In Travis County, the 455th District Court Democratic primary race is between Eugene Clayborn and Laurie Eiserloh. The winner will try to unseat Republican Party incumbent Cleve Doty in the general election.

Clayborn has a private practice in Austin and has been practicing law in Texas’ state and federal courts for nearly 30 years. He passed the State Bar in 1993. Clayborn received his juris doctorate from South Texas College of Law, Houston. He is board certified in administrative law, and certified as eligible to be appointed guardian ad litem and attorney ad litem.