TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Contrary to the name, the County Judge isn't a courtroom judge and doesn't have to be a lawyer — and often isn't.
WHO’S RUNNING
Michelle Gutierrez Cohen
Democrat
In May, Gutierrez Cohen did what almost never happens in county politics: she took on the sitting County Judge in his own primary and beat him by 16 points. She served three years on the Commissioners Court for Precinct 2, and now she wants to earn your vote to lead the county.
Geoffrey Tahuahua
Republican
He's the president of one of the largest trade associations in Texas, a Dripping Springs city councilman, and the person who helped save North Hays County EMS when it was going broke.
Liz "Sumter" Gajdos
Independent
Hays County's first woman county judge — back on the ballot as an independent.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3