County Judge
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
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
Patrick Von Dohlen is a financial adviser of more than 28 years and a conservative activist who runs the San Antonio Family Association PAC. A Goliad native and father of nine, he has sought San Antonio City Council seats three times.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 against, Social Programs and Welfare 1 against
Democratic
Ron Nirenberg served four terms as mayor of San Antonio, from 2017 to 2025, and was the city's first Asian American mayor. His sales-tax-funded Ready to Work training program launched in 2021, and he earlier served on the city council.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 8 against, Social Programs and Welfare 5 for, Housing Affordability 4 for,