Samaniego Re-Elected as New Commissioners Join Court

El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego secured a third term in the recent election. He will lead the newly configured commissioners court alongside incoming members Miguel Teran and Annette Griego.

El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego speaks at his election watch party at Andale Mexican Restaurant and Cantina as early results show him leading his reelection race in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Ricardo Samaniego secured a third term as El Paso County Judge, defeating Republican challenger Minerva Torres Shelton with 69% of the vote in the United States.