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Bowie County, Texas

Bowie County Judge

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

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Josh Davis

Republican

Biography
Josh Davis has been Bowie County Tax Assessor-Collector since 2021, per an Alt Magazine profile. A retired Texarkana firefighter, he served on the Texarkana City Council for Ward 6 from 2010 to 2020 and has served on the Bowie Central Appraisal District board since 2012, per the same profile.
About this race

Josh Davis won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (9,265 votes, official results) and, with no Democratic or other candidate on the November 3 sample ballot, appears alone. Per the Texarkana Gazette he is set to succeed current County Judge Bobby Howell in January 2027; Howell does not appear on the ballot.

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

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Bowie County Judge in 2026?

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

When is the Bowie 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 Bowie County ballot?

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