By Alana Dixon,
Duncanville High School
After three consecutive years in Youth and Government’s judicial section, Jordyn Woodruff is seeking the role of Attorney General at the 2026 State Conference. Her campaign is centered on accessibility, organization, and improving the overall structure of the trial courts for delegates across Texas.
Unlike candidates who rotate between sections, Woodruff has remained committed to judicial throughout her entire high school YAG career. That consistency has allowed her to experience the courtroom from multiple perspectives: as a competitor, a teammate, and a returning delegate. Each year, she returned with a deeper understanding of how preparation, mentorship, and communication impact delegate performance.
Her platform, she said, is rooted in that personal experience. Reflecting on her first year, Woodruff recalls entering the trial court feeling unprepared compared to more established delegations. “I wanted to make the trial court and YAG as a whole more accessible,” Woodruff said. “I don’t want anyone to be discouraged because they don’t have the same resources as more experienced delegations.”
Accessibility, however, is only one component of her campaign. Woodruff also emphasizes the need for stronger organization within the judicial branch, particularly in the scoring process. Clearer structure and more consistent communication, she believes, would reduce confusion and allow delegates to focus more on preparation, growth, and performance rather than uncertainty.
Leadership, in her view, requires both empathy and resilience, especially when overseeing an entire section composed of hundreds of participants. “In high-pressure situations, I slow down and reassess,” she said. “You always need to be able to pivot.” At the core of her campaign is visibility. Woodruff hopes to ensure that quieter or newer delegates feel supported and recognized within the courtroom environment.
“A vote for Jordyn is a vote for justice.” With three years of judicial experience and a platform focused on fairness, structure, and inclusion, Woodruff is seeking to strengthen the foundation of the trial court in the State.