TEXAS FORWARD PARTY ENDORSES LIZ SUMTER GAJDOS FOR HAYS COUNTY JUDGE

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HAYS COUNTY, TX - August 20, 2026 – The Texas Forward Party is proud to announce its official candidate endorsement of former Hays County Judge Liz Sumter Gajdos, who is running as an Independent in the 2026 race for Hays County Judge.

Sumter Gajdos, a 42-year resident of Hays County, brings a proven track record of public service, fiscal responsibility, and community-first leadership to the campaign. Her public service career includes serving as Hays County Judge, working with former Texas State Treasurer Ann Richards, and holding administrative roles across the City of Austin, the Department of Defense, and local county government.

Her decision to step forward as an Independent reflects her dedication to restoring trust, fiscal discipline, and collaborative governance to Hays County. Sumter Gajdos’s platform centers on key local challenges, including proactive growth management, debt and tax reduction, regional water protection, animal welfare, and eliminating court dysfunction through open government. A long-time advocate for natural resource conservation, she also founded the non-profit Wimberley Neighbors for Healthy Water.

"Having previously been a county judge, with over 42 years ingrained in Hays County and loving it as much as I do, we found a lot of support out there [for an Independent campaign like this]. This endorsement is going to mean the world," said Sumter Gajdos. She added that community support for pragmatic, independent leadership continues to grow across the county as voters look for local solutions over political gridlock.

"We couldn't be more honored to kick off our 2026 endorsement cycle with such a strong, pragmatic leader like Liz," said Brandon David, State Chair of the Texas Forward Party . "Liz is a proven public servant, aquifer protector, and bridge-builder who embodies building from the bottom up. We are excited to mobilize our support across the Capital Region for her candidacy."

For information on local voter registration status, election processes, or polling logistics, voters can consult the official Texas Secretary of State Elections Division or contact the Hays County Elections Office directly. For additional details on Liz Sumter Gajdos’s campaign, visit her official campaign website at Liz2026.com.

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About the Texas Forward Party

The Texas Forward Party is building a credible, durable alternative to the two-party system for the millions of Texans who feel left behind by today’s politics. We are uniting independent thinkers from across the political spectrum to advance a platform rooted in shared values, not partisan division. Our mission is to balance the state legislature, ensure competitive elections, and put power back in the hands of voters to deliver real, data-driven solutions.

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