Term-limited Denton mayor announces run for county commissioner

Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth
Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth Photo credit City of Denton

Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth has announced his candidacy for Denton County Commissioner in Precinct Four, as he reaches the city's term limit for mayor.

Hudspeth, a Republican, will run in the March 2026 GOP primary for the seat currently held by Dianne Edmondson, who has served since 2018.

In a social media post, Hudspeth highlighted his record as mayor, stating that he has championed conservative policies and opposed what he called the “woke agenda.”

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