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Andy Eads
Andy Eads (Republican Party) is the Denton County Judge in Texas. He assumed office in 2018. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Eads (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Denton County Judge in Texas. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Eads was the Republican District 4 county commissioner in Denton County in Texas. Eads' term expired in 2018.
Biography
Andy Eads graduated from Liberty Christian School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Howard Payne University and his master's degree from the University of North Texas. Eads' work experience includes writing a book about Addison, Texas and serving as a producing agent. Eads was elected to serve on the Denton County Commissioners Court.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2022)
General election
General election for Denton County Judge
Incumbent Andy Eads defeated Fabian Thomas in the general election for Denton County Judge on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andy Eads (R) | 59.4 | 185,232 | |
| Fabian Thomas (D) | 40.6 | 126,349 | ||
| Total votes: 311,581 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Denton County Judge
Fabian Thomas advanced from the Democratic primary for Denton County Judge on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Fabian Thomas | 100.0 | 22,712 | |
| Total votes: 22,712 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Denton County Judge
Incumbent Andy Eads advanced from the Republican primary for Denton County Judge on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andy Eads | 100.0 | 46,731 | |
| Total votes: 46,731 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Denton County Judge
Andy Eads defeated Diana Leggett in the general election for Denton County Judge on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andy Eads (R) | 57.0 | 163,494 | |
| Diana Leggett (D) | 43.0 | 123,242 | ||
| Total votes: 286,736 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Denton County Judge
Diana Leggett defeated Willie Hudspeth in the Democratic primary for Denton County Judge on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Diana Leggett | 74.8 | 18,567 | |
| Willie Hudspeth | 25.2 | 6,256 | ||
| Total votes: 24,823 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Denton County Judge
Andy Eads advanced from the Republican primary for Denton County Judge on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andy Eads | 100.0 | 35,207 | |
| Total votes: 35,207 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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