The 2026 Bexar County Judge election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the county judge of Bexar County, Texas. Primary elections were held on March 3. Incumbent judge Peter Sakai ran for re-election to a second consecutive four-year term. He lost to Ron Nirenberg in the Democratic primary election.
Democratic primary Ron Nirenberg, a former mayor of San Antonio, confirmed that he was considering a primary challenge to Sakai in October 2025. He officially launched his bid in mid-November. Candidates Nominee Ron Nirenberg, former mayor of San Antonio (2017–2025) Eliminated in primary Peter Sakai, incumbent judge
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Patrick Von Dohlen, financial adviser and candidate for San Antonio City Council in 2017, 2019, and 2021
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External links Official campaign websites Ron Nirenberg (D) for County Judge Peter Sakai (D) for County Judge