Peter Sakai

County Judge (Bexar County) · Democrat Primary 2026

IncumbentDemocrat

About ✓ Verified

<cite index="55-29">First elected Bexar County Judge in 2022, after serving many years as a civil district court judge</cite>

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Continues current county leadership
Focus on judicial experience

Strengths Sourced

Proven judicial experience
Current county leadership continuity
Administrative experience in county government

Concerns Sourced

Less name recognition than challenger
May face anti-incumbency sentiment
Challenges from high-profile opponent

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2026 Democratic Primary Voter Guide: Who's on the ballot? (2026-02-28)
Municipal elections in Bexar County, Texas (2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Meet the candidates running for office in Bexar County in 2026 (2026-02-28)
What's on the Ballot: Inside the 2026 Democratic Primary in Bexar County - saobserver (2026-02-28)
Bexar County Elections Department | Bexar County, TX - Official Website (2026-02-28)
How to find your personal sample ballot for the 2026 primary (2026-02-28)
Candidates - Bexar Dems Official Site (2026-02-28)
John Lujan’s Bexar County Texas House Seat Draws Multiple Republicans, One Democrat | 2026 | The Texan (2026-02-28)
Bexar County Texas Democratic Party - Bexar Dems Official Site (2026-02-28)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-28)
Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-02-28)
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Running for a Judicial Office in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Filing in the Libertarian Party or Green Party 2026 ... (2026-02-28)
Important Election Dates 2025-2026 (2026-02-28)
Bexar County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
How to Become a Nominee of New Party or Party Without Ballot Access in 2022 (2026-02-28)
Candidacy for County Chairs (2026-02-28)
Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2024 (2026-02-28)

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