Chris Hill, a Republican, is running for Collin County judge against Democrat John R. Buster Brown.

This candidacy is listed in the Texas secretary of state’s official November 3, 2026 certification for Collin County.

According to his county biography, Hill was elected county judge in 2018 after winning commissioner elections in 2012 and 2016. His earlier work included corporate accounting and service as an executive pastor. The county identifies him as a certified public accountant and certified internal auditor.

The county biography lists a political-science degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce and graduate degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas, Webster University and Columbia Biblical Seminary. It also lists service on the Allen Community Outreach Advisory Council.

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