One candidate is tracked for Tom Green County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lane Carter. Candidate information follows official Tom Green County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Lane Carter won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (10,417 votes, official cumulative results) and is the only candidate for this office on the county's November 3, 2026 sample ballot.
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 Tom Green County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Lane Carter, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Lane Carter is the sitting Tom Green County Judge, per the county website. Per ConchoValleyHomepage.com he served on the San Angelo City Council for District 5 from 2016 until 2021 and has owned two companies.
Who is running for Tom Green County Judge in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Tom Green County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lane Carter. Candidate information follows official Tom Green County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tom Green 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 Tom Green County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Tom Green County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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