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Hays County, Texas

Judge, 274th District Court

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One candidate is tracked for Judge, 274th District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary L. Steel. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Single-nominee race: Gary L. Steel won the Republican nomination unopposed in the March 3 primary. No Democrat filed, so he is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Hays Free Press's report on the county's official primary results (Texas prints unopposed nominees).

Gary L. Steel

Republican

Gary L. Steel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, 274th District Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Hays County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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