Hernandez wins Nueces County judge race
Democrat Aidee Hernandez narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Connie Scott in the race for Nueces County judge according to unofficial returns. Scott conceded the election and wished her successor a smooth transition into office.
Democrat Aidee Hernandez won the Nueces County judge race with 50.35% of the vote, defeating Republican incumbent Connie Scott by 691 votes. The county judge serves as chief executive officer, overseeing administrative functions and emergency management in the United States. Control of the Commissioners Court dictates local budget allocations and property tax rates for the region.
