Robert Hernandez (Nueces County, Texas)

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Robert Hernandez

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Democratic Party

Prior offices

Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Successor: Mike Pusley

Predecessor: Carolyn Vaughn

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Last election

November 5, 2024

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Robert Hernandez (Democratic Party) was a member of the Nueces County Commissioners Court in Texas, representing Precinct 1. Hernandez assumed office on January 1, 2021. Hernandez left office on December 31, 2024.

Hernandez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Nueces County Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 1 in Texas. Hernandez lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Robert Hernandez's career experience includes running a janitorial service company.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Nueces County, Texas (2024)

General election

General election for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Mike Pusley defeated incumbent Robert Hernandez in the general election for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mike Pusley (R)	59.4	14,421
	Submit photo	Robert Hernandez (D)	40.6	9,852

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,273
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Incumbent Robert Hernandez defeated Jesse Molina in the Democratic primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Hernandez	61.8	1,384
	Submit photo	Jesse Molina	38.2	855

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,239
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Mike Pusley defeated Rachel Caballero in the Republican primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mike Pusley	76.6	3,368
	Submit photo	Rachel Caballero	23.4	1,027

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,395
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hernandez in this election.

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Nueces County, Texas (2020)

General election

General election for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Robert Hernandez defeated Bill Kelly in the general election for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Hernandez (D)	89.5	16,189
	Submit photo	Bill Kelly (Independent) (Write-in)	10.5	1,901

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,090
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Carolyn Vaughn (R)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Robert Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Hernandez	100.0	3,204

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,204
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Incumbent Carolyn Vaughn advanced from the Republican primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carolyn Vaughn	100.0	2,910

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,910
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Nueces County, Texas (2018)

General election

General election for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Incumbent Carolyn Vaughn defeated Robert Hernandez in the general election for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carolyn Vaughn (R)	54.9	10,192
	Submit photo	Robert Hernandez (D)	45.1	8,379

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,571
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Robert Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Hernandez	100.0	2,014

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,014
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1

Incumbent Carolyn Vaughn advanced from the Republican primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carolyn Vaughn	100.0	2,207

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,207
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2024

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2020

Robert Hernandez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Preceded by Carolyn Vaughn (R)	Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 2021-2024	Succeeded by Mike Pusley (R)