Nydia Cardenas
Nydia Cardenas (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to represent District 4 in Texas. Cardenas is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Cardenas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Tarrant County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4
Perla Bojorquez (D), Nydia Cardenas (D), and Cedric Kanyinda (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4
Incumbent Manny Ramirez (R) is running in the Republican primary for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 on March 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Nydia Cardenas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cardenas' responses.
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I was valedictorian at North Side High School and named City of Fort Worth Young Woman Volunteer of the Year. Service and learning have always been inseparable for me. I earned a mechanical engineering degree from Stanford and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Over the past year, I’ve spent significant time attending Commissioners Court meetings. What I saw was a powerful body making consequential decisions with limited accountability and few opportunities for residents to be heard.
Tarrant County manages an $800+ million operation. This job requires someone who can navigate complex systems, improve organizational culture, demand accountability, and work collaboratively. My background as an engineer, business advisor, and community builder has prepared me to do exactly that, with rigor, humility, and commitment to ensuring residents' voices matter.- Leading with Compassion Not Cruelty: When federal and state policies harm our neighbors, local leaders can be a firewall. I'll demand transparency and accountability in our jail where 70+ people have died. I'll explore establishing a public defender's office so justice doesn't depend on wealth. I'll redirect resources toward intervention and mentorship programs that actually work because it is unacceptable that we currently send more youth to state prison than any Texas county. I'll resist ICE collaboration that tears families apart. Cruelty is expensive in both dollars and human costs. Leading with compassion is what builds safe, thriving communities.
- Bringing Representation Back to Representative Government: Democracy works when everyone can participate. I'll restore early voting and Election Day sites to ensure voting is accessible. I’ll work to make Tarrant County the county with the highest voter turnout in the state. I'll make Commissioners Court meetings transparent by tracking comments, following up with speakers, organizing conversations throughout Precinct 4 and not expecting constituents to make it downtown at 10 am on a Tuesday. Your voice should shape decisions about budgets, services, and priorities. Government should serve the people, listen to the people, and be accountable to the people. That's what representation means.
- Investing in Community Resilience: Strong communities are built on support systems that catch people before they fall. I'll restore robust county-run health services: mental health care, emergency assistance, healthcare access. I'll invest upstream in housing stability, substance abuse treatment, and services that prevent crises. Real safety comes from neighbors having what they need to thrive, not punishment after struggle. When we invest in people's wellbeing, everyone benefits. That's how we build lasting community resilience.
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See also
2026 Elections
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