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Lubbock County, Texas

Lubbock County Judge

One candidate is tracked for Lubbock County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis Parrish. Candidate information follows official Lubbock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Curtis Parrish won the Republican nomination with 62.1 percent over Wesley Houck and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Lubbock County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).

What this office does

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 Lubbock County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Curtis Parrish, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Curtis Parrish

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Curtis Parrish has served as Lubbock County Judge since 2019, per KCBD, citing work on county infrastructure expansion and a new medical examiner's office. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lubbock County Judge in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Lubbock County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis Parrish. Candidate information follows official Lubbock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lubbock 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.

How do I see my exact Lubbock County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Lubbock County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Lubbock County Commissioner, Precinct 4Lubbock County Criminal District AttorneyLubbock County ClerkSee all 19 Lubbock County races
Candidate profiles
Curtis Parrish, full profileOfficial Texas election office