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Guadalupe County, Texas

Guadalupe County Judge

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

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Michael R. Carpenter

Republican

Biography
Michael R. Carpenter was elected Guadalupe County Precinct 3 commissioner in 2020 and previously served as Schertz mayor and a Schertz city councilman, per Seguin Today. He resigned the commissioner seat after filing for county judge, per a county news release.
Top Priorities
  • Manage growth and protect the county's character
  • Plan for transportation and public safety needs
  • Strengthen county services
Per the per Seguin Today.
About this race

Michael R. Carpenter won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (14,721 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026. He is running for the seat now held by County Judge Kyle Kutscher, who is not seeking re-election, per Seguin Today.

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 Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County Judge in 2026?

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

When is the Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County ballot?

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