Who is running for County Judge (Denton County, Texas) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Denton County.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Nick PappasDemocrat | Andy EadsRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes | No single answer fits; see evidence | Keep cutting them and cap how fast they can riseSaid · low |
Nick Pappas
DemocratPrivate citizen; small business owner
Nick Pappas is a retired U.S. Marine and small business owner running as the Democratic candidate for Denton County Judge1. His candidate answers call for raising the county homestead exemption to 20 percent, a county reentry program for people leaving jail, and other county services1.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Said he would increase the county homestead exemption each June until it reaches 20 percent. (2026-09-29) source
No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Andy Eads
Republican · IncumbentDenton County Judge
Andy Eads is the Denton County Judge, serving since 2019 after serving as a Denton County commissioner from 2007 to 20181. He previously worked as a real estate agent1. His 2026 candidate answers list keeping property taxes low and strengthening public safety among his priorities2.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can riselow
Said · low confidence- Listed 'keeping property taxes low' as a top priority in a September 2026 candidate Q&A. (2026-09-29) source
- After the county adopted its FY 2026-2027 budget, said 'Our biggest goal this year has been to lower taxes.' (2026-09-22) source
- His BallotReady profile says Denton County has the lowest countywide tax rate of the top 15 counties in Texas and that he will 'continue to work to maintain a low tax rate' while providing quality county services. (2026) source
No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.