2026 Tarrant County (TX) Elections: What You Need to Know & Who’s Running
Election Days to Remember:
Primary Election: March 3, 2026 — Decide Republican and Democratic nominees.
Voter registration deadline: Feb. 2. Early voting: Feb. 17–27.
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General Election: November 3, 2026 — Final choices between nominees.
Tarrant County voters will cast ballots for county leadership positions, local courts, and state legislative seats. Below is a breakdown of key races and the candidates who have filed or declared as of the latest filings.
Tarrant Countywide Races
County Judge
The County Judge presides over the Commissioners Court and is a key executive leader in county government.
Republican Primary Candidates
Tim O’Hare – Incumbent county judge (seeking a second term)
Robert Buker – Republican precinct chair and previous candidate
Democratic Primary Candidates
Alisa Simmons – Tarrant County Commissioner (Precinct 2)
Millennium Anton C. Woods – Small business owner and activist
(Former U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey had filed but later withdrew his candidacy.)
County Attorney & Administrative Offices
Criminal District Attorney
Phil Sorrells (R) – Incumbent seeking reelection
Tiffany Burks (D) – Democratic challenger
District Clerk
Tom Wilder (R) – Incumbent
Nathan Smith (D) – Democratic
County Clerk
Mary Louise Nicholson (R) – Incumbent
Lydia Bean (D) – Small business owner
Gregoire Lewis (D) – Insurance agent
Tarrant County Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court includes four elected Commissioners and the County Judge.
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Lucila Seri (R) – Contractor
Tony Tinderholt (R) – Former State Rep.
Amanda Arizola (D) – Community leader
Gabe Rivas (D) – Former county staffer
Jared Williams (D) – Former Fort Worth City Council member
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Manny Ramirez (R) – Incumbent
Perla Bojorquez (D) – Community leader
Nydia Cardenas (D) – Business owner
Cedric Kanyinda (D) – Previous candidate
Judicial Races (County Level)
Tarrant County voters will also see a range of judicial seats on the ballot, including County Court at Law and County Criminal Courts. Some incumbents are running unopposed, while others have challengers.
Examples of judicial candidates filed:
Judges running unopposed include Don Pierson (County Court at Law No.1) and Jennifer Rymell (County Court at Law No. 2).
In County Criminal Court, contested races include:
Brad Clark (R) vs. Julya Billhymer (D) – Criminal Court No. 5
Brian Bolton (R) vs. Lesa Pamplin (D) – Criminal Court No. 9
Party Leadership Elections
Local party chair races are also on the ballot and influence grassroots organization leading into the general election.
Tarrant County Republican Party Chair
Tim Davis (R) – Attorney
Shellie Gardner (R) – Entrepreneur
Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair
Allison Campolo (D) – Incumbent
State Legislative Races (Serving Tarrant County)
Several State House seats that include Tarrant County voters are also up in 2026. These include:
House District 94 — open with multiple candidates on both sides.
Districts 95–101 — Mix of incumbents and challengers.
These races help determine representation in the Texas Legislature, shaping laws affecting education, transportation, healthcare and more.
Other Important Notes
A special election for State Senate District 9 is held earlier (January/February 2026) with candidates like Leigh Wambsganss (R), John Huffman (R), and Taylor Rehmet (D) vying for a short term before the full 2026 race begins.
Voters can check sample ballots and registration details online via the Tarrant County Elections Administration portal.
Tarrant County
Ready to Vote?
Make sure you:
✅ Check your voter registration status before Feb 2, 2026.
Tarrant County Democratic Party
✅ Mark your calendar for early voting and Election Day.
✅ Learn about each candidate’s platforms and priorities.
Your voice matters — stay informed and vote!
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