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Washington County Judge

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

Kirk Hanath is the Republican candidate for Washington County Judge. He served as Washington County Commissioner, Precinct 3, from 2004 until the 2026 transition; county reporting says he will take the judge's office in 2027.

Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for

Sources: co.washington.tx.us2