Nick Pappas

County Judge (Denton County) · Democrat Primary 2026

Democrat

About ✓ Verified

Retired Marine veteran and community leader focused on election integrity, infrastructure improvements, and law enforcement support.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Election integrity and accessibility
Emergency preparedness and infrastructure
Law enforcement support and funding
Community engagement and transparency

Strengths Sourced

17 years military leadership experience
Strong background in emergency management training
Detailed policy platform for county operations
Commitment to transparent government

Concerns Sourced

No prior elected office experience
Previously focused on statewide rather than local issues
Limited county government experience
Newcomer to Denton County politics

Sources (20)

2026 Primary Candidates — Denton County Democratic Party (2026-02-28)
List: Denton County Democratic candidates running in 2026 primaries | Elections | dentonrc.com (2026-02-28)
Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for Texas House District 64 | Community Impact (2026-02-28)
Voters Guide - LWV of Denton (2026-02-28)
Current and Upcoming Election Information - Denton County, TX Elections (2026-02-28)
Who’s running in 2026? Denton County's Republican, Democratic candidates on the primary ballot | News | dentonrc.com (2026-02-28)
Meet the Democratic Primary Candidates: U.S. Rep. District 26 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News (2026-02-28)
Candidate List – Red Wave Texas (2026-02-28)
2026 Primary Election: Key races and what’s on the ballot in North Texas | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (2026-02-28)
Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-02-28)
Filing as a Candidate in a Local General Election (2026-02-28)
Important Dates for the Party Conventions, Primary Elections, and General Election (2026-02-28)
Denton County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
Running for County or Precinct Chair in a Party Primary in 2022 (2026-02-28)
Offices up for Election in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Candidate Filings for County Election Officials and ... (2026-02-28)
Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2026 (2026-02-28)
Current Elections Information for 2026 March Primary Election – March 3, 2026 (2026-02-28)

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