One candidate is tracked for Bell County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Blackburn. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
March 3 primary result: two-term incumbent Judge David Blackburn won the Republican nomination with 65.6 percent over Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Ted Duffield and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Bell County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
County judge (county executive). In Texas and a few other states the county judge is the county's chief executive and presides over the commissioners court, the county's governing board. The office prepares the budget, runs county administration and emergency management and, in smaller counties, still hears some probate and misdemeanor matters. It is an administrative office more than a courtroom one.
This race. Every voter in Bell County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Blackburn previously served as Temple's city manager and held city manager, assistant city manager and city attorney roles in Killeen, plus city attorney posts in Texarkana and Plainview, before becoming County Judge. He holds a bachelor's degree from Hardin-Simmons University and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law, per the county's official biography. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Bell County Judge in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Bell County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Blackburn. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Bell County Judge election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Bell County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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