Kendall County Judge Candidate Urges Early Voting in Primary Election

Ricky Gleason, candidate for Kendall County Judge, is urging residents to participate in early voting from February 17–27, 2026, stressing that local elections have immediate impacts on community life. Gleason emphasized that primary elections determine November's choices, stating in an interview with The Building Texas Show, "If you’re not voting in the primary, you are losing your choices. By November, the choice has already been made for you. Our generation needs to get involved, it’s time." The County Judge position serves as the county's chief executive officer, overseeing budgets, emergency management, and interlocal agreements, making it a pivotal role in local governance.

Gleason outlined three key priorities for Kendall County: collaborative leadership to build partnerships between county, city, school, and nonprofit entities; emergency readiness focusing on enhanced flood and wildfire response through coordinated planning and volunteer fire support; and long-term strategic planning to manage growth while protecting property rights and natural resources like the Guadalupe River. As a financial planner and former Boerne Planning & Zoning Commission member, Gleason brings experience in financial strategy and local governance to his campaign, framing the role as one of service rather than politics.

The candidate, who returned to Kendall County to raise his family after graduating from Boerne High School, emphasized that local elections directly influence daily life in ways state and federal elections do not. "It’s about taking care of people and helping them realize their dreams," Gleason added. "We need leadership that listens, plans, and brings people together." Early voting information is available through the Kendall County Elections Office website, which provides polling locations and details for the February 17–27 early voting period and March 3 Election Day.

Gleason's campaign focuses on transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community-centered decision-making, with additional information available at rickygleason.com. The full interview discussing his vision for Kendall County can be viewed on The Building Texas Show, highlighting the importance of county leadership in managing growth while preserving the area's rural character and natural resources. This election represents a critical opportunity for residents to shape local policies that will affect infrastructure development, emergency response capabilities, and long-term planning for years to come.