Two Conservatives Fought To Get Top Law Position In Tarrant County. Will Courtroom Or Legislative Experience Win?

Arlington TX

02 May, 2022

6:55 PM

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By Kristen Barton, Fort Worth Report May 2, 2022 From the beginning of the campaign trail, state Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, and Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 10 Judge Phil Sorrells have clashed on the role of the district attorney.Krause said it's more about shaping policy now. Sorrells insists the seat is still focused on the courtroom. TCU political science professor James Riddlesperger thinks it's a competitive race, and voter turnout could be low. With the two conservative candidates who have similar views on most issues, voters are tasked with deciding what kind of experience they want in Tarrant County's district attorney on May 24 in the Republican primary runoff. Early voting starts May 16. Sorrells, 58, has been in the courtroom for 30 years and devoted his life to criminal law, which is experience he said his opponent does not have. Krause, 41, has a proven conservative record in the past 10 years, he said. Serving in the role of a judge, he said, has its limitations. To read the full article, click here. Fort Worth Report is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that produces factual, in-depth journalism about city and county government, schools, healthcare, business, and arts and culture in Tarrant County. Always free to read; subscribe to newsletters, read coverage or support our newsroom at fortworthreport.org.