The 2026 Tarrant County Judge election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the County Judge of Tarrant County, TX. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next County Judge of Tarrant County as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder County Judges appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to “Other.” The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the State of Texas and Tarrant County.
Incumbent Republican Tim O'Hare holds a leading position in the November 2026 Tarrant County Judge race, backed by strong primary performance and the county's recent Republican tilt. O'Hare secured nearly 88% in the March Republican primary, while Democratic nominee and current Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons won her primary decisively. Ongoing tensions on the commissioners court, including public clashes over procedures and redistricting, have highlighted their direct matchup, with Simmons seeking to become the first Democrat in the role since 1986. Traders appear to weigh O'Hare's incumbency and established voter base against the competitive dynamics in this swing county ahead of the general election.