Dallas County voters will see the longest primary election ballot in county history, with Democratic voters facing nearly 400 candidates and 13 propositions on the March primary ballot. County elections officials said the ballot will be printed on 19-inch stock, longer than the typical 17-inch format used in past elections. The Republican primary ballot is shorter, listing 165 candidates and 10 propositions.

Dallas County Elections Administrator Paul Adams said voters should expect the process to take longer than usual, especially for Democrats using touchscreen voting units. Adams said Democratic voters may have to scroll through roughly seven pages before confirming selections and printing their ballot, which could take between 60 and 90 seconds. According to election officials, nearly half of the 139 Democratic races are contested, while 21 of the 56 Republican races include multiple candidates.

Several major county offices are on the ballot, including Dallas County criminal district attorney and county judge. Former District Judge Amber Givens is challenging incumbent District Attorney John Creuzot in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidate filed to run for district attorney. The county judge race features incumbent Clay Lewis Jenkins, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary. He is expected to face Republican candidate Mike Immler in the general election, as Immler is also unopposed in the Republican primary.

Other county races include the district clerk position, where Felicia Pitre is the only Democratic candidate. Republican candidate Dave Muehlhaeusler is also unopposed. The county clerk race includes multiple Democratic candidates after longtime County Clerk John Warren withdrew and endorsed Damarcus Offord. Ann Marie Cruz and Tony Grimes are also running. The winner is expected to face Republican Skye Garcia, who has no primary challenger.

County Treasurer Pauline Medrano is unopposed on the Democratic ballot, while Republican candidate Corsandra Brigham Phelps is also running unopposed. Several judicial races are also on the ballot, including the 301st family district court seat left vacant after Judge Mary Brown resigned mid-term. Democratic candidates Danielle Clark and Twana Allen are running for the position. Republican Ashley Wysocki currently holds the seat temporarily after being appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Wysocki and Dallas County Administrative Judge Andrea Plumlee are both running for the 5th Court of Appeals Justice Place 8 seat. Plumlee faces Democratic challenger Nicholas Palmer, while Democrats Ashlei Gradney and Tamika Jones are competing for the court bench Plumlee vacated. At the state level, the Republican primary includes a crowded race for Texas comptroller with candidates Michael Berlanga, Don Huffines, Christi Craddick and Kelly Hancock. On the Democratic side, Savant Moore, Sarah Eckhardt and Michael Lange are seeking the nomination.

Early voting begins Tuesday and runs through Feb. 27. Primary Election Day is March 3.