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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Andy Eads

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Before taking public office, Andy was a top-producing real estate agent. He also researched and authored the book "Addison, Texas: A Pictorial History." 

Andy is currently the Denton County Judge. He previously served as a Denton County Commissioner for Precinct 4.

As Denton County's Precinct 4 Commissioner, began work in local government.

For Candidate Andy Eads on Issue judicial-administration: Supports the creation of a human trafficking unit to protect vulnerable individuals and bring criminals to justice.

For Candidate Andy Eads on Issue judicial-administration: Aims to ensure county services are available to all residents while maintaining a low-tax rate in response to the rapid population growth in Denton County.

As of January 22, 2026, Andy Eads’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Andy Eads on Issue ethics & conduct:  
Supports local businesses through federal funding initiatives, such as a business grant program during the pandemic.

Prioritizes civic leadership and fostering relationships with non-profits in Denton County.

For Candidate Andy Eads on Issue community-involvement:  
Partners with local cities and constituents on projects to attract Fortune 1,000 companies and works with nonprofits to enhance the quality of life in Denton County.

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- Presides over commissioners court, county’s policy-making body. Helps adopt county budget, sets county tax rates, oversees building and maintaining county infrastructure, and other county government operations.
- Serves as judge of county court, taking on misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters, and appeals from the justice of the peace court.
- Performs administration duties, ranging from hearings for beer and wine license applications to calling elections. Can serve as budget officer in counties with a smaller population.
- Serves as county’s emergency management director, with authority to designate an assistant to emergency management issues as emergency management coordinator.
- Represents county at ceremonial occasions and on various boards and committees, including Election Commission, Workforce Governing Board, and Bail Bond Board.
- County Judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county judges range from $47,425 to $198,921, set by the county’s commissioners court.

Leads your county’s policy-making board.