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El Paso 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, the county's governing body that sets its budget and tax rate, and serves as the county's chief executive.
Taxes & budget
Minerva Torres SheltonRepublican
- Opposes the current level of county taxation.
Ricardo SamaniegoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Minerva Torres SheltonRepublican
- Proposes reviewing county spending to prioritize roads and drainage.
Ricardo SamaniegoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Minerva Torres SheltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Ricardo SamaniegoDemocratic
- Supports county initiatives on mental health.In office
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