Republican Kenda Culpepper is seeking reelection as Rockwall County criminal district attorney in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. The state’s certified ballot lists no opponent.
Experience
Culpepper was first elected in November 2008, according to the county’s official biography. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 1989 and Southern Methodist University’s law school in 1992.
She worked as a Dallas County prosecutor before entering private practice and later taking office in Rockwall County. The county biography lists board certification in criminal law and work helping establish the county’s children’s advocacy center and a regional veterans court.
Responsibilities and local effects
The office prosecutes felony, misdemeanor and juvenile matters, represents the county in civil matters and performs other duties described on its official website. Its work can affect crime victims, defendants and residents seeking protective orders.
The district attorney directs prosecution priorities within the law; judges and juries have separate roles in deciding cases. The office cannot independently change criminal statutes or impose a countywide tax.
No detailed new campaign program, cost estimate or implementation timetable was verified for this profile. It uses the certified ballot and official county information.
The Rockwall Herald did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
