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Welcome to the campaign news center. This is where you’ll find campaign announcements, statements, media coverage, events and Eric’s perspective on the issues facing Dallas County and its criminal justice system.

Eric brings more than three decades of experience as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and trial lawyer to this campaign. His perspective is shaped by years in courtrooms, work with law enforcement, service to the legal profession and a career representing people and organizations across state, federal and tribal jurisdictions.

Eric believes voters deserve to hear directly from the people seeking their vote. On this page, you can follow the campaign, learn more about the issues and stay informed about what is happening across Dallas County.

Reed is challenging Givens in the November 2026 general election as a write-in candidate. Givens is the Democratic nominee for the job.
In The News
August 25, 2026
Write-in challenge changes Democrat Amber Givens’ approach to DA race

Eric Reed faces long odds, but his late entry has prompted Givens to change her messaging and broaden her outreach.

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In The News
August 21, 2026
Eric Reed Launches Write-In Bid Against Amber Givens For Dallas County DA

Dallas attorney and former prosecutor Eric Reed has launched a write-in campaign for Dallas County district attorney.

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In The News
August 19, 2026
Dallas lawyer wants to join race for District Attorney as write-in candidate

Amber Givens defeated incumbent John Creuzot in the democratic primary last March. And there wasn't a republican opponent. Now, Dallas trial attorney Eric Reed wants to join the race as a write-in candidate. He says he is running as an independent committed to public safety, fairness, and accountability.

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Dallas attorney Eric Reed, who is running as a write-in candidate for Dallas County district attorney, on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 in Dallas.
In The News
August 19, 2026
Dallas County DA candidate Amber Givens no longer unopposed after write-in candidate files

Eric Reed, a former prosecutor and longtime Dallas attorney, announced Wednesday he recently filed to run for Dallas County district attorney as a write-in candidate.

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Press Release
August 19, 2026
Eric Reed Announces Write-In Campaign for Dallas County District Attorney

Eric Reed, a Dallas trial attorney and former prosecutor with more than three decades of experience in criminal law, federal and tribal courts, and complex litigation, today announced his campaign as a write-in candidate for Dallas County District Attorney.

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