County
Cameron County Judge
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county judge presides over the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and runs county government.
Taxes & budget
Mauro GarzaRepublican
- Supports seeking outside funding to limit local spending burdens.
Esteban "Steve" GuerraDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Mauro GarzaRepublican
- Supports law enforcement and county emergency preparedness.
Esteban "Steve" GuerraDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Mauro GarzaRepublican
- Supports workforce training and local hiring as the county grows.
Esteban "Steve" GuerraDemocratic
- Supports recruiting employers that pay competitive wages.
Roads & infrastructure
Mauro GarzaRepublican
- Proposes improving drainage and maintaining county roads.
Esteban "Steve" GuerraDemocratic
- Supports drainage improvements to help prevent flooding.
Environment & parks
Mauro GarzaRepublican
- Pledges to work with partners on long-term water supply.
Esteban "Steve" GuerraDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Mauro GarzaRepublican
No documented position found.
Esteban "Steve" GuerraDemocratic
- Pledges to make county government more accessible to residents.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.