught continuing legal education at the Dallas County DA’s office

Writing him in takes ten seconds

Dallas County votes on a machine. There is no oval to fill — you type the name.

  1. 01

    FIND:
    Criminal District Attorney

    Scroll to Criminal District Attorney. The write-in option sits at the bottom of the candidate list.

  2. 02

    TYPE:
    "ERIC REED"

    A keyboard appears on screen. Type Eric Reed and press Accept

  3. 03

    ACCEPT:
    Official Ballot

    The screen returns to the ballot with your entry recorded.

  4. 04

    VERIFY:
    Printed Ballot Card

    Read the paper slip before you cast. It should say Eric Reed.

!Try to spell both names correctly. Misspelled are allowed where intent is shown.

Four steps. Ten seconds.

Watch how to write in Eric Reed on a Dallas County voting machine — then show someone else.

Three things this office will do

Pillar 01

Promote Public Safety

The office must protect victims, prosecute dangerous offenders and keep Dallas County safe. That takes courtroom experience and the judgment to know which cases need which response.

Pillar 02

Demand Fairness

Dallas does not have to choose between public safety and fairness. A strong prosecutor can pursue violent crime and support victims while respecting due process and constitutional rights.

Pillar 03

Ensure Accountability

Every case handled according to the law and the evidence. Conviction numbers alone do not tell you whether a prosecutor is doing the job well.

Community and Civic Endorsements

Carl Weeks

Texas DPS (Ret.), Texas Center for Missing Children

David & Robin Bock

Chris Barnes, DDS

Bill Parker

Dallas Police, Homicide Division (Ret.)

JJ Coughlin

Dallas Police, Homicide Division (Ret.)

Larry Wansley

Special Agent, FBI (Ret.)

Dale Rabinowitz, DDS

Bruce & Heddy Meltzer

Patricia Johnson

Dallas County Court Manager (Ret.)

Chuck & Jan Robinson

Society of Native Nations

Rev. Peter Johnson

Civil Rights Leader

When and Where to Vote In Dallas County

Dallas County lets you vote at any early voting site in the county. On Election Day, go to your assigned precinct.

Early voting
Mon, Oct 19 — Fri, Oct 30

Any county site. Dallas County publishes locations and hours closer to the election.

Election Day
Tue, Nov 3  · 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Your assigned precinct only. Look it up by address.

By mail
Write the name by hand

Open to voters who are 65 or older, sick or disabled, out of the county during the voting period, or confined in jail but otherwise eligible. Print ERIC REED clearly in the write-in line.

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The choice on the ballot

Eric ReedAmber Givens
Prosecution experienceFour offices — Dallas County DA, US Attorney (SD), tribal, Bernalillo CountyNot stated on her site
Law school / barIowa Law JD 1994 · Texas bar, no public disciplineNot listed anywhere on her site
Case resultsThirty years of trials, both sides of the courtroomNone cited
Number of Jury Trials150+0
How to vote forWrite in ERIC REED on the DA screenPrinted on the ballot

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