Gerard Hudspeth

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Gerard Hudspeth

Republican Party

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Last election

March 3, 2026

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Gerard Hudspeth (Republican Party) ran for election to the Denton County Commissioners Court to represent District 4 in Texas. Hudspeth lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on May 26, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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General election for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4

Stephanie Draper (D) is running in the general election for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Stephanie Draper (D)

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Republican primary runoff

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Republican primary runoff for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4

Valerie Roehrs (R) and David Wylie (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4 on May 26, 2026.

		Candidate
		Valerie Roehrs
	Submit photo	David Wylie

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4

Stephanie Draper (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephanie Draper	100.0	15,836

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 15,836
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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4

David Wylie (R) and Valerie Roehrs (R) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Gerard Hudspeth (R) and incumbent Dianne Edmondson (R) in the Republican primary for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	David Wylie	36.9	9,181
✔		Valerie Roehrs	23.2	5,772
	Submit photo	Gerard Hudspeth	22.3	5,557
	Submit photo	Dianne Edmondson	17.6	4,393

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 24,903
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Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign website

Hudspeth's campaign website stated the following:

GERARD'S PRIORITIES

KEEP OUR FAMILIES SAFE

RESPONSIBLE GROWTH

PROTECT OUR QUALITY OF LIFE

SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS

PROVEN, CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP

— Gerard Hudspeth's campaign website (February 25, 2026)

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