Monica Purdy
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, Juris Doctor, 1989-1992
Spelman College, Atlanta, Bachelor of Arts, 1985-1989
WORK & MILITARY
State Civil District Courts, Magistrate Judge, 2013-2020
City of Dallas, Associate Municipal Court Judge, 2010-2013
Monica McCoy Purdy, PC, General Practitioner, 2004-2013
Paul Quinn College, Adjunct Legal Studies Professor, 2007-2008
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, Partner, 1994-2004
AFFILIATIONS
JL Turner Legal Association, President, 2000-2001
The Dallas Assembly, Member, -2026
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 1989-2026
Jack & Jill of America, Inc., Member, 2003-2025
The Links, Inc., Member, 2017-2026
Dallas Women's Foundation Village Giving Circle, Founding Member
Dallas Bar Association, Board Member, 2000-2001
Thurgood Marshall School of Law National Alumni Board, Board Member
Judicial Nominating Commission - City of Dallas, Committee Member
National Bar Association, Regional Director - Region V
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Presiding Judge - 95th District Court, 2021-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Special Election to fill a vacancy - 162nd District Court, 2016-2016
Fifth District Court of Appeals - Place 6, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (3)
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
Black Women's PAC
McKinney Area Democratic Club MADC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Larry Taylor (2019)
Paul W. Green (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (18)
Democracy Toolbox (2026)
Local, County, District Democratic Organizations (2026)
Monica Purdy (2026)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2025)
Democratic Monthly (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Monica Purdy (2026)
Royce West (2026)
Stonewall Democrats (2026)
Texas Justice Democrats (2023)
Communication Workers of America (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Was Dobbs v. Jackson rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: In Dobbs, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal constitution does not confer a right to abortion.)
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Does the federal Constitution support the right to physician assisted suicide? Please explain in light of Washington v. Glucksberg (1997).
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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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How do you view the judiciary’s role in matters of abortion regulation following Dobbs?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Do you believe religious liberty is at risk in the United States. If so, what is the judiciary's proper role in addressing this issue?
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Does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment require government to be strictly secular or does it allow for the nation's religious heritage?
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Was Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held tha the state may not show religious hostility when enforcing anti-discrimination laws against a business owner.)
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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What is your understanding of parental rights under the Constitution regarding the upbringing of children, particularly regarding choices about education and sexual identity?
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Is gender identity a protected class under the Constitution? Please explain the constitutional basis for your view.
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No. I have never been convicted of a felony.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No. I have never been penalized for sexual misconduct in either a civil or criminal court.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2016 Democratic Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Democratic Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Democratic Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Democratic Primary 2022 General Election 2024 Democratic Primary 2024 General Election
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Describe your judicial philosophy.
My judicial philosophy emphasizes a commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is accessible to all parties who appear before the court, regardless of their background or political climate.
Do you believe judges should primarily apply the law according to its original public meaning, or do you believe the law evolves over time to reflect contemporary values?
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Which current or past U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
The late Justice Thurgood Marshall best reflects my judicial philosophy, you utilize the law as an instrument for equality.
Was Obergefell v. Hodges rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses create a right for same-sex couples to marry.)
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A. How should a judge approach a case where the constitutional or statutory text is clear on its face? B. Conversely, how should a judge proceed when the text is ambiguous or silent on a disputed issue?
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What is your view of judicial restraint versus judicial activism? How do you define each?
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What is the proper role of a judge?
The judicial branch of government interprets the laws and administers justice. It is one of the three co-equal branches of government. A judges role is to impartially preside over legal proceedings and apply the law to resolve disputes.
When applying or interpreting the text of a statute or constitutional provision, is it ever proper for a judge to consider present day public opinion or consequences?
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If precedent departs from the Constitution’s text or original meaning, should a judge follow it or correct the error? Please explain.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What is your understanding of the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Which branch of government do you believe was intended to wield the most authority?
The three branches of government are co-equal branches of government.
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