2026 Bexar County Judge election
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The 2026 Bexar County Judge election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the county judge of Bexar County, Texas. Primary elections will be held on March 3. Incumbent judge Peter Sakai ran for re-election to a second consecutive four-year term.[1] He lost to Ron Nirenberg in the Democratic primary election.[2]
Candidates
Ron Nirenberg, a former mayor of San Antonio, confirmed that he was considering a primary challenge to Sakai in October 2025.[3] He officially launched his bid in mid-November.[4]
Nominee
- Ron Nirenberg, former mayor of San Antonio (2017–2025)[5]
Eliminated in primary
- Peter Sakai, incumbent judge[6]
Endorsements
Ron Nirenberg
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ron Nirenberg | 111,719 | 62.20 | |
| Democratic | Peter Sakai (incumbent) | 67,890 | 37.80 | |
| Total votes | 179,609 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Patrick Von Dohlen, financial adviser and candidate for San Antonio City Council in 2017, 2019, and 2021[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick Von Dohlen | 64,167 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 64,167 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ↑ Ramos, Henry (November 20, 2025). "County Judge Sakai touts 'strong, steady' leadership, embraces primary challenge". KENS 5. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ↑ Kugle, Parks; Martin, Sierra (March 4, 2026). "Results show Ron Nirenberg secures win in Bexar County judge Democratic primary race". Community Impact. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ Vega, Melissa; Castillo, Natali (October 17, 2025). "Former mayor Ron Nirenberg considers Bexar County Judge run as Sakai's term nears end". WOAI. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ↑ Kirkpatrick, Brian (November 13, 2025). "Former San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg to launch county judge run Saturday". Texas Public Radio. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ↑ Karlis, Michael (November 25, 2025). "Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg far from a shoo-in to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai". San Antonio Current. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ↑ Pink, Saul (November 1, 2025). "Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai launches bid for second term". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Ron Nirenberg has vision, skills to take Bexar to next level as county judge". San Antonio Express-News. February 13, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- 1 2 "Joint Primary Election 2026". Bexar County, TX. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ↑ Drusch, Andrea (December 9, 2025). "In tough recruitment year, GOP turns to Von Dohlen for Bexar County Judge race". San Antonio Report. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites
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