Ruben Becerra has prevailed in the tight race for the Hays County Judge’s seat.
Becerra, a Democrat, received 50.44% of the Hays County vote, edging out Commissioner Mark Jones (R - Pct. 2) by a mere 775 votes.
Jones has represented precinct 2, which encompasses much of Buda and Kyle, for three terms. In Dec. 2021, he announced his candidacy for county judge and secured the nomination following his uncontested run in the Republican Primary. Becerra ran against Democrat challenger Brandon Burleson and received 68.12% of the vote.
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