Nueces County, Texas

Nueces County Judge

2 candidates are tracked for Nueces County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Connie Scott and Aidee Hernandez. Candidate information follows official Nueces County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Both nominees were unopposed in their March 3 primaries: incumbent Connie Scott (R) and Aidee Hernandez (D) meet on the November 3 ballot, per KRISTV's primary ballot listings and both candidates' campaign sites.

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 Nueces County votes on this seat.

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Connie Scott

Republican

Top priorities

Water reliability and conservation planning for the Coastal Bend
Responsible, accountable county budgeting focused on core services
Resourcing law enforcement, fire and emergency services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Connie Scott is the sitting Nueces County Judge. She previously owned a heavy industrial and pipeline construction company with her husband, served as a Texas State Representative for District 34, and led the Bay Area Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, per her campaign site.

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Aidee Hernandez

Democratic

Top priorities

Budget accountability and responsible use of public funds
Strengthening county emergency management and disaster preparedness
Improving healthcare access through partnership with the hospital district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Aidee Hernandez has a decade of experience working for Nueces County in audit and budget roles and holds two master's degrees from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in business administration and accounting, per her campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nueces County Judge in 2026?

When is the Nueces 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 Nueces County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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The rest of your Nueces County ballot

23 tracked races in Nueces County, Texas. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Nueces County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Nueces County Clerk Nueces County District Clerk See all 23 Nueces County races

Candidate profiles

Connie Scott, full profile Aidee Hernandez, full profile Official Texas election office