Caldwell County
County Judge
John G. Castillo
Democratic- On ballot as
- JOHN G. CASTILLO
- Current role
- Retired (per Secretary of State filing)
- Background
- Lifelong Lockhart resident (per candidate, February 2026 Post-Register questionnaire)
- 30 years of state service (per the same questionnaire)
- Experience
- Served on the Lockhart City Council, District 2 (12-year council member, per candidate, February 2026 questionnaire)
- Chose to run for county judge; Lockhart then set a March 31, 2026 special election to fill the District 2 seat (per Post-Register)
- Member, CAPCOG Executive Board (per questionnaire)
- Top priorities
- "I am running to ensure our growth is managed responsibly while preserving the heritage that makes our community home."
- "Our primary challenge is managing explosive growth while maintaining rural character and fiscal health."
- "I will leverage my municipal experience to advocate for proactive planning over reactive spending."
- "My priority remains addressing recruitment challenges and modernizing facilities" for first responders
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire, he said he would "advocate for proactive planning over reactive spending" and "expand our tax base".
- Growth and infrastructure: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire: "Our primary challenge is managing explosive growth while maintaining rural character and fiscal health."
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire: "My priority remains addressing recruitment challenges and modernizing facilities" for first responders.
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
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