McLennan County, Texas

McLennan County Judge

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

About this race

Single-nominee race: Rick Tullis filed as the only candidate in the Republican primary. No Democrat filed, so he is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Waco Bridge's comprehensive filing list for McLennan County (Texas prints unopposed nominees).

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 McLennan County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Rick Tullis

Republican

Top priorities

Economic development, job creation, and fiscal responsibility with low tax rates
Workforce training and sustainable water resource management
Community-based mental health solutions and future infrastructure planning

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rick Tullis is a Baylor-trained mechanical engineer who founded and led Capstone Mechanical, an HVAC engineering and contracting firm, retiring in 2023 after more than 30 years in business, per his campaign site. He has served as a Midway ISD trustee since 2013 and chairs the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy Committee, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for McLennan County Judge in 2026?

When is the McLennan 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 McLennan County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official McLennan County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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McLennan County Commissioner, Precinct 4 McLennan County Treasurer McLennan County Clerk See all 27 McLennan County races

Candidate profiles

Rick Tullis, full profile Official Texas election office