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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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County Judge

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Collin County
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Chris HillChris HillRepublican Incumbent
John R. Buster BrownDemocratic
On ballot as
Chris Hill
John R. Buster Brown
Current role
Collin County Judge (elected 2018)
Attorney
Background
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, Texas A&M University at Commerce
  • Master's in accounting and information management, University of Texas at Dallas
  • MBA, Webster University
  • Master's in pastoral leadership, Columbia Biblical Seminary
  • Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Chartered Global Management Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Former executive pastor, corporate accountant and controller (before holding county office)
Not found
Experience
  • President, North Central Texas Council of Governments executive board (2024–2025) (per campaign)
  • Collin County Commissioner, Precinct 3 (elected 2012 and 2016)
  • Former treasurer, Collin County Republican Party
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, 78.31% over Rick Grady (unofficial results)
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
  • "limited government, low taxes, and excellence in every aspect of county government"
  • "private property rights, limited regulation, low taxes, and government transparency"
  • "safe communities, clean streets, excellence in local government, and opportunities for our families and our children"
Not found
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: says he promised to pursue "limited government, low taxes, and excellence in every aspect of county government" and "I kept my promises".
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: says he will support projects that promote "safe communities, clean streets, excellence in local government, and opportunities for our families and our children."
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Claims and the record
  • 2022 lawsuit over district attorney's office: Six current and former district attorney's office employees sued in 2022, alleging Hill and the commissioners knew of misconduct in the office and refused to act. Settled April 2023 for $1.75 million; no finding against Hill is reported. He said the claim was false and that the county's insurer chose to settle over the Commissioners Court's objection.
  • Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
  • Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements
  • The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board
  • Texas Values Action
  • Texas Home School Coalition
None found in our research
Campaign website
chrishill.us
Not found
Chris Hill

Chris Hill

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
Chris Hill
Current role
Collin County Judge (elected 2018)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, Texas A&M University at Commerce
  • Master's in accounting and information management, University of Texas at Dallas
  • MBA, Webster University
  • Master's in pastoral leadership, Columbia Biblical Seminary
  • Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Chartered Global Management Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Former executive pastor, corporate accountant and controller (before holding county office)
Experience
  • President, North Central Texas Council of Governments executive board (2024–2025) (per campaign)
  • Collin County Commissioner, Precinct 3 (elected 2012 and 2016)
  • Former treasurer, Collin County Republican Party
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, 78.31% over Rick Grady (unofficial results)
Top priorities
  • "limited government, low taxes, and excellence in every aspect of county government"
  • "private property rights, limited regulation, low taxes, and government transparency"
  • "safe communities, clean streets, excellence in local government, and opportunities for our families and our children"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: says he promised to pursue "limited government, low taxes, and excellence in every aspect of county government" and "I kept my promises".
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: says he will support projects that promote "safe communities, clean streets, excellence in local government, and opportunities for our families and our children."
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Claims and the record
  • 2022 lawsuit over district attorney's office: Six current and former district attorney's office employees sued in 2022, alleging Hill and the commissioners knew of misconduct in the office and refused to act. Settled April 2023 for $1.75 million; no finding against Hill is reported. He said the claim was false and that the county's insurer chose to settle over the Commissioners Court's objection.
Endorsements
  • The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board
  • Texas Values Action
  • Texas Home School Coalition
Campaign website
chrishill.us

John R. Buster Brown

Democratic
On ballot as
John R. Buster Brown
Current role
Attorney
Background
Not found
Experience
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
Not found
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
  • Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

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