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Caldwell County Judge

Caldwell County, Texas
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Proposing the county budget, including property tax and spending plans
  • Running county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Picking who leads county departments

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Hoppy Haden is the Caldwell County Judge and runs a construction business and a working cattle ranch with his wife. His priorities are budgets that protect taxpayers and support for law enforcement and first responders.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 1 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Democratic

John G. Castillo has worked more than 30 years in state government and served on the Lockhart City Council, including as mayor pro tem. His priorities are keeping the county affordable by making growth pay its own way and investing in roads, drainage, and water.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 4 for, 3 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for,

Sources: co.caldwell.tx.us2