Early voting results in three Denton County races show narrow margins in the judge's race and varying leads in two commissioner races on November 3, 2026.
Kevin Falconer assumed office as county commissioner in 2023.1
David Wylie earned the GOP nomination after a runoff in May following a March primary.1
Early voting from Oct. 19-30 saw 324,513 Denton County residents vote, 47.17% of registered voters.2
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Nick Pappas He initially ran for governor of Texas in 2026 but withdrew to run for Denton County judge.1
Stephanie Draper She prioritizes voter accessibility, infrastructure and mental health.1
Where the sources disagree
Candace Valenzuela's early voting percentage for Commissioner Precinct 2 53.4% per [1]; 53.26% per [2] (with vote counts), and 53.37% per [2] (earlier count)
Kevin Falconer's early voting percentage for Commissioner Precinct 2 46.6% per [1]; 46.74% per [2] (with vote counts), and 46.63% per [2] (earlier count)
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Eads, Pappas in tight race for Denton County judge; Valenzuela, Wylie take slight leads in commissioner races
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