Who is running for County Judge (Wise 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 Wise 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.
J.D. Clark
Republican · IncumbentCounty Judge (Wise County)
J.D. Clark is the Wise County Judge, listed first among the members on the county's Commissioners Court page2. The Wise County Messenger reported that he was first elected county judge in 20145 and was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties in July 20256. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this office1.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
AI data centersNo single answer fitsmedium
Official action · medium confidence- At the March 9, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting, Clark read and presented a resolution asking the state for guardrails and county tools on large data center development; the court adopted it unanimously. (2026-03-09) source
Property taxesNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- At the September 14, 2026 meeting, Clark stated the county property tax rate would remain at $0.265 per $100 of value, and the court adopted the rate order on a unanimous roll call. (2026-09-14) source
- At the September 14, 2026 meeting, Clark voted aye on the roll call adopting the FY 2027 county budget, which passed 4 to 1. (2026-09-14) source
No public position found on: Immigration, 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.