Rupal Chaudhari

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Rupal Chaudhari

Republican Party

Candidate, Williamson County Commissioners Court Precinct 2

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

March 3, 2026

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Hindu

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Attorney, Small Business Owner

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Rupal Chaudhari (Republican Party) is running for election to the Williamson County Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 2 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Rupal Chaudhari was born in Sidhpur. Her career experience includes working as an attorney, small business owner, and accountant. Chaudhari has been affiliated with Rotary International, Nobility in Action, CRY, and Akanksha.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Williamson 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.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Erin Block (D)
• Heather Jefts (D)

Republican primary

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Republican primary for Williamson County Commissioners Court Precinct 2

Rupal Chaudhari (R), Vikk Kapoor (R), Jeff Mayes (R), and David McDonald (R) are running in the Republican primary for Williamson County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Rupal Chaudhari
		Vikk Kapoor
		Jeff Mayes
		David McDonald

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2022

See also: Municipal elections in Travis County, Texas (2022)

General election

General election for Travis County Judge

Incumbent Andy Brown defeated Rupal Chaudhari in the general election for Travis County Judge on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Brown (D)	71.6	319,927
		Rupal Chaudhari (R)	28.4	126,773

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 446,700
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Travis County Judge

Incumbent Andy Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Travis County Judge on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Brown	100.0	88,826

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Travis County Judge

Rupal Chaudhari advanced from the Republican primary for Travis County Judge on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rupal Chaudhari	100.0	30,009

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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Rupal Chaudhari was not interested in politics until politics took an interest in her. On Jan. 25, 2021, she and her husband Sanjay learned abruptly from a local newspaper about the City of Austin’s plans to purchase for $9.5 million a former Candlewood hotel in the same parking lot as their hotels for use as a homeless shelter.

The shelter would house a mere 50 residents, and is located near schools and businesses but far away from any necessary social services. In an effort to increase responsiveness and transparency in local government for residents, they began MOVE Candlewood (Make our Voices Equal) dedicated to fighting for better options for Austin’s unhoused population.

Rupal holds a degree in Accounting and Economics, she also has a degree from Company Secretaries of India and a Master’s degree from St. Mary’s Law School. Making productive use of all three degrees, she is a licensed attorney specializing in immigration and manages the finances for the family’s business holdings including hotels and an electronics component distribution business.

A U.S. resident since 2007 and a citizen since 2010, she and her husband live near Volente where they raise 8-year-old twins Aaditya, their son, and Amairah, their daughter.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• During a time of rapid inflation and runaway costs, I will fight for greater affordability in the Austin area and keeping Travis County open for business
• Transparency and local government accountability are critical if government is to serve the people fairly and faithfully
• Travis County is no longer the safe haven it once was -- improving public safety is critical for our future, and reducing emergency response times is a must

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a passionate volunteer for numerous non-profits, I have seen what government can do to better the lives of the citizens it serves. Making sure our police, fire, and emergency responders are fully funded and have the tools to do their jobs well is a driving interest of mine. I'm also engaged in researching better alternatives for our unhoused population and am convinced there's a better way forward for all. I'm also learning a great deal about how county government is financed and the various checks and balances in place, including the auditing process.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My uncle, my father's brother, Mahesh. He was a great mentor and teacher to me, as well as a great philosopher and a business success.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"Seattle is Dying" confirmed much of what I was feeling when I first jumped into grassroots politics. The documentary says so much about how untested and experimental laws and policies can have disastrous consequences. It has become my go-to documentary to help others understand what Austin and Travis County is facing in terms of public policy challenges.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, first and foremost! You've got to believe in yourself and what you're doing, and not waver from one position to another. Putting your votes where your mouth is.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I bring to the table the perspective of a small business owner and not a career politician. On top of that, I have dedicated my life to serving others. As an account and an immigration attorney I'm a very objective-oriented person with a keen attention to detail and making sure goals are achieved.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The County Judge is one of five members of the County Commissioners Court, which in addition to executing the services of county government, is a representative body. As such, the County Judge should listen to the concerns of county residents and serve their best interests.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A more transparent, more responsive county government -- what local government is supposed to be.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Bombay Riots -- I was 11 years old. I was confused more than anything by the coverage of the violence and rioting taking place.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

An internship with a law firm. It was six months during my first year of law school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

"Martians" by Kim Stanley Robinson, it's a story of overcoming the odds -- it takes the read from an "I can't" mentality to "I can."

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Samantha from the original "Bewitched" series!

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"July" by Noah Cyrus

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Throughout my adult life I was content with simply voting and letting government officials handle the details. But as a business owner, we increasingly discovered that government often stands in the way of success. Simply getting answers to my basic questions from officials and staff has proven to be a tremendous challenge. It was this struggle that propelled my entry into my candidacy for Travis County Judge.

Tell us your favorite joke.

There's this short one I've been using during my campaign speeches that has become a quick favorite. It goes like this: I was at a stop light when a homeless man knocked at my window "May I ask you a question," he asked. And I said sure. He asked "What is the best nation?" I answered "The United States of America, of course." He said no. I asked why not. He replied that the best nation is the DO-nation.

(Donation. Get it?)

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