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2 candidates are tracked for Nueces County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Connie Scott and Aidee Hernandez. Candidate information follows official Nueces County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Both nominees were unopposed in their March 3 primaries: incumbent Connie Scott (R) and Aidee Hernandez (D) meet on the November 3 ballot, per KRISTV's primary ballot listings and both candidates' campaign sites.
Connie Scott is the sitting Nueces County Judge. She previously owned a heavy industrial and pipeline construction company with her husband, served as a Texas State Representative for District 34, and led the Bay Area Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, per her campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Water reliability and conservation planning for the Coastal Bend
- Responsible, accountable county budgeting focused on core services
- Resourcing law enforcement, fire and emergency services
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Aidee Hernandez has a decade of experience working for Nueces County in audit and budget roles and holds two master's degrees from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in business administration and accounting, per her campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Budget accountability and responsible use of public funds
- Strengthening county emergency management and disaster preparedness
- Improving healthcare access through partnership with the hospital district
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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