Andy Eads

Andy Eads

Republican Party

Candidate, Denton County Judge

Denton County Judge

Tenure

2018 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

8

Prior offices:

Denton County Commissioners Court District 4

Years in office: 2006 - 2018

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Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Liberty Christian School

Bachelor's

Howard Payne University

Graduate

University of North Texas

Contact

Personal website

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) is running for re-election for Denton County Judge in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.

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.

Elections

2026

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

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

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General election for Denton County Judge

Incumbent Andy Eads (R) and Nick Pappas (D) are running in the general election for Denton County Judge on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Andy Eads (R)
		Nick Pappas (D)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Denton County Judge

Nick Pappas (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Denton County Judge on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nick Pappas	100.0	65,241

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 65,241
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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Denton County Judge

Incumbent Andy Eads (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Denton County Judge on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Andy Eads	100.0	60,469

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 60,469
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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
✔	Submit photo	Andy Eads (R)	59.4	185,232
	Submit photo	Fabian Thomas (D)	40.6	126,349

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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
✔	Submit photo	Fabian Thomas	100.0	22,712

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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
✔	Submit photo	Andy Eads	100.0	46,731

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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (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
✔	Submit photo	Andy Eads (R)	57.0	163,494
	Submit photo	Diana Leggett (D)	43.0	123,242

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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
✔	Submit photo	Diana Leggett	74.8	18,567
	Submit photo	Willie Hudspeth	25.2	6,256

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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
✔	Submit photo	Andy Eads	100.0	35,207

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,207
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Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign website

Eads' campaign website stated the following:

Top Priorities

As Denton County Judge, I have listened to our citizens and worked hard to improve people’s quality of life by investing in transportation improvements to reduce commute times, supporting our law enforcement, and attracting high-quality jobs to our growing county while maintaining a low county tax rate. With your continued support, I look forward to working together to make sure Denton County remains the best place to live, work and play! 

Maintain a Low Tax Rate 

Denton County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States because of its high quality of life. Every day, around 82 people move into our county. With our population of 950,700-plus residents, we continue to look ahead to ensure county services are available to all of our residents while maintaining a low-tax rate. 

In the 2023 fiscal year, I voted to drop the tax rate to the lowest rate since 1986. I am proud Denton County has the lowest countywide tax rate of the top 15 counties in Texas and will continue to work to maintain a low tax rate while providing high quality county services our residents so deserve.

Improved Mobility and Transportation 

 Improving transportation across the county has been a priority of mine since 2007, when I began serving on the Commissioners Court. Making roads safe is of utmost importance.  While in office, I have invested funds from the 2008 bond election to ensure nearly every state highway in the county has either been expanded, is currently under construction or plans are in place to be improved. Mobility improvements truly are a family value for Denton County by allowing people to spend more time at home instead of sitting in traffic. 

As a recognized transportation leader across the Metroplex and the past chair of the Regional Transportation Council, I have worked tirelessly to improve all modes of transportation across Denton County and throughout the entire DFW region.

Support our Law Enforcement 

Supporting our law enforcement is vital to ensuring public safety and Denton County is committed to support those who have committed themselves to our safety and quality of life. We have continued to support our law enforcement with the financial resources necessary to their job. Denton County Commissioners Court created a human trafficking unit to help protect those most vulnerable and also bring those criminals to justice.      

                         

Attract High Quality Jobs  

Attracting employers to Denton County has been a top priority and I have a track record of success in working with employers to expand or relocate here to Denton County. I have worked to make Denton County a great place to work by meeting with companies and hearing their concerns and clearing paths for their business expansions. Denton County is on a fast pace in job creation as well as residential home starts. The secret is out – Denton County is the place to be!

— Andy Eads' campaign website (March 7, 2026)

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2022

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