County
Denton 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
Nick PappasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Andy EadsRepublican
- Pledges to keep the county property tax rate low.
- Supported a senior tax freeze and homestead exemption.
Public safety
Nick PappasDemocratic
- Proposes defunding the county's 287(g) immigration task force agreement.
- Proposes removing Flock surveillance cameras from county property.
Andy EadsRepublican
- Supports funding law enforcement; cites a county human trafficking unit.
Education
Nick PappasDemocratic
- Proposes three free daily meals for every county child.
Andy EadsRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Nick PappasDemocratic
- Proposes a county homeless outreach program.
Andy EadsRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Nick PappasDemocratic
- Opposes county tax breaks for data centers.
Andy EadsRepublican
- Pledges to recruit employers to expand or relocate here.
Roads & infrastructure
Nick PappasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Andy EadsRepublican
- Supports county partnership with TxDOT on state highway projects.
Health & human services
Nick PappasDemocratic
- Proposes a public county hospital with mental health treatment.
Andy EadsRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Nick PappasDemocratic
- Proposes livestreaming meetings and publishing all county contracts.
Andy EadsRepublican
No documented position found.
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