Hale retains Rusk County judge seat; Kacal elected Brazos County judge unopposed
Rusk County voters reelected Republican Joel R. Hale as county judge on November 3, 2026. Separately, Kyle Kacal, a former state representative serving as interim judge, was elected unopposed as Brazos County judge.
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