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Patrick Von Dohlen

Republican · TX

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Patrick Von Dohlen is the 2026 Republican nominee for Bexar County Judge. A financial advisor of more than 28 years and conservative activist who runs the San Antonio Family Association PAC, he ran unsuccessfully for San Antonio City Council District 9 in 2017, 2019, and 2021. A Goliad native and father of nine, he faces Democrat Ron Nirenberg in November.

Track record

Social Programs and Welfare

· 1 record

  • In October 2012, Patrick Von Dohlen publicly campaigned against San Antonio's proposed Pre-K 4 SA sales-tax program, arguing that families should receive more provider choice and parental control.

    October 30, 2012Against

    Source: tpr.org · researched July 13, 2026

General

· 5 records

  • Runs the San Antonio Family Association PAC, a social-conservative advocacy organization, alongside a financial-advising career of more than 28 years.

    December 9, 2025

    Source: sanantonioreport.org · researched July 3, 2026

  • On May 21, 2025, Patrick Von Dohlen registered support for Texas SB 33, legislation prohibiting governmental assistance for abortion travel.

    May 21, 2025

    Source: lrl.texas.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • On April 22, 2025, Patrick Von Dohlen submitted written public comment to the Texas House in support of HB 2197, urging legal protection of prenatal life and accountability for abortion.

    April 22, 2025

    Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • In October 2023, the San Antonio Family Association co-founded by Patrick Von Dohlen filed suit seeking to block San Antonio's Reproductive Justice Fund from financing abortion-related activity.

    October 19, 2023

    Source: tpr.org · researched July 13, 2026

  • On September 26, 2019, Patrick Von Dohlen and four co-plaintiffs sued San Antonio over its airport concession decision involving Chick-fil-A, invoking Texas's newly effective religious-organization anti-retaliation law.

    September 26, 2019

    Source: law.justia.com · researched July 13, 2026

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Profile last researched July 3, 2026.